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The CATS Academic Center, a new $7.25 million academic home for UA athletes, is set to be completed in October. Greg Byrne, director of Arizona Athletics, said graduating student athletes is their top priority, and that a facility like this makes a total commitment to showing how important that is. Commitment to an Athlete’s Total Success, or CATS, is an academic support program for UA student-athletes. CATS academic director John Mosbach said the program currently has phenomenal resources, staffing, programs and systems in place, but will have the opportunity to implement the programs exactly how they want, with the space they want. “I think that there’s maybe a percentage of students that we’re maybe not serving right now, just because we don’t have that individual study space or that
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UA FACULTY, athletes and donors participate in the ground breaking of the CATS Academic Center on Feb. 12. The center is expected to be completed in October 2016, and will serve the academic needs of the UA’s student-athletes.
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Incidents like 9/11 and the recent attacks on Paris have left strong democratic nations shaken. How terrorists coordinate largescale attacks like these without tipping off intelligence agencies is a question that can be difficult to answer. It is arguable that the only way to understand a terrorist is to think like one, and Dr. H. Brinton Milward, director of the UA School
of Government and Public Policy, would tell you terrorists think like businessmen. Milward has spent the past 30 years studying networks and organizations of all kinds, including health care systems and private-public partnerships. After 9/11, he was asked to assume the mindset of Osama bin Laden, a leader on the run. Since then, his research has shifted to what he calls “dark networks.” Dark networks are organizational networks that must operate
covertly for fear of being killed or captured. According to Milward, dark networks can include drug cartels, ISIS outside the caliphate or rebel groups fighting against the government, even if for reasons Americans might deem “good.” He has found is that dark networks face an existential tradeoff. They can either act and face being discovered and wiped out, or they can lie low and risk losing the support of their community who may stop seeing them as effective. Dark networks are typically
small and not hierarchical, according to Milward. “If you try to control everybody in a network, you’ll increase the probability that you’ll be known,” he said. “This is one of the reasons you have cellular structure to many of these networks.” Milward pointed to the example of Pablo Escobar’s Colombian drug cartel of the 1990s. Escobar, he said, was at the center of his organization. He tried to control
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The UA’s James E. Rogers College of Law has launched its first dual-degree program in China. Ocean University of China in Qingdao, China, has collaborated with the UA to give students the opportunity to receive their Bachelor of Arts in law from the UA and their LL.B from OUC in China— LL.B degrees are commonly received outside the U.S. The program began at the end of August with the start of the Fall 2015 semester. Seventy-seven students participated in the program with classes taught in person with professors from the UA. Students at OUC are expected to fulfill the requirements needed to complete a Bachelor of Arts in Arizona while completing their LL.B. All law classes offered by the UA will be taught in English, while the other required classes will be taught in Chinese. “Most of the classes are being taught by Ocean University professors besides the law classes,” Brent While, associate dean of programs and global initiatives, said. “Think about it like this: students study [at] another university for two years and then they transfer to the UA with a lot of transfer credits.” In their third year of college, students from OUC will be required to take English 107 and 108—two semesters of English geared toward international students taught by UA professors. They will also be required to take a math class in Chinese. “It works through a transfer articulation agreement, which says that we will agree to transfer units taken from OUC to count as a degree from the UA,” White said. “To get a UA degree with a minimum of 30 units, the courses have to be taught by UA professors.” The undergraduate China dual degree will be a four-year program with tuition at $8,000 per year, but if students from OUC decide to take classes at the UA instead of through the dual program, they will be required to pay the full out-of-state tuition. David Gantz, UA professor of law, said the dual degree in China is a groundbreaking program for
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a national exam that students have to pass with a high enough score to be admitted into the dualdegree program. “Ocean University is one of the top universities in China; it’s an extremely difficult school to get in to, highly competitive,” he said. This will improve the UA’s relationship with China because many people can’t afford to come to the U.S. “This program will train Chinese students in U.S. law, which is useful for a lot of reasons, including a greater understanding between China and the U.S.—a better understanding of trade between the two countries,” White said. “The students will kind of be like a bridge between China and the U.S.” — Follow Gabriella Vukelic @gabalicious_24
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Women who frequent tanning beds in their 20s increase their risk of melanoma six-fold, according to a new study. The experiment, published last week in the journal JAMA Dermatology, investigated the incidence of melanoma for 1,335 individuals with varying tanning habits. Researchers from the University of Minnesota discovered that women who used tanning beds in their 20s were six times more likely to get melanoma than those who didn’t. Additionally, they found that the women with the highest incidence of melanoma were those who were fair skinned and blue-eyed. Melanoma, or cancer of the skin, can resemble a new mole, but it can metastasize to other parts of the body and be deadly if left untreated. The authors acknowledged they found a much smaller association between tanning beds and melanoma in men. Specifically, they found that men who frequented tanning beds exhibited a two-fold increase in melanoma incidence. Research concluded that this smaller incidence of melanoma was due to the less frequent visits to tanning beds by men. This finding further supports what has been
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known by scientists. Although melanoma rates have been rising, its frequency has been shown to diverge by sex, with women having a much higher occurrence than men. This study brings a much greater sense of urgency for governments to address the pressing matter of tanning beds. In fact, many countries have already taken action. The World Health Organization officially labeled indoor tanning as a known carcinogen in 2009. Additionally, it is well known in the medical community that the world is currently in a melanoma epidemic given the increasing incidence of the disease. Given the proven association between tanning salons and cancer, many countries are looking into banning indoor tanning altogether. Brazil banned tanning salons for those under 18 in 2003 and all ages in 2009. Australia recently took a similar step just last year. Furthermore, 11 states in the United States have banned the use of commercial tanning salons for those under 18, and the Food and Drug Administration proposed a nationwide ban in December. So, if you have used a tanning bed lately, what are some melanoma warning signs to watch out for? Dr. Mansi Sarihan, a dermatologist from Phoenix, explained the warning signs of
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quiet area where they can relax in between classes,” Mosbach said. The new center, which will be 20,000 square feet spread over two stories, will include two computer labs, one tutorial area, study spaces, a classroom, individual study rooms and a casual area with booths or seating for student-athletes to hang out. The $7.5 million project is funded by a leadership gift of $2.5 million from Wildcat alumni Andrew and Kirsten Braccia, a $1 million gift by Dr. David Lapan and his family, $500,000 from a previous donation made by Steve and Margot Kerr, an anonymous gift of $500,000, inlcuding other gifts and department funding. Andrew Braccia said the UA left such a big imprint on him and his wife since it’s where they met and grew up as adults, and it’s an unbelievable opportunity for them to invest in something they’re passionate about. There was a ground-breaking ceremony for the center Friday afternoon where all the donors were honored for their contributions. At the ceremony, UA Student-Athlete Advisory Committee presidents Bonnie Brandon and Casey Skowron each spoke about what this new facility means to them. “Having a place that’s going to be separate from McKale [Center] where we can really dedicate our focus to our academics is going to be pretty incredible,” said Brandon, a UA senior on the women’s swimming and diving team who is a six-time All-American and school record holder in the 200-yard back stroke and 1,650-yard free stroke. Brandon recalled a time when she and some fellow
News • February 17-18, 2016 athletes were studying and got locked in CATS, which is currently located in McKale Center and doesn’t have a bathroom. She said she is excited for the improvements and appreciates all the support for student-athletes by donors and the UA. Former Arizona kicker Casey Skowron said he has seen firsthand the immediate impact a new facility can have on a team, and that this new facility is huge for all student-athletes. “This new facility is going to provide that jump to that goal of graduating student-athletes,” Skowron said. “It’s going to provide so many things that we just simply couldn’t do before, and its going to make an immediate impact for all of Arizona Athletics.” The new center will be located across from McKale Center on Enke Drive in the outfield of the former Sancet Stadium. Byrne said they aren’t tearing down the whole field, but only impacting the current third baseline, and the field will still be used for football practice. He said that in terms of efficiency, the location is perfectly located right in between McKale Center and the Lowell-Stevens Football Facility, where so many students train, practice and eat, so students won’t have to spend a lot of time going back and forth. Byrne, who has renovated and revamped facilities across campus, said depending on funding, they are hoping to fix Arizona Stadium next and maybe even construct an indoor stadium along the road. He added that although he’s grateful for their donors and fundraising staff, they still have a lot of needs moving forward. — Follow Chastity Laskey @DailyWildcat
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everything and created a system much like a wheel. Escobar was the hub and associates were the spokes. Organizations like this are easy to destroy. Terrorists and drug cartels have since learned the power of decentralization. A system that is based on trust, Milward said. “Trust is to networks what hierarchy is to organizations,” he said. ISIS, however, is an interesting phenomenon in the world of dark networks. “ISIS is only a network in some places,” Milward said. “It’s a network in Europe, but it’s an organization and it’s a hierarchy in Syria and Iraq. I mean, it’s run like a proto-state.” Not only is ISIS running different kinds of operations, it also has a large number of fighters. “ISIS is the largest we’ve ever seen,” Milward said, “so it is—depending on who you talk to—somewhere between 30,000 and probably 120,000 fighters. That’s very large. Al Qaeda at it’s largest was probably 1,000, maybe less.” Milward said he believes the military when it has said, “we cannot kill and capture our way to victory,”
