The final ASUA presidential debate yesterday was dominated by questions of character and experience.

Both Associated Students of the University of Arizona candidates were asked tough questions about their past actions during the Arizona Daily Wildcat sponsored debate in the Gallagher Theater in the Student Union Memorial Center.

During the debate, candidate Jacob Reuben, a business economics junior, answered questions from a panel representing Arizona Student Media about the circumstances of his dismissal as corporate director for Spring Fling. Panelists also asked about a 2003 incident involving his fraternity, and comments he made to the Wildcat as a freshman stating his indifference to a large increase in tuition. [Read article]

Wheeler named sole Pac-10 finalist for national award

Salim Stoudamire's only field goal of the second half won the game against ASU, and it likely also won him his third Pacific 10 Conference Player of the Week Award of the season.

It is the second time in three weeks Stoudamire received the honor. His jump shot with six-tenths of a second left on the clock won the game 70-68 over the Sun Devils.

"It just shows you he's a great player, he's a great shooter, he's a great scorer, and he's a great leader," senior center Channing Frye said. "I wouldn't want to play with anyone else. I think he deserved it. He played a great game and came up big for us." [Read article]

While some candidates shine above the rest- senatorial candidate Ashley Eden and executive vice presidential candidate Erin Hertzog come to mind first for their efforts in getting Cats RIDDE a serious look from the administration - while others, like most every other senatorial candidate, stand out for reasons not as well-received. The Wildcat opinions board has sifted through the lot to bring the you best - and the rest - of this year's ballot. [Read article]