Quotes this week from campus and the world
"We were naive in thinking the university would enforce the code of conduct, naive in thinking that Likins would honor his promises."
- Rachel Wilson, law student, on President Peter Likins' handling of issues concerning UA apparel made at factories with histories of labor abuse.
"They have a twisted way of protesting."
- Jacob Reuben, Associated Students of the University of Arizona senator, on the interrupted creation of a human Israeli flag on the UA Mall Wednesday. Protesters floated a set of red balloons over the crowd, trying to create the illusion of a bloodstain on the flag.
"This wouldn't be fair at all to families who would be paying more. It would hurt them severely. Too much of Tucson's money comes from families like these who wouldn't be able to afford even this 2 percent hike."
- Steve Leal, Ward Five council member, on how he believes a 2 percent rent tax would cause financial stress to both students and middle-class families.
"When you are last in the Pac-10, you have a lot of work to do. And hopefully we're headed in the right direction."
- Mike Stoops, UA football head coach, on upcoming summer training that will focus on creating a "faster, stronger" team with a "more violent attitude."
"One of the most unique things of the march was seeing generations of women. The fact that there were so many people will make a powerful difference."
- Juliana Zuccaro, political science and creative writing senior, on the pro-choice rally held at the nation's capital.