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ASUA is looking for additional student input on whether to support a tobacco-free campus initiative through a forum on Friday. The Associated Students of the University of Arizona is hosting the forum in order to get feedback and opinions on the tobaccofree campus initiative that was introduced to the ASUA Senate last March. The initiative, which was officially introduced by the Student Health Advocacy Committee, aims to create an entirely tobacco-free campus. The idea began with former SHAC co-director Emile Gordon. Gordon succeeded in creating a tobacco-free Arizona Health Sciences Center, which then sparked the idea of making it a campus-wide policy, said Stephanie Kha, a biochemistry junior and current SHAC director. “It is more of a health initiative than anything. We purely care about your health,” Kha said. “The main goal is to promote a healthy, clean and sustainable campus environment.” The UA Campus Health Service administers a Health and Wellness survey each spring semester to a random selection of undergraduate students. About 3,000 students were surveyed this year and, when asked if they supported a tobacco-free campus, 70 percent of the students answered yes, Kha said. However, students weren’t the only participants. “We also wanted to see if faculty supports the proposal, as well. So over the summer, the UA Life &

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NAVAJO MUSICIAN TYGEL PINTO plays the flute during the Live Poetry Slam and Navajo Flute Performance in the basement of the KaibabHuachuca Residence Hall on Wednesday. Pinto began playing flute at age 6 and has expanded his musicianship to a plethora of instruments including guitar, bass and drums. The young musician said he believes that “the more you get to understand and know yourself, the more your music will grow.”

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Arizona football looks like it will have a stacked receiving corps for the 2014 season. Arizona redshirt junior receiver Austin Hill announced Tuesday after practice that he will not forgo his senior season to go to the NFL, and will return to the Wildcats next year. Hill was just cleared this week to practice for the first time in roughly six months. He has missed the entire 2013 season with a knee injury that he suffered in April,. “I’m not afraid to say I’m definitely coming back next season,” Hill said. “I’m not done with college yet.” Hill was the Wildcats’ leading receiver in 2012, reeling in 81 catches for 1,364 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns. The 6-foot-3 receiver was expected to play a major role on this year’s squad and, considering his strong sophomore season last year, might have had his eyes on the NFL once the 2013 season came to a conclusion. But after tearing his ACL in the spring, Hill’s perspective and goals immediately changed. “This injury has opened my eyes to how hard I could have been working,” Hill said. “I’m actually kind of grateful this did happen, because it opened my mind to the world we live in and the sport we

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Throughout the whole process, Hill asked the trainers not to give him a timetable as for when they expect him to return. Wildcats head coach Rich Rodriguez announced on Monday that Hill was cleared to practice, but said the de-

In the historic location of one of the final battles between Confederate and Union troops, another battle raged — but this one was between the UA and a county high school, over a logo. In July, the UA issued a cease and desist letter to Appomattox County High School, located in Virginia, regarding the school’s use of the university’s “A” design. In the past month, the university reached an agreement with the school regarding a phase-out of the high school’s logo, said Alixe Holcomb, director of Trademarks and Licensing at the UA . “We do it with any school that’s using the University of Arizona brand,” Holcomb said. “We don’t want to cause them any financial hardship and just want them to understand we’re doing our due diligence on protecting our brand.” Holcomb said the university typically works on a four-year phase- out plan. She said whenever the school needs to replace uniforms, it would then choose a new logo. The same applies for when Appomattox needs to refinish floors bearing the symbol and so on. However, the school will not

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UA JUNIOR RECEIVER Austin Hill attempts to catch a pass against Oklahoma State on Sept. 8 at Arizona Stadium. Hill led the Wildcats in receiving last season. He announced on Tuesday that he will not enter the NFL draft after this season.

play. Anything can happen.” As for this season, Hill said he is unsure when or if he will return. He said his knee feels great and doesn’t want to rule out Saturday’s home game against Washington State, but that it seems highly unlikely that he will play.

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Community to march against victim-blaming BY jazmine Foster-hall The Daily Wildcat

The UA community is joining an international movement on Saturday to protest victim-blaming in sexual assault cases. SlutWalk Tucson 2013 will start at the UA Women’s Plaza of Honor. Participants will walk west on University Boulevard toward Fourth Avenue, stopping at Fluxx Studio & Gallery on Ninth Street, where there will be a discussion and afterparty to end the walk. The event aims to combat the idea that women who dress a certain way are to blame if they are sexually assaulted. Sarah Findysz, a public management and policy sophomore, said the event promotes an important message about who is at fault in cases of rape and sexual assault. “I’m sure rapes and sexual assaults … go unreported a lot because of the [victim’s] fear that they could be considered a slut,” Findysz said. “It’s great to be aware that it’s not your fault when something like that happens to you.” SlutWalk started as a street parade in Toronto, Ontario in 2011 after a local policeman said that women could avoid being raped by not dressing like sluts. Since 2011, the movement has spread to more than 200 cities across the globe, according to the SlutWalk Toronto website. The Toronto Movement inspired the Sex Worker Outreach Project to begin sponsoring Slutwalk Tucson in 2011. The UA organization Feminists Organized to Resist, Create, and Empower took over the event in 2012.

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Community members participate in SlutWalk Tucson on November 17, 2012. This year’s SlutWalk Tucson will start at the UA Women’s Plaza of Honor on Saturday.

Rowan Frost, a volunteer with SWOP and one of the original organizers of SlutWalk Tucson, said that although sexual violence affects individuals, it is also a community issue. “Until communities make a decision to offer support to survivors and hold perpetrators accountable, to refuse to allow any excuses for rape, rapists can continue with impunity,” Frost said. “If anyone is called a slut in order to excuse violence against them, everyone is at risk.”

Frost said she thinks it’s important that the UA works with the community in this effort, because sexual violence is a joint concern. The main goal of SlutWalk is to advocate against blaming anyone but the rapist for the crime, said Caroline Gray, a senior majoring in English and an intern at FORCE. “A victim should never be [held] responsible for any act of violence committed against them,” Gray said. “People who violate and perpetrate are the only ones responsible.”

FORCE, said SlutWalk aims to reclaim the word “slut” and give more power to the people labeled with that word. “Anybody can be called a slut at any time,” Calegari said. “No matter what you do, someone’s going to find a way to bring you down, and reclaiming the word takes the power away.” FORCE members stressed that the event is open to anyone who supports the cause, regardless of gender or sexual orientation. Participants will march with signs and pins that say “slut,” advocating that no one deserves to be sexually assaulted, regardless of their clothing choices. Gray said it’s important to remember that while the event is focused on a serious issue, it’s also an uplifting experience. “Although the message that we’re promoting is often very heavy and full of pain,” Gray said, “SlutWalk is an environment that really fosters a sense of empowerment and community.”

