Quotes from campus and around the world

"I hope it isn't another piece of junk they are spending money on."

÷ Hillery Kemp, undeclared freshman, on the new 26,000 pound competition drilling rock that now sits east of Old Main.

"I am glad it landed. I saw a big money sign behind its parachute."

÷ Jeff Diday, sociology junior, on the successful landing of the second Mars rover Saturday night. The annual revenue of the UA Lunar and Planetary Lab amounts to $14 million.

I don't even know what it means. ÷ Ivan Radenovic, UA basketball freshman and Serbian transfer, when asked after Sunday's game if his confidence has improved. Radenovic scored 19 points against the Ducks in the 90-66 rout.

"It's a big misconception that every one just spins on their head."

÷ Chris Pinedo, Pima Community College freshman and break-dancing instructor, on the art of B-boying.

"We pass out mints because Kucinich is a breath of fresh air. I know it's kind of corny, but it attracts people."

÷Nikki Naff, molecular and cellular biology freshman, passing out mints on the UA Mall in preparation for the

Arizona primary and in support of Democratic presidential hopeful Dennis Kucinich.

"May I suggest that maybe these students stay at home, live at home and work for a living like a lot of us did?"

÷Rep. Russell Pearce, R-Mesa, offering another solution in lieu of having students depend on financial aid generated by the tuition hike.