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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2015 VOLUME 108 • ISSUE 154

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Doctors call for mandatory vaccination BY matthew Rein

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According to Dr. Vandana Sinha of Hospice of the Valley, meningitis could pose a threat to college campuses. “Should meningitis appear at a college campus, it could be an extremely deadly outbreak,” Dr. Sinha said. While meningitis is extremely rare, a meningitis outbreak occurred on the University of Oregon campus in January. According to Oregon Health Authority, “One case resulted in the death of a student from [Meningitis] on [Feb.] 17.” Colleges across the country, from University of California, Santa Barbara, to Princeton University, have had students contract the disease. According to the UA Campus Health Service, “meningitis refers to an infection of the outer surface of the brain, and can be caused by a number of different bacteria and viruses.” Dr. Sinha warns that at first, “symptoms will mimic a cold or flu, but the problem is that students won’t go see a health professional quickly enough to diagnose the disease.” As a result, “meningitis can cause hearing loss, kidney damage, brain damage, limb amputation, and even death,” Dr. Sinha said. For Gilbert Dena, a senior studying psychology and Spanish,

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it all started with a headache during the summer between his freshman and sophomore years of high school. That headache turned into a fournight hospital stay and a spinal tap. Dena was diagnosed with meningitis. After hospitalization, Dena was put through a treatment of antibiotics and was advised to stay in his room for a month while he recovered. He mentioned playing football and keeping fit in the months prior to contracting meningitis. “I lost a lot of strength, and my immune system was incredibly low,” he added. Fortunately, meningitis can be avoided through vaccination. While the UA doesn’t currently require students to get the meningitis vaccine, Campus Health strongly recommends that any student living in university or Greek life housing get the vaccination. While many students might have already received the standard meningitis vaccine, Dr. Sinha and Campus Health both recommend a booster shot to fully protect against the disease. On June 24 and 25 the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices will meet in Atlanta, Ga., to discuss various vaccinations. Part of their duty is to determine whether they will add a recommendation to take a vaccine, and meningitis is on the agenda. Recently, Campus Health director

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Arizona universities call for a mandatory meningitis vaccination for incoming freshman to prevent an outbreak. The disease recently plagued universities in California and Orgeon resulting in extreme illness and death.

Dr. Harry McDermott wrote a letter to the ACIP urging the organization to adopt recommendations for the meningitis vaccine for adolescents and college students. Whether the ACIP makes the recommendation remains to be seen, but pre-business freshman Robert Morgan isn’t taking any chances. He said he has already been vaccinated for meningitis, adding, “meningitis

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is incredibly awful, and by getting yourself vaccinated, you don’t have to worry about contracting such a debilitating disease.” Dena said he believes that vaccination for meningitis prior to college should be mandatory and recommends that anyone get a vaccination. Dr. Sinha agreed, noting that vaccination is vital regardless of the ACIP’s endorsement.

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COMMUNITY CHATTER

BY DAVID MCGLOTHLIN Arizona Summer Wildcat

Do you think states should be allowed to sponsor the Confederate flag? “I guess based on their First Amendment, freedom of Speech rights. But personally, it is disrespectful in terms of what the Confederate flag stood for.” — Briggs Carhart, sophomore studying neuroscience and cognitive science

“States should not be sponsoring the Confederate flag because it has a negative connotation to it. It is offensive, especially because of the movements we have had and how far we have come to ensure equality for all people.” — Dorien St. Ours, accounting freshman

“I don’t think states should fly it at the capital, but I think people should be made aware of what it was, what it stands for and the history behind it. I don’t think it should be completely eliminated. I think flying it [everyday] shows a bit of disrespect and ignorance to our history. “ — Yaeren Hernandez, lab intern at Medical Research building

“They should be allowed to, but the same way the First Amendment allows anybody to say anything. No state would sponsor the Confederate flag but it shouldn’t be not allowed.” — Ian Winner, junior studying astronomy and physics

“I personally don’t think so because of our history and how far we have come. It’s 2015 — come on. To me, I don’t really care about that stuff. Just get over it.” — Linda Nwaekeke, nursing graduate student

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POLICE BEAT Bluelight Phones light the way BY David McGlothlin

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Riding Dirty A University of Arizona Police Department officer conducted a routine stop for a broken license plate lamp on a Chrysler 300 leaving the Taco Bell parking lot May 15 at 4:17 a.m. The officer noticed the driver, a UA student, had red, watery, bloodshot eyes, and could smell intoxicants coming from the vehicle. He denied drinking but agreed to field sobriety tests. After failing three tests, he was placed under arrest for minor in possession of liquor in the body and operating a motor vehicle under 21 years of age with liquor in the body. A breathalyzer test administered at the UAPD Main Station revealed a blood-alcohol content of 0.032. Meanwhile different UAPD officers conducted an inventory report before impounding the vehicle. The search uncovered two shotguns, a handgun, ammunition and a large amount of prescription medication. The vehicle contained a fully loaded Ruger P95 handgun in the center middle console. Underneath the gun was a plastic bag with 98 Xanax pills and a medicine bottle with 59.5 more Xanax, totalling 157.5 pills without a legal prescription. The trunk contained two additional firearms, a Weatherby shotgun and a Sako bolt-action rifle. The driver said, "I’m pretty sure it was a gift,” when asked how he obtained the pills. He also received a felony charge for possession of a dangerous drug and was civilly charged for a non-working license plate lamp in addition to the drinking charges. He was transported to the Pima County Jail and referred to the Dean of Students for violating the Student Code of Conduct. Swingin’ for the fences A University of Arizona Police Department officer arrived at the Main Gate Parking Garage on May 14 at 11:05 p.m. in response to reports of suspicious activity. Upon arrival a group of young males were seen fleeing the garage via the stairs. Two males stayed on top of the garage’s roof where the officer observed debris, which appeared to be broken glass, scattered across the ground. The men admitted a group of five or six individuals were breaking Christmas ornaments with a baseball bat. No bat was found at the scene but the officers observed a backpack on the ground. When asked, none of the men claimed responsibility for it. A search of the abandoned property revealed a cold, half-empty bottle of Stella Artois beer and a cold Landshark beer bottle, which matched broken glass on the ground. When the sluggers were asked if they had been drinking, the answers varied. One male denied drinking and later passed sobriety testing. The other male initially denied drinking. He later changed his response and admitted to drinking prior to the incident. He was charged with minor in bodily possession of alcohol. Both men were released after cleaning the debris off the ground. Before leaving, one individual went back for the backpack, but the officers explained that since it was not claimed, it would be destroyed.

