Journalism department overcrowding keeps students out of required courses

Ten journalism students have to push back their plans to graduate in May because the department is unable to offer enough classes to accommodate its increasing enrollment.

The number of journalism students has doubled since 2000, while the faculty number has gone down, said Paul Johnson, journalism academic adviser.

The increase of students in addition to a $50 million state budget cut have left officials with their hands in the air about how to tackle the need for more classes. [Read article]

Punter Baugher out for season with ACL tear

Fresh off an impressive debut performance from quarterback Willie Tuitama, Arizona football head coach Mike Stoops announced at his weekly press conference yesterday that the freshman would make his first start Saturday at Oregon State.

"Willie has a tremendous future if he continues to progress," he said. "He has a competitive edge and tremendous confidence in himself, and that shows in the way he plays." [Read article]

Ugly, vile ideas have existed throughout history, and many persist today. These ideas have created oppression, suffering and death to the point of genocide. Every measure should be taken to ensure these ugly ideas are refuted at every turn by accurate and logical reasons why those ugly ideas are wrong.

But a reasoned response is not what "America's Nazi Party" received when they visited Ohio. The neo-Nazis argued that a bunch of black gang members had take over the neighborhood and made it unsafe for their "Aryan brothers." [Read article]

Are you scared yet? That time of year is approaching once again. The days are no longer endless, and tank tops are being replaced with long sleeves. But along with chilly nights comes one juicy holiday. Ghosts and goblins are not just a thing of our childhood. In fact, Halloween seems to get better as we reach our adolescence. We are no longer restricted to a two-hour window of trick-or-treating and parents forcing us to bed with the ultimate sugar high. Now, Halloween is yet another reason to party. [Read article]