Other goals are to start a conversation about sexual assault and change the way society looks at certain issues, like sexuality and the word “slut,” said Kelly Ancharski, a junior studying political science and French and an intern with FORCE. “Sexuality is something to be celebrated, and not looked down upon,” Ancharski said. “It’s calling attention to the way we view sexuality and violence against people.” Marisa Calegari, a junior studying gender and women’s studies and psychology and an intern with

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SlutWalk When: 4:30 p.m., Saturday Where: Participants will meet in front of the UA Women’s Plaza of Honor and march to Fluxx Studio & Gallery on Ninth Street.

Fair teaches students about Muslim cleric study abroad opportunities faces criticism for work in US

BY Gabby Fernety The Daily Wildcat

Students had the opportunity to hear from professors and peers who had firsthand study abroad experience during a campus fair on Wednesday. The Study Abroad Fair showcased programs in countries all over the world and gave students the opportunity to walk from booth to booth and learn more about potential study abroad locations. Chloe White, a psychology senior and student outreach coordinator for the UA study abroad program, said she had long wanted to gain a culturally unique experience, especially after her sister studied abroad. As a junior, White got her chance. She traveled to Orvieto, Italy in the fall, then Prague, Czech Republic in the spring. White said the purpose of the fair is to teach students that studying abroad is beneficial for their education. “I wanted to have an international education and be able to learn about the cultures as well,” White said. “It was the best experience I could have asked for.” Megan McNaughton, a global studies freshman, said she wants to travel in order to get a firsthand look at everything she’s been learning about over the years. She said participating in Academic Decathlon, where she learned about Russia, furthered her interest in the country. “I just got really pumped up about it, and I still am,” said McNaughton, who is currently enrolled in two Russiarelated general education courses. Sandra Sherman, a senior studying Russian and global studies, said she encourages McNaughton and other students to pursue a semester in Russia. Sherman learned more about the Russian culture and language by visiting the country for a full 10 weeks, the longest summer opportunity offered in Russia. She said the best part of studying abroad was getting the chance to meet other students who

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MEGAN MCNAUGHTON (LEFT), a global studies freshman, attends the UA Study Abroad Fair on Wednesday at the UA Student Union Memorial Center. McNaughton speaks with Sandra Sherman (right), a senior studying Russian and global studies, regarding the Russia study abroad program.

shared her interest in Russia and its culture. However, international travel is not the only option for students who want a new experience. The UA also offers a National Student Exchange program for students who are interested in seeing other states in the U.S. Laura Moedano, a senior studying global studies and philosophy, is an ambassador for the program. Moedano studied in Brazil and South Africa, as well as at the University of Georgia for a semester through the National Student Exchange program. Moedano said she wanted to travel during college and took the opportunities as soon as she could. “It was great,” she said. “I loved it.” Moedano said she now advocates for the National Student Exchange program because she finds it a unique and cost-efficient way for students to

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“You’re not welcome here.” The State Department sent him to Tanzania in 2007 — at the height of bloodshed in Iraq — but canceled a first appearance when an angry mob blocked his car from driving up to the mosque where he’d been invited to lead prayers. The next day, with a Tanzanian police cordon outside, Arafat appeared at another event and again was greeted with boos when he arrived. This time, he took the stage and launched into his signature response to Muslims who charge that he’s being used by the U.S. government to detract from bad policy. His counterargument comprises verses from the Quran, parables from the life of the Prophet Muhammad and pop culture references — all delivered in the friendly, even tones of a preacher who’s out to convince audiences the world over that the most effective way to work for improved U.S. relations with the Muslim world is through dialogue between policymakers and the public. “It’s not really fair to focus on the bad — certain aspects of foreign policy or certain aspects of American society — and not show also the good things happening in America,” Arafat said. “And that’s our responsibility as Muslims in America, to tell these stories. We have 8 million Muslims living in America, and they have certain privileges you won’t see anywhere in the Arab or Muslim world.”

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Work Connections group administered a survey through email asking whether or not they support a tobacco-free campus,” Kha said. “There was also a 70 percent favor in that survey. … A majority of staff supports it, as well as a majority of students.” A resolution in support of a tobaccofree campus was voted down by ASUA Senate members last September. However, ASUA President Morgan Abraham said the resolution failed because the organization was seeking additional feedback from students. “That is why we are doing this forum,” Abraham said, “to give senators and other members of ASUA the chance to listen to more student opinions and feedback in order to gauge whether students do support this or not, and whether we should keep moving forward with this initiative.” ASUA released a poll about two weeks ago that is currently open to students, as well as different focus groups, in order to get a wider range of student opinions. “With an issue like this, there is a lot of people who feel very passionate on both sides of this issue,” Abraham said. “Students will have a couple minutes to stand up and speak to all of ASUA and other students and voice their opinions and views on this issue, which well help us gauge how students feel about this.” Rachael Patton, a criminal justice sophomore, said she is not in favor of creating a tobacco-free campus. “Students at the UA should not have to give up the freedom of being able

Would you like the UA to become a tobacco-free campus? Why or why not? “Yeah, because when a person smokes, it’s not just the person that’s getting harmful gases inside his body. You exhale it as well … and it affects other people.” — Ankur Solanki, graduate student studying management information systems

“Yes. … It annoys me when I’m walking behind someone who’s smoking and I can’t get really around them. You have no choice [but to inhale it]. … I like being outside where I can breathe and be happy and healthy.” — Emily Loy, biology junior LILI STEFFEN/THE DAILY WILDCAT

ASUA WILL HOST an open forum on Friday to get student opinions on whether the UA should be tobacco-free. Morgan Abraham, ASUA president, said this will help the senate decide whether to support the tobacco-free initiative.

to smoke a cigarette, a substance that isn’t illegal, on campus just because they want a tobacco-free school,” Patton said. “This is a state university and there is no state rule saying that universities should be tobacco-free. It’s a choice that we as adults get to make.” However, despite some student opposition, Kha said if the initiative were to be implemented, the university would fall in line with hundreds of public universities that have mandated a tobacco-free campus. “By adopting this policy, the University of Arizona would essentially

“As somebody that doesn’t use tobacco, I would enjoy not having it around campus, but I also understand how much of a hassle it is for those people that do use it to not be able to do it on campus.” — Kevin Paulson, sociology freshman

have a leadership role in healthy campus living — locally, regionally and even nationally,” Kha said. — Follow Adriana Espinosa @adri_eee