because there is no one answer to the conflict in the Middle East. “In Syria and Iraq right now, you’ve got ISIS. You’ve also got the civil war within what’s left of Syria that ISIS is fighting [Bashar al-] Assad, the leader of what’s left of Syria. The Russians are backing him, the Iranians are backing him and we’ve got the Iraqis who’ve had real problems fighting ISIS,” he said. “You’ve got 20 or 30 different militias. I mean, it’s just a total mess.” Teaching people to look at terrorist organizations from a management standpoint could be part of the solution. Milward has lectured to cadets at the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York, and to students in the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California, seeking to eliminate the view that terrorist networks “are totally different than any other organizations on the face of the Earth.” “They face the same kind of problems that any kind of network does,” Milward said. “Do you want to be big? Do you want to be small? Do you want to operate in 10 different countries or do you only want to operate in one place?” — Follow Michelle Jaquette @MichelleJaquet
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“This bitch” On Feb. 8, a University of Arizona Police Department officer responded to a call at Likins Residence Hall regarding a dispute between two female students. Upon arrival, the officer spoke with the female roommates and their resident assistant about an incident regarding a friend of one of the two’s roommates, who the complaining roommate had gotten in an argument with a few weeks prior. When the complaining roommate went to her room, the friend of the other female was in the room. The friend then stood up to leave. “Let me leave, this stupid bitch doesn’t want me in her room,” she said. The complaining roommate started an argument between the women. The friend of the other roommate became aggressive toward the complaining roommate. She moved to the hallway and began shouting to the complaining roommate. “I’m gonna fuck this bitch up,” she said. “Do you want to fight? I could hit you in the face, I could really kill you right now.” The friend then threw her belongings on the floor and began to walk quickly toward the complaining roommate. Another student stood in front of the friend and held her back. The complaining roommate told the officer that the ordeal had her “scared out of her life.” She also said that if the other roommate did not step in, a fight would have broken out. The other roommate told the officer that she thought the other woman was overreacting, and did not see a reason for her to feel unsafe. She said that when the complaining roommate had entered the room, everything “blew up” between the two women. She said that the complaining roommate did not have any reason to fear for her life because she thought that the friend had no intention of physically harming the complaining roommate. I love your face On Feb. 8, a University of Arizona Police Department officer responded to the ApacheSanta Cruz Residence Hall for a call regarding a disturbance. The female resident explained that she had been having trouble with a male student who was bothering her. On Jan. 31, the woman woke to the man standing over her and petting her arm and hair while she slept. The man then got into bed with her and refused to leave. The woman said that he looked intoxicated and she told him to stop talking to her. Finally, on Feb. 6, the roommate of the woman said that the male student kept poking his head in the room before he eventually stopped and left the scene. The woman said that the man believes that they are dating even though the two are no more than acquaintances. The woman did not want to press charges at the time, however, the on-call community director said that she would follow though with the request to ban the male student from Apache-Santa Cruz.
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Legislative roundup: busy week at Capitol BY david mcglothlin
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The legislature hosted a number of special guests this week at the Capitol. Service dogs and owners patrolled the grounds and Senate building on Monday and Wednesday. A bill prohibiting teenagers from using wireless communication devices while driving passed a House of Representatives committee on Tuesday. Thursday was Arizona African-American Legislative Conference Day. Members of the Arizona Commission of African Affairs shared concerns and conducted a ceremonial session in the Senate that included a State of Black Arizona address. Presidents of the Arizona Board of Regents, UA, Arizona State University and Northern Arizona University met at a House higher education committee to discuss budget cuts and policy initiative. 14th Annual Arizona African-American Legislative and Leadership Conference The state established the Arizona Commission on African-American Affairs in 2010. Former District 27 Sen. Leah Taylor, D-Phoenix, sponsored the bill that established an office for the AZCAAA and recognizes every second Thursday and Friday of February as Arizona African-American Legislative Conference Days. She added that AZCAAA and legislative day ensures a voice for the community even if no African-American legislators are elected. Cloves Campbell, AZCAAA executive director, explained the purpose of the commission is to “find those issues that are important to our community specifically.” Thursday’s conference categorized issues into six categories: education, justice, economic development, environmental sustainability and youth. “Our goal is to continue to bring young people into the process and bring them up as the next generation of leaders,” he said. Friday’s Youth Day will bring about 400 millennials from across the state to the Capitol as a way of mobilizing the youth. It features workshops at the House of Representatives and talks about various issues. Campbell said talks will touch on “the use of the N-word in music and society by youth, proper use of social media, importance of registering to vote, getting involved in the civic process and maintaining education levels.” He added that AZCAAA is holding a town hall meeting Friday in Phoenix at the Carver Museum from 6 to 9 p.m. to listen to more issues and concerns from community members. “At those town halls we are gathering information from different regions of the state to identify what issues are important to AfricanAmericans in those sectors,” Campbell said. Two previous town halls meetings were held in Flagstaff and Tucson. The next stop after Phoenix is Yuma.
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Service animals bill Service dogs quietly stood beside owners or laid down near their feet during two Senate committee hearings this week. The bill up for discussion would help prevent pet owners from abusing the service animal privilege. SB 1166 addresses a problem where pets posing as service dogs are disrupting businesses with bad behavior causing business owners to reject legitimate service dogs of owners with disabilities. Public testimony cited bad behavior of these “fake service dogs” or “bad actors” as defecating in the building, attacking other dogs or people and eating off the table in restaurants. “Good service dogs are getting a bad name and not being allowed in,” said Todd House, treasurer of Paws 4 Life, Arizona’s largest service dog organization. The bill’s sponsor, District 8 Sen. Barbara McGuire, D-Kearny, said former House of Representatives member Cheryl Chase and Paws 4 Life requested the bill. Chase attended the meetings with her service dog, Charlie. She said a lot of people are going online to purchase a service dog vest and identification card for their pets as a means of gaining access into places of business. As a result she sees “an increase of dogs not under control [that] appear to be untrained.” The bill also gives police the authority to cite fraudulent service dog owners with a class two misdemeanor for a first offense. Chase said the signs of properly trained service dogs are evident in the committee hearings. Despite the commotion of the crowd and other dogs, the animals remained silent and nestled against their owners’ sides. One service dog sprung into action on Monday when its owner started having a seizure during the Senate Natural Resources Committee. The dog instinctually alerted
the owner before he began showing physical symptoms. The man was okay and so were Senators in both committees, which passed the bill with only one opposing vote. The state of higher education All three public in-state universities presidents and the Regents President Eileen Klein outlined fiscal health issues since last year’s budget cuts to higher education. Last year Gov. Doug Ducey’s budget cut $99 million in funding to in-state universities and this year’s budget calls for reinstating $8 million. The House Committee on Government and Higher Education heard Klein present what she called the State of the State Enterprise on Higher Education followed by presentations for the UA, ASU and NAU and presidents. The common theme was acknowledging a partnership with the state and the need of a new funding plan that focuses on access and affordability. “We need to redefine partnership with the state,” Klein said. Education costs for resident students currently average $15,000 annually. The state funds about 34 percent of those costs but the goal is to increase that to 50 percent, according to Klein. To make this possible she proposed a new funding formula instead of the current model that has largely rewarded growth and not performance. ASU President Michael Crow reported in the past 10 years, ASU doubled the number of graduates, tripled the diversity of graduates and quadrupled research activities without largely increasing staff sizes. ASU was also ranked first in the “Most Innovative Schools” list ahead of Stanford and
MIT by the U.S. News and World Report last September. Despite this success Crow said his university has a net operating loss of $155 million for its 50,000 resident students’ cost of education. At NAU, 70 percent of students are Arizona residents said President Rita Cheng. Since 2008, NAU has grown by 7,600 students and increased by 36 percent. Cheng said, she expects enrollment to increase in 2017. Last year’s cuts totaled $17 million resulting in work force reduction, delayed construction, reduced programming and service, added Klein. UA President Ann Weaver Hart said cuts equaled $128 million at UA. Despite the cuts she said, “We are making incredible progress” adding that UA’s research alone has a $1.2 billion impact on Arizona. She believes Arizona should invest more in higher education because it translates to better quality of life, a more qualified workforce and more money for the state. “The $8 million is not sufficient to help us return to where we hope to be as partners,” Hart said. Texting while driving ban targets teens Arizona and Montana are the only two states without a texting and driving ban. District 9 Sen. Steve Farley, D-Tucson, assistant Democratic leader, tried to pass legislation banning texting and driving for the last 10 years with no luck. This year District 1 Rep. Karen Fann, R-Prescott, tries her luck with HB 2241. The bill targets teenagers who are learning how to drive. HB 2241 would prohibit the use of wireless communication and hand-free devices for permit drivers and those within the first six months of possessing a class G license. Fann, the bill’s sponsor, said teenagers are just learning how to drive and should be focused on the task at hand, which means limiting distractions. Linda Gorman, communication director for AAA, said teens are already more likely to crash than older experienced drivers. She added during this time teens are, “learning to drive and it’s critical 100 percent of focus in on the task,” which mean eliminating distractions. Year after year, Arizona’s Republican-led Legislature shot down texting while driving ban bills calling them “nanny laws,” which are described as babysitting the public on what they can and cannot do. The bill unanimously passed the House Transportation Committee on Tuesday but its fate is yet to be decided.
