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Dorms good option for success By Brittny Mejia Daily Wildcat Students who choose to live in a residence hall may face a series of adjustments in terms of living accommodations, safety, grade point average and leadership opportunities. A new living situation in one of the 20plus residence halls on campus can be one of the most challenging aspects of entering college. Students will have to deal with a roommate in a space that may be even smaller than their room at home. However, some students feel adjusting becomes easier over time. “It was easier than I thought to live with a roommate,” said Angel Sanchez, a chemistry freshman. “It was awkward at first, but once you get to talk to your roommate and get to know them, it becomes more of an easier transition.” Settling into a new living environment also opens up the potential for residence hall crimes such as theft and underage drinking, according to Joe Bermudez, a UAPD crime prevention officer. Most crimes are often a result of someone tailgating into the dorm, when someone follows a resident into a dorm without their knowledge. If students are careful, they can help prevent strangers from entering their hall and committing a crime.

“Crime prevention is a shared responsibility,” Bermudez said. “By the student doing their share by acting as extra eyes and ears, locking bikes and doors, they are taking away that opportunity for a crime to occur.” Bermudez emphasized the need to always lock room doors in order to help prevent theft. Keeping a record of serial numbers and descriptions of valuables is also helpful, he added. Through the relationship with UAPD, residents can feel safer and more secure within the halls, according to Jim Van Arsdel, assistant vice president of Student Affairs and University Housing. Van Arsdel also said the residence halls not only act as a safe place for students, but also provide benefits for when it comes to their grade point average. “Students who live in the halls especially in their freshman year, will get higher grade point averages and will persist in higher rates from their freshman to sophomore years,” Van Arsdel said. Along with these benefits, some freshmen also appreciate the sense of community within the halls, as well the ability to establish new friendships. Each dorm has a hall council that allows residents to plan social activities to allow for further involvement in their new community.

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“At the beginning it was hard to make friends, but once I joined hall council I met a group of kids there and it was easier for me,” Sanchez said. “After a while, it was a pretty good community of friends.”

Van Arsdel also said he would encourage incoming students to take advantage of the opportunities and resources available at the university. “That could start with opportunities at the resident halls,” he said.

Undeclared majors allow for exploration By Yara Askar Daily Wildcat Even students who have yet to declare a major have their own “home,” said Leticia Soto-Delgadillo, director of Center for Exploratory Students. The center is the academic advising office in the College of Letters, Arts and Science for students who have yet to decide what major to choose. Through the center, students are provided with advisers and resources to help them choose the right major . Students coming to the UA undecided “should not be concerned because all students have to take the same general education courses the first two years,” SotoDelgadillo said. In their general education classes, students will focus on completing their requirements and also exploring introductory topics of potential majors. The university’s policy requires students to declare a major by the time they complete 60 units, but advisers at the center recommend

students to declare by their third semester, Soto-Delgadillo added. “This way they at least have a home and they are connecting with the faculty and the center that they want to major in,” she said. During the spring semester and the summer, an optional two-unit exploratory major workshop is offered to students that gives one-on-one time with an adviser and detailed dates and deadlines. The class is offered online during the summer, while the spring course is a hybrid of online and in-person meetings that includes three assignments. In addition, students will do self-exploration and decision-making activities to help them assess their values and narrow down their “pockets” of interest, Soto-Delgadillo said. Through Career Services, students can also sign up to take a free “discover program,” which includes a series of questions that help guide students in the direction of their interest. “There is no right or wrong answer,” said Susan Miller, marketing and special event

on their bravery and comfort for stepping into coordinator for Career Services, who said the college undecided about they want to major in center uses students’ responses to determine but ready to explore, she added. “a potential career option for them.” “An undecided person is not a clueless The average student who comes in thinking person,” Soto-Delgadillo said. “If you are smart they know what they want to do will change enough, plan appropriately and work with an their mind three to four times, either in their adviser there is no reason for you to not gradumajor or career goal, Miller added. ate in four years.” “People have a problem thinking that their decision at 19 is a once-in-a-lifetime set decision,” she said. “Students need to step away from that mentality and just explore other options and things will come to the surface.” Tatianna Valdez, a freshman majoring in pre-business, said she chwose business based on what she knew would be the best fit for a career. “As far as resources, my high school was average but here at the UA, my adviser was helpful and so was the general staff,” Valdez said. Advisers begin working with students Alexander Kulpinski / Daily Wildcat from the second they step on campus The Center for Exploratory Students assists those who during orientation, Soto-Delgadillo said. have yet to find their major. The services are located Students are congratulated at orientation in room 200 of Old Main.

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PTS programs provide campus transportation By Kyle Mittan Daily Wildcat University departments and clubs are working to keep the campus community moving, with more than a dozen programs currently in place or under development. In order to accommodate a variety of transportation, Parking and Transportation Services has implemented 17 programs, services and studies in order to help students, faculty and staff get across campus every day. As a university with heavy bicycle traffic, the UA sees roughly 11,000 to 12,000 bikes on campus on any given day during the regular school year, according to PTS Marketing Specialist Bill Davidson. Six of the 17 programs implemented by PTS cater to the cycling community. In addition to bike racks situated throughout campus, a number of different service stations, a sharing program and a valet service are also offered. Since November 2009, the Cat Wheels bike share program has allowed university students and employees to check out a bike for a 24-hour period from any of the seven parking garages throughout campus free of charge. The service has seen a 243 percent user increase from July 2011 to March 2012, according to PTS. At the west end of the UA Mall, a bike valet service has been running since September 2010, serving as a secure location to park bikes on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The valet has a 150-bike capacity and is also free. A station on the Mall near the Science-Engineering Library offers free minor repairs and bicycle registration on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Additionally, the UA Bicycle Area and Pedestrian Study, ending in June, intends to minimize the risk of collisions, as well as