“I actually wouldn’t mind [people smoking] if they respected the designated smoking areas.” — Laurel Hervert, communication sophomore

What: Tobacco-free forum Where: Think Tank at the Student Recreation Center When: 5 p.m., Friday

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be required to change one of the historic buildings that bears the UA logo, due to concerns over costs for the school. “That’s something that we actually aren’t going to require them to change the flooring on, just because the project would be too expensive,” Holcomb said. “We don’t want to disrupt the structure and unsettle any historic foundation that’s part of the building.” The Collegiate Licensing Company helps enforce the brand on the UA’s behalf, which is what led to the cease and desist order. Holcomb said school officials are constantly monitoring the Internet, looking for other schools using the brand. If it’s a significant

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THE UA ISSUED a cease and desist order to Appomattox County High School in Virginia for using the same “A” as the university.

enough issue, the UA will then work with the CLC on it. “There are quite a few schools that like to use brand names, and our brand is really strong

regionally,” Holcomb said. “A lot of schools like to use our brand.” The “A” logo is located on the high school’s scoreboards, as well as on sports merchandise,

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according to a Times-Virginian news article. In the article, Chris Dodge, the high school’s athletic director, said he believed the school has been using the “A”

design for about 10 years. Amy Martin, a school board member for Appomattox County Public Schools, said the board has discussed the issue, but has not discussed the phase-out plan specifically. She added that the board would have to approve the logo change, once it is decided. Greg Smith, vice-chair of the school board, said he could not discuss the legal issue, but that he found the cease and desist order surprising. “I think it’s comical how you can copyright a font,” Smith said. “My middle initial is ‘A,’ so I thought about filing … a cease and desist order.” — Follow Brittny Mejia @BrittnyAriel

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Change in immigration policy can benefit AZ BY ANTHONY CARLI The Daily Wildcat

On July 26, Rep. Paul Ryan, R-WI, told a group of immigration activists at a town hall meeting that the House of Representatives would vote on a series of bills aimed at reforming America’s immigration system in October. Well, Halloween has come and passed, Thanksgiving is on its way and soon thereafter, Christmas will arrive. I will be genuinely impressed if immigration reform is passed before Target breaks out the Easter decorations. As the House waffles over how to approach immigration reform, it should consider the policies contained in the DREAM Act, which would provide a pathway to legal status for undocumented persons who were brought to the U.S. as children, have completed high school and have either served in the military or participated in some form of higher education. If opponents to the DREAM Act are not swayed by the idea that these young adults and children, who have spent a majority of their lives in America, should be offered the same rights and protections as individuals who come from a more privileged upbringing, then perhaps they can be persuaded by an economic argument. The Center for American Progress released a report detailing the impact that the DREAM Act could have on the economy. The report claims that in the 1990s, an influx of educated immigrants contributed an increase of between 1.4 and 2.4 percent to the nation’s GDP. Passage of the DREAM Act would almost certainly have a similar, if not more dramatic, effect. It is already projected to add $329 billion to the American economy as DREAMers enter the workforce. Additionally, the Center for American Progress found that passage of this bill or legislation similar to it could add 1.4 million new jobs to the economy. The study also dismissed the idea that immigrants compete with nativeborn Americans in the labor market. “Many economists find that immigrants tend to complement the skills of native workers rather than compete with them,” the report read. “Increasing the education of immigrant workers would therefore decrease the competition between DREAMers and the native-born.” This summer, the Senate passed the “Border Security, Economic Opportunity and Immigration Modernization Act.” Both Arizona Sens. John McCain and Jeff Flake sat on the ad hoc “Gang of Eight” committee that drafted the legislation. The DREAM Act is incorporated in the bill, along with proposals for a total of 700 miles of border fencing and the deployment of an additional 19,200 Border Patrol agents. “The bill modernizes our legal immigration framework to address America’s future labor needs, while also allowing for more talent to remain in the U.S.,” Flake said in a press release. As Arizona has an estimated undocumented population of nearly 400,000, according to the Federation for American Immigration Reform, the state could receive a large portion of this talent. As our economy adjusts to the demands of the 21st century, it is clear that an educated workforce is going to be a necessity. The Bureau of Labor and Statistics estimates that, beyond a simple undergraduate degree, there will be an increase in jobs requiring a master’s degree or higher. In fact, with a projected growth of 21.7 percent, it is the fastest-growing educational requirement for employment. An educated workforce is good for our economy, and we have an untapped population of workers who are motivated and excited to enter the job market. By casting them aside and further alienating DREAMers, we are not only devaluing their lives, we’re also devaluing our economy. It is not a conservative versus liberal issue; in fact, the DREAM Act was introduced by Sens. Orrin Hatch (RUT) and Richard Durbin (D-IL) in 2001. The U.S. should not cast aside an entire population based on a disagreement over principles. DREAMers can help us achieve economic stability with little sacrifice on our parts. As Arizonans, we are on the frontline of the debate, and we should demand that any comprehensive immigration reform to appear on the House floor contain a DREAM Act-like provision.

— Anthony Carli is a political science senior. Follow him @acarli10

College traditions a rite, right BY ASHLEY T. POWELL The Daily Wildcat

niversities around the country have unique traditions that make students feel like they’re having the “true college experience.” Although these traditions are sometimes associated with risks and are looked upon negatively by outsiders, college students are mature enough to decide whether or not they want to take part in these events, and the ultimate decision should be theirs. Since 1916, the UA freshman class has repainted the “A” on “A” Mountain each year. A quarter of Brandeis University’s student body in Massachusetts participates in a body art fashion show where they wear nothing but liquid latex body paint. Seniors at the University of Virginia have been known to consume large quantities of liquor before their last home football game, similar to how some UA seniors choose to get drunk at Dirtbag’s before graduation. All universities have both conventional traditions and outrageous ones, and Stanford University is no exception. Up at this northern California Ivy Leaguecaliber school, upperclassmen approach incoming freshmen with a Stanford tradition: kissing the newbies. On the night of the school year’s first full moon, students gather in the middle of campus, the band plays and the bravest Stanford freshmen step forward to receive a traditional smooch.

