University of Arizona

How many of you have noticed the pervasive green T-shirt, bumper sticker or wristband demanding “Save Darfur”? Considering the trend this organization has become, I'm sure almost every reader has crossed paths with these words.

Now for the real question: How many of you have actually been inspired enough by the wearer's humanity to travel to Darfur to fix their situation? Last I checked, the genocide in western Sudan is still prevalent, so these articles of clothing do little more than spread meager awareness of the issue.

Outrageous, ridiculous, unfair and a myriad of other non-printable words have been used to describe the looming tuition increase, which will start at a minimum of $160 and could get as high as $726.

“Obviously (with) the state of the economy, it's understandable,” said Laura Dean, a retailing and consumer sciences sophomore.

A map of the United States hangs in the Park Student Union cafeteria. The sign under it reads, “Where is your hometown?” Slender pushpins indicate towns and cities across the nation. Certain states take on the appearance of a thick bristled broom. Arizona and California are by far the most populated, but the Eastern Seaboard weighs in heavy too.

The time of students copying notes in between classes, at home or late at night may soon be coming to an end with a unique program called Notehall.

“It's a peer review resource where students can actually access supplemental notes and study guides for certain courses,” said Notehall creator Sean Conway.

Arizona women's tennis freshman Natasha Marks was hospitalized Monday due to troubles with her appendix, said assistant coach Ryan Stotland.

The Nottingham, England, native was placed into the emergency room of University Medical Center. At around 6 Monday evening, Stotland said the hospital's medical staff was still running tests and that he wasn't sure of the severity of Marks' condition.

UA head coach Mike Stoops announced Monday that wide receiver Terrell Reese will rejoin the team after being suspended for a DUI earlier this month.

“Terrell Reese has served his two-game suspension and will be back this weekend,” Mike Stoops said. “He is starting to practice better and his attitude has been better and his commitment level is much improved and we hope it continues.

The Arizona football team felt fortunate that last week's bye fell where it did, because the extra time was needed to figure out how to defend itself against Washington's dual-threat quarterback Jake Locker.

It turns out Arizona didn't need the extra week of preparation after all.

We don't envy President Robert Shelton. On top of the UA reconstruction project, he has to decide how much to raise tuition next year.

The Arizona Board of Regents voted 6-4 Thursday to cap tuition hikes for the UA at $726, with $166 being the lowest possible hike.

The Phoenix Suns have always brought a big crowd to McKale Center over the past four years.

And with last year's midseason acquisition of big man Shaquille O'Neal, most fans would expect the “Big Sahuaro” to play on the Lute and Bobbi Olson Court on Friday's scrimmage for the first time since Dec.