Police arrested a student for theft after Parking and Transportation Services officials said he "tailgated" other cars out of a parking garage to avoid paying.

Benjamin Cooperman's vehicle was booted April 14 because PTS officials noticed he had followed paying parkers on several occasions out of the Sixth Street Parking Garage, 1117 E. Sixth St., so he didn't have to pay, University of Arizona Police Department reports stated. [Read article]

ASUA senators will vote tomorrow on whether or not students should vote in an election slated for the fall about a possible expansion of the Student Recreation Center for 2009.

The dates for the vote are tentatively scheduled for Oct. 24 and 25.

"If ASUA feels that is adequate enough time for educating students on the matter, then that will be the time table," said Sara Birnbaum, ASUA executive vice president. [Read article]

You have to fight for your right to philanthropy.

The Panhellenic Association and Interfraternity Council are planning to form a Philanthropy Advisory Board in response to a semester's worth of unfavorable events, said Gary Ballinger, Greek Life coordinator.

"We are finding out that there hasn't really been prior planning or rules and regulations set for these events," Ballinger said.

The Philanthropy Advisory Board, which will take effect next semester, will schedule and approve every philanthropic event held by a recognized greek organization, Ballinger said. [Read article]

PHOENIX - The governor vetoed a bill yesterday that would allow people to carry their guns into bars unless the bar owners objected.

Gov. Janet Napolitano said one of the reasons she did not want to allow people to have their guns in bars was because law enforcement and bar owners, those who would be most affected by the bill, did not support it.

In her veto message explaining why she did not sign the bill, she said she respected the Second Amendment right to bear arms but was concerned about safety. [Read article]

Happy Birthday to Hubble!

The Hubble telescope celebrated its 15th birthday yesterday and new 4-by-6-foot images of the famous Whirlpool galaxy M51 were unveiled yesterday afternoon to the public at the Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium.

Cake was served to the 60 people who attended the celebration, as UA scientists showcased new mural-sized Hubble images of the well-known Whirlpool galaxy M51 and Eagle Nebula M16. [Read article]

With the possible implementation of new program fees later this week, some students are concerned with paying more money for their major, while others said they support fees as long as they know where the revenue will go.

Certain colleges are proposing program fees that will be voted on Thursday at the Arizona Board of Regents meeting in Tempe.

The Associated Students of the University of Arizona have spent the last few months in discussion with UA administration to ensure students are consulted to decide where money goes, said Alistair Chapman, ASUA president. [Read article]

You could be next!

Freshman hates paying high gas prices here, might have to endure them abroad

Wildcat: My name is Kylee and you're on the spot. So tell me, how badly has your wallet been raped by gas prices this semester?

Nilsen: Well, I don't work, so I stay on campus so it really hasn't been hurtin' that much; just when I go back down to Phoenix to see my parents. That's about it. [Read article]

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