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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2012
VOLUME 106 • ISSUE 12
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Three weeks into the semester and just months after opening, the District on 5th has received a red-tag violation from TPD due to noise complaints from residents in the surrounding areas. Inset photo by Amy Johnson.
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District on 5th’s early-semester parties prompt neighborhood complaints, police action; some residents say not all are to blame BRITTNY MEJIA Arizona Daily Wildcat
As the District on 5th’s management works to resolve discontent surrounding the new studenthousing complex, on the corner of Fifth Avenue and Sixth Street, some residents complain of an inadequate staff, antagonistic neighbors and vilification in the press. Since around move-in day, the Tucson Police Department has responded to several complaints regarding loud music and people partying in the pool area. Most recently, the apartment complex received a red-tag violation for the pool, according to TPD Capt. Jim Webb. In order to deal with these issues, management has increased security measures on the property, lowered the occupancy of the pool, adjusted pool
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hours and enforced repercussions for violations, according to a media statement from the District. However, some residents said they feel they are being punished for the actions of a few others. “I don’t want to say they should enforce more laws and be stricter, but at the same time it is 10 percent of the people who are misbehaving that need to face repercussions,” said Alyssa Rogers, a sophomore studying philosophy, politics, economy and law. Rogers is a District resident who has dealt with parties every weekend, vomit on several parking garage levels and an attack in the parking lot from an intoxicated woman. Although she understands the desire to have fun, she said she does not agree with the chaos in the complex. “I’m not a sourpuss, I like to have fun too,” Rogers said. “But I don’t like finding vomit and
KYLE MITTAN Arizona Daily Wildcat
Rep. Ron Barber hosted a town hall meeting on Tuesday evening in the Space Sciences building in an effort to address the concerns of local and student veterans. The purpose of the meeting, Barber said, was to provide outreach to constituents dealing with issues of health care, education and employment after serving. “I want veterans to know that our office really is on their side and that we’re here to support them in dealing with any federal agency that is making it difficult for them to get
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trash in the hallway. I don’t pay $700 a month to find trash all throughout my hallway because some people decided to rummage through the place.” Other residents argue that the noise and apartment problems are typical of a college town and should be expected, especially in a new apartment complex. “I have respect for the neighbors around us, but I think they need to calm down,” said Maggie Hutcherson, a pre-education sophomore. “It’s a college town, I don’t know what they expect. It’s a brand-new apartment and you’re going to get this anywhere if you build a brand-new apartment.” Some neighbors agree with District residents and understand, given the complex’s proximity to campus.
“Everyone is set in their ways, but we live in a college area,” said Ajia Simone, a Fifth Avenue resident for more than 15 years. “I’ve always been for it, because it’s just a part of the natural growth of the neighborhood.” Some residents attribute the initial problems with the neighborhood and community to the limited information the District staff provided. “We weren’t told anything before we moved in except, ‘Here’s your apartment, have fun … there’s the pool,’” said Catrina Wiese, a prebusiness sophomore and a District resident. “They didn’t say anything like, ‘Hey, be quiet. We have neighbors. Don’t be so crazy.’” However, after managing issues and
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ASUA senator vacates seat early in semester, special election planned MATT BURNS Arizona Daily Wildcat
Less than three weeks into the semester, ASUA plans to hold a special election to fill a vacant seat in the ASUA Senate. The election, set to take place Oct. 3, is for the seat of former UA student Claire Theobald, who transferred to another school “for personal reasons,” said Elections Commissioner Leo
Oppenheimer. Bylaws of the Associated Students of the University of Arizona Senate mandate a special election to fill seats vacated before Nov. 1. Seats vacated on or after Nov. 1 are filled by the appointment of ASUA president. Students interested in applying as a candidate for Theobald’s seat must pick up a special elections packet from ASUA offices, in the Student Union Memorial Center, and collect 200 signatures endorsing their candidacy.
Forms and signatures must be submitted by noon, Sept. 17. Applicants will be notified of their candidacy by Sept. 20. A candidate meeting will be held Sept. 21 at 4 p.m., after which candidates may begin campaigning. ASUA will also hold an open forum Sept. 25 in the Ventana Room. Campaigning will end Oct. 3, when electronic voting will open on the ASUA website. Voting will close that evening.
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