Search for new UA president to kick off in May

When President Peter Likins retires in 2006, he's not going alone, as three members of his cabinet will also be handing over the reins. However, student leaders have high expectations for the next wave of administration.

Although they have not officially announced their retirement, Saundra Taylor, senior vice president for campus life, and Joel Valdez, senior vice president for business affairs, will be retiring in 2006, said Likins. Richard Powell, vice president for research, graduate studies and economic development, will retire this summer. [Read article]

Stoudamire's 26 paces Cats to another victory

Behind senior guard Salim Stoudamire's 26 points, Arizona men's basketball head coach Lute Olson became the second coach in Pacific 10 Conference history with 300 conference wins as the No.12 Wildcats beat Southern California 88-76 last night at the Los Angeles Sports Arena.

Arizona (20-4, 10-2) used an 18-8 spurt to start the second half to propel itself to the win over the Trojans (9-14, 2-10). [Read article]

Under the most recent proposition, a mandatory meal plan fee of $1,900 to $2,300 would be added to the tuition of students who opt to live in the residence halls. Dan Adams, director of the student unions, has touted the plan as a means of obtaining much-needed revenue, ostensibly to aid in upgrading current facilities as well as building new ones. [Read article]