— David McGlothlin is the Bolles Fellow from the UA covering the legislature for Arizona Sonora News Service. Reach him at dmcglothlin@email.arizona.edu.
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‘People v. O.J. Simpson’ is a compelling depiction of crime BY ALEC KUEHNLE The Daily Wildcat
“If the glove doesn’t fit, you must acquit.” This is one of the most recognized phrases ever spoken in a courtroom. It is referring to the bloody glove found at the crime scene of the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman. It’s one of the most famous legal defense cases in history. It helped start the still-relevant conversation about racial profiling by the police, and it all began with one man: former professional football player, sports commentator and actor O.J. Simpson. We’ve all heard the story, but we haven’t seen an all-star cast tell us what happened through powerful writing and top-notch directing. At least, not until now. FX’s new series, “The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story,” does just that. No time is wasted, and the show opens with the discovery of the dead bodies of Simpson’s exwife and her friend. The police go to notify Simpson, but discover a trail of blood at his home, along with blood on his car and a bloody glove matching the glove found with the two bodies. The series begins to unfold from there, with A-list celebrities occupying most of the roles. Cuba Gooding Jr. plays Simpson and, although he doesn’t look exactly like him, he portrays the former Heisman Trophy winner with a strong emotional intensity and a
gritty sense of mental instability. You know Simpson is guilty, but you can’t look away. His lawyers are played by John Travolta in the role of Robert Shapiro, Courtney B. Vance as Johnnie Cochran and David Schwimmer as Robert Kardashian. Vance, in particular, is fantastic as Cochran, who hasn’t actually joined the defense team thus far in the series, but still steals every scene he’s a part of. The prosecution attorneys are played by Sarah Paulson and Bruce Greenwood. If you haven’t noticed, there are a lot of big names on display here. Paulson does great as Marcia Clark, the tough-as-nails prosecutor who immediately pushes for Simpson’s arrest after learning about a prior incident where he had abused his wife. Schwimmer does well as Simpson’s attorney and most trusted friend, Robert Kardashian. And yes, that is the same Kardashian you were thinking of. Many may be unaware of the fact that one of Simpson’s lawyers was the father of Kourtney, Kim and Khloe, thus igniting the Kardashian empire. The children even make a few appearances, and so does Kris Jenner, played by Selma Blair. There’s one scene where Robert Kardashian is reading a letter to the media that Simpson wrote, and his children are watching on TV. Then they start mindlessly chanting “Kardashian” over and over in one of the show’s more bizarre sequences.
FUN FACT O.J. Simpson can’t relive his glory days by watching his crime story because his jail doesn’t get the channel
Now, obviously the only Kardashian that needs to be there is Robert. The presence of the children detracts from the story just a bit. They feel more like props for the audience to enjoy rather than actual parts of the story, but it’s not like the chance to portray the Kardashians as children comes around everyday on TV—apparently the writers just couldn’t waste the opportunity. The show is compelling from start to finish. It’s pretty clear that the writers aren’t exactly on Simpson’s side, but they still do a great job of presenting thoughtprovoking ideas about race and police tactics. The series immerses the audience in the world of the 1990s and makes viewers stop and think about how incredible of a story this is. Hopefully it’s getting the facts right too. Oddly enough, it’s challenging to find criticism with this show. The acting and directing are incredible, the script is solid and the series overall is hard to turn away from. Whether you were old enough to remember these events or you’ve only heard stories about them while growing up, this show will help you understand the bigger picture, particularly in the events leading up to Simpson’s trial. Spoiler alert: Simpson is acquitted of the murders, unless the writers are planning some sort of crazy twist where he is found guilty and justice is served. In reality, Simpson is currently
Creators: Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski Stars: Sarah Paulson as Marcia Clark, Sterling K. Brown as Christopher Darden, Kenneth Choi as Judge Lanco Ito and Cuba Gooding Jr. as O.J. Simpson
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serving a sentence for other crimes he committed, and one can’t help but wonder what he would think of this show, assuming of course that he can watch TV in prison. “The People vs. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story” airs Tuesday nights on FX.
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Record of the Year then gets everyone drunk at the Grammys
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Arizona’s most underrated road trip destinations BY HANNAH DJAVADI The Daily Wildcat
Let’s be honest here, it’s obvious that we all share a mutual love for the UA with its 80-degree weather and sunny pool days, but sometimes, you just need a break from it all. Arizona is filled with so many underrated road trip destinations, so buckle up and put on a fun playlist because adventure is everywhere. After all, the UA will still be there when you get back. Part 1: Antelope Canyon Antelope Canyon is located in Page, Arizona, and according to MapQuest, it is approximately six hours away from campus, but it is a sight that won’t disappoint. Antelope Canyon has two parts, the upper canyon and the lower canyon, and got its name because Navajo legend had it that there were many antelopes that lived in the canyons. Both parts of the canyon are located on Navajo land. These historical caves envelope visitors with beautiful colors and were considered spiritual by the Navajo people. Unfortunately, visitors aren’t allowed to go in these caves without a tour guide present. If you are interested in touring the lower part of the canyon, Ken’s Guided Tour offers reservations. According to lowerantelope.com, tours run approximately every 20 minutes, but reservations need to be made beforehand. There are also photographer tours for aspiring photographers, but rates may be a little different than the normal guided tour— and these pictures are great for Instagram. This guided tour only takes visitors to the lower part of the canyon, but it is definitely worth it. The Powell Museum offers tours that show visitors all of the beauty that the upper part of the canyon has to offer. Reservations are suggested because tours tend to book up quickly. Tours typically last around an hour and a half, and the website has rates for these tours and all the information needed before attending. Antelope Canyon is one of many colorful hidden gems camouflaged in a state that is filled with miles of desert and cactuses. Although it may seem impossible to take time off school to visit hidden places in Arizona, visiting thoughtful places like Antelope Canyon allows for you to become more
introspective of life. These canyons are filled with timeless beauty and historical significance. Spending the day in these eternal caves is an experience that won’t be forgotten, and being able to check it off your bucket list is only a plus. Part 2: Havasupai Falls It’s time to clear your weekend schedule. Known for its vibrant blue and green shades of water, and spectacular views of the waterfalls encompassing the Grand Canyon, Havasupai Falls is filled with rich history and everlasting beauty. The falls are located in the Grand Canyon in a hidden location for even the most intense hikers. The Grand Canyon is approximately five and a half hours from campus, but with good music and snacks, the time will pass by quicker than you think. Once you reach the southwest part of the Grand Canyon, Havasupai Falls is approximately a 10-mile hike each way. Visitors have the option of hiking to the waterfall on their own or with a group. The Wildland Trekking Company offers tours to this waterfall over a three- to four-day period with professionals. It is not necessary to go with a tour group to visit Havasupai Falls, but it may enhance the experience. If you do decide to go alone, always remember to take safety precautions and to stay hydrated. According to the Grand Canyon website, the most effective way to travel to these falls is “from Highway 66, six miles east of Peach Springs, onto Indian Route 18, a 64-mile road to Hualapai Hilltop.” Visitors aren’t allowed to bring animals, drugs, liquor or weapons into the canyon out of respect to the land and its inhabitants. Do not let this discourage you from having the opportunity to experience this amazing place, though—trust me, you don’t need beer to have a good time. Splash in the crystal blue waters, watch the sunset and count the stars under the Grand Canyon sky. Havasupai Falls is the perfect excuse to invite great company and is guaranteed to provide visitors with even greater moments to reflect on for a lifetime. Pack your bags, turn off your phone, bring your camera and enjoy all the beauty that Havasupai Falls and the Grand Canyon have to offer.
