The student flipped through the television stations with a look of disgust on her face passing shows like "Will and Grace" and "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy."

"What's up with all these gay shows lately? It's disgusting. They act like it's OK," she said.

This was just one of the scenes in the sixth annual Tunnel of Oppression, a walking, multimedia tour designed to challenge students to think about stereotypes, oppression and hatred. [Read article]

Student lobbyists are looking for students who want to directly impact the lives of more than 100,000 people.

Lobbyists are searching for a student from the UA to fulfill the role of student regent on the Arizona Board of Regents, the governing body that oversees the state's three universities.

"I really want to encourage those really interested in school and higher education to apply," said J.P. Benedict, ASUA president and student lobbyist. "They will have a direct impact on the lives of over 100,000 students." [Read article]

Proposed improvements to life sciences research at the UA will hopefully bring high-paying biotechnology companies to Tucson, UA life sciences faculty members said yesterday.

These companies would potentially create jobs and improve the economy, the faculty members said.

The 50 researchers, professors, and various life science board members gathered in the Integrated Learning Center to discuss the UA's role in a proposed plan aimed at strengthening biomedical institutions statewide. [Read article]

Congressional legislation could implement penalties for university tuition hikes

Last year's tuition hike brought more money to schools in Arizona, but soon the universities may have to pay for it.

A bill up for consideration in Congress could implement penalties for universities that raise tuition "above a defined threshold," according to the Arizona Board of Regents' November meeting agenda. [Read article]

As university officials move forward in their attempts to increase campus diversity, they may be cutting down on binge drinking, too.

Young, white males have the highest reported binge-drinking rate, according to a study by the College of Alcohol Studies at the Harvard School of Public Health.

The study does not suggest universities change policies on admissions, but does recommend that colleges look at the benefit of a more diverse campus, stated Henry Wechsler, the study's chief principal investigator. [Read article]

Junior works at Chick-fil-A, skateboards in his free time, and enjoys 'old school' Snoop Dogg

Martinez: What's up, Nathan?

Wildcat: What's up. And you're On the Spot. What are you doing?

Martinez: Killing time before I go to work.

Wildcat: Where do you work?

Martinez: Chick-fil-A in the student union.

Wildcat: Do you get discounts there? Like, food-wise? [Read article]

1968 - Happy birthday student union!

The Student Union Activities Board president and entertainment chairman sing along at the celebration of the 17th birthday of the student union in 1968. These two students probably never would have guessed that we would still be celebrating the birthday of the Student Union, well, even after it was torn down. Yesterday, free carrot cake and punch was served on the Mall celebrating the union's 52nd birthday. [Read article]

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