New Student Saftey Task Force and mobile app add to UAPD's resources to improve campus saftey for students BY matthew Rein

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The motto for campus safety at the UA is, “If you see something, say something.” It proved to be effective after a June 12 incident when two female students were separately confronted by an unknown man on campus. According to a release sent out by the University of Arizona Police Department, in each incident the man attempted to persuade the students to enter his car. Both students were able to escape and report the incident to UAPD. On June 16, six days later, UAPD detectives arrested a man by the name of Henry Yanez III for one count of misdemeanor assault for trying to lure the two women into his vehicle. “First and foremost, it’s incredibly important to be aware of your surroundings while on campus,” said Officer Joe Bermudez, UAPD crime prevention specialist. He added that it’s important to know where the 911 Emergency Bluelight Phones are located. Bluelight phones are one of the many resources students have on campus to help ensure their safety. If students feel unsafe or in danger they can alert UAPD by pressing the button on the pole, which transmits students’ location. If needed, students can advance to the next pole and press that button so UAPD can track students’ movements. According to Officer Bermudez, there are 230 of these phones on campus, and each has been strategically located near parking garages and street corners to provide easy access for any student who needs help. “We would rather go out to a location and find out that nothing had occurred than hear, later on, that a student was harmed in any way,” Officer Bermudez said. It’s better to be safe than sorry when dealing with campus safety and the safety of fellow Wildcats. “The biggest piece of advice I can give is to trust your instincts,” said Alyssa Morales, a history junior. “You can never be too cautious.” According to Morales, walking at night on campus can be quite scary, but walking with someone, sticking to the main, well-lit roads and limiting distractions can help. By acknowledging surroundings, following basic safety tips and making sure personal possessions are secure, students can safely enjoy the amenities around campus. The UA is always focused on ensuring the safety of its students. In 2013, the Arizona Board of Regents created the

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Students can alert UAPD officers of emergencies by locating a 911 Bluelight Emergency Phone and pressing the emergency call button. The bluelight phones are easily identifiable by their blue glows and are placed strategically throughout campus.

Student Safety Task Force. The task force is made up of UA students, board members and even members of the Tucson community. They meet and discuss topics ranging from prevention of alcohol abuse to the safety of the streetcar and have made numerous recommendations for improvements. In March, the UA launched a new app called LiveSafe. “LiveSafe allows students to access a multitude of safety information regarding emergency procedures, campus resources and many other safety tips,” Officer Bermudez said. Students can not only access information via the app, but they can also report non-emergency incidents

by sending a picture, a text or a voice recording to UAPD dispatch. The most unique feature of LiveSafe is SafeWalk. “[SafeWalk] allows a friends to track your movement from point A to point B,” Officer Bermudez said. “If you’re walking home from the Library at 1 a.m. to your dorm room, you can request and notify your friend to watch you, and they can watch your icon move on their phone as you walk.” The UAPD has embraced technology that will promote student safety for many years to come. — Follow Matthew Rein @DailyWildcat

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ARTS & Life

Editor: Ian Martella

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Enjoy Movies in the Park all summer long If you go

BY Alex Furrier

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Tucson summers transform the average person into a nocturnal operator. The sun reigns supreme during the daytime, causing most folks to abandon all hope of spending time in broad daylight. Sunset signals the end of daylight and the beginning of socializing — there’s no better way to celebrate the end of toasty tyranny than Cox Communications’ family friendly Movies in the Park. The act of watching a movie would suggest a solitary experience to today’s Netflix users, but people have been going to the theater in groups since the beginning of cinema. Drive-in theaters brought down the social barriers involved in quietly watching a movie for two hours, and Movies in the Park seeks to increase the mixing of social and movie-watching experiences. The laid back, picnicesque atmosphere adds just the right amount of social bonding absent from traditional moviegoing. Movies in the Park has humble beginnings. The event started in 2003 with just a projector and bed sheets and now boasts a 40-foot screen to capture their films’ cinematic glory. Movies in the Park makes an effort to select timeless films that appeal both to children and older demographics. This summer, the event will screen a variety of family friendly films including classics like “The Princess Bride” and modern, popular films “Frozen” and “Big Hero 6.” The event even

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Families wait for the sun to go down to watch Shrek at Cox Communications' Movies in the Park at Reid Park on Friday June 19.

held a social media contest to select one of the films directly from suggestions given by the audience. The winner, “Penguins of Madagascar,” screened May 22 at the first Movies in the Park of the summer. The appeal of Movies in the Park goes beyond the big screen. Beginning at 5:30 p.m., local food trucks start rolling in. Among this year’s vendors are tasty Tri-Tip BBQ and Mi Familia Sonoran Hot Dogs. Dessert is not to be overlooked with gelato provided by Bella’s Gelato Shoppe. While parents chow down on exquisite local food,

children can enjoy a variety of fun activities arranged by Movies in the Park staff. Kids always find a way to have fun, but with a bevy of face-painters, balloon twisters and jumping castles available, a good time is inevitable. Movies in the Park is one of the many events put on by the Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance. SAACA hosts a variety of Tucson staples, such as the Friday Night Live! Jazz Concert Series at Main Gate Square, the Oro Valley Concert Series and Musical Magic for Kids.