Part 3: Kartchner Caverns State Park Words cannot describe how incredible it is to adventure to this limestone cave. According to MapQuest, Kartchner Caverns is approximately one hour from campus, so this short commute is an added bonus and can absolutely account for a study break. According to the Arizona State Parks website, amateur cave explorers Gary Tenen and Randy Tufts discovered this cave in 1978 and eventually “told the property owners, James and Lois Kartchner, about their amazing discovery.” They kept this discovery to themselves for around four years before telling the property owners. The cave was recognized as an Arizona State Park in 1988, and it was discovered to be very fragile because it has calcite, stalactite and stalagmite minerals that are commonly found in caves. It is important to preserve the elements in this cave and the natural beauty that encompasses the colorful ambience of this incredible discovery because these minerals are still forming and will continue to do so. Unfortunately, visitors cannot experience this cave without a tour guide. Tours last approximately an hour and a half, and it is encouraged that you make a reservation beforehand. Certain tours are seasonally available and may vary depending on distance and time, so plan accordingly. The park also offers hiking trails, a deli, camping sites, picnic areas, museum exhibits and more. There are multiple hikes to choose from, ranging from easy to more difficult terrain. Luckily, though, you can bring your four legged friends. Pets on leashes are allowed on hikes, but only service animals are allowed in the caves. The wildlife is protected so it is important to be aware of your surroundings if you do decide to go on a hike. If you are from out of state, you know that for the most part, you only have four years to experience the beauty of Arizona through the eyes of a college student. Don’t wait until your senior year to adventure out to new places or to try new things.
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A VIEW inside Lower Antelope Canyon outside of Page, Arizona, on Nov. 21, 2015. Antelope Canyon is a great destination for UA students to travel to for a weekend trip.
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Five days without social media teaches life lesson BY TAYLOR BRESTEL
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I’m about a month late on the “new year, new me” thing, but giving up social media— at least for a while—is something I’ve always wanted to try. Social media is a huge waste of time, and all it does is annoy me, so in theory, this should make me happier and more productive. Right? I chose a week where I had a few big projects due. I would spend more time working on those projects instead of being distracted by Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. I did keep Snapchat, though, because I just couldn’t part with it. I put the rest in an iPhone app box that I labeled “No” to remind myself of the goal. Monday: Day one without social media. I was very bored without Facebook to waste time, yet I still continued putting off homework. Maybe being productive is something I’ll never achieve. It was difficult not to post about fun experiences I was having with friends, or the strange people I saw when I walked home from KAMP Student Radio. At a meeting later in the evening, I was incredibly bored. I couldn’t bear the thought of actually paying attention, so I played games on my phone because games are not social media. The first day is always the hardest, so hopefully this will get easier as the week goes on. Christina Harris, a pre-public health sophomore, felt the same way when she gave up social media over winter break. “It was hard at first, but after I had been without it for a week, it was a lot easier,” she said. Tuesday: Somehow, Facebook redownloaded itself onto my phone, so I deleted it again. The little red notification numbers bothered me too much, so it was best to just not have it on my phone until this experiment was over. Again, I had nothing to do while waiting for class. People aren’t readily available to interact with, so I had to keep myself busy. Everyone was on a laptop or a phone; no one was talking to each other. This time, I wrote in a notebook for 20 minutes until it was time for my next class. Wednesday: Things started getting easier. Usually in the mornings, I check my email then go straight to Facebook for a while, but this morning, I didn’t feel that urge. I didn’t really miss social media; I missed having something to mindlessly occupy my
time. However, I became much more productive when I wasn’t distracted by checking Twitter instead of doing homework. I was able to write four pages in a couple of hours—an assignment that would normally take double that time due to frequent breaks on the Internet. Thursday: I got really bored in between classes and wanted to see what was new on Instagram, but instead, I listened to music. As long as I had something to do, I hardly noticed anything was missing from my life. I was still able to communicate with friends, family and employers. I went to a friend’s birthday dinner and was able to talk to my friends the whole time without checking my phone or updating my status. It was nice to focus on the conversations instead of updating my status or taking pictures. Friday: The last day of the experiment went pretty well. I noticed that I had at least 10 more minutes of free time in the mornings since I wasn’t checking social media. When I finally did log onto Facebook after being without it for a week, it was surprising how few of the 20-something notifications I actually cared about. Most were invitations to events I wouldn’t have gone to anyway or people posting useless updates in a group. Harris noticed the same thing during her time without these websites. “It made me realize how much I rely on using my phone,” she said. “I don’t check social media because I’m curious to see how people are doing. I realized I check it because I’m bored.” What I learned: After the week was over, I reflected on my initial goals of being happier and more productive without social media. I still procrastinate as much as I did before, but I was able to do assignments much faster without any distractions. As for the happiness part, it’s hard to measure, but I do think I was happier without it. For five days, I only communicated with the people I wanted to talk to. I wasn’t forced to see updates from people I don’t care about or like. No more Facebook posts about parties I wasn’t invited to, no more Instagram photos with random subjects. We’re so focused on staying connected to everything that oftentimes, we don’t stop to think about whether we want to be.
Most UA students drink less. Of all the alcohol consumed by UA students, 79% of students drink only 26% of the alcohol. (2015 Health & Wellness Survey, n=2,705)
Is it a good idea to save calories (not eat) before going out to drink beer? Rationing what you eat – or avoiding food altogether – may seem like a good idea based on the calories you are planning to drink in the form of alcohol. Beer, wine, and liquor have plenty of empty calories that you may be eager to offset by abstaining from food prior to a night out. The problem is, not only does this form of “saving calories” not work most of the time, it will very likely cost you many more calories in the long run. The reason? Drinking on an empty stomach increases the rate at which alcohol is absorbed into the bloodstream, and results in higher blood alcohol concentration (BAC) levels. When people become intoxicated, alcohol (especially hard liquor) can become easier to drink, since judgment and self-control, as well as sensory functions such as smell and taste, become impaired. Hungry drinkers also tend to make different types of decisions about food as evidenced by the kinds of late-night fare they crave: think pizza, burritos,
burgers, and Sonoran hot dogs. As a result, drinking more high-calorie alcohol and eating fattier foods is often the cost of skipping out on that meal earlier in the day. If you are conscious about calories, consider eating a meal and moderating your alcohol intake from the get-go. This can still offer you many of the social benefits that people tend to associate with alcohol, but without the extra calories. In fact, moderating your alcohol intake will not only cost you fewer calories, but will likely offer other benefits (e.g. better decisions, fewer regrets, less money spent, a more enjoyable night out) as well. The pattern of skipping meals to get drunk faster or to avoid calories has been referred to by the media as “drunkorexia.” While not a clinical diagnosis, these habits can pose reasons for concern. For more info on nutrition services or to speak with a counselor at the UA Campus Health Service, call (520) 621-9202.
Got a question about alcohol? Email it to redcup@email.arizona.edu — Follow Taylor Brestel @taylorbrestel
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The Red Cup Q&A is written by Lynn Reyes, LCSW, LISAC, David Salafsky, MPH, Lee Ann Hamilton, MA, CHES, Spencer Gorin, RN, and Christiana Clauson, MPH, in the Health Promotion and Preventive Services (HPPS) department of the UA Campus Health Service.