improve the university’s current bicyclepedestrian system by collecting feedback from community members at various forums held throughout campus. Students and employees who use cars as their source of transportation are being accommodated with about 18,000 parking spaces throughout the seven garages and numerous parking lots. Paying for parking can also be done via a smartphone application in certain lots by connecting to several newly installed solar-powered stations. Davidson added that 17,000 permits are currently being used, so there are plans to construct another garage in the coming years. He also advised students looking for places to park to arrive on campus between 7 and 10 a.m., to better the chances of getting a spot. Much like the Cat Wheels bike share program, a car-sharing service through Hertz On Demand also allows any UA affiliate 18 years or older to rent a car for $8 per hour. The program gives users a choice of several vehicles and the fee also covers fuel. Any UA affiliates who are interested in using the Sun Tran and meet a credit requirement can purchase a UPass from PTS at a subsidized price, allowing them to use any of the system’s routes. The university’s CatTran bus system is free to users, and stops at 58 locations during weekdays. Several projects are also in the works to improve mobility on campus. The Tucson Modern Streetcar, which will run through the Warren underpass, then across campus on Second Street, Park Avenue and University Boulevard, is currently under construction and scheduled for completion by the end of 2013. The streetcar will connect the campus with Tucson’s downtown area. During the summer, PTS will begin a softlaunch of Zimride, a program that will allow campus-goers to arrange carpools with one another through social networks like Twitter and Facebook. Zimride is a nationwide service that has over 300,000 registered users.

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By Will Ferguson Daily Wildcat When it’s time to hit the books, the perfect place to study is not always easy to find. Luckily, UA students have a lot of options to choose from: multiple libraries on campus, dorm study rooms, tutoring centers, the Think Tank and numerous computer labs. Library information analyst Rae Swedenburg said the UA Main Library is often the first spot new students will go to study on campus. It is staffed with research specialists to help students find academic sources and technical experts to help with various computer programs used for projects, like PowerPoint and Excel, she added. The library is open 24 hours for UA students during normal weekdays and finals. Swedenburg said students can get answers to their research questions at the Information Commons in the Manuel T. Pacheco Integrated Learning Center, or online via the UA Library Chat. In addition, students can get help on multimedia projects in the Multimedia Zone, located on the bottom floor of the library. The Multimedia Zone is equipped with both Apple and PC computers with software for photo, audio and video editing. The Think Tank, located in the Robert L. Nugent building adjacent to Old Main, offers free walk-in tutoring for lower level math, science and general education classes, a writing center, weekly course reviews and academic survival tips for making it through the first year of college. Melissa Title, a spring 2012 graduate who studied psychology and sociology and worked at the Think Tank, said she visited several times as a freshman to get help on her college algebra homework. “The undergraduates and graduate students at the Think Tank are really knowledgeable,” she said. “They know their stuff. People come in for five hours at a time, particularly for math classes.” She said the Think Tank also offers individual tutoring for students looking for more personalized help. Title said when she has to get work done she prefers either the Arizona Health Sciences Library or the Science-Engineering Library. “I don’t like the Main Library because I have

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alking around campus, you’ll often hear, “There’s no life without Greek Life.” Greek Life is a great way to meet people, build lifelong friendships and get involved around campus, but in truth, Greek Life isn’t for everyone. I went through sorority recruitment, also known as “rush,” my freshman year and joined a house that I stayed involved with for three years. I met some of my best friends, attended dozens of social events, and lived in the sorority house. They were some of the craziest, most exciting and adventurous times of my life. I knew all 60 girls I lived with

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honestly had no idea when I started at UA that I would rush Kappa Delta Chi. The UA is well-known for Greek Life, with 51 organizations and four governing councils. The Interfraternity Council and the Panhellenic Association govern organizations such as Delta Chi and Alpha Delta Pi, respectively. However, there is another council that deserves recognition: The United Sorority and Fraternity Council, a cultural-based organization. When I was introduced to this entirely different part of Greek Life and saw

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and always had something to do or someone to hang out with. However, there are negatives and positives to joining a greek organization. The actual week of recruitment is hellish. As a freshman, it is intimidating, fast-paced and unnatural. Even worse, you know each house is judging you on your personality and your appearance, so unless you have excellent self-esteem, it can be an uncomfortable and awkward experience. When I was a part of the recruiting process as a sorority member, I still hated it. When looking for new members, we considered things like their grades, extracurricular activities and if they were a “legacy,” meaning if they had family members in the sorority. However, despite what anyone says, it is still a very superficial process, with physical appearance acting as a deciding

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that these girls upheld all the values I already hold dear to my heart, I was sold. Diego Armenta, a first-generation college student, said he felt almost completely lost among the UA community, but after becoming a fraternity member he became more involved and more comfortable on campus. “Something that is different about many of the organizations within the United Sorority and Fraternity Council than many of the organizations within the other councils is the emphasis of pride for one’s culture,” said Armenta, a theatre arts sophomore and member of Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity. “I also really liked that there were some unique traditions strictly for certain organizations. Traditions like chants, strolling, stepping and saluting.” During the beginning of each semester, all

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Not rushing is OK Lauren Shores Daily Wildcat

he summer before my freshman year, my mom encouraged me to rush for a sorority. Two of her friends had been in Chi Omega during their college years — one at Texas A&M and the other here at the UA — and they both offered to write me a recommendation, saying I’d be “perfect” for Chi-O. I considered it for a while, but ultimately decided Greek Life wasn’t for me. Two years later, I don’t regret it. I initially decided not to rush because I didn’t want to have to prove I was worthy of someone else’s attention or be forced to fit into a preconceived type. In my opinion, the entire rush process involved wearing very short dresses and heels all day, sucking up to current sorority girls, and hoping that someone thinks you’re good enough for them. And if you did get a bid, you would spend thousands of dollars to hang out with girls you could meet in class. That’s obviously not the entire truth of Greek Life. Many girls love the rush process, find their

experience fulfilling and form lasting friendships with their sorority sisters. There are great benefits to being involved in fraternities and sororities, but if you’re cynical about the process or don’t have anything in common with other pledges, then it’s not worth rushing. My twin brother didn’t consider rushing at all before coming to the UA, but when we went home for spring break in 2011, he surprised my entire family by showing us his bid. A year-anda-half later, he is incredibly involved in Greek Life. Like most members of fraternities and sororities, he has found leadership opportunities and a group of friends who share his same values and passion for the organization. Still, these same benefits can be found outside of the greek system. For example, dorms are a prime spot to find friends. If you’re forced to see your neighbors every day, why not introduce yourself? Or you may find yourself with a group of friends in your major, especially if it has a difficult curriculum. I was an architecture major freshman year, and after a month of working in the studio until 3 a.m., spending all of our free time (and savings) in the art store buying supplies, and lamenting the fact that all of our other friends had abandoned us due to our

