University of Arizona

Discovering Tucson's chilly summer treat - raspados

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 22:52:58 +0000

Raspados, Mexican sno-cones, fruit cones - whatever you may call them, this shaved ice and fruit mixture is one way to make the scorching Tucson summers bearable. The name comes from the Spanish verb “raspar,” or to scrape; the shaved or scraped ice that makes up the bulk of this treat is its namesake.

Get your fill of urban music

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 19:52:08 +0000

Looking to go wild in celebration during the last two weeks of the summer? Looking for a concert you can get to in less than two-and-a-half hours? Here's a snapshot of the hip-hop and R&B concerts soon landing in a venue near you. As an additional special treat, there's a list of upcoming CD releases within these particular genres of music.

Regents wrap up summer

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 19:52:01 +0000

Tempe - While topics of discussion ranged from neuroscience research to the revised Arizona University System architecture, all of the issues brought up at the Arizona Board of Regents meeting on Aug. 6 and 7 in Tempe shared one concern - managing the budget.

Best indie music of the summer

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 19:51:56 +0000

Summer has come and gone so fast. In a haze of heat, all of the exciting vacations, productive internships and ultra slow lazy days have blurred together, leaving some students wondering where all the time went. But while you were checking out exotic locations or cramming for summer session courses, the music world has been splashing around some refreshing new tunes for you to enjoy.

Welcoming Wildcats the UA way

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 19:51:50 +0000

UA students, departments and centers are rallying together to welcome the class of 2013 and help cement students' place at the university with the Wildcat Welcome.

Wildcat Welcome is a series of events held the first 10 days students arrive on campus that any student can attend.

'Personal responsibility' little more than a myth

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 19:51:44 +0000

There's a lot of talk these days about “personal responsibility,” and for good reason. It's a nice, antiseptic-sounding, middle-of-the-road kind of idea: President Obama talks about it when he wants to sound more conservative and conservatives talk about it when they want to sound more liberal.

Women's club pays nursing student's tuition

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 19:51:39 +0000

A local women's club recently donated tuition for a UA nursing student as part of a yearly tradition that began 30 years ago.

The Southwest Women's Charitable Club, based in Tucson, was formed in 1958 for the purposes of charity, education, and fellowship.

Rev. Run takes back family in latest book

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 19:51:29 +0000

You love your family. You may be grateful for their help in moving you down to Tucson before school starts. You may even miss them. Stars of the MTV reality show, “Run's House,” Joseph “Reverend Run” Simmons, from hip-hop group Run DMC, and his wife, Justine, have similar feelings of that familial bond.

Day in the life of…a UAPD sergeant

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 19:51:24 +0000

The Summer Wildcat recently had the opportunity to spend an afternoon with the University of Arizona Police Department to find out first-hand how the department operates. The Wildcat staff travelled to the department's main station, located on Campbell Avenue and Second Street.

DIY ice cream: Shake it up to cool it down

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 19:51:18 +0000

Have you ever wanted to make your own ice cream? Are you bored with nothing to do? You can make an icy treat and get a work out - all at the same time. This easy timekiller makes it all possible.

What you need:
1.5 tablespoon sugar
1/2 cup milk (2% or higher fat content) or half & half
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
6 tablespoons rock salt or 12 tablespoons of table salt
2 pint-size plastic food storage bag (Ziploc type)
2 gallon-size plastic food storage bag
1 garbage bag
Duct tape
Ice cubes

Mix the ingredients in a large bowl until the sugar dissolves.