But with this tradition comes another. end of the night, according to the New York Days later, the university reported a Times. After the big night, Doyle tested sudden outbreak around the dorms of negative for mono, but reported having a mononucleosis, also known as the “kissing sore throat. disease.” “The repercussions were brutal,” Francisca According to Mayo Clinic, the monoGilmore, a freshman at Stanford in 2009, told causing virus is transmitted through saliva, the New York Times in an interview. “But I which means someone can be exposed think in the long run, getting to tell people not only through kissing, but also through I’ve kissed over 50-plus people in a night is coughing, sneezing or sharing utensils or worth it.” drinks with someone else. College students are old enough to make Mayo also reported that adolescents or their own choices, to learn from them and to young adults — the general student age deal with potential consequences. group — are more likely to And there is something get mono. special about college General symptoms traditions. Whether it’s It’s traditions like include fatigue, a sore being kissed 50 times in these that make the throat, a fever, a rash and one night as a Stanford college experience swollen lymph nodes freshman, climbing “A” unique. They’re or tonsils. Welcome to Mountain while singing something that college, freshmen! Enjoy the UA’s fight song or your stay. walking in a fashion makes students feel School officials have show wearing nothing like a part of the tried to ban the tradition. but liquid latex — it’s college’s history. They failed to outright end traditions like these it, so they’re now trying that make the college to make this event safer experience unique. by educating students They’re something on “safe kissing,” and having “sobriety that makes students feel like a part of the monitors” attend the event holding signs college’s history. that say things like “Consent is Sexy.” Regardless of the risks, these traditions Precautions are fine, and students should shouldn’t fall under the authority of the be encouraged to stay safe, but trying to university administration. No one is forcing discourage students from participating in students to take part; these are things we these kinds of events is the wrong approach. choose whether or not to experience — Students face risks every day, and it is and for many of us, they’re well worth the up to them to understand those risks and gamble. choose whether to be a part of something or not. — Ashley T. Powell is a journalism senior. Caroline Doyle, a freshman at Stanford, Follow her @ashleytaylar had a goal of reaching 100 kisses by the

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Online classes ineffective, voter ID laws damage democracy, trans fat ban beneficial “FDA trans fat ban is a good call” by Leslie Rich

“Reform the Vote” by Marshall Watkins

The Food and Drug Administration announced Nov. 7 that it is considering a ban on certain types of added trans fats in food. This will increase the quality of fast food and hopefully decrease the rate of obesity in this country. Artificial trans fats, or partially hydrogenated oils, may be banned from all foods, which would help prevent “20,000 heart attacks and 7,000 deaths from heart disease each year,” according to the FDA. The FDA’s job is to ensure that we are eating safely. If it isn’t achieving that, then the fast food companies can give you anything they want and call it “meat.”

Voter ID laws consumed much of the media’s attention in the run-up to last year’s presidential election, and with good reason. Changing the rules governing who can vote where and when has the potential to reshape the fundamental dynamics of American politics. Voter ID laws would have a very real and a very pernicious effect on the 3.2 million Americans who don’t currently possess a government-issued photo ID. Those Americans tend to be disproportionately poor, elderly or members of minority groups — groups that tend, in other words, to lean Democratic come election time Such partisan intent risks framing voting as a privilege rather than a right, to the distinct detriment of the American political process as a whole.

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“Online classes result in a large disconnect” by Abby Beach

Overcrowding in general education and lower division major classes is a common part of the UCLA experience, something we tacitly accept as one of the downsides of attending a university as large as ours. The Innovative Learning Technology Initiative, a program established in January 2013 by thenUniversity of California President Mark Yudof, seeks to increase student access to high-demand courses by offering them online. While the initiative has the potential to decrease overcrowding, online education is not without certain concerns. To accomplish the goal of decreasing overcrowding on a longterm basis, the initiative should be targeted toward general education requirements on all UC campuses.

Online classes have shown to form a disconnect between the students and the material that they are learning. In a classroom setting there are in-class discussions, lectures, arguments, connections with teachers and emotions. By taking a course online, the personal connections, discourse and enthusiasm from professors are lost. “The face-to-face environment captures the kinesthetic engagement in learning that often is not represented in online courses,” said Kassia Dellabough, director at the Office of Professional Outreach & Development for students at the University of Oregon. Online courses may be the right fit for some, but do not prove to be beneficial for everyone.

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Couldn’t hold it

A non-UA affiliated man was cited and released for urinating outside of the Phi Gamma Delta house on Sunday at 2:17 a.m. While doing a security check of the fraternity, a University of Arizona Police Department officer saw a man standing between a dumpster and a wall. The man’s hands were at his waist and the officer noticed a wet area between his feet. As the man left the area, adjusting his belt buckle, the officer approached the man and told him why he was being stopped. The man apologized and said the bathrooms in Dirtbag’s, a bar nearby on Speedway Boulevard, were full. The man was cited and released for criminal nuisance.

Keyed up

A non-UA affiliated man called UAPD on Sunday at about 1:59 p.m. to report that his car had been damaged in a campus parking lot on Warren Avenue during the game the night before. The man told the officer he had parked on Warren Avenue at around 7:30 p.m. to go to the football game. When he returned to his car after the game, he noticed key marks across his car that went from the driver’s side front bumper of his dark blue SUV to the back of the car, then all the way around to the front bumper. The key marks went through the paint as well. The man said he was given a cost estimate of $3,000 to $10,000 to fix the damage. He told the officer he had an argument with a stranger that night because the person didn’t like the way the man had parked. The man was mailed a Victim’s Rights form and said he would like to be involved in any future judicial proceedings.

Running scared

Four UA students were cited for trespassing on Monday at 1:22 p.m., after a UAPD officer responded to a motion alarm at the Hillenbrand Aquatic Center pool. When the officer arrived at the pool, there were two male students on the high dive. Another two officers arrived, and one of the officers saw four male students at the north end of the facility and called for them to come over. The students noticed the officer and ran toward the northwest gate, where they were met by the second officer on site. The students were all fully clothed and showed no sign of having gone swimming. The students told the officer they had run because they were scared. All four students said they had been walking around campus and decided to check out the pool because they’d never seen it before, so they hopped over the wall on the southwest end. They said they knew that they were trespassing. The students were all pledges for Kappa Kappa Psi but said their actions had nothing to do with the fraternity. A code of conduct referral for each of the students was forwarded to the Dean of Students Office.

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A UA student was cited and released for possession of marijuana on Saturday at 11:25 p.m. A UAPD officer went to Villa del Puente Residence Hall after a resident assistant reported that a smell of marijuana was coming from one of the rooms. The officer met with the RA and they knocked on the door of the room the smell was coming from. When one of the residents opened the door and let the officer in, the smell of marijuana became stronger. The officer contacted the room’s other resident, who joined them. The officer asked the two if there was marijuana present in the room. The students said that they could smell marijuana, but that the smell was not coming from their room. Though the resident who had opened the door did not show any signs of drug use, the officer noticed the second resident had red, bloodshot eyes. The officer told him that he appeared to be under the influence of marijuana and repeated his earlier question. The student then handed the cop a rolled marijuana cigarette that he had been holding. The other roommate said he had not smoked any marijuana. The officer did not find any more evidence of the drug in the room. The student under the influence was cited and released for possession of marijuana. A code of conduct referral was forwarded to the Dean of Students Office.