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UA researchers, led by geneticist Taylor Edwards, discover a new species of tortoise
Arizona legislators propose a statewide annual Darwin Day
Chinese glaciologists ban tourism on glaciers to preserve ecosystems
The FDA call for blood banks to turn away donors who may have been exposed to Zika virus through foreign travel
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A VIEW of the “From Tucson to the Moon” exhibit at the UA Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium on Saturday, Feb. 13. Planetary scientists at the UA are predicting asteroids may fulfill Earth’s natural resource needs in the near future.
Asteroids may provide resources of the future BY JULIANNA RENZI The Daily Wildcat
It’s difficult to talk about the future of mankind without talking about natural resources. The Guardian published an article in 2002 titled “Earth ‘will expire by 2050’,” which noted that Earth’s inhabitants may need to colonize at least one new planet over the next five decades if natural resource extraction continues at its current rate. While the article’s title is extreme, its core message is true: We are running out of resources. And though we will not harvest the resources we need from two newly colonized planets by 2050, some scientists think that harvesting them from near-Earth asteroids is a real possibility. Asteroid mining was the topic of UA professor emeritus of planetary science Dr. John S. Lewis’ talk on
Feb. 1, titled “Cutting the Umbilical Cord to Earth.” Lewis has been called the “Godfather of Mining Asteroids” and has traveled the world giving talks on his work. An NEA is defined as an asteroid within 1.3 astronomical units of Earth, with one astronomical unit roughly equivalent to the distance from Earth to the sun. The UA established the Spacewatch Project at Kitt Peak in 1980, and researchers involved in the project conducted a systematic exploration of these asteroids. Surprisingly, mining NEAs is more energy efficient than mining other celestial bodies—such as the moon—and NEAs are often extremely rich in resources. Lewis noted in his lecture that the benefits of asteroid mining are twofold: On one hand, NEAs have the potential to provide space crafts with fuel after they have embarked on their journey, and on
the other, they have the potential to provide humans on Earth with resources. It costs around $10,000 per pound to get an object into orbit, and fuel comprises a majority of the mass of most space-bound objects, according to NASA . Harvesting fuel in space could dramatically lower launch costs. “Things that were previously unaffordable can become affordable,” Lewis said. “We always think about what we can bring home to Earth, and energy is likely to be one benefit.” He estimates the sum of the resources on NEAs could support 100 Earths, each filled to carrying capacity. And he’s just talking about NEAs. Once space-mining techniques are refined, Lewis believes that companies could expand resource extraction to Martian moons and the Asteroid Belt. The amount of U.S. spending
that should go to NASA is debated and not every American would be thrilled to hear about the development of a new asteroid mining project. However, Lewis envisions a future where asteroid mining is privatized. He is the chief scientist for a private space technology and resource company called Deep Space Industries along with being a professor emeritus at the UA. Lewis estimates that, while developing the necessary technologies for asteroid mining will require high input, the result could increase the world economy 10-million fold. Lewis ended the lecture by saying, “this is the part that I would usually say ‘the end,’ but I won’t.” He flipped to the last slide, which read: “The Beginning.” — Follow Julianna Renzi @jollyrenzi
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E-Week: A community of engineers BY Frances Wilburg The Daily Wildcat
Engineering Week is the annual celebration of the study of engineering held at the UA. Games, competitions and charity events all combine to showcase the diversity and community found within the College of Engineering and its student body. “It’s a week about celebrating engineering,” said Genevieve Messina, the Engineering Student Council executive vice president. “As engineers, we study so hard. [E-Week] is something that’s fun and can get people communicating with different majors and bring everyone together.” Collaboration and communication are invaluable skills that engineers must possess, and E-Week provides participants with the opportunity to practice them. “E-Week gives students a break from classes and gives them the chance to bond with their own club and with others,” said Alisha Bandekar, vice chair of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. The week is often the highlight of the year for engineering clubs, as it provides unique opportunities for connecting with other club members. “I have always noticed that some of the strongest bonds have been made during E-Week,” said Gabriel Mercado, president
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of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers. SHPE won the E-Week competition last year and is always among the top-place finishers. “Passion for SHPE and everything that we do is what drives our competitiveness,” Mercado said regarding the club’s success. “We also know how to have fun, which makes E-Week something to look forward to each year.” The week kicks off with a softball game hosted by ESC, and continues with events hosted by many of the clubs and professional societies within the college. Perennial favorites include a competitive game of “Operation,” hosted by the Biomedical Engineering Society and the Biomedical Undergraduate Mentoring Program and bottle rocket building, courtesy of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. “Most clubs use their event to showcase their club or major,” IEEE president Cinthya Tang said. Other competitions include Engineer a Masterpiece, hosted by Theta Tau, where students recreate classical works of art using nuts, bolts and other engineering materials and an egg drop presented by the Material Advantage club. Each event allocates points to the first, second and third place winners, with a smaller number of points given for participation,
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Tang explained. Clubs also earn points by hosting their own events and raising money for their respective charities of choice through Penny Wars, where the number of pennies collected translates to additional points for the club, and the number of other coins translates to points subtracted from the club. “This year, we have 24 clubs participating. So it’s anyone’s game,” Messina said. However, this week isn’t just about showing up your friends with your kickball and Jenga skills. One of the best E-Week traditions is the food drive, which is collecting for the Casa Maria soup kitchen this year. While the club with the most food donations gets 100 points toward its total, the food drive is an event in which everyone can participate, even students outside the UA College of Engineering. ESC will be collecting donations of canned food on the UA Mall all day on Friday, Feb. 26, so students in humanities and social sciences can also show their philanthropic side. Check out the full list of E-Week events at www.escuofa.com. E-Week runs Feb. 19 through Feb. 27.
— Follow Frances Willberg @FrancesWillberg
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Vice president of the Engineering Student Council Genevieve Messina poses inside the Old Engineering building on Tuesday, Feb. 16. Messina will coordinate events during E-Week (running Feb. 19-27) in an effort to build community and showcase the success of engineering students.
Mondays at 7PM, Beginning January 25 A Series of 6 Lectures Exploring Our World and Ourselves Presented by the University of Arizona College of Science
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Explore how we may need to adapt to our changing world with the 2016 UA Science Lecture Series tackling challenges posed by our changing oceans, ice sheets, atmosphere and other natural systems on which we depend. JAN 25 Oceans FEB 1 Food Security FEB 8 Ecosystems FEB 22 Public Health FEB 29 Carbon Sequestration MAR 7 Southwest Climate Visit uascience.org for more.
VOTE MARCH 22 Join us for a special opportunity for students from all disciplines to come together at the new Environment and Natural Resources 2 (ENR2) building room N120, for a live-stream viewing of each Monday lecture. Afterwards, the world-class researchers who speak at the series will hold an engaging question and answer session with students in ENR2. These discussions will focus on the story behind the science and the ways we can translate science into action to address global climate change.