One piece of advice from SAACA c o m mu n i c at i o n s director Caitlin Cox Communications’ Movies in the Park Blanton: get there early. “Typically by Fridays throughout the summer. 6 p.m. there is a sizeable crowd, and by the time the movie Reid Park Demeester Performing Arts Pavilion starts every possible space is taken,” Blanton explained. Free “We do encourage Full schedule and films to attendees to bring be screened at saaca.org/Cox_ Movies_in_the_Park.html blankets or camp chairs to sit on.” SAACA does a wonderful job stepping in and providing an event that so many enjoy. The organization does so in the hope that Movies in the Park furthers the recognition of the arts and the importance of film as a part of the arts. The best way to show your appreciation is to show up and have some summer, film-going fun.

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Friday Night Live! hosts Reno del Mar BY Alexis Wright The Daily Wildcat

Want to spend an evening being serenaded by Latin jazz? Geronimo Plaza on University Boulevard will hold free concerts throughout the summer with parking validated at Tyndall Avenue Parking Garage. The concerts bring a variety of jazz groups and musicians to the plaza, including June 26 performers Reno del Mar. Described as “whimsical, passionate and original” by the group’s violinist, Beth Daunis, the trio creates original pieces inspired by different musical genres with two guitars and Daunis’ violin. Guitarists Mark Wilsey and Phil Lipman began as best friends from New Jersey and have collaborated on numerous musical pieces for the past 35 years. Two became three when Daunis started performing with the group and ultimately married Lipman. The group’s friendly dynamic moves through their music and shows that they love what they do, Daunis said, adding that “Latin jazz is just really sexy.” The Geronimo Plaza jazz concerts, arranged by Jane McCollum, general manager of the Marshall Foundation, occur every other Friday evening and give Tucsonans a reason to leave their air-conditioned homes and explore Main Gate Square during the months when the heat wave dampens the spirits of

long-term residents. The jazz concerts are open to all ages, with everyone from children to the elderly in attendance, McCollum noted, showing “not only diversity of age, but that the Jazz genre is diverse. … Latin, funk, modern, classical.” McCollum enlisted Jonas Hunter from the Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance to spark local interest in the square, where the usual focus is on students from August to May. “[It’s] a chance for people to get outside of their comfort zone,” Hunter said. The square is a self-contained oasis that caters to people from all walks of life and simultaneously exposes concert attendees to the Grammy-winning Tucson music scene. Going beyond comfort levels and opening up to the music’s deeper meaning is Daunis’ approach to her public performances. Being a teacher and yoga practitioner helps her shape music that gives a sense of peace to the listener and touches something deeper than ordinary daily experiences. Through her instrument, she is able to clear her mind and let the music flow through her body. As the sun sets over the plaza and the attentions of the guests are directed toward the stage, Reno del Mar’s request for attendees is simply to relax and have a good time.

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Guitarist Mark Wilsey, left, poses next to violinist Beth Daunis, center, and guitarist Phil Lipman, right. Together the trio make up Reno del Mar.

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On June 27, Bicycle Inter-Community Art and Salvage is hosting their second annual Hottest Day of the Year Benefit Ride to celebrate biking and the community of Tucson. The event provides Tucsonans with a community-geared outlet for exercise and even a fun way to cool off after the race through the summer heat. BICAS opened its doors in 1989 and has since become one of the oldest community bike centers in the U.S. Originally intended to support the homeless community, BICAS has created an inclusive space for all different types of Tucsonans to feel welcome while learning about bikes. BICAS strives to provide resources for the community to learn how to operate, fix and build bikes while helping those without access to affordable transportation. Carlyn Arteaga, a BICAS collective member, explained that as an organization, BICAS believes in teaching skills that will last students a lifetime. “Instead of paying somebody else to work on your bike, you can come in and learn how yourself,” Arteaga said. BICAS offers a variety of classes that teach people how to ride, build and maintain a bike at all different levels of expertise, ages and walks of life. The organization even hosts a touring seminar, which prepares those interested in making long-distance trips. BICAS also features a build-a-KID’s-bike class designed to teach children and adults the basics of biking. Arteaga detailed the importance of putting tools in young people’s hands early on in order to develop their sense of agency. “Seeing all these kids with wrenches in their hands, getting greasy with smiles on their faces,” reminds her of why BICAS continues to contribute to the Tucson community. BICAS believes in celebrating and empowering those who are marginalized by society. Every Monday, from 4-8 p.m., a workshop invites people who identify as female, transgender or femme and feel they have been marginalized in bicycle mechanics to join in the Women, Trans & Femme — WTF — bicycle repair workshop. “It is a nice night to welcome people to the space and gain confidence,” Artega explained. “It is a really empowering workshop for a lot of people in the Tucson community.” It’s crucial to BICAS that the work they do touches not only the community, but the environment as well. Monique Laraway, BICAS collective and art coordinator,