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Chemistry and Biochemistry Colloquium. 4PM to 5PM. Koffler Building, Room 218: 1340 E University Blvd. John Stanton will present a talk titled “My Long-term Relationship with the NO3 Molecule: For Better and Worse.”

“South Africa, Swaziland, France and other Opportunities for UA Students:” 4:30-6PM. Student Union Memorial Center, Kiva Room. Come learn about South Africa, Swaziland, and Paris, France, as well as about study abroad and funding opportunities for UA students in these regions.

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TUCSON EVENTS marchforbabies.org/arizona. Raptor Free Flights at the ArizonaSonora Desert Museum. 2021 N. Kinney Road. Watch native birds of prey soar in their desert habitat while learning about their behaviors and habitats. Shows are daily at 10AM and 2PM through April 20,2014. Free with admission. Butterfly Magic at Tucson Botanical Gardens. 2150 N. Alvernon Way. This exhibit runs through April of 2014 and features exotic butterflies from around the world. Exhibit is open daily from 9:30AM to 3PM. Cost is $13/$12 for students. Degrazia’s Wild Horses Exhibit 6300 North Swan Road. Open 10AM to 4PM. This exhibit features Southwest artists, Ted Degrazia’s drawings and watercolors of wild horses.

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SAN DIEGO STATE forward Winston Shepard attacks the basket against Cal State San Marcos on Nov. 1. Shepard will be a key player for San Diego State in tonight’s game.

BY LUKE DELLA

The Daily Wildcat San Diego State’s Viejas Arena may be the most difficult stadium No. 6 Arizona will play at during its non-conference schedule this season. The Aztecs posted a 14-1 record last season at home. The season included victories over UCLA and then-No. 15 New Mexico. However, this SDSU (1-0) team looks a lot different than last year’s. The Aztecs lost four key players from last season, most notably Mountain West Conference Player of the Year Jamaal Franklin. But that doesn’t mean this year’s team will be an easy win for the Wildcats (2-0). SDSU head coach Steve Fisher has built the Aztec program into a constant contender. Someone is bound to step up for Fisher and replace Franklin, who did the same when former SDSU star Kawhi Leonard was drafted into the NBA in 2011. Who that will be this year is unknown for now, but in the Aztecs’ first game of the season against UC Riverside, which they won 77-41, senior point guard Xavier Thames posted 15 points and four steals in 21 minutes of game action. Thames,

Who are the San Diego State Aztecs? 2012-13 record: 23-11 (9-7 Mountain West) 2012-13 notable victories: 78-69 versus UCLA, 55-34 versus No. 15 New Mexico

Top recruit Besides Davis, the Aztecs have a solid freshman class this year, led by guard Dakarai Allen. The 6-foot-5 freshman could be a key player off the bench for Fisher

one of the two returning starters for the Aztecs, is going to need to be a leader of this team if the Aztecs want to go far. Like how former Arizona guard Mark Lyons was eligible to play immediately after transferring from Xavier, SDSU senior transfer Josh Davis is eligible this year after graduating from Tulane. Davis, a rebounding machine, finished the 2012-13 season with the eighth-most rebounds, averaging 10.7 a game to go along with his 17.6 points per game. The 6-foot-8 forward may be the most talented SDSU player, but he most likely will not be the key to the Aztecs’ success. That belongs to sophomore forward Winston Shepard. Shepard, a former high school teammate of Arizona guard Nick Johnson, came to SDSU with high expectations. The former Findlay Prep star showed signs of excellence in his freshman season but for the most part proved to be more of a project than a on-and-done. At 6-foot-8, Shepard has the length to be an excellent rebounder, especially on offense. He has a high motor and is known for out-sprinting fellow forwards on fast breaks. However, in 2012-13, he struggled with finishing in heavy traffic. The athletic forward

and might find his way into the starting rotation because of his length and excellent passing skills. In the Aztecs’ first game this season, Allen played 20 minutes off the bench and contributed seven points, all coming from free throws. He also grabbed three rebounds. What could keep Allen off the court is his lack of athleticism and his below-average ball handling ability for a wingman.

also needed to establish a better jump shot to be a more dangerous threat. If he has improved in those areas of the game, Shepard could be an early season dark horse who will be a household name by the end of the season. What we do know is that Shepard can make plays on the break and will be targeted on turnovers. Fisher, now in his 15th season at SDSU, has built a program that is centered on playing lockdown defense and doesn’t turn the ball over often on offense. Arizona point guard T.J. McConnell will be the key to Thursday’s game for the Wildcats. He will need to continue to set the tone by pressuring Thames into making poor decisions. But that will be difficult, as Thames averaged fewer than two turnovers a game a season ago. If McConnell can disrupt the guard play of SDSU and set the tone in Arizona’s favor early on, the Wildcats should escape Viejas Arena with a big early season non-conference road win, one that they can ride until the end of the season. The Wildcats play at 8:05 p.m. MST on CBS Sports Network. — Follow Luke Della @LukeDella

Player to watch for Senior forward Josh Davis is a little undersized for the position and gives up roughly 4 inches to Arizona center Kaleb Tarczewski. But Davis is a proven rebounder in the frontcourt, and with the Aztecs still looking to find their leader on offense, Davis is probably the early-season answer.