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UA teams confront Undergraduates shine global health challenges at research conference BY Varuska Patni The Daily Wildcat
The Arizona Global Health Conference, held Jan. 16, gave students and Tucson community members the opportunity to learn about global health issues prevalent today. This student-run conference was designed to increase awareness regarding global health and to encourage student participation through roundtable discussions and hands-on activities. Members from the Global Health Forum and students in UA College of Medicine’s global health distinction track selected this year’s theme of Global Health: An Interdisciplinary Approach. The conference took a more multidisciplinary approach this year in order to help the community understand that improving global health is dependant on the collaboration of many disciplines. The 2016 Global Health Conference had over 200 participants from the UA College of Medicine in Tucson and Phoenix, Couresy of Varuska Patni the nursing, law, business, pharmacy and public health undergraduate programs and members of UA medical students gather at the 2016 Global Health Conference on Saturday, Jan. 16. Members of the conferthe Tucson community. ence proposed an interdisciplinary approach to confront“A multidisciplinary team effort is critical to ing global health issues. address global health challenges, identify the needs of different communities and establish Global Health Conference’s College of Pharmacy evidenced-based solutions in order to potentiate representative. growth and create sustainability,” said Kimberly Participants also received exposure to handsGolisch, the Global Health Conference’s on activities important to global health, such as a promotions and outreach chair. suture clinic and low-tech triage. Activities were Several keynote speakers discussed directed toward giving attendees the basic skillset community wellness worldwide and important in a global health setting. international healthcare work. “Participants can find an activity based on their A roundtable discussion allowed participants interests, and the activities also raise awareness to interact with one another and delve deeper about the reality of working in global health,” into specific global health topics such as social said J-Lynne Brown, president of Global Health entrepreneurship or misconceptions in global Alliance and conference co-chair. health. “The conference was a success,” said Rinku Each discussion featured participants from Skaria, co-chair of the conference. “And we hope various backgrounds as they were brought a case to attract an even more diverse group of attendees involving a certain patient with a global health and speakers in the upcoming years.” issue. The goal was to work together to find the best solution to the problem. “It is really interesting to witness everyone’s point of view in tackling the situations based on — Follow Varuska Patni their backgrounds,” said Ronald Velasquez, the @varzi1010
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The seventh annual Biological, Engineering and Chemical Undergraduate Research conference will take place on campus Saturday, allowing not only UA undergraduates, but also students from Arizona Sate University and Tucson high schools to publicly present their research. The BECUR conference, organized and run by the UA Student Chapter of the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, is an event that allows students, faculty and the Tucson community to learn about the research that is being conducted right here in Southern Arizona. “The purpose of the conference is to provide students with the opportunity to present their research in a professional, yet comfortable environment while they compete for travel and cash prizes,” said Melissa Harnois, the current president of the UA Student Chapter of ASBMB. “This serves as excellent preparation for future attendance and participation in larger and more competitive scientific meetings.” These more competitive conferences include the annual ASBMB conference, as well as the American Chemical Society meeting. Presenting in these conferences provides an opportunity for undergraduates to make connections, meet other enthusiastic researchers and learn more about science and research in general. Over 50 students will present at this year’s BECUR conference. Additionally, there will be two oral presentations for UA student speakers, as well as a keynote address. The two undergraduate speakers are biochemistry seniors Benton Anderson and Ali Icenogle, and the 2016 keynote speaker is professor Michael Rossmann, Purdue University’s Hanley Distinguished Professor.
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Melissa Harnois, president of the UA student chapter of the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, poses for a photo on Tuesday, Feb. 16. ASBMB has spent several months organizing the conference.
Rossmann is a well-known biophysicist and crystallographer—someone who focuses on the study of atomic and molecular structures. His previous work includes the structure of hemoglobin, as well as the “Rossmann fold,” a protein structure involved with nucleotide binding. He is currently conducting research on the structure of enteroviruses, which could lead to discoveries that could change the way we combat viral infections. Rossmann plans to give a personal history of structural virology, focusing on advancements of virus structure and function—subjects in which he was personally involved. Topics he will be covering include animal RNA viruses such as polio, hepatitis A and the common cold, lipid enveloped viruses including dengue, yellow fever and the Zika virus and bacterial viruses. The conference will be held on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Henry Koffler building. — Follow Exene Anderson @exeneanderson
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New Barbie but no new Ken? BY JESSICA SURIANO The Daily Wildcat
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attel just released a new line of Barbie dolls that feature curvy, petite and tall dolls, and will also be offered in a variety of skin colors, eye colors and hair styles. While Mattel claims the changes were made in response to the criticism Barbie has received for years for her unrealistic body, it is also a possibility that the toy-making giant rebranded Barbie for the mere fact that its sales have been declining by double digits since 2014. Suppose Mattel really did introduce the new dolls with the sole purpose of diversifying their presentation of body image and ethnic or racial backgrounds. If creating more realistic and attainable aesthetic images for young girls was really a priority for Mattel, offering a variety of more realistic Ken dolls for young boys should have also been included in this new marketing campaign. In the same way that young women would probably need reconstructive surgery to attain Barbie’s proportions, most young men would likely need the help of steroids or other drastic
measures to attain the physique of their action figures and superhero dolls. Last year, a survey given to over 1,200 men by Alpha Man Magazine reported that 82 percent “feel more stressed about not having an impressive physique than they did five years ago.” Young women should not demand that Mattel address the unrealistic expectations of dolls like Barbie might set for women, if they do not also push for change in regard to Ken and other male action figures’ body images. It is not right for Mattel to prioritize girls’ self esteem and selfimage issues over boys’, just because advocates of a more realistic Barbie have been hogging the megaphone for a longer period of time. Even if there are not as many young boys playing with Ken dolls, the girls who also own Ken dolls will be taught that the washboard abs and Brad Pitt-esque face of Ken are—or should be—the norm in the boys they will meet and know throughout life. We risk teaching our young women that Ken embodies the “ideal” man. In reality, peoples’ differences from one another and their unique features are what makes them special, and if everyone was to strive for the same aesthetic, the world would not be nearly as interesting. However, it must be noted that it’s entirely possible that Mattel released the new dolls to simply rescue plummeting Barbie sales. After Barbie sales reached peak share values in 2013,
they have dropped nearly 24 percent since with the toy’s biggest losses occurring two years ago in February 2014. During that same year, Barbie had a “seeming inability to connect to the girls of today,” according to Brian Solomon of Forbes. The new line may really have been created to represent more girls than the original Barbie, but we should not pretend money had absolutely nothing to do with the shift. Mattel is an American multinational corporation—all of its decisions are influenced by money to some extent. Whether the inspiration behind the new Barbie line came from a place of altruism or one of desperation, the Ken line deserves the same amount of attention that Barbie has received. Encouraging inaccessible aesthetics in both male and female toys not only sets children up for their own disappointment in their inability to attain the same physique, but also sets them up for disappointment when they begin pursuing partners once they are older. If it has finally been decided that the differences between all women should be celebrated instead of ignored, the same needs to be decided about those between all men. — Follow Jessica Suriano @suriano_jessica
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Rubio: Hating on Obama won’t help BY jacob winkelman
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arco Rubio’s debate comments have garnered him a lot of attention in recent weeks, though probably not the type of attention he wanted. In the Feb. 6 debate before the New Hampshire primary, Rubio was slammed by pundits, opponents and voters for repeating a scripted attack on President Barack Obama four separate times. The line, which was no more than various iterations of “Let’s dispel with this fiction that Barack Obama doesn’t know what he’s doing. He knows exactly what he’s doing. He is trying to change this country,” was restated four times even after New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie called out Rubio for repeating himself. The fallout was swift and brutal. Rubio faced an onslaught of criticism and skepticism from the media with memes of “Marcobot” quickly making their way around the Internet as the gaffe continued to be replayed. Instead of finishing second—or even first—in New Hampshire, as his campaign had optimistically hoped to do after a strong third place in Iowa, Rubio finished fifth, trailing behind John Kasich, Ted Cowers and even Jeb Bush. Instead of consolidating established support and entering the next primaries as the most likely contender to both Trump and Cruz, Rubio’s gaffe could potentially end his campaign. The actual content of the line Rubio was hell-bent on repeating, however, has gotten far less attention from the media. There are two layers to Rubio’s attack on Obama and both have been common tropes of Rubio’s campaign for months. First, Rubio’s attack on Obama seeks to mitigate criticisms from Republicans that he is too young and inexperienced—a line that has been a favorite talking point for Republicans about Obama for almost a decade. If Rubio can put the blame of Obama-era policy on intentional decision-making by the president, rather than on youth and inexperience, then Rubio can ideally blunt fears of Republican primary voters about electing another young, first-term senator to the White House. The other intention behind Rubio’s line of attacks against Obama is far more sinister and repugnant. By saying that Obama has
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“deliberately weakened America,” Rubio is promoting the notion that Obama is intentionally making decisions and passing legislation not because he believes it’s the right thing to do or the best thing for the United States, but because he purposefully wants to inflict harm on the country. It wasn’t too long ago that former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani had this to say about Obama: “I do not believe, and I know this is a horrible thing to say, but I do not believe that the president loves America. He doesn’t love you. And he doesn’t love me.” All of these attacks fall in line with years of Republican attacks calling into question Obama’s religious beliefs, sympathy for terrorists,
Rubio’s attack on Obama seeks to mitigate criticisms from Republicans that he is too young and inexperienced.’’
birth certificate, loyalty to the United States and secret identity as a socialist or communist. Even national embarrassment and a dip in the polls weren’t enough for Rubio to back off. He continued his line of attack on Fox News last week. “I’ll continue to say this: Barack Obama is undermining this country,” he said. “He is hurting this country. He is doing serious damage to this country in a way that I believe is part of a plan to weaken America on the global stage.” This rhetoric has real consequences. Almost one-third of all Americans, and 43 percent of Republicans believe Obama is a Muslim according to a CNN/ORC poll from September. Perpetual and consistent comments about Obama’s disloyalty to America and intentional strategy to weaken the United States only leads to more political polarization and demonization of our country’s leaders. Elections and political discourse
are essential for the United States. We need genuine debates about the role of government, foreign affairs strategies and a host of other social, economic and international issues. But Rubio’s tactic of questioning the loyalty of the president of the United States is absurd. Disagree with Obama, but don’t peddle dangerous rhetoric that insinuates passing the Affordable Care Act, curbing carbon emissions, pushing for gun control, advocating for LGBTQ rights and brokering international agreements with Iran, are all parts of a secret plot to destroy America. If we can’t agree that both sides are genuinely doing what they think is best for the citizens they represent, then compromise and political progress will never be a reality in this country. — Follow Jacob Winkelman @jacobwink94
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NCAAB: Baylor holds off Iowa State in overtime No. 13 ISU 91 No. 25 Baylor 100
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NCAAB: Longhorns hold off WVU for upset No. 10 WVU: 78 No. 24 Texas: 85
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ARIZONA FORWARD Ryan Anderson (12) shooting in McKale Center on Nov. 19, 2015. Anderson won the Pac-12 Player of the Week award in early February.
