After a monthlong delay, the $15 student activity fee will be presented to the ASUA Senate tonight to determine whether a special election will be held for the measure.

The fee, which would bring big-name concerts and speakers to campus, was originally to appear on the general election ballot March 3 and 4, but was delayed after Associated Students of the University of Arizona leaders criticized its inadequate structure. [Read article]

Investigation continues into 2 boxes found on loading dock

Two medium-sized boxes containing 54 pounds of marijuana were found March 19 at 7 a.m. on a loading dock at University Medical Center.

Two employees discovered the boxes had been left at the loading docks and became suspicious, according to Tucson Police Department reports.

The employees determined that the return name on both boxes was not real, and they opened the boxes to find marijuana wrapped in cellophane. [Read article]

A new program allowing students to enroll simultaneously at Pima Community College and the UA will likely give participants the chance to live in UA residence halls even if they are only taking PCC classes.

Students enrolled in the program, which is set to launch in the fall, would also be able to purchase a CatCard and use the UA libraries and Student Recreation Center without taking any UA classes, according to organizers' plans. [Read article]

In about two weeks, the lives of three sex offenders either working or studying on campus may change because of a new Web site that lists their identities.

Through the Web site, university students and faculty will be able to pinpoint UA students or staff who have been classified as sex offenders. Thus far, three sex offenders have been identified on campus and will be put on the site.

The sex offender Web site is going up as part of the Sex Crimes Prevention Act, which was sponsored by Sen. Jon Kyl, R-Ariz. [Read article]

Alum is primary speech writer for Arizona governor

PHOENIX ÷ Sitting in his office on the ninth floor of the governor's tower, with a panoramic view of downtown Phoenix from his window, Paul Allvin is far removed from the dusty confines of the Arizona Daily Wildcat newsroom in the old student union's basement, where he got his start as a reporter more than 10 years ago.

Allvin, Gov. Janet Napolitano's communications director and primary speech writer as well as a 1993 UA graduate, is responsible for ensuring that the roughly 500 speeches Napolitano gives this year effectively portray her vision for Arizona. He also handles the press for the most nationally prominent Arizona governor in recent history. [Read article]

Catcher smells like a hippo, uses his status to land the ladies

Wildcat: Hi, I'm Claire from the Daily Wildcat and you're on the spot. So how bad do you think you smell right now?

Hundley: Umm · really bad. We just ran and when we were in the huddle I smelled myself and it was pretty bad.

Wildcat: Do you smell yourself often?

Hundley: Yeah, only after practice though. [Read article]

Things you always never wanted to know

5 planets, moon visible on horizon for next month

March and April bring an exciting planetary lineup to the early evening skies that won't be repeated for 32 years. Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn and the moon will all be visible at the same time.

Not until April 2036 will there again be a more easily observed display of all five planets at dusk.

A public planet viewing will take place on the UA Mall on Friday and Saturday from 7 p.m. ÷ 10 p.m. in front of the Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium. Telescope viewing is free but donations are requested. [Read article]