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Thursday, October 30, 2003
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Rainer serves as positive senator adviser, role model
Melanie Rainer is beginning to wonder if ASUA senators see her as a mother figure.
In the first few months of her term, Rainer, ASUA executive vice president, has initiated monthly one-on-one meetings with each senator, has started up Senator of the Month and has requested that senators complete various assignments, like writing to legislators.
"I think in past years, people haven't taken such an active role," Rainer said. "Some senators probably think I am Mom."
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Class options will increase in spring
Despite recent budget cuts, the UA is offering more classes to accommodate a record-breaking number of students on campus this year.
"It is the priority of the university to offer courses and meet students' needs," said David Cox, a senior associate to the provost.
This fall there were 5,598 classes offered, while last fall there were 5,536 classes, said Sharon Kha, spokeswoman for the UA.
The spring enrollment usually drops a little bit, but there are still more classes available for the spring 2004 semester than in spring 2003, Kha said.
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Alumni Plaza ready to break ground
ASUA senators were briefed on plans for the 3.7 million Alumni Plaza at last night's senate meeting.
The UA Alumni Association will organize a groundbreaking celebration on Nov. 7 on the Mall.
Construction on the 108,000 sq. ft. plaza, which begins during winter break, will be completed by Oct. 1, 2004.
Mike McDonald, a representative of the association, said the plaza would serve as a multifunctional open space where informal and formal events can be held.
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On the spot
Sophomore doesn't run track any longer, wears big earrings like the people back home
Wildcat: My name's Nathan and you're On the Spot. Do you play any sports?
Matthews: I don't play any sports. I ended my sports career in high school. I was supposed to run track here but I decided not to.
Wildcat: Oh really? What did you run?
Matthews: Long jump, triple jump, 200-meter dash. My main thing was the triple jump. I almost went state in California.
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Campus Detective
Addressing all your most important questions and concerns
Question: Who is the woman the new Marshall building is named after?
Answer: As a journalism major, I eagerly await the opening of the Louise F. Marshall building, named for UA's first female professor. Marshall also founded the Marshall Foundation, a non-profit organization that donates 50 percent to 60 percent of its net revenue to the UA every year in the form of scholarship funds and assistance for projects.
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Fastfacts
Things you always never wanted to know
Rennet, a common substance used to curdle milk and make cheese, is taken from the inner lining of the fourth stomach of a calf.
The nutritional value of squash and pumpkin seeds improves with age. These seeds are among the few foods that increase in nutritive value as they decompose.
Playing cards in India are round.
The custom of making Christmas wreaths can be traced to the belief that the crown of thorns that Christ was forced to wear when he was crucified was made of holly.
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