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ARIZONA FORWARD Ryan Anderson (12) crouches below Chico State players in McKale Center on Nov. 8, 2015. Anderson leads Arizona with 15.9 points and 10.3 rebounds per game.
STEPPING INTO THE SPOTLIGHT Once an overlooked transfer from an irrelevant Boston College, Ryan Anderson has emerged as Arizona’s most reliable frontcourt weapon in 2016
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Arizona senior Ryan Anderson grabs an offensive rebound off a missed jump shot, takes one dribble while lowering his shoulder like a bulldozer, pump fakes the dunk while drawing the foul and kissing the ball off the glass to force a 3-point play. Anderson walks to the freethrow line, blowing into his thumb while flexing his arm as if he’s pumping up his biceps. Just another day at the office. Players like Anderson tend to be undervalued—especially in today’s game—because power forwards have evolved in playing away from the basket and perfecting the midrange jump shot. Anderson is the power forward that does the dirty work in the paint getting put backs and is a double-double machine. However, the road to Tucson for the senior
transfer is different than what meets the eye. The 6-foot-9 forward played his first three seasons at Boston College and averaged 14 points per game in his final two seasons with the Eagles. In his last season, the Eagles went 8-24 and finished second to last in the conference, so Anderson’s exposure was limited due to the unsuccessful campaign. But a pedigree name like Arizona can easily get one’s highlight tape into NBA front offices, and Anderson took his talents to the Old Pueblo to join Sean Miller’s squad. At the same time, it’s difficult for a player to join the Arizona basketball program and carry the team, due to the plethora of talent that shapes the roster every season. Sitting out in 2015 and physically matching up with Kaleb Tarczewski, Dusan Ristic, Brandon Ashley and Rondae Hollis-Jefferson day-by-day in practice may have
been a blessing in disguise. Anderson wasn’t on anyone’s radar coming into this season and was considered to be just a guy to replace Brandon Ashley for one year until Miller recruited another five-star forward. That was until Tarczewski went down with a broken foot in the DirecTV Wooden Legacy, when Anderson was finally able to flex his talent, posting 17 points and 11 rebounds against Santa Clara. Fast forwarding to Arizona’s next road trip to Los Angeles, Anderson arguably played his worst game in an Arizona uniform at USC with five points on 2-of-7 shooting from the field. “It was a crazy game,” Anderson said. “As a leader of the team, I kinda’ felt like I let the guys down that night. They fought so hard and I felt like I didn’t do what the team expected from me.” Anderson took the quadrupleovertime loss against USC to heart
and has averaged 18.1 points and 10.2 rebounds per game since that forgettable road trip. Anderson went on to win Pac12 Conference Player of the Week after scoring 53 points and earning 27 rebounds in the sweep of the Washington schools in the first week of February. The Wildcats returned to McKale Center last week and on Valentine’s Day, Anderson redeemed himself with 14 points against the Trojans. Anderson now sits at eighth place in the conference in scoring (15.9) and second place in rebounds per game (10.3), while shooting 57.1 percent from the field throughout the season. Once upon a time, Anderson was just the to-be transfer. But in just one season, the senior has evolved into a leader. — Follow Justin Spears @JustinESports
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Scoring: Tra Holder 15.3 Rebounds: Savon Goodman 6.9 Assists: Tra Holder 3.6
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Part two of the 2016 Duel in the Desert takes place Wednesday night when ASU travels to McKale Center to take on Arizona. After sweeping the Los Angeles schools over the weekend, No. 12 Arizona will be looking to win its second matchup of the year with its instate rival. The rivals played a close game in the beginning of January, when Arizona walked away with a win over the Sun Devils, 94-82. Gabe York had 22 points for the Wildcats while Allonzo Trier added 20. ASU (14-12, 4-9 Pac-12 Conference) has been stuck at the bottom of the Pac-12 this season. Its only conference victories came against Washington State, Oregon State and a recent upset over former No. 23 USC. The Sun Devils rank in the middle of the pack in points per game with about 75.5 and in points allowed per game with 73.1. ASU is shooting 43 percent from the field and 34 percent from 3-point land.
The Wildcats have been riding a lot of momentum as they reach the tail end of the regular season. Arizona is currently on a fivegame winning streak, which put the Wildcats in a tie with Oregon atop the Pac-12 standings. With five regular season games remaining, Arizona plays three of the five at home as it heads into the Pac-12 Tournament. “If we win the league, some of the things I’m talking about are going to continue to improve. I guess that would be my point,” head coach Sean Miller said after Sunday’s win over USC. “I think we’ve established ourselves that we’re good. If we want to [get] a real chance at this regular season championship, we can’t do the things that we just did in the second half.” Defense continues to be the biggest question mark of the season for Arizona. After playing arguably its best defense of the season and only allowing USC to score 30 points in the first half on Sunday, the Wildcats turned around and allowed the Trojans to climb back into the game and score 48 points in the second half. “Some of what [USC] took advantage of had
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a lot to do with us,” Miller said. “I’m hoping we can stop that. We haven’t really stopped it yet and eventually this team’s season will end earlier than we want it to end if the details of what we do don’t improve, and I’m really talking as much about defense as anything else.” Arizona is looking to sweep the Sun Devils for the first time since 2013. The past two years, ASU has upset the Wildcats in Tempe. ASU head coach Bobby Hurley, in his first rivalry game against Arizona, was ejected late in the game after arguing with officials. ASU guard Tra Holder leads the team in scoring with 15.3 points per game. Forward Savon Goodman is averaging about 10 points and seven rebounds per game for the Sun Devils. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. in McKale Center and will be broadcast on ESPN2.
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Bubble watch: Pac-12 could see nine teams in NCAA Tournament BY IVAN LEONARD
USC-6 seed: The Trojans were swept this weekend by Arizona and ASU,and now might have lost their chance to win the conference. Stanford Oregon Statemight be their last guaranteed win 8-seed: A win over rival of the season, so they could rise to Oregon would do wonders for four or drop to nine for the Pac- OSU’s tournament stock, as the 12 tourney. Beavers currently project as an eight or nine seed in most brackets. They will likely go 2-3 or 3-2 down the stretch, but a win at Oregon could all but solidify their tourney ticket.
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With March Madness only a month away, every game carries an added significance as teams look to improve their resumes. While the teams are ranked from top to bottom, this week will feature analysis on their current tournament outlooks and where they project. Arizona5 seed: Projections have Arizona anywhere in the four to six range, and that is after defeating then-No. 23 USC. With the nation’s 83rd strongest schedule, a higher ranking is an uphill battle. But as long as there is no Wisconsin, the Wildcats will be fine. Oregon-3-seed: A stronger RPI and the nation’s toughest schedule puts Oregon above Arizona in the seeding, even if Arizona is ranked higher in the polls. The Ducks should have only one potential loss the rest of the way at USC and could lock up a two or three seed before the Pac-12 Tournament.
Utah-4-seed: The Utes have the second highest RPI in the Pac-12 at No. 16 nationally and are projected as the second highest seed in the conference at the moment.
California7-seed: On one hand, Cal boasts wins over Arizona, Oregon and Utah, and looks to be hitting its stride. On the other hand, the Golden Bears will not be playing any tourney games in Berkeley, California, so they have to remember to pack their game with them.