He said it “The last time that we went to San Diego State was my first year,”

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cision as to when he returns to play is completely his own. It seems that neither Rodriguez nor any of the coaches will pressure or ask Hill about when he is going to play; all they will do is coach him and make sure he’s getting the proper treatment. “That’s above my pay grade,” said receivers coach Tony Dews about when he plans on seeing Hill on the field. “If he came back early and reinjured [his knee], I’d feel like crap.” Hill redshirted in 2010 during his true freshman season. Because of that, it is unlikely the NCAA will grant Hill a medical redshirt for this season, which would have made him eligible to play through the 2015 season. With Hill returning for another year, the Wildcats’ group of receivers looks to be one of the deepest and most talented in the Pac-12 conference. Hill will join a position that plans on having a strong recruiting class and will hopefully be bringing back current leading freshman receivers Samajie Grant and Nate Phillips to go along with current sophomores David Richards and Johnny Jackson. There are also transfers DaVonte’ Neal and Cayleb Jones. Neal and Jones are sitting out this season due to the transfer rules. “There are going to be some fireworks next year,” Hill said. “But that’s far off right now. I’m just trying to get my own thing done, but we’ll be ready for next year, and right now I got to get my receivers ready for this next coming game against Washington State.” — Follow Luke Della @LukeDella

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Confidence is key for sophomore Ashley BY EVAN ROSENFELD

The Daily Wildcat After bulking up over the summer and spending countless hours in the weight room, sophomore Brandon Ashley is finally beginning to see the fruits of his labor. Arizona’s 6-foot-8, 230-pound starting power forward has amassed increased strength and agility since last year and will likely play a vital role in this year’s team, which is expected to go far. Over the Wildcats’ first two games this season, Ashley is tied with highly heralded freshman forward Aaron Gordon for a team-leading average of 13.5 points per game. Both have scored 27 points and made 11 field goals. While it is still early in the year, Ashley has shown better consistency and improved confidence on the court, putting up double digits in each of his first two games of the season. Ashley is shooting 11-for-14 (.786) within the perimeter and has compiled 16 rebounds, three blocks, two assists and two steals over 50 minutes. In comparison to this season, over his first two starts last year, Ashley averaged 2.5 points, 5.5 rebounds and 0.5 assists fewer, scoring 22 points to go along with 21 rebounds and three assists. Overall last year, he averaged 7.5 points and 5.3 rebounds per contest, two numbers that are expected to rise by the end of this season. Before coming to Arizona, Ashley was a five-star recruit out of Findlay Prep’s nationally acclaimed basketball program and was ranked as the No. 16 overall and No. 2 power forward in his class by ESPN.com. As a senior, he averaged 15.3 points and 6.8 rebounds per game and helped his team to a 32-1 record and an ESPN National High School Invitational title. In his time at Arizona, especially during the past offseason, Ashley has expanded his versatility and

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said Arizona head coach Sean Miller. “That was probably as big of a whooping as I had ever taken since I was in about second grade. We respect San Diego State a great deal.”

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UA SOPHOMORE FORWARD Brandon Ashley jumps to dunk the ball against Long Beach State on Monday at McKale Center. Ashley scored a game-high 16 points against the 49ers.

emerged as a balanced five-tool type player who plays confidently. That confidence has allowed him to become more patient and selective with his shots, letting the game come to him instead of forcing it. In Arizona’s most recent victory against Long Beach State, Ashley showed NBA caliber and led the team, scoring a game-high 16 points while collecting seven rebounds and two blocks en route to being named the game’s MVP. If his production continues at the same pace, there is no doubt that Ashley will be on NBA scouts’ radars for next year’s draft.

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Men, women wrap up fall slate Four-star BY BRITTNEY SMITH

The Daily Wildcat The fall season for men’s and women’s tennis ended last weekend. The men traveled to Sarasota, Fla., for the Lakewood Ranch Dick Vitale Intercollegiate Clay Court Classic. The women headed out to Honolulu, Hawaii, for the Weinman Foundation Invitational, where a rainout ended their fall. Seniors Fredrik Ask and Kieren Thompson made the trip to compete in the men’s tournament. On Saturday, Florida’s Florent Diep eliminated Ask 6-3, 7-5. “Even though Fred lost, I thought that he went toe-to-toe with the guy,” said head coach Tad Berkowitz. “He put himself in position and gave himself a chance, and to me, and I think to his teammates, it gives us more confidence in him that he can compete with the best guys. … He can definitely beat those guys.” On Friday, Ask advanced into the quarterfinals after defeating Franz Sydow of Minnesota, 6-2, 6-3. In his first match of the day, Ask secured a victory over Florida Gulf Coast’s Lucas Vaz, 6-2, 6-4. “He played two solid players that first day,” Berkowitz said. “He took it to the guys and I felt he played well. He had one of the better tournaments I’ve seen with his toughness and his attitude and just his focus throughout the match as

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FRESHMAN CARLY CASSITY plays in the Wildcat Invitationals Friday, Oct. 11. Cassity lost 6-3, 7-6 in Hawaii over the weekend.

he played.” Thompson was eliminated from singles after retiring from his consolation match against Tianyu Bao of Florida Gulf Coast due to cramping. In his first match, Thompson was defeated in three sets by North Florida’s Pablo Tellez, 2-6, 7-6 (3), 6-4. “I retired in the back draw because I was cramping in the first match,” Thompson said. “I was struggling to walk towards the end and Coach decided to pull me out so I’d be good for doubles at night.” Berkowitz said Thompson would’ve won if he hadn’t cramped up. The two also teamed up for

doubles, with play for the duo ending after a loss to Bruno Semenzato and Jason Tahir of Duke, 8-4. In their first match, Thompson and Ask defeated Gabriel Echeverry and Chris Perrigan of Florida Gulf Coast, 8-6. “It was right at the end of the day, but we fought hard and it was a close battle in the end,” Thompson said. Berkowitz said he was happy with the fall season. “We had different guys do well in different spots throughout the fall, and I think the main thing this year is our guys have confidence in each other,” Berkowitz said. “It’s the most collective group that we’ve had in a couple of years and everybody knows what they want to do and everybody knows what they need to do to have a successful spring season.” Men’s tennis will return for the spring season on Jan. 17 in New Mexico. “I think we’re going to be a good team. We’re going to do something special next year, hopefully,” said senior Mario Urquidi, who played his last fall tournament at UNLV’s Larry Easley Memorial Classic at the start of November. Berkowitz said the seniors will be the ones to watch for in the spring because of their experience.

second day in a row. The tournament was the first time during the fall season that the whole team traveled together. On day one, Arizona was able to compete without interference from the weather. In doubles, seniors Lacey Smyth and Akilah James topped UC Irvine’s team of sisters, Kat and Ali Facey, 8-4. UC Irvine’s Franziska Goettsching and Brooke Schweyer beat senior Kim Stubbe and freshman Lauren Marker, 8-7. Senior Susan Mc Rann and freshman Carly Cassity teamed up against Martina Kostalova and Rebecca Faltusz of Hawaii and lost, 8-3. Junior Laura Oldham and sophomore Inge Hendrikx defeated Sarah Gealer and Kelsey Daguio of Hawaii, 8-7. In singles, Mc Rann won against UC Irvine’s Schweyer, 6-4, 7-6. Sarah Gong of UC Irvine beat Oldham 6-4, 6-1. Smyth defeated UC Irvine’s Marivick Mamiit, 6-0, 6-0. James topped Goettsching of UC Irvine, 6-3, 6-2. Hawaii’s Kostalova won 6-1, 6-1 against Hendrikx. Marker lost to Xenia Suworowa of Hawaii, 6-3, 6-1, and Hawaii’s Faltusz defeated Cassity 6-3, 7-6. Women’s tennis will return for the spring season on Jan. 25, taking on NAU in Tucson.