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What I wish I had known my first year Perspectives staff Daily Wildcat For the first time in your life, you have complete freedom. You’re reading this at orientation thinking, “Yes, I do!” You don’t. You won’t until your parents drive away after moving you in. Only then are you 100 percent without supervision and without anyone to answer to. Don’t screw it up. Most of your professors don’t care if you attend class. There could be 1,000 students in some of your lectures, so you can totally ditch. Awesome, right? They also don’t care if you fail the quizzes, miss an important announcement or ultimately fail the class. Professors won’t bump your grade up because you need a “B” to qualify for your major. You have to care about your own education so don’t use your freedom to be an idiot. ww If you’re from out of town, heads up on the weather: It gets cold in the winter. Arizona is not 80 degrees all the time. Also, if it’s cold outside, then all the UA buildings will be sweltering hot inside. If it’s hot

outside, then the buildings will be ice cold inside. Lastly, senioritis is not just for seniors. Halfway through every semester of college you will lose all motivation to do anything. There’s no countering it, so make sure you do your best on every single assignment at the beginning of the year. It’s easier to maintain a “B” than try and scramble for a “C.” — Michelle A. Monroe I was one of those kids that planned out their whole future. Once I figured out I was going to the UA, I knew that I was going to get a 4.0 and accept my place at a prestigious graduate school where I would get my master’s degree and work in the chemistry industry. Then when I got bored of that job, I would probably end up teaching. But my wife and two kids would support me through the decision.

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factor. I had to keep reminding myself that after this week, everyone would be different and we would actually start to get to know one another. Aside from recruitment though, joining a sorority was a fabulous experience that I wouldn’t take back. Some perks of joining include having a house in the center of campus, parking (if you live in the house), breakfast, lunch and dinner on weekdays, invitations to countless events and social and professional networking resources. Of course, you can’t put 200 people together and expect every person to be best friends. Like every group, club or class, there are people you like and people you don’t like, but every chapter is big enough that you don’t have to try and force it. Unfortunately, non-greek students put a stigma on being in Greek Life and perpetuate

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After I finished a week here, I realized that, well, things change … and pretty quickly. After that, I relied on my talents as a student,

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stereotypes such as being a slut, an alcoholic, dumb, blonde, rich, a drug-user … etc. Those may be true for a select few, but that is not what Greek Life is about and in no way accurately reflects the overwhelming majority of sorority and fraternity members. These attitudes continue because there isn’t a lot of social interaction between greeks and non-greeks. For the most part, if you’re in a sorority or fraternity, the people you interact with the most are too. It’s a bubble. You’re in, or you’re out. It’s not enforced like some weird, “You can’t sit with us,” “Mean Girls” rule, but most weekends are filled with Greek Life activities or programs and bonds just form. My final verdict: If you’re social, like large groups, and make friends easily, I say join. Just be sure to look past “rush” and stereotypes, because there is so much more. — Janice Biancavilla is a spring 2012 journalism graduate. She can be reached at letters@wildcat.arizona.edu or on Twitter via @WildcatOpinions.

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perpetually busy schedules, we had all formed close friendships. As far as finding leadership opportunities, campus has hundreds of organizations other than fraternities and sororities, from Residence Hall Association to intramurals to performance groups. If you have a specific passion or a hobby, joining a club might be a better fit than rushing.

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USFC sororities and fraternities set up a table along the UA mall for recruitment. The council also holds a “Round Robin” event where all the organizations meet in one venue, providing another opportunity to learn about each group. Jose Lupe Conchas, a sophomore studying political science and public health, joined his fraternity in the spring of his freshman year. “I am a proud brother of Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity Inc. UA freshmen should look into USFC organizations because in my experience, coming into college, I never wanted to be in Greek Life because of the stereotypes and I didn’t see anyone like me in a greek organization,” Conchas said.

Summer Wildcat • 9 Greek Life is great for some, but it’s not for everyone. If you act upon what interests you and are also open to new experiences, then making friends and getting involved isn’t difficult. Rushing is not the only option to have a great college experience or an amazing freshman year. — Lauren Shores is a journalism junior. She can be reached at letters@wildcat.arizona.edu or on Twitter via @WildcatOpinions.

“The multicultural greek community is very welcoming and family-like.” — Serena Valdez is a journalism senior. She can be reached at letters@wildcat.arizona.edu or on Twitter via @WildcatOpinions.

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Getting away with it: a guide to campus mischief and debauchery By Greg Gonzales Daily Wildcat With no parents or overbearing high school teachers, it’s time to start crossing goals off the bucket list and figure out a way to make college more than just learning, meeting new people and preparing for a dream career. Create your own college story with these tips.

Smoking Weed

Campus comes with a fancy platter of grassy knolls, rooftops, dorms and the turtle pond for smoke spots — but these are also great places to get caught. They’re high-traffic areas, which means plenty of police officers. Toking up in the dorms risks arrest and student conduct of code violations, as opening a window and stuffing a towel under the door does not actually get rid of the skunky smell. To get away with weed, smokers have to get creative.