explains that BICAS promotes sustainability by reusing old bike parts to create beautiful art. There are many art classes and services provided to help create pieces that contribute to Tucson’s vibrant art scene. “Tucson is a really great place to ride a bike, and be a biker, and to be in the biking community,” Artega said, making the city a perfect place for a massive annual bike ride. The event includes a roughly 14-mile ride along the Santa Cruz River bike trail. Laraway said it’s the perfect way to spend a day with family and friends. “Along the ride, there are trees, and we always see little critters, squirrels and lizards,” Laraway said, along with various cooling-off stations throughout that carry water, lemonade, Otter Pops and even a few squirt guns. The trek ends at the Menlo Park Pool with music, food, drinks and a pool party. David Schwartz, a graduate student at the UA, loves the concept of cooling off throughout the ride after feeling bogged down by the summer heat on his bike ride to and from work. “A pool party at the end of a long bike ride sounds really nice,” Schwartz said. Laraway noted that last year’s event had a wonderful turnout. Everyone including firsttimers, young biking enthusiasts and elderly Tucsonans came to enjoy the festivities. “You’re on a bike, and wind is in your hair — it’s super beautiful out, and it’s a really great way to bring people together, no matter their background,” she said. BICAS hopes to celebrate their love for Tucson even in the scorching heat that keeps many inside during the summer months. “It can be hard to be [in Tucson during the summer,] but BICAS is still here, and a lot of people that live here year-round are here too,” Arteaga explained, adding that BICAS is going to celebrate their love for the community of Tucson even if it is the hottest day of the year. All of the proceeds will be recycled back into BICAS and will continue to help the Tucson community. “It takes a lot to run a space like this,” Arteaga said, “but we have been around this long because of the support from the Tucson community.” Tickets costs $25 for adults and $15 for youth, but make sure to purchase them in advance, as an additional $10 will be added to those who purchase on the day of the event.

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SCOTT WEILER points son Sam Weiler's attention to a model bike while changing a flat tire at BICAS on Saturday, June 22.

BICAS has created an inclusive space for all different types of Tucsonans to feel welcome while learning about bikes.

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HEAD INSTRUCTOR of build-aKID'S-bike workshop Carlyn Arteaga leads her students on a test run of their newly built bikes outside BICAS on Sunday, June 23.

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Food Truck Roundup deals diverse street eats BY CASEY HUNT

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Tucson families gathered around picnic tables to devour scrumptious local food at the Tucson Food Truck Roundup on Father’s Day. Cuisine ranging from delicious Mexican fajitas to authentic Neapolitan-style pizza transports roundup-goers from the hot desert sun to faraway locales with exotic foods. For Luke Smith, co-founder of Fiamme Pizza Napoletana, his partner, Scott Volpe, had the privilege of apprenticing under a Neapolitan master pizza maker, or pizzaiolo, born and raised in Naples, Italy. Volpe wanted to open his own pizza truck after training for two years. “We both have always been really into food; we both really love cooking,” Smith said. He and Volpe decided to team up together to bring the Tucson food truck community an authentic Italian pizza. Fiamme’s Neapolitan pizza is made with flour and tomatoes imported from Italy, dusted with fresh basil and cooked in a portable wood-fired oven. “There’s none of this in Tucson,” Smith said. The couple’s menu boasts a variety of options, including pizza Bianca, traditional pepperoni and the ever popular margherita. All of the pizzas are made with natural wild yeast starter culture, ensuring a high quality dough that won’t leave you bloated. With their business expanding, the two are in the process of creating a business plan

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A PATRON ORDERS food from Jackie's Food Court during Food Truck Friday at the Downtown Clifton on June 5.

to open a restaurant in the next two years. After Ashlee Ryan and her mother, Jackie Ryan, were laid off during the recession, the two were inspired to become a part of the food truck community upon seeing a lone hot dog stand for sale. The result: Jackie’s Food Court. The Ryans desire to keep their family traditions

alive and incorporate family recipes into the American foods they enjoy creating. “We couldn’t find a really good cheesesteak in town,” Ashlee Ryan said. “We took a family recipe and twisted it a little.” With family roots in the East Coast, the two decided to take their family’s recipes and create

their own cheesesteak by taking their cream cheese sauce from a stuffed mushroom recipe and adding it to the cheesesteak meat. As a result of their culinary innovation, the two were able to create a unique cheesesteak that tastes like no other. The Jackie’s Food Court menu is all-American with a Tucsonan twist, boasting hamburgers, Sonoran hot dogs, fries and jalapeño poppers. By incorporating their family recipes with allAmerican foods, customers are given the sense of a traditional home-cooked meal. With interest in food trucks on the rise and founders becoming more creative with their styles of food, Tucson locals are able to experience the foods from various countries and cultures all within one roundup. The Tucson Food Truck Roundup changes locations and incorporates different trucks every week. The roundup setting has become a great space for families to gather to experience a unique food community. Join the various chefs at Sycamore Park for Date Night Food Truck Roundup on Saturday, June 27, at 5 p.m., or find their Facebook page for updates on future endeavors.

