Police, ASUA hope campus disaster drill will increase awareness of university

At 9:03 a.m. yesterday, a fire alarm sounded in the Communication building, signaling the start of the opening scene of UA's disaster drill.

Matt Harris, an Arizona Students of the University of Arizona senator, covered in white powder, pumped the stomach of an unconscious student while yelling phrases like "Holy cow, he is dead or something" and "I need some help," following his script for the first scene of yesterday's four-hour disaster drill. [Read article]

Brian White has a pretty good excuse for missing yesterday's psychology class.

After taking a shortcut through the back door of the Cesar E. Chavez building on his way to the Center for English as a Second Language building, he was stopped by a police officer who told him he might be contaminated with a dangerous chemical or biological substance.

He looked around and saw the entire area between the buildings surrounded by yellow caution tape. That's when he realized that he had unwittingly walked into the UAPD disaster drill. [Read article]

Arizonans tuning into their favorite radio stations may soon hear the voice of UA men's basketball coach Lute Olson, encouraging them to drink responsibly.

In a news conference yesterday, Olson announced he has teamed with the National Beer Wholesalers Association and Arizona beer wholesalers to make a public service announcement encouraging those under 21 not to drink alcohol, and those 21 and older to drink responsibly. [Read article]

If you're looking to have fun or perhaps find true love, Keith Gonsalves suggests you make an appearance on the new UATV dating show "Mind or Body."

Since taping the show three weeks ago, Gonsalves, an anthropology and pre-medicine junior, is still hanging out with Kelly Hegarty, a pre-pharmacy and arts freshman.

Gonsalves gave her high marks when it came to looks, but said he chose her based solely on her personality. [Read article]

Astronomers move lens to Mount Graham as project nears completion

The most powerful telescope in the world is one step closer to completion after a team of UA astronomers delivered its 18-ton lens to the top of Mount Graham.

When complete, the Large Binocular Telescope will provide astronomers with a visibility 25 times greater than the Hubble space craft.

"We are very excited about this," said Peter Wehinger, a staff astronomer. "It will be like going where no astronaut has gone before." [Read article]

Officer won't allow people to touch his gun, finds that it is always hot, and is anxious to get off of work

[In front of Circle K on East Speedway Boulevard and North Park Avenue]

Wildcat: So my name's Nathan and you're On the Spot. Can I touch your gun?

Marquez: No.

Wildcat: How much money do you make a year? · Actually, you don't have to answer that. It's just one of those questions they tell you in elementary not to ask the police guy when he comes to class. I just had to get it out of my system. [Read article]

UA law students beat other Ariz. law students with bar scores

Graduates of the UA James E. Rogers College of Law led the state in bar exam passage by a wide margin this summer. According to results recently released by the Supreme Court of Arizona, 96 percent of juris doctor graduates from the UA passed the two-day exam last July in their first attempt to be admitted to the practice of law in the state. The overall pass rate for first-time takers was only 78 percent. [Read article]

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