Walk and smoke

Get an easily concealable sneak-a-toke from Hippie Gypsy or Moon Smoke Shop on Fourth Avenue, and then take a walk with your newly-acquired purchase and explore the beautiful neighborhoods surrounding campus. A moving target is harder to hit. Just make sure there are no cars and no one’s watching with binoculars. Plus, sneak-a-tokes come with a container that holds both the pipe and the ground-up green. So if the cops roll up, just put on the cool face, have an excuse for walking around and remember that police can’t search anyone without probable cause.

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At night, the Main Library bathrooms are fantastic. Just be sure to get out of there quickly. During the day, the Gould-Simpson building is open and almost always pretty empty. The bathrooms there are empty for

hours on end and no one likes to use the stairs of an eight-story building. When smoking inside, check the surroundings, find a nice spot and keep the session down to a single bowl or just a couple hits — the point is to get high and go, not hotbox the bathroom.

Drinking Alcohol

There’s a way to get away with drinking anywhere. For the underage drinker, it’s necessary to have an of-age friend. This friend will gladly buy liquor, but because this person is breaking the law for the sake of friends getting shitfaced, never make him or her pay for booze and let him or her keep the change. As for storage, it’s important to keep bottles in a subtle location. Never put alcohol in the dorm mini-fridge or out in the open. Stockpile that booze arsenal somewhere clever: a

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except for the occasional large sweet tea on a 100-degree day. While it may still be the best fast food option on campus, con a friend with a car into driving you to the Tucson Mall or El Con Mall locations to explore beyond the generic chicken sandwich combo with standouts like banana pudding milkshakes, a toasted chicken salad sandwich and yogurt parfaits for breakfast. If your mouth is starting to water, you’ve clearly been deprived.

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Be warned: Your meal plan, as limitless as it may seem, will go stale much quicker than your tour guides would like you to think. Swiping your CatCard for every meal (and snack) starts out feeling like spending a pile of Monopoly money at an all-you-can-eat buffet, but by the time Thanksgiving rolls around, you’ll be craving a home-cooked meal more than a token beverage on Thirsty Thursday. The UA Dining Services website proclaims that its “quality, variety, convenience and healthy food options are unsurpassed,” and while it’s true that it offers up plenty to choose from for undergrads largely confined to campus, you may need to get creative if you want anything you eat to truly surpass your stocked fridge back home. Here are a few tips on building your own menu of favorites at the UA to keep your tastebuds out of a rut. Tip #1: Skip the lines and take a chance When caffeine-deprived freshmen brace themselves for their very first college exam, Starbucks seems like the natural option. Unfortunately, the UA’s edition of the famous coffee staple isn’t famous for its impeccably brewed drinks, but rather its notoriously long lines. To beat the crowds, walk about 50 paces

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south to Canyon Cafe in the Student Union Memorial Center, which has an extensive offering of flavorful lattes, teas and coffee blends with half the wait time.

Tip #2: It says “Express” for a reason With its limited menu and service often lacking in the restaurant chain’s famous Southern hospitality, the Chick-fil-A in the Student Union is hardly worth visiting,

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Plays to watch this school year By Bethany Barnes Daily Wildcat

One common general education requirement is Theatre Appreciation, which requires students to see a few shows and review them. The Daily Wildcat is here to help you figure out which shows you can’t miss … and which to skip if they’re not your cup of tea.

Fall Semester How I Learned to Drive By: Paula Vogel This play has the potential to be the hipster’s favorite. One New York Times reviewer named “How I Learned to Drive” “one of the most discomfiting love stories to emerge from the American theater.” The play tells the story of an uncle teaching his niece to drive, which would seem a typical coming-of-age story if it weren’t for the uncle’s attempts to pursue a sexual relationship with his niece during these lessons. Known for its witty and often deadpan approach to a taboo topic, “How I Learned to Drive” is likely to interest those looking for emotional depth and great dialogue. In general, reviewers agree this is a play that sticks with the audience.

Fun fact: Mary Louise Parker, from Showtime’s “Weeds” was the first to play the lead role of Li’l Bit. Who to bring: Not your uncle! Avenue Q Music, lyrics and original concept by: Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx Book by: Jeff Whitty If you think you don’t like theater (but somehow found yourself in this class), this might be the show for you. Avenue Q is formatted like a naughty Sesame Street that satirizes the perils of adulthood, such as finding a job (“What Do You Do with a B.A. in English?”), dealing with discrimination (“Everyone’s a Little Bit Racist”), accepting friend’s choices (“If You Were Gay”) and coping with growing pains (“I Wish I Could Go Back to College”). This musical is sharp and unforgettably funny, but not for the easily offended. A good litmus test: How uncomfortable would you feel watching puppets have sex? Also, if you find puppetry grating, sit this one out. Avenue Q has a rapid following, and with good reason, so make sure you secure a seat early. Fun fact: Robert Lopez co-wrote the musical episode of “Scrubs.”

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Judith Bliss, played by acting senior Megan Davis, performs a monologue as her husband David Bliss, played by acting senior Joe Hubbard, and Myra Arundel, played by acting senior Michelle Luz, look on. Arundel flirts with David Bliss throughout the play.

Who to bring: Great for a group outing with all your pals. Make sure to bring along your friend who’s getting a B.A. in English. Inspecting Carol By: Daniel J. Sullivan Don’t worry, this isn’t another interpretation of “A Christmas Carol.” Instead, this play tells

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the inspector and begins tailoring the show to his every impulse. The result is a farce that spoofs the theater by incorporating slapstick and highly flawed but amusing characters. “Inspecting Carol” is sure to be a nice break as preparation for finals sinks in and anticipation for awkward family gatherings begins. Fun Fact: Sullivan is more famous for being a director than a playwright, having won both a Drama Desk Award and a Tony for directing. It’s likely that his background in directing gave him the insight needed to satirize the theater in “Inspecting Carol.” Who to bring: Your artsy friends are likely to enjoy the lampooning of the creative process. This is also the point in the semester where at least a few friends will be wondering why they wanted to major in biochemistry.