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Wildcats seek revenge vs Utah BY ROSE ALY VALENZUELA

The Daily Wildcat Arizona indoor volleyball (179, 7-7 Pac-12) hosts Utah (17-9, 6-8 Pac-12) on Thursday at 7 p.m. at McKale Center. The Wildcats lost to Utah 3-1 on Oct. 27. Although Utah frustrated Arizona in the past match during the four sets (2729, 28-26, 25-20, 25-17) that were played, some Wildcats said they will adjust. “Utah is a really good blocking team,” said junior outside hitter Madi Kingdon. “I noticed last time that we played them we got blocked a lot so I think that we just need to mix up our shots and know where the block is this time.” After falling to No. 3 Washington (21-1, 13-1 Pac12) the Wildcats went into

the gym and worked on the communication they lacked during Sunday’s match, in order to battle Utah. “[The communication] has been significantly better. I wasn’t sure why we didn’t play as cohesively as we had been,” said head coach Dave Rubio. “We met about it and had a good meeting.” Falling to the Huskies seems to have motivated the Wildcats to work extra hard during practice on Tuesday and Wednesday. “The two practices we’ve had have been excellent,” Rubio said. “Maybe two of the best we’ve had. The energy has been good; the communication has been good. I’ve been really pleased.” The Wildcats played Thursday night last week and had two days off before the last match on Sunday — an unusual schedule for the team. It has the same schedule this

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HEAD COACH Dave Rubio addresses his team at the Washington match on Sunday at McKale Center. Arizona’s loss to the Huskies was its first home Pac-12 loss. The team will look to avoid a second home conference loss in Thursday’s game against Utah.

record. “The reality is that at the end of the season, with three weeks left, there’s not a lot of secrets now,” Rubio said. “It’s a matter of coming out and executing.” Arizona’s only other home loss was 3-1 to Kansas in August. “I definitely think we can beat them; we just need to play well and not play like we did on Sunday,” Kingdon said.

week, but Rubio and Kingdon said that won’t be an issue this time around. “I think we figured it out,” Kingdon said. “Last weekend was a weird week … but I think now we kind of know what to expect.” Utah juniors Shelby Dalton, Bailey Bateman and Chelsey Schofield combined for 33 kills when they faced Arizona. Utah outhit the Wildcats .211 to .110. Arizona has only lost one Pac12 match at home, to Washington, and the team doesn’t want to add a loss to Utah on the home

Heading home for the holidays?

forward signs to Arizona BY JAMES KELLEY

The Daily Wildcat On Wednesday, the UA announced that Craig Victor signed a National Letter of Intent to play for Arizona men’s basketball. Victor is the first member of the 2014 class to sign with the Wildcats, but two more are expected. Victor is a four-star recruit, according to ESPN, Rivals and 247 Sports, and was rated as a five-star player by Scout. The Findlay Prep player chose Arizona over Baylor, Connecticut, Florida, Georgetown, Kansas, Louisville, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Oregon and Texas, among others. Victor transferred from St. Augustine in his home state of Louisiana, to Findlay in the Las Vegas area, the alma mater of current Wildcats Nick Johnson and Brandon Ashley. ESPN ranks Victor as the 29th-best 2014 senior; he is rated as the ninth-best power forward and 47th recruit by 247 Sports; Scout ranks him as the fourthbest power forward; and Rivals has him as the No. 28 power forward. The Wildcats also have commitments from Parker Jackson-Cartwright, a point guard, and Kadeem Allen, a junior college combo guard. Jackson-Cartwright is a consensus four-star recruit who picked the UA over ASU, NC State, San Diego State, St. John’s, UCLA, USC and Washington. Allen goes to Hutchinson College in Kansas and chose the UA over Cincinnati, Indiana, Kansas and Kansas State. The Los Angeles Times reported that Jackson-Cartwright will sign this week and that Mater Dei High School star Stanley Johnson will choose between Arizona, Kentucky and USC this week. Verbal commitments are non-binding, but once a player signs a National Letter of Intent, they are bound to that school for an academic year, and the school has to provide them with a scholarship for at least two semesters or three quarters. Wednesday was the first day recruits could sign letters of intent during the “early period” for all sports except cross country, field hockey, football, soccer, track and field and men’s water polo. The early period lasts until Nov. 20. After that, the “regular period” runs from Apr. 16 to May 21 for Division I basketball. The women’s basketball team announced a five-player recruiting class that it touts as the program’s best ever, a top-25 class and the third best in the Pac12. Headlining the class is Taryn Griffey, ESPN’s 21st-best point guard and a fourstar recruit. Griffey is the daughter of famous Major League Baseball player Ken Griffey Jr. and the sister of Trey Griffey, a redshirt freshman receiver on the football team.

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Highs, lows of Amato’s inaugural season BY Brian Peel

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Considering how bad Arizona soccer has been these past few seasons, including a 2011 season with just a single win, Amato probably deserves more credit than anyone. But since this is supposed to go to a player, the clear choice is Ponce. For the second year in a row, Ponce was named a first-team All-Pac-12 performer, as she tied for third in the conference with 10 goals and led the Pac-12 with 92 total shot attempts.

On Monday, Arizona soccer learned it was not one of the 64 teams selected for the NCAA tournament. Despite not making the postseason, the Wildcats had a mostly successful 2013 season under first-year head coach Tony Amato, as he led the Wildcats to the program’s first winning season since 2005.

Quick recap The Wildcats came out of the gates hotter than any other team in program history, winning their first three games of the season and staying undefeated through seven games until they eventually fell to Texas Tech in midSeptember. With a 5-1-3 record, Arizona was at its best in the non-conference portion of its schedule, which included two dominating six-goal performances: 6-0 over UC Riverside and 6-1 against Southern Utah. The Wildcats were especially good at home in non-conference, outscoring their opponents by a total of 16-4 at Murphey Field at Mulcahy Stadium. Once Pac-12 play began, things started to unravel for the Wildcats. Arizona started 0-3 in conference play despite all three losses coming by a single goal against highly ranked opponents: UCLA, Stanford and Cal. The Wildcats bounced back from their slow Pac-12 start and won two of their next three games, including a thrilling 3-2 overtime victory over USC in the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Senior midfielder Jazmin Ponce netted the game-winner against the Trojans, just one of her five game-winning goals on the season. Down the stretch, the Wildcats were at home for their final five Pac-12 games and finally started to regain their early season mojo. A tie against Washington combined with wins over Colorado and ASU to end the season. That put the Wildcats at 9-7-4 overall and 4-6-1 in the Pac-12, which tied them for ninth in the conference.

