College is full of many life lessons: how to pull an all-nighter, how to date a complete hottie and, eventually, as is the fate of starving students everywhere, how to live on the cheap. Thrift stores are a great way to not only save cash but also to get unique finds that fit any student's budget, or lack thereof.
Learning the college game through summer pickup games is only half of the battle when entering a Division I basketball program.
Picking up the pace in the classroom is a big adjustment, too.
Enrolling in school for the second summer session of classes, both guard Lamont 'MoMo' Jones and wing Kevin Parrom are finding their way in Tucson before the fall semester begins.
1. The Center for Creative Photography has exhibitions where you and your date can see works of different photographers for free and at your own pace. Robert Mapplethorpe's portraits are on display until October and shows portraits of famous people throughout the '70s and '80s.
BOSTON - In a swap of outfielders, the Boston Red Sox traded Mark Kotsay and cash to the Chicago White Sox for former UA graduate Brian Anderson on Tuesday. The Red Sox are second in the AL East, and designated the 33-year-old Kotsay for assignment last week.
The first year of college can be a liberating experience for new students in more ways than one. While most incoming freshmen will hopefully use their newfound independence to dive headfirst into the collegiate world of learning, others could find themselves on the Dean of Students' naughty list.
Top 10 best pizza joints Pizza is a staple of the college world. Easy and inexpensive, it's a great way to fill up before a night out or study session. According to Pizzaware.com, the average college student eats an estimated 46 slices (or 23 pounds) of pizza per year.
The Greek system at the UA is one of the biggest student organizations on campus.
But is rushing worth it?
Let's take a look at the sorority rush process:
More than 1,000 women sign up, with a fee, to take part in formal fall rush. They move in to the dorms (or other places of living) early, with a fee, and brave the Tucson heat, waking up early in the morning the first day to be broken up into groups alphabetically by last name.
It can be tough trying to find fun and exciting things to do in Tucson if you're under the age of 21. While your roommates and friends are going out to bars, you can enjoy some of the other things that this city has to offer.
The Summer Wildcat has comprised a list of suggested activities that will keep you occupied and out of trouble .
Hey freshman! New in town, or new on campus? Many studies done through UA Residence Life and the Admissions Office have shown that living on campus, in one of the university's 21 residence halls, improves the overall college quality and experience in those first years.
For avid Wildcat sports fans, last week's announcement of the Arizona Wildcats Sports Network left some viewers grateful but many others aghast. In short, the AWSN will ensure statewide Wildcat basketball and football coverage when Pacific 10 Conference networks don't pick up a game for broadcast.
Incoming freshman have to deal with significant challenges when entering college - leaving behind family and friends, navigating a new campus and city and the often unpredictable and demanding expectations of eccentric college professors.
One aspect of life that undergoes a major change, but is all too often overlooked, is the quality of students' health.
After spending six weeks in Paris on a UA study abroad program, I'd like to debunk a well-known French stereotype: Most Americans think the French are inherently rude people. Though I disagree, I understand why Americans may perceive the French as cold. The French seem rude simply because they don't believe in filler conversation or small acts of kindness between strangers, at least in Paris.
Douchebags are out there, ladies, and they can all too often be difficult to spot.
They are especially adept at infiltrating after-hours establishments to find women to slobber on, and they often travel in numbers, for security.
The Summer Wildcat staff has assembled a checklist to help women spot these loathsome creatures and avoid any contact with any of their shenanigans.
Avoid getting extra crispy by engaging in sweaty fitness that drips with fun. One of the perks of Tucson is the natural landscape, but sometimes you just don't want to increase your skin cancer risk. On campus, fitness classes can break up the monotony of playing with gym equipment.
The Summer Wildcat recently spent the day with the UA Parking and Transportation Services to give readers an up-close-and-personal view of the employees that make the entire operation possible.
We were supposed to meet Glenn Grafton, a program coordinator for Parking and Transportation Services, at the Cat Tran storage lot on South Plumer Avenue.
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