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OPinions Christians divided on biblical interpretation Editor: Ian Martella

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BY Greg Castro

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t has become quite common on college campuses to see young liberal students defending religions against detractors who would paint all adherents of faith as radical or militant. While the former is undoubtedly a positive trend, it has yet to spread to the religion in dire need of public defenders: Christianity. Even as largely uneducated fundamentalists such as the Duggars or the Palins give the world’s most popular belief system a bad name, there are countless adherents of classical Christianity who legitimately seek a meaningful spiritual experience. The differences between fundamentalism and classical Christianity are myriad, however the two are probably best contrasted by their view of scripture. In the fundamentalist view, a primary tenant of the faith is a completely literal interpretation of the Bible. As retired Archbishop Oscar H. Lipscomb and colleagues describe it in their 1989 letter to Catholics in Mississipi and Alabama, “At

the very core of Fundamentalism lies the doctrine of strict and literal individual interpretation of Scripture and the absolute inerrancy of every word in the Bible. For those who now called themselves ‘Fundamentalists,’ this is the key to defending what they perceive as traditional orthodox truth against any threat to it.” In the classical view interpretation of the Bible is important, but adherence to Church teachings is paramount. Father Robert Barron of Chicago clarifies this distinction in his online video series. “You have to know what kind of text you’re dealing with,” Father Barron says. “Genesis is not science at all. … I would call it theology.” Essentially, mainline Christians such as Catholics, Orthodox followers and certain Protestants rely on an extensive history of church teachings dating back to the beginnings of the church in Rome to aid them in their understanding of the text. Such a distinction is key, as it belies a genuine effort to engage with a historical faith rather than the more selfish evangelical or

fundamentalist practice of bending social movements. In Christianity’s favor is the fact scripture to suit a certain political viewpoint. This practice is especially that the last Pew Research Center dangerous, as it can lead to the kind poll showed that the vast majority of toxic marriage between faith of self-identified Christians follow and ambition that has spawned a classical version of the faith, with less than 30 percent such disastrous of the global Christian movements as the Americans Ku Klux Klan or even must recognize population adhering to anything that National Socialism. that any historically could be considered New Testament fundamentalism scholar John Dominic based religion, be it or evangelicalism. Crossan further Christianity, Islam or expounds upon other, is never going to The question then the fundamentalist fit comfortably within becomes: Why is it that the popular American viewpoint: “If I a liberal framework. perception of a believe that what Christian is still more you’re saying is not only wrong, but against the will of Joel Osteen than Ross Douthat? Part of this is likely due to simple God, I can easily start [saying] ‘… people who oppose God don’t have visibility. To use the aforementioned example, Osteen is available on any right to exist.’” Fundamentalist interpretations basic cable every Sunday morning inevitably lead to this sort of thinking, in over 100 countries. Douthat is a as they demand unwavering Catholic New York Times columnist confidence in an extremely illogical, whose body of work requires that contradictory belief system. As is Americans, you know, read. Also of import is the plain truth apparent in such pathetic displays as Ken Ham’s Creation Museum — that Christianity in any form is still which features a version of history likely to strike most Americans that has humans astride dinosaurs as overly conservative. Classical — attempts to follow such a doctrine Christians, if they adhere to the can result in unpredictably bizarre official principals of their Church, are

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still anti-gay marriage, anti-abortion and typically against female church leadership. The previously quoted Father Barron, often more liberal in his positions than your average priest, published an article on June 9 to his Word on Fire online ministry stating that Caitlyn Jenner’s belief in there having been a disconnect between her body and soul is “as repugnant to Biblical religion as it was nineteen hundred years ago.” Ultimately, Americans must recognize that any historically based religion, be it Christianity, Islam or any other, is never going to fit comfortably within a liberal framework. But perhaps in the same way that an individual would not look to the Bible for scientific answers, they similarly would be poorly served looking to religion for political ones. Instead, Americans might find greater meaning if they took to a faith system with the simple desire to have a unique, even mystical experience.

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France passes anti-waste law, America lags behind BY Nick Havey Arizona Summer Wildcat

rance recently passed a law requiring all major supermarkets to donate food that would otherwise be wasted. While this legislation is a welcome addition to the battery of actions needed to prevent waste, it is not the militant action it’s being heralded as, but rather a reminder of the greater efforts we as a society could be making to prevent waste. In our own Tucson community, homelessness, food insecurity and hunger prevail as we rank the nation’s fifth poorest metropolitan area, according to U.S. Census Bureau data. Food waste exacerbates the already absurd challenges that our city’s hungry face. While services and programs exist to overcome the massive waste present in both our city and the world at large, France’s legislative action tells us that we are not being as sustainable or responsible in regards to food waste as we could be. Berkley Harris, board member of the UA’s Campus Pantry, is proud of the efforts our community makes but concerned that not

everything possible is being done. “The unique aspect of need in the Tucson community is that we are considered a food desert, with many people lacking the food they need, while [we are simultaneously] so close to a major food distribution port: Nogales,” Harris said. With local food banks like the Nogales Community Food Bank, Borderlands Food Bank and the UA’s Campus Pantry, supply does not seem to be an issue. Local programs like Market on the Move (which offers 60 pounds of produce for $10 every Saturday) and Food Conspiracy Co-op’s commitment to food recycling clearly address concerns. Co-op employee Dick Gase said that any dairy or produce past its “best by” date is free for employees and anyone who asks. Gase said he “hasn’t bought milk in years.” Despite these programs, grocery stores, homes and restaurants still throw out millions of tons of food daily. “I don’t think we can afford to throw out food right now, but there aren’t the right services to make use of the food that can’t be sold,” Harris said. “Our nation’s obsession with perfect [looking] produce is contributing