Colorado7-seed: The Buffaloes are currently looking at a seven or eight seed, but face USC, Arizona and Utah to end the season. The Buffaloes have to get at least three wins if they want a solid seeding and chance to do damage in March.
Stanford: The Cardinal did beat Oregon over the weekend, but its 12-11 record leaves no room for error. The team likely has to win out and win the Pac-12 Tourney for a bid.
Washingtonlast four in: The Huskies are not doing themselves any favors with their current three-game losing streak.These young pups are No. 62 in the RPI rankings and are going to need win three of their last five to have a chance.
ASU: While their tourney hopes are dashed, bracketmatrix. com/nit has the Sun Devils as a four seed for the NIT. I always knew Bobby Hurley could turn this program into an NIT contender.
Washington State: The only way for Washington State to make the tourney is to receive the automatic bid at the Pac-12 Tournament. The team should rest its star players until then and start the equipment managers instead. UCLA-NIT: A win over Arizona would have done wonders for UCLA’s tourney stock but Bryce Alford happened again. UCLA might have the best resume of non-contenders so that must account for something.
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Arizona hockey deserves postseason shot BY seth pines
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he expectations for this year’s Arizona hockey team were undoubtedly low after the team finished last season with one of its worst records at 11-22-3. A year later, the Wildcats have turned heads with a turnaround campaign, as they have recorded wins against three teams in the ACHA top 10. These quality wins, coupled with the Wildcats’ competitiveness against top-ranked teams in the conference, should make them a lock for the ACHA Division I National Tournament. A national tournament bid for Arizona was certainly in question after the team stumbled out of the gate, losing six of its first nine games, including an 8-1 shellacking at the hands of ASU’s new Division I team. The month of November was a critical one for Arizona. The Wildcats arguably saved their season with a much-needed sweep of Colorado State and an incredible effort against No. 3 Minot State. Minot State currently holds a 31-
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top 17 teams. Last weekend, Arizona played Minot State and lost both games by one goal, 1-0 and 2-1. Arizona had potential goals waived off by the officials in both games, which further asserts how well Arizona plays against top talent. The ACHA uses two computer rankings from USHSHO.com and averages the two to come up with the conference’s top-25 rankings. It’s hard to tell how far teams move and drop with computerized rankings coupled with varying results throughout the conference. But Arizona should not drop out of the top 17 given the close games against Minot State. On Wednesday when the final national tournament rankings come out, the Wildcats should have reason to celebrate: they have won enough quality games and played well enough against top opponents to earn them a trip to Robert Morris Illinois University in March, to compete against the top teams of the ACHA.
2-2 record and all four times Arizona has played the powerhouse, the Wildcats have lost by one goal. The Wildcats’ fight in those games speaks volumes to the strides Arizona has made throughout the season and further illustrates why the team belongs in the national tournament. Additionally, Arizona’s two other quality wins speak for themselves. The Wildcats upset Ohio University, which boasts a 28-1-1 record, and beat the University of Oklahoma on the road in a shootout by a score of 1-0. There’s no doubt that Arizona has had its fair share of bad losses this season against Midland University, Missouri State and dropping the first four meetings against ASU’s Division II team. But when the Wildcats have been put in high pressure situations against top teams in the conference, they have risen to the occasion, battled and come away with three wins that should carry them to their first national tournament berth since the 2013-2014 season. Currently, the Wildcats are ranked No. 15 in the ACHA with national tournament spots belonging to the
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acHIeVe, Inc. HIrIng for day, summer and home-based positions working with adult/children teaching life, social & job skills. 579-8824 www.achieveinc.org camPUS atHLetIc IS HIrIng P/t retaIL $9/Hr to Start mUSt Be aVaILaBLe SPrIng Break and SUmmer 936 e UnIVerSItY BLVd aPPLY In PerSon ct marLInS SwIm Team, located at Tucson Blvd and Ft Lowell, is looking for a head coach. Our season starts April 6th, with afternoon practices (M, T, W, Th) and Saturday mornings. After Memorial Day we switch to morning practices (M-F). Season ends July 14th with Championships. This is a well-established competitive swim team of 145 swimmers. Applicants must have prior swim coaching experience, leadership, and strong stroke instruction skills. Head coach will work with 2 assistant coaches, prepare meet line-ups, attend all practices, swim meets, and weekend invitationals. If you are interested in joining us for an amazing summer, please contact us with questions at 9543000. make a SPLaSH, become a SWIM INSTRUCTOR! No experience needed; training provided. Apply at SunshineSwimSchool.com. PerSonaL aSSIStant‑ data entry, organization of computer files/folders. Organizational skills a must. Must be proficient with Microsoft Office programs, internet and email protocols. Prefer education/journalism/senior year students. Hours flexible. Can be contacted at: ready2worktoday16@gmail.com or (520) 891-1401.
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natIonaL oPtIcaL aStron‑ omY Observatory NIGHT OBSERVING PUBLIC GUIDE- Do you have a strong knowledge and passion for astronomy and would love to share it with the public? Join the Kitt Peak National Observatory Visitor Center team and support our array of night programs. Apply today to our Part Time Public Program Specialist opportunity at www.tiny.cc/kittpeakpps Part tIme cLerk at Letter Box. Morning/ afternoon shifts. 20-24 hours per week. Near campus. Call for details 520-795-3994 StUdent JoB oPenIng Undergraduates, this is a perfect opportunity to use your skills and your education to support outreach events, and have fun while working in a scientific environment! Part-time (10-20 hrs/wk) position available. Creative, organized, self-starters apply here http://tinyurl.com/studentopening for the Special Projects Assistant position with the National Optical Astronomy Observatory.
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new HoUSe. 3Br, 2ba. New kitchen, stainless steel with granite, central air, very private. Washer/dryer. Must see. Available January. $1500 for entire apartment. $500/ room 222 E. Elm. House #2 885-5292, 841-2871
*** 3‑ and 4-bedroom homes. One with pool and spa. Private entrances, baths. Walk to campus. 520.896.3393.
******wildcat Properties is rent‑ ing for 2016. over 25 proper‑ ties to choose from. 1‑6 Bed‑ room homes avail. all within walking distance to Uofa. check us out at www.wildca‑ trentalproperties.com or call 520‑870‑1572 for more info.
1 1/2 BLockS from Main Gate Square. 3BD/ 3BA, parking. Rent Negotiable. University Blvd./ Jacobus. Open house daily, 3PM6PM. 520-599-7815 1Bedroom, a/c, waSH‑ er/drYer. $525. Also 1Bedroom house A/C, fenced yard and washer/dryer. $600. Call REDI 520-6235710 or www.azredirentals.com 2Bedroom Fenced PatIo, washer/dryer $700. Also 2Bedroom 2Bath house, fenced yard. $775. Call REDI 520-623-5710 or www.azredirentals.com 3Bedroom 2BatH, waSH‑ er/drYer, A/C $950. Also 3Bedroom house, A/C, guest house. $1249. Call REDI 520-6235710 or www.azredirentals.com
FUrnISHed room aLL utilities paid walking distance from shopping center, A/C, walk-in closet, $435/ month, smoke free building 520-207-8577
SPRING 2016 WORSHIP SERVICES Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church (WELS) Sunday Worship 7:45 a.m. & 10 a.m. Bible Study 9 a.m. 830 N. First Ave. (520) 623-6633 www.GraceTucsonWELS.com
St. Thomas More Catholic Newman Center
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HUMAN RIGHTS, Symposium BORDERS + } BARRIERS 22–24 FEB 2016
FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
UA Poetry Center, 1508 E Helen St
ALL TALKS START AT 6PM
MONDAY 22 FEB
Following Grandmaster Flash’s famous verse “Don’t push me cause I’m close to the edge,” this symposium features university and guest scholars who will speak on such topics as human rights, migration flows, terrorism, education, and freedom of expression. Discussions will focus on contemporary national and transnational issues such as ferguson, paris attacks, and the global refugee crisis.
Gwendolyn Mikell + Keisha-Khan Perry
TUESDAY 23 FEB
Lionel Cuillé + Stephanie Malia Hom + Decoteau J. Irby
WEDNESDAY 24 FEB
David Stovall + TUCSON COMMUNITY ROUNDTABLE:
Richard Davis, Debbi Embry, Styne Hill, Kendal Washington-White
INFORMATION: hrbbs.arizona.edu or (520) 621-5665 SPONSORS: