Members of the greek community stressed their frustration over a lack of clarity regarding the university's definition of hazing, at a forum in the Gallagher Theater yesterday afternoon.

"There is a difference between capital H hazing and little h hazing," Marc Viscardi, a panel member and president of the Chain Gang honorary, said.

The panel included Steve Adamczyk, from the UA Attorneys Office, Carol Thompson, senior associate dean of students, and several members of the greek community and honoraries. Nearly 100 people attended the panel discussion. [Read article]

The Arizona Board of Regents will consider plans today and tomorrow to build a $4.85 million plaza at the center of campus, and will also discuss plans to double the number of nursing graduates, guidelines for top officials' salaries and regulations for off-campus learning.

The UA will seek approval to begin building the alumni plaza, which is funded entirely from gift money and would cover 108,000 square feet of Mall space in front of the Administration building. [Read article]

The Delta Tau Delta fraternity held a memorial service last night for one of its members killed when a porch above him collapsed at a Chicago party last June.

Sam Farmer, 21, was remembered as someone who brought joy to those around him and lived life to the fullest. Farmer was a sophomore who had returned home after taking a pre-session class.

"I have a lot of great memories about Sam. It's hard to think about, but when I do I have those memories," said Josh Michael, a communications junior. "Sam touched a lot of people." [Read article]

GPSC discusses Hispanic student enrollment, Visa Reform Petition

There was much debate during last night's ASUA senate meeting concerning a special club funding request made by Phi Alpha Delta, a professional, co-ed, pre-law fraternity.

The organization asked for $1,388 in order to supplement the costs of holding their annual law fair on Oct. 9 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The event allows students and members of the community to meet and talk with law school representatives from around the nation. Last year, 400 to 500 students participated in the event. [Read article]

Senior likes to walk with her dog in the rain, prefers to make her own skirts and painted umbrellas

Wildcat: Hi. My name's Nathan and you're On the Spot.

Gattamelata: Hi.

Wildcat: So you're out walking you're dog in the rain? Is that what this is about? Instead of going to class?

Gattamelata: We're just out walking in the rain.

Wildcat: You're wearing a sweater. Isn't it itchy in the rain? [Read article]

Question: What's up with all the underground tunnels on campus?

Answer: Well, prior to hearing this excellent query, I had never heard of this so-called "top secret" tunnel system before, but the endless possibilities of its purpose soon filled my mind. Could it be an old secret passageway for students to escape from boring classes? A breeding ground for 45-pound rats? Where UA banishes administrators when they act up? [Read article]

· In nineteenth century England, it was considered vulgar to hold an umbrella under one's arm. Well-bred people gripped their umbrellas in the middle, with the handle turned toward the ground. Only silk umbrellas were considered fashionable by the British upper crust, and only if they were blue or green. For the general public, moreover, umbrellas were an unaffordable luxury. When it rained, the ordinary man or woman would hire an umbrella from a local stand, usually at the cost of one and a half pence per hour. [Read article]