to massive waste. It seems like there is a great supply, but it just isn’t getting to the people [who] so desperately need it.” The not-so-shocking metrics that the research surrounding the legislation produced reveal that the majority of waste is from the home and not the supermarket. According to a Guardian article supporting the measure, “An estimated 7.1m tonnes of food is binned in France each year – 67% of it by consumers, 15% by restaurants and 11% by shops. The figure for food waste across the EU is 89mtonnes while an estimated 1.3bn tonnes are wasted worldwide.” The numbers for American waste are similar. This waste stems from our consistent fear of eating something that is less than perfect; a brown banana may be riper and sweeter, but the white flesh is what people want. Since 1996, federal law has prohibited any unlicensed food donations made in good faith. The fear of liability is one already addressed, of course excluding gross negligence or intentional misconduct (poisoning people). According to former Safeway employee John Wadginski, quoted in a Huffington Post article on food waste, Safeway is a culprit

of negligent food waste. Wadginski was constantly bothered by what he was forced to trash every night at closing. “I had to throw out 10-pound hams that weren’t even touched,” he said. “It was easily 50 pounds of food a night,” — food that could easily have been taken to a shelter and consumed if not saved. Our government could mandate supermarkets and large food retailers to donate everything that would be wasted otherwise, but that won’t change America’s obsession with avoiding bruised pears. Change should begin with the American attitude, though legislation would be nice, too. We’re not in a position to neglect responsibility as a nation, especially with California — the largest producer of most domestic produce — experiencing an unprecedented drought. France started something we can adopt, adapt and improve upon.

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Confederate flag burns hearts of Americans (now Zimbabwe) and apartheid-era South Africa: two countries where an invading white minority brutally ruled over a black majority. n a 5-4 decision last Thursday, the Supreme In Charleston, South Carolina’s state capitol, Court determined that the First Amendment the American and South Carolina flags have does not require the state of Texas to issue been lowered to half-mast as tribute to those license plates bearing a Confederate battle flag. slain in the hateful massacre, but the stateThe court’s four liberal justices were joined sponsored Confederate flag still flies high, by Clarence Thomas, who is often considered serving as another source of pain for the the court’s most conservative and is also mourning African-American communities in the court’s only (and second-ever) African- the city. American, to form the majority opinion. The flag has long been a center of debate in The license plate in question was proposed by South Carolina, and last Wednesday’s events the organization Sons of Confederate Veterans have reignited the conversation. NAACP who argue that the flag does not represent president Cornell Brooks, who grew up in the racism, but merely celebrates Southern history state, has called the flag a “symbol of hate” that and pride. The Texas Department of Motor should be banished from public life. Speaking Vehicles Board chose to reject the license to CNN on Friday, he described the anguish plate because “a significant portion of the the flag is causing South Carolina’s Africanpublic associates the Confederate flag with American communities and explained that the organizations advocating expressions of hate symbol affects everyone. He pointed out that directed towards people or groups that are companies seeking a welcoming environment demeaning to those people or groups.” for all of its employees may reconsider I couldn’t agree with the board more. For relocating to cities like Charleston where stateme, a black man, even looking at the proposed sponsored Confederate flags are flown. license plate was extremely South Carolina Gov. Nikki triggering. Whenever I Haley, who has been against encounter a Confederate Whenever I see removing the flag in the battle flag, whether hanging a Confederate past, reversed her position in a store, on a car decal or flag, a persistent on Monday. Appearing at a on a person’s shirt, I feel conference alongside emblem of the Ku news unwelcome and unsafe. I Sen. Tim Scott, the state’s first Klux Klan and other African-American senator, don’t know if the person I may be near or interacting hate groups, the only and Sen. Lindsey Graham, with is going verbally or symbol I see is the idea she called for the removal of physically assault me that white supremacy the flag. Gov. Haley declared, because of my skin color. years after the end of the should be celebrated “150 In a country where Civil War, the time has come.” violence against people of Removing the flag would color has such a long history require action from the state that continues even today, my fears are well legislature. founded. More than once I have found myself South Carolina isn’t the only state to fly the in situations where I feared for my own safety Confederate flag; several other states including while white men verbally attacked me for my Mississippi, Georgia and Florida incorporate skin color. Hate speech and violence are only the it into the state flags. a few of the ways white supremacy affects In states that so proudly embrace their racist the lives of people of color on a daily basis. heritage, how can I, as a black man, expect to Whenever I see a Confederate flag, a persistent be treated as an equal citizen under the law? emblem of the Ku Klux Klan and other hate If I am ever subject to a traffic stop within groups, the only symbol I see is the idea that their borders, how am I supposed to feel safe white supremacy should be celebrated. interacting with their police? If I chose to ever I remember stopping at a gift shop in live in such a state, can I expect their justice Missouri. When I got to the counter, I saw a system to adequately handle hate crimes Confederate flag hanging on the wall behind ranging from housing discrimination to threats the register. of violence? I told the woman working there that the flag I shouldn’t have to worry about these things, made me feel excluded, and I couldn’t purchase but as long as state governments continue to products from a business that displayed it. She celebrate white supremacy I am forced to do so. didn’t answer me, but just looked at me with a I thank Texas Department of Motor Vehicles face that told me she couldn’t give less of a shit. Board, as well as Gov. Haley, for having the Dylann Roof, the racial terrorist who recently courage and sensitivity to make the right assassinated nine people at a historically decision. I hope that the South Carolina significant African-American church in legislature can find the same strength, and that Charleston, S.C., drove a car with Confederate other states will be similarly inspired. flags on the license plate. His Facebook profile also includes a photo of him wearing — Follow Tanner Jean-Louis a jacket adorned with the flags representing @DailyWildcat the white supremacist regimes of Rhodesia BY Tanner Jean-Louis

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Former 'Cats Pre-Draft Profiles Stanley Johnson: Pros: Stanley Johnson looked like a man amongst boys in his lone season at Arizona. Johnson only averaged 13.8 points and 6.5 rebounds per game, but being on the same team with three other NBA draft hopefuls can be difficult. The 6-foot-7 Johnson weighs 245 pounds, so physicality will be an easy transition for him.