Spring Semester Love Song By: John Kolvenbach “Love Song” is the quirky story of an oddball falling in love with the burglar who comes to rob him, only to get annoyed when he doesn’t have much to steal. This play takes a humorous look at what is reality and what is normal. Who to bring: “Love Song” is a solid date choice, offering plenty to talk about after the play, and will most likely put everyone in a good mood.

SUMMER WILDCAT • 13 Nine Music and lyrics by: Maury Yeston Book by: Arthur Kopit Film buffs will want to see “Nine,” which is based on renowned director Federico Fellini’s autobiographical film “8 ½.” The play tells the story of a director suffering from a creative block as he reflects on the women in his life. Fun Fact: The 2009 film version of the musical was regarded as flop. Who to bring: Your media arts friends or creative writing friends who are struggling to polish up those last few stories at the end of the semester. Cymbeline By: William Shakespeare The name “Shakespeare” alone may evoke a groan from those still reeling from high school English classes, but this is an exciting addition to the season because “Cymbeline” is a rare work of Shakespeare’s that doesn’t get a lot of attention. Known for being packed with key plot points from his other works, “Cymbeline” is sure to have a little bit of everything you either love or loathe about Shakespeare. If you already think the Bard’s a bore, make sure you don’t wait until the last minute to see it, which will surely amp up the suffering factor. Iambic pentameter fans and those who enjoy fairy tales are likely to be pleased. Fun fact: “Cymbeline” is thought to be one of poet John Keats’ favorite plays. Who to bring: In true Shakespearean fashion, this play could help you deceive others about your appearance. Want your parents to think you’re actually learning something? Go to “Cymbeline.” Want your

date to think you’re a lot classier than the pile of pizza boxes in your unkempt dorm room suggest? Go to “Cymbeline.” Chicago Music, book and lyrics by: John Kander and Fred Ebb Set in the 1920s, “Chicago” has something for the sensationalist in all of us. With a plot saturated in murder, sex and fame, this musical is a good choice for the person who doesn’t really want to be in this class, but would like to see scantily clad ladies and likes gangsters. With strong female leads who belt out songs

that are fun to sing along with, “Chicago” also tends to be a favorite among gal pals. Despite its racy subject matter, “Chicago” is also a safe show for the parents: most of its thrilling indecency can be written off since it’s a period piece and a renowned Broadway heavyweight. Fun fact: Chicago Tribune Reporter Maurine Dallas Watkins originally wrote “Chicago” as a play for a class assignment. She based it off of murder trials she had covered and it was adapted into a musical after her death. Who to bring: Great for a date night or a girls’ night out.

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Myra Arundel, played by acting senior Michelle Luz, kisses David Bliss, played by acting senior Joe Hubbard, in front of his wife Judith Bliss, played by acting senior Megan Davis.

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hamper, at the bottom of a sock drawer, in a travel bag not to be used until the end of the semester — just keep it out of sight. As for location, even a masterful knave should avoid on-campus drinking. It’s fun to indulge in the dorms or to sneak around with a flask, but real drinkers go to bars, which necessitate a fake and more cash, or parties, which max, cost $5 to get in. Here, no one checks identification and the resident assistants won’t come by if the music is too loud. As for transportation, bring a huge backpack or a duffle bag big enough to fit a 30-pack of beer and a couple bottles. If using the backpack, only buy cans to reduce the risk of leakage and noise and take the cans out of the case. This is why the duffle bag is ideal — it will easily fit everything a drinker can dream of, short of a full bar. Public Sex Sometimes, the dorms are too disgusting, or too occupied, to bring back a companion. So what can a horny guy or gal do? Head outside. Legendary locations run the gamut from the Main Library’s fifth floor, Arizona Stadium, McKale Center, the Student Recreation Center, and the Family and Consumer Sciences Building rooftop. But those are risky sex spots to save for the last few weeks of senior year. Advisers always say to get involved on campus by joining clubs, becoming involved in student organizations or working at the

student unions. While these activities are great for your resume or maybe even your wallet, they also provide access to exclusive rooms via keycard. These exclusive rooms allow certain people access at night, when no one else is around — and some of these rooms have couches to use and desks to hide under. Even if there are no good objects for leverage, walls can provide an amazing sex spot. It just requires the proper position, which is easy to figure out in a drunken, horny mess. And if nowhere seems to jump out as a potential smash spot, do some digging. What’s even better about joining these organizations is that each of them will come with their own set of legendary sex stories, so take notes on great places to perform the time-tested ritual. Another good place to go for is Old Main. Yes, it’s locked, but the bottofloor on the west side of the building sinks below the concrete. There are tables and benches down there and a wall to hide behind. Just get low, stay in missionary position and save the screams for the finale to avoid attracting attention. The floor isn’t all that bad, either, and gives a couple more reasons to shower together later on.

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Tip #4: Authenticity is worth the walk (and the extra cash) When the highly-underrated Mexican food tent behind the Modern Languages building mysteriously disappeared last fall, the new eatery Sabor in the Student Union seemed like a poor substitute. The options are numerous and not half bad, but if you really want to experience the food Tucson is famous for, take a short walk to Jett’s Wildcat gas station just south of the Arizona Sonora Residence Hall on Sixth Street and Park Avenue. Inside is Mr. Antojo’s, a tiny stand that’s been recognized for the “Best Sonoran Hot Dog” in the city. It may look modest, but this operation is the real deal, cranking out delicious caramelos, tacos and carne asada recipes straight out of Hermosillo, Sonora. You can’t swipe your CatCard, but you’ll get 10 percent off for flashing it when you check out.

Tip #5: Park Student Union Unless you live at Arizona Sonora or Árbol de la Vida, PSU may seem inconvenient, but it has several unique options that make it well worth the trip. Its spacious market beats Highland Market both in layout and class, as you won’t have to fight a drunk pledge for the last Powerade. And Bagel Talk dominates On Deck Deli across the board with hangover cures sent from heaven in the form of inventive pizza-style and breakfast bagels sanwiches. Tip #6: It’s all worth trying once Every year brings some welcomed additions to the UA food court family. This fall, Einstein Bros. Bagels will be among the changes. The jury’s still out on whether these two eateries will introduce any welcomed variety for students pressed to squeeze in a halfway-decent meal between classes, but breaking up your meal monotony is crucial to staying focused on other more important problems … like where to get dessert.

