Regents approve $84 in-state tuition increase
	The Arizona Board of Regents yesterday approved an $84 tuition increase for in-state students at Arizona public universities next year, $16 less than the university presidents' proposal. Student representatives criticized the presidents' proposal when they got an opportunity to address the regents during the first day of ABOR's meeting in Flagstaff. After more than an hour of discussion, the compromised tuition raise was set.    [More]

UA gets momentum rolling as Pac-10 season continues
	After outplaying and defeating No. 4 Arizona State 3-1 on Tuesday, the UA women's softball team is building momentum as they head into the thick of Pacific 10 Conference play this weekend. "They are energized, and I think they are looking forward to this coming weekend," UA head coach Mike Candrea said of his player's attitude. The No. 2 Wildcats host California (36-9 overall, 2-3 Pac-10) today and Stanford (32-7, 1-4) Saturday and Sunday at Rita Hillenbrand Memorial Stadium in what should be key games in determining the Pac-10 standings.    [More]

Residence hall rate increase is a necessary evil
	As residence hall rates stand, the annual amount paid is not much less than a neighboring apartment would cost. Living on campus is no bargain. However, as more students flood in to the University of Arizona, the prospect of having a home-away-from-home with no utilities cost and proximity to campus appears attractive to thousands.    [More]

Master of Fine Arts exhibit open Sunday
	As part of their final thesis requirement for the fine arts masters program, 12 students will showcase their work at the 20th annual Master of Fine Arts exhibition starting Sunday at the UA Museum of Art. The Joseph Gross Gallery, along with the museum, will feature the work of 12 artists before they officially receive their MFA degree. Each project is formally critiqued by a committee before MFA status is given.    [More]

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