Brandon Ashley:

Cons: Even though Johnson took over the role as leader of Arizona, he still needs to work on finding his jump shot. His range expanded as the season progressed, especially in the post season. If Johnson can develop a consistent jump shot in the NBA, he will have a promising future as either a shooting guard or small forward.

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Pros: Ashley took a big step offensively his junior season by developing a consistent mid-range jump shot that stretched out to 18 feet. The jumper gives the 6-foot9 forward more versatility on the offensive side to match a solid defensive skill set. Ashley was also one of Arizona’s top rebounders.

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Cons: While Ashley showed glimpses of great potential throughout his college career, he struggled with consistency. Ashley was also knocked for not being aggressive enough inside, especially following his season-ending injury as a sophomore. If Ashley is to have a long NBA career, he’ll need to get used to banging with guys down low.

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Rondae Hollis-Jefferson: Pros: The artist formerly known as “Shim Reaper” has a huge upside as he enters the NBA draft. HollisJefferson is an athletic wing that can defend any position from point guard to power forward. His stingy defense, energy and likeable personality are all traits that NBA scouts drool over.

T.J. McConnell:

Cons: Even though HollisJefferson has late first-round teams crossing their fingers that his name will still be availabile, he still needs to work on his offensive game. Hollis-Jefferson can only hit a jump shot as long as it’s within 10 feet to the basket. He can still be drafted as sixth man to come off the bench and just play strictly defense, as which he can improve his own craft.

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Pros: McConnell never forced the issue in college and always had a great feel for the game. He is a tenacious defender with great anticipation for steals. He was a tremendous passer with great awareness on offense and defense. He was a true pass-first point guard who knew when to look for his shot.

Cons: McConnell lacks the ideal explosiveness an NBA team would want from a point guard. He might have difficulty creating his own shot at the next level due to average quickness and a low-release jump shot. He is a bit undersized at 6-foot-1 with a 6-foot wingspan and shoots free throws at just a 75 percent clip, General managers and scouts might deem him too old, because he is already 23.

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Stanley Johnson — Arguably the most talented player on this list, Johnson gets knocked down because he only stayed in Tucson for one season. He just narrowly edges out Aaron Gordon due to his better all-around game. Johnson was the go-to player for last year’s team and could get buckets at ease when he was rolling. Having him play on the wing with Rondae Hollis-Jefferson made it crowded at times, but Johnson still produced at a high level.

T.J. McConnell — If we were to go by most beloved for Sean Miller, McConnell might be the runaway winner. Although he looked like he belonged in the ZonaZoo, the catalyst for last year’s Elite Eight team, he looked at times like the Pac12 Conference Player of the Year. While Utah guard Delon Wright and Oregon guard Joseph Young averaged more points and had flashier allaround games, McConnell held Wright’s shot chart at 7-19 in two games and Young’s chart at 8-25 in two games. McConnell is a complete floor general and will have a career in basketball.

Solomon Hill — Where he does gain points for longevity, the players ahead of him were firstteam All American, so this seems like a fair spot. The four year alumnus went from steady contributor in his first two seasons to back-to-back Pac12 first-team selections in his last two years, including a Sweet Sixteen run with Nick Johnson, Mark Lyons and Brandon Ashley in 2013. Throughout Arizona’s ups and downs, he was there to give his all and mentor the younger players on what is expected from them in Tucson. He gets a higher ranking than McConnell due to him being at Arizona for all four years, while McConnell only gave the Wildcats two.

Nick Johnson — For anyone wondering why Nick Johnson is number two on the list, consider the following: He led Arizona to a No. 1 seed and a No. 1 ranking during the 2014 season. He won Pac-12 Freshman of the Year. In just the 2014 season alone he was an All-Defensive Team member, Pac-12 Player of the Year and an AllAmerican while still leading the team in scoring. The catalyst of the 2014 season averaged 16 points per game while leading a Wildcat defense that gave up the sixth fewest points per game in the country that season. Even after Ashley went down during the season, Nick Johnson kept the Wildcats afloat and helped lead them to the Elite Eight.

Derrick Williams — He earned his spot on this throne thanks to his eradication of the defending Duke Blue Devil champions in the Sweet Sixteen in 2011. His 32-point, 13-rebound, career-high total while going 5-6 from three, and throwing down highlight-reel slams was like if Steve Kerr met Aaron Gordon. To put his all-around dominance that season into context, he averaged over 19 points and 8 rebounds per game while hitting 42 3-pointers that season at a 56 percent clip. He edged out 2015 John R. Wooden Award winner Frank Kaminsky in each category while only placing on the second-team All-American in 2011. He was also Pac-10 Player of the Year and twice made first-team All-Pac-10 during his tenure in Tucson. — Follow Ivan Leonard @Ivan14bro

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Sean Miller and the NBA Factory BY Ezra amacher

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When Stanley Johnson walks across the stage and shakes hands with NBA commissioner Adam Silver on Thursday, he will carry with him the UA brand. The same goes for Rondae Hollis-Jefferson and any other Wildcat — T.J. McConnell or Brandon Ashley — potentially picked in the 2015 NBA Draft. While the draftees will trade cardinal red and navy blue for the colors of their new teams, A-Players Program’s reputation as an NBA Factory will expand even further. Look around the league and you’ll already find a good number of former Wildcats playing big roles for their respective teams. Guys like Jordan Hill, Channing Frye and Solomon Hill fill starting minutes while Jerryd Bayless, Chase Budinger and Derrick Williams also see heavy playing time. Then of course there is Andre Iguodala, who was awarded the NBA Finals MVP after leading the Steve Kerr-coached Golden State Warriors to a title. Simply put, you don’t have to look far to find a