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Party hard, but party proper By Jason Krell Daily Wildcat Congratulations on escaping home. Seriously, the freedom to live life how you want is an exciting reality. The future of your academic career is finally in your hands. B ut the truth is, you’ll probably squander your time away, not studying, but partying. The bad news is that freshmen are notoriously judged for being terrible party guests plagued by their rookie mistakes … but the good news is that there are ways to avoid becoming “that kid” each time the weekend rolls around.

Don’t be a hero

Yes, taking shots back to back with no chasers makes you a badass, and so does shotgunning a beer in less than three seconds. Winning 10 games of beer pong in a row is downright impressive, and anyone who can do a keg-stand like a champ deserves a round of handshakes. Of course, none of this means a damn thing if you throw up at the party. So when your body tells you to call it quits, listen, because there’s nothing more obnoxious than freshmen who don’t know their limits going too hard. No one wants to take care of you, and no one wants to clean up after you. Spend your first couple months learning your limits — and then stay within them. There’s no sense in dying at a party trying to be cool, because, let’s face it, it’s already damn near impossible

to be the coolest one at a party as a freshman anyway.

Don’t be cheap

There’s a good chance you won’t have a job, and that’s understandable. You’ll still be at the naive point in your academic career where balancing anything more than school seems too hard. Even so, that doesn’t make it acceptable to show up to a party and drink everything in sight without paying. A standup host might be OK with it, but odds are, if you’re at the UA, you aren’t made of money. Five dollars usually covers your part, but even a few bucks help, and the (literally) poor host will appreciate the gesture.

Don’t roll 50 deep

While you’re sure to make dozens of new friends in the dorms and around campus, that doesn’t mean it’s acceptable to bring them with you wherever you go. Four or five friends is all right, but be sure to check with whoever is throwing the party if you plan to bring more. The only exception to the rule seems to be if you have a vagina. Congrats ladies, the more girls you have with you, the easier it is to get in and drink for free. Despite the gender inequality, it’s a pain in the ass trying to control that many drunk friends. To stay safe, keep numbers manageable.

Don’t be obstinate

In simple terms, do what the big kids say. They’ve been to more parties than you and know when it’s important to shut up or when it’s time to call a cab and go home. Never start fights over someone asking you to do something, as there’s a good chance you’d get your ass whooped by their superior numbers. Regardless, the main reason anyone is asking anything of you is to avoid a visit from the cops. So, unless getting arrested sounds like a great way to cap off the night, just be cooperative instead of difficult.

Don’t try to screw everything that moves

Freshmen seem really intent on having sex with whatever they can. Guys and girls are both guilty, and in an effort to stay healthy and in college — babies complicate that — just control yourself. Hitting on members of the opposite sex while wasted is also a skill that takes practice, so start off slow to avoid embarrassment. Promiscuous reputations are a blast and all, but word spreads fast and nicknames like “big slut” and “man whore” die hard. Sex is fun, and so are all the things leading up to it, but not at the expense of having an ex-hookup buddy in every class you take for the next four years. Once again, know your limits, and take a break if someone puts you in a place you can’t bounce back from right away. There’s no rush.

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This is the jack of all games when it comes to college. The list of games to play is almost inexhaustible, but the original “Super Smash Bros.,” “Mario Kart 64,” “Mario Party” and “GoldenEye 007” stand out as favorites. Most everyone will have played them at least a couple times and they’re simple enough that newbies will pick up the basics quick. They’re all competitive classics that are sure to keep the crowd building way past the capacity of your tiny room. It’s guaranteed that in no

time at all there will be plenty of stories about that one time “Tom and Jeff faced off with one life left for 10 minutes straight” or “Owen beat everyone without dying once.”

“Guitar Hero” or “Rock Band” with a full band set

Bands are some of the most inseparable groups around, and short of actually committing to forming a real one, a virtual one can be just as rewarding … on a good night. Not everyone is a pro at these games, or even feels comfortable letting loose with a plastic microphone, but after slaying (or at least attempting to slay) a classic rock song together, everyone is sure to grow closer. With an entire hall of bandmates to choose from it’ll be easy to find someone for every instrument. When people are tired from thrashing so hard, there are always others to fill in.

Risk

Yes, board games seem old-fashioned, but this one in particular is especially galvanizing for making new friends. There’s no better way to demonstrate your worth than by using superior tactics to take down everyone else, and making alliances and then having them broken might just reveal which people aren’t so trustworthy after all. Either way, don’t worry about finishing it — that’s impossible — just have a good time.

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COMMUNITY CHATTER If you could tell the incoming freshmen one thing, what would it be and why? Compiled by Elliot P. Hopper Daily Wildcat

“I would tell the incoming freshmen to go to class because I skipped a lot my first semester and that was a bad idea. It’s totally worth it.” VICTORIA ZIARNIK BIOLOGY FRESHMAN

“Take school seriously. Don’t feel tempted to drop out because it is not worth it. If you take it seriously, then you can succeed in your longterm goals after you graduate instead of being behind because you didn’t study hard.” GREG GARRISON AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES JUNIOR

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“Grades matter, regardless what anyone says, especially if you are looking for higher education. The second thing I would tell them is to find a friend who lives close to the university and use a guest pass that only costs around $50 instead of paying a huge amount of $500. If you have a car, look into parking.”

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The first few weeks after moving into the dorms will be a little awkward, but this is also a great time to get to know the other students in your hall. Watching movies in the common areas of the dorm can be a great way to meet new people, so grab one of these cult musical favorites, and you’re sure to make friends in no time.

