Chances of finding a high-profile comedian to perform this semester are slim, with student leaders running into obstacles, including scheduling conflicts.

The Associated Students of the University of Arizona wanted a comedian to entertain students, which they originally intended to happen sometime this week, but student leaders are having difficulty securing talent to perform this semester.

Fernando Ascencio, the ASUA Speakers' Board director, said they are still pursuing some of the nation's top comedians for a comedy show before the semester ends but "the possibility keeps decreasing." [Read article]

The No. 10 Arizona men's basketball team faces the Oregon schools this weekend for its final home games of the season.

"Our guys are very focused on getting better. They're not satisfied with this weekend," said Arizona head coach Lute Olson about their sweep of the Los Angeles schools on the road last week.

The Wildcats (21-4, 11-2 Pacific 10 Conference) have sole possession of first place after being tied for first for almost the entirety of conference play with Washington. [Read article]

Stonewall Democrats, the National Organization for Women and a multitude of others representing open-mindedness in sexual attitudes were at a rally downtown on Sunday to consider the effects of such fears. The atmosphere at the rally was self-congratulatory, enthusiastic and equally apprehensive. [Read article]