Wildcat paw print in the association. This matters because when elite high school basketball recruits are deciding where to go to college, arguably no factor is bigger than a program’s success rate at producing NBA players. Arizona men’s basketball coach Sean Miller may not rely on one-and-done-type players at the same capacity as Duke’s Mike Krzyzewski or John Calipari of Kentucky. However, Miller understands that it’s those types of talents who can come in and immediately turn a team into a national-title contender. For Arizona to keep up with Duke, Kentucky and the other bluebloods of college basketball, it has to churn out its fair share of NBA talents. So far in Miller’s tenure at Arizona, the program has produced five NBA draft picks in five years, two of them being lottery selections. On Thursday, the number of draft picks under Miller should jump to at least seven. While that number isn’t as gaudy as a school like Kentucky, which could have seven draft picks in 2015 alone, Arizona certainly has to be considered one of the top current destinations for players with professional aspirations. What the players do once they get to the NBA obviously matters, too.

Arizona’s latest draft picks — Aaron Gordon and Nick Johnson — found their rookie seasons in the league to be a bit of a roller coaster ride. Gordon suffered a foot injury while Johnson spent part of the season in the D-League. However, by season’s end Gordon was averaging over 25 minutes per game. Johnson played far less for the Houston Rockets, but showed glimpses including a 15-point performance in the NBA Playoffs. If Johnson and Hollis-Jefferson can have immediate success, it will look better on Miller’s track record. When the pair of ex-Wildcats hear their names called, it will mark just the latest success on NBA Draft night for Arizona. Going back to 1988, a total of 38 Arizona players have been drafted, tying Arizona for the national lead over that time period. Arizona as an NBA Draft Factory is nothing new. Only now the switch has been turned back to high production. — Follow Ezra Amacher@ EzarAmacher

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Orlando players Aaron Gordon (00) and Victor Oladipo (5) celebrate amid a 105-103 win against the Chicago Bulls at the Amway Center in Orlando, Fla., on April 8.

Hollis-Jefferson shimmying to the NBA Draft BY Justin Spears

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As the 2015 NBA Draft nears, there isn’t a specific team that is eyeing Rondae HollisJefferson. He can go anywhere from late in the lottery to late first-round. Even though it is uncertain where he will land, Hollis-Jefferson is an upgrade for any team that selects him. Hollis-Jefferson will always be remembered at Arizona, whether it was his freak athleticism or his likeable personality. Some could say the most memorable characteristic about him was his infamous shimmy before every free throw. Hollis-Jefferson even had people doing the shimmy before shooting in beer pong. Every little antic he was involved in always had an impact on the Arizona basketball community. After Arizona defeated University of California, Irvine 71-54 in November, HollisJefferson would make SportsCenter’s Top 10 plays after dunking over the tallest man in college basketball — Mamadou N’Diaye — who stands at 7 feet 6 inches. That dunk would also be followed up with what is arguably Hollis-Jefferson’s most entertaining press conference. He walked in the room eating a bag of gummy bears, and when asked about the dunk over N’Diaye, he said something that members of the media couldn’t help but smile. “I’m pretty sure he’s my cousin, so it was cool to dunk on my family,” Hollis-Jefferson said. Another member of the media walked into the press conference shortly after it started, and set his recorder on the table in front of

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Then-Arizona forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (23) laughs with then-Arizona guard T.J. McConnell (4) during Arizona's 85-78 loss to Wisconsin in the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, Calif., on March 28. Both players worked out for numerous of NBA teams prior to the NBA Draft.

Hollis-Jefferson. After the reporter asked him a question, he picked up his recorder and began talking directly into the recorder. Hollis-Jefferson isn’t afraid of being himself, whether it’s in front of a sold-out crowd in McKale Center or just walking around campus. Even though the level of foolishness is high whenever his presence is felt, he still carries himself like a professional when needed. Arizona head coach Sean Miller said when

Hollis-Jefferson declared for the draft that he had never seen him that serious in a joking way. “I’ve never seen him more serious in my life,” Miller said. “I don’t think I’ve ever enjoyed coaching a player more than I’ve enjoyed coaching Rondae.” Over the course of when players declare for the draft, NBA front offices are constantly calling people and asking for insight on the

players that the teams are scouting. HollisJefferson left many scouts drooling over his athleticism and gritty defense, but scouts are also looking for a player that can come in and gel with the system immediately. His offensive game needs to be polished due to his poor range when it comes to his jump shot, but if drafted by the right team, his offense will develop over time. A team like the Oklahoma City Thunder stands as the last team in the lottery as the No. 14 pick. Being on a team that has Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook, Hollis-Jefferson wouldn’t have to worry about scoring the ball. Westbrook’s flashy clothes and personality along with Durant’s skill set can be a match made in heaven. Another team that Hollis-Jefferson can fit with are reigning Eastern Conference champions, the Cleveland Cavaliers. HollisJefferson is classified as a small forward, and in the NBA Finals, LeBron James looked weary and needed a guy to come off the bench to keep the energy alive. No matter which team selects HollisJefferson, he provides the needed skills that many basketball players lack, and that includes a likeable personality with an ambitious work ethic. Plus, the shimmy could elevate into an NBA trademark by the end of the day. The 2015 NBA Draft will be held Thursday, June 25, at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., at 7 p.m. EST. — Follow Justin Spears @ Hercules_52