The Rocky Horror Picture Show

“Rocky Horror” has had an impressive cult following since the late 1970s. The strange musical follows Brad and Janet, a proper couple who gets caught up in the scandalous scheme of Dr. Frank-NFurter (Tim Curry). If you and your friends enjoy this sensational story, you can even consider attending a local midnight showing.

Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog

“Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog” is a musical told from the point of view of Dr. Horrible (Neil Patrick Harris), a troubled supervillain who only tries to be evil to impress his crush, Penny (Felicia Day). Don’t hesitate to sing along to songs such as “My Freeze Ray,” because as Captain Hammer says, “Everyone’s a hero in their own way.”

Team America: World Police

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Amp up your Playlist Bring these albums to college to amp up your music library By Greg Gonzales Daily Wildcat

Face it: College is a time for exploration and most high school students don’t know any music other than whoever was in the top 40 last week. Learn about the roots of modern music through these classic albums required of an educated mind.

1. Abbey Road by The Beatles If you’re into hallucinogenic drugs or really good music, read on. This album, sporting the famous picture of the four crossing the street, presents listeners with a variety themes. For instance, “Maxwell’s Silver Hammer” is a silly song about a guy who kills people with a silver hammer. There are also romantic gems like “Oh! Darling” and “I Want You (She’s So Heavy).” Later in the album,

the lyrics and sounds get psychedelic, starting with “Here Comes The Sun.” From there, the remaining songs melt into a single medley of happiness and absurd lyrics. The medley is a great companion for a Tucson sunrise.

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Pink Floyd established the “hippie aesthetic,” or the idea that rock musicians should create complex, issueoriented sounds that stand up to repeated listening. Dark Side of the Moon is the prime example of that concept. The album’s goal is to convey the passing of time and inevitability of death. Lyrics like “No one told you where to run / You missed the starting gun,” confront the listener with the fact that he or she never really caught the moment when “real life” began, that perhaps it’s already too late to chase dreams. It’s also a good way to contemplate insanity, as the lyrics allude

This one isn’t too old, but the Butthole Surfers remind listeners that music, and art in general, is only confined by the mind of the artist. Some of the songs on this album, like “Alcohol” and “The Annoying Song” are dischord and tough to listen to, but “Goofy’s Concern” and “The Wooden Song” are kick-ass jams guaranteed to get everyone off their asses. Butthole Surfers would sometimes display footage of penile reconstructive surgery, spiders and nuclear explosions at their live shows, during which some audience members would have epileptic seizures. The Surfers are a sure hit for the raw punk taste.

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Your guide to the UA’s student sports section By Nicole Dimtsios Daily Wildcat

Welcome to ZonaZoo 101, where you’ll find out exactly what ZonaZoo is, how to get in and, most importantly, how to get the most out of the experience. ZonaZoo, simply put, is the University of Arizona’s student section. There are more than 12,000 members, making it

the largest student section in the Pac-12 Conference, knocking off schools like USC, Washington and even Arizona State University. More importantly, it’s the only way to get student tickets and offers access to the games you’ll want to see this season. There are two ways to get tickets to athletic events on campus. You have the

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option to choose between the “Red” ZonaZoo pass and the “Blue” ZonaZoo pass, and purchasing either pass makes you eligible to get into certain sporting events thoughout the year. The key word here, though, is eligible. Just because you have a ZonaZoo pass — which by the way, is your CatCard, so there’s another incentive not to lose the most valuable piece of plastic you’ll get in college — doesn’t mean you’re able to just walk in.

The “Red” ZonaZoo pass makes you eligible to attend men’s basketball games, which accounts for the difference in price. Here’s a breakdown of the benefits from the “Red” pass: • Eligibility to get into any regular season, home athletic event • A free ZonaZoo T-shirt • An online newsletter from ZonaZoo with information about upcoming events • Invitations to special ZonaZoo events • Priority for men’s basketball UA student Holiday Packs and post-season tournament tickets

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Getting In ZonaZoo operates on a first-come, first-served basis. For football, the student section is limited to 10,000 fans. For basketball, the number is limited to approximately 2,290. All ZonaZoo passes can be purchased online at arizonawildcats.com under the ZonaZoo tab, by calling 520621-CATS or by visiting the ticket office at McKale Center. You’ll need your CatCard number as well as your student identification number. They go on sale around the time freshmen orientation begins. So why are there two options for ZonaZoo?

Blue ZonaZoo The only thing the “Blue” pass doesn’t have is eligibility to get into men’s basketball games. Otherwise, “Blue” members have the same benefits as “Red” members.

Non ZonaZoo Athletics If you’re interested in going to sporting events that don’t require you to have a pass, be sure to check out swimming and diving, track and field, cross country, tennis and golf. They are free and open to the public.

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A to Z guide on UA Sports Compiled by Daily Wildcat Staff Daily Wildcat

Andy Lopez

Butts, Niya

Carey, Ka’Deem

The baseball head coach has been at Arizona for 11 years now, but perhaps no season in recent past has seen such a huge rise in popularity as this spring. With the move to Hi Corbett Field, the Wildcats have seen a recordsetting attendance levels. It also helps that the team is one of the best of the country, thanks in large part, to Lopez.

The women’s basketball coach has the perfect personality and wit for the UA. Known for cracking jokes in interviews, Butts isn’t a half-bad coach either. Under her tutelage, former Wildcat Ify Ibekwe made it to the WNBA.

Arizona’s starting running back is a native Tucsonan, having graduated from Canyon del Oro High School as a four-star prospect. He had a solid freshman season with six touchdowns, but is expected to break out in a big way under new head coach Rich Rodriguez. Don’t be surprised if he’s one of the best rushers in the Pac-12 by the fall comes to a close.

D Davellyn Whyte

The junior guard has been a dominant player since she stepped on the UA campus three years ago. The prolific scorer, rebounder and passer has been named to an AllPac-10/12 conference team in all of her three seasons so far. Entering the 2012-13 season, Whyte is the sixth all-time leading scorer in UA history, needing 684 points to top the list.

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Fischer, Jake

The Pac-12 Conference signed a huge contract with ESPN that begins this year and is worth more than $2.7 billion over 12 years. Combined with the formation of the Pac12 Network, every major Arizona sporting event — football and basketball — will be on national TV. A number of smaller sports will also be shown on the Pac-12 Network.

The junior linebacker from Oro Valley is considered one of the football team’s main leaders. After missing out on the 2011 season due to an ACL injury, Fischer is ready to bounce back and lead the Wildcats defense after its struggles last season. Fischer had 58 tackles in 2010, 7.5 for loss, along with a sack and two pass deflections.

Gabe (York) and Grant (Jerrett)

Head basketball coach Sean Miller has one of the best recruiting classes in the nation so far, and York and Jerrett are a big reason why. Jerrett is a McDonald’s All-American and the 6-foot-10 power forward from La Verne, Calif., is expected to contribute this season for the Wildcats. If you need to know what Arizona is getting with York, look on YouTube for video of what the high-flying guard is capable of doing when he leaves his feet.

H Hill, Solomon

The junior forward led the Wildcats in multiple categories last season, including scoring (12.9 points per game), rebounding (7.7) and assists (2.6). Hill was expected to take on a larger role with his pal Derrick Williams through the NBA Draft, and he stepped up to the challenge. His best performance of the season came against UCLA in the Pac-12 tournament when he scored 25 points, grabbed 12 rebounds and had three steals.

Internet

Jeff Casteel

Now more than ever, athletes are using the Internet to interact with fans. Facebook and Twitter have become commonplace for Arizona athletes to interact with fans. Greg Byrne, the UA athletics director, even used Twitter to announce the hiring of Rich Rodriguez as his new head coach. Some recommended Twitter accounts to follow include Byrne (@Greg_Byrne), Rich Rodriguez (@CoachRodAZ), and the official Arizona athletics twitter (@AZATHLETICS).

When Rich Rodriguez was hired as the new head football coach, one of his first priorities was getting the right defensive coordinator to revamp the defense. Enter Casteel, considered one of the top defensive minds in all of college football for his unique 3-3-5 defensive scheme. Casteel and Rodriguez coached together at West Virginia for seven seasons, and with Casteel’s tutelage, the Mountaineers consistently had one of the top defensive teams in the nation. Top Arizona defensive players like Tra’Mayne Bondurant and Jake Fischer should be excited to be coached by one of the best in the business.

K Kick the shit out of ASU An alteration of the line “hit them hard, let them know who’s who!” in “Bear Down, Arizona,” to emphasize the love that the Wildcats have for their northern rival.

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Last year the Kenyan freshmen cross country phenom finished the season undefeated, and became the first Arizona runner to win a men’s cross country national title since 1994. Lalang finished the season with four course records and the Pac-12 title as well.

Money

After expanding from the Pac-10 to the Pac-12, the conference set up a deal with ESPN and Fox for 12 years. The deal is expected to be worth up to $4.3 billion, and each school in the Pac-12 is expected to gain an additional $21 million worth of revenue each year.

No. 3

Sean Miller has managed to bring in the No. 3 recruiting class in the nation for the Arizona basketball team’s 2012-13 season, according to ESPN. Miller had the No. 1 recruiting class in the nation since last August, but with UCLA’s recent recruiting bender, the UA moved down two spots. Regardless, the additions of guard Gabe York and big men Kaleb Tarczewski, Brandon Ashley and Grant Jerrett will be invaluable when Wildcat basketball tips off in November.

O Offense

Expect the Arizona offense to undergo major changes during the fall season. For example, the addition of Rich Rodriquez to the football program and senior Matt Scott taking over the quarterback position and incoming five-star center Kaleb Tarczewski to help basketball in the arch along with four other top recruits.

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S Sean Miller

One of Arizona’s favorite faculty members, head basketball coach Sean Miller had a rocky season with his team missing the tournament last year and challenges facing his team on and off the court. Miller returns this season with one of the country’s top recruiting classes and an unwavering supportive fan base.

U Unequaled

Arizona softball coach Mike Candrea garnered his 1,300 win on April 11, making him the second coach to ever reach that milestone in college softball and the fastest coach to obtain the honor.

Value

The Arizona Wildcats men’s basketball team has the third-best recruiting class in the nation coming in 2012. Of the five members of the class, four are ESPNU Top 100 Players. Head coach Sean Miller secured names like Brandon Ashley, Gabe York, Grant Jerrett and Kaleb Tarczewski.

Wilbur and Wilma: The mascots for Arizona, Wilbur and Wilma Wildcat, were married in 1986 and even have a certificate to prove it. While Wilbur and Wilma’s furry appearances get the crowd going, they’ve got to give props to the first real Arizona mascot — a live desert wildcat named Rufus Arizona who made his appearance in 1915.

Both the men’s and women’s crosscountry teams are ranked in the top 15 in the nation, with the women at No. 8 and the men at No. 13.

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With former Arizona quarterback Nick Foles now with the Philadelphia Eagles, the new up-and-coming spotlight will fall on 6-foot-3 senior Matt Scott. The other quarterbacks sitting in the lineup are sophomores Richard Morrison, Tyler D’Amore, and Alex Cappellini.

The Arizona Athletic department offers a number of ways you can get involved with college sports on campus. Sign up for Wildcat Wednesdays, a weekly newsletter from Athletic Director Greg Byrne to stay up to date with the latest information from the athletic department.

Head Arizona football coach Rich Rodriguez is about to embark on his first year with the Wildcats. He is the 30th coach for

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The Pac-12 Conference is now well on its way with a successful inaugural year. The conference provides the most elite level of competition in the country and attracts Division I athletes from all over the world. Utah and Colorado have been contending competitors across all sports with their addition to the conference breeding new rivalries and hopefully lasting traditions.

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Tarczewski, Kaleb

The 7-foot center from Claremont, N.H., was ranked as the No. 6 overall prospect in the ESPN 100 and will help add some size to the Arizona men’s basketball team, which was seriously undersized in 2011-12.

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