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senior forward Jazmin Ponce fights for the ball during the UA’s 2-0 win over ASU on Nov. 7 at home. The final home game was a high point of the season, especially for the senior Ponce.

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It had to be a Wildcat victory over ASU on senior day. Despite knowing it was very unlikely it would make postseason play, Arizona dominated its rivals to the north, winning 2-0 in a game that wasn’t even as close as the score makes it seem. For seniors Ponce, Ana-Maria Montoya and Shannon Heinzler, it was their first victory over the Sun Devils in their careers, as Arizona had not beaten ASU since 2009. Though they never made the postseason as Wildcats, all three seniors deserve plenty of credit for sticking around and making 2013 a year to build off of.

Even though they played well in all three losses, the Wildcats’ 0-3 start to Pac-12 play was the season’s biggest disappointment. After playing lights-out to start the year, Arizona had plenty of confidence going into the brutal three-game stretch versus the conference hierarchy, but was not able to secure a single point when all was said and done. A 4-0 defeat at the hands of Washington State at home gets dishonorable mention for low point of the season.

With Amato at the helm, things look bright for Arizona soccer. Losing Ponce, Montoya and Heinzler won’t help, but that’s the nature of college sports. With 13 freshmen on this year’s roster, many of whom saw significant playing time, there is plenty of youth to build off of. Look for Jaden DeGracie and Lexe Selman to break out as stars in 2014. “There were a lot of players who played this season that were younger or in their second year,” Amato said. “That experience goes a long way, and all those players are coming back.” Going into her senior year, goalkeeper Gabby Kaufman will likely be the Wildcats’ leader next season.

Quote of the season Midfielder Julia Glanz describing her first goal of the season against Colorado: “I hit it with my boob.”

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Ali Doller discussing her history of Halloween costumes: “I’ve been a clown, one of the guys from KISS, but my favorite of all time was in high school, when one of my friend’s moms made me and like 20 of my friends Care Bear costumes that we all wore to school.”

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ABOVE: Anna Marie Vitale takes photographs of the Malayan Tigers at the Reid Park Zoo in Tucson, on Wednesday. Reid Park Zoo is funding Ashwin Naidu’s, a graduate research associate at the UA, work on the conservation of tigers. BELOW: A tiger yawns at the Reid Park Zoo on Wednesday. Ashwin Naidu, a graduate research associate in the UA School of Natural Resources, uses feces and hair from tigers to learn about the food they consume.

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Ashwin Naidu’s friends call him the Scat Man. But the nickname isn’t a jab — he earned it after long nights in the lab studying tiger feces, which can tell him a lot about the species. A graduate research associate in the UA School of Natural Resources and the Environment, Naidu has devoted most of his academic career to the conservation of tigers and other big cats in urban-surrounded environments. The Reid Park Zoo has helped to fund Naidu’s research. The decline in the tiger population can be linked to habitat destruction, illegal livestock and poaching, according to Naidu. He said he feels that the threats facing tigers are “dead serious.” It is not enough to just work to

south central India. Naidu said. “It’s a gold mine.” He is investigating how many Genetic testing can be used not tigers are only to identify roaming in animals in the this urbanwild, but also [Naidu] wants surrounded where food people to be sanctuary. and other aware that tigers The ability products come need protection. to monitor from. the number of M y t h s tigers present surrounding — Jennifer Stoddard, in the wild is the health Education coordinator at an important benefits of Reid Park Zoo factor in the consuming success of his tiger parts conservation and the black efforts, but market have it can be difficult to make an created a demand for tigers. accurate estimate because tigers Thanks to researchers using the are solitary animals that live in methods identical or similar to forests. Naidu’s, people can now identify In the past, Naidu had used if products being sold contain paw prints to identify individual tiger and other illegal animals animals, but now he is able to meats, Naidu said. use genetics. Genetic material “[Naidu] wants people has to come from either hair or to be aware that tigers need scat. protection,” said Jennifer “I use poop to study wildlife,” Stoddard, education coordinator

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protect tiger populations. While tigers are an important species, the goal is to conserve the whole ecosystem. This will ensure that all the animals and plants are preserved, Naidu said. Naidu conducts his research in several locations, including at the Kawal Wildlife Sanctuary in

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at Reid Park Zoo. Naidu’s project was at the top of the list for funding this year. “[Naidu] totally gets how a zoo can help to get his message out,” Stoddard said. Awareness of the dangers tigers and other animals face is the first step to help protect them, she added. The Reid Park Zoo works to spread knowledge about conservation. “We have a responsibility to educate our visitors,” said Jason Jacobs, administrator at Reid Park Zoo. Jacobs said he has seen tigers in the wild and feels that Naidu’s research is important to fund and share. Naidu said he shares in Reid Park Zoo’s philosophy. “One of the most important tools is education,” Naidu said.

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‘Switch’ explains energy resources BY MICHELLE KOSTUK

The Daily Wildcat Renew. Reuse. The U.S. and the world’s energy diet is changing and diversifying, according to a new documentary titled “Switch.” Created by Scott Tinker, director of the Bureau of Economic Geology, and documentary filmmaker Harry Lynch. “Switch” explores how Iceland, France and many more nations are dealing with energy production. The aim of “Switch” is to provide an unbiased look at various kinds of energy production, presenting the facts, so viewers can decide how to interpret them. Tinker and the team spent three years filming and in post-production to complete the film , and explore various ways to produce energy. “Really [Tinker is] an engineer; he’s a bridge builder,” said George Davis, Regents’ professor emeritus of geosciences at the UA, introducing Tinker at the Gallagher Theater last Wednesday. Davis, the UA Honors College and Maya Cross-Killingsworth, a microbiology sophomore, collaborated to bring Tinker to the UA and secure a showing of “Switch.” “The real switch is how we think about things,” Tinker said. Tinker explained that a region’s natural resources — for example,

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the scarcity of water in the Southwestern U.S. or Iceland’s geothermal energy — have a large impact on the kind of energy developed in each area. Flipping a light switch is instantaneous, and many people do not realize how complicated it is to procure the energy that enables this convenience. A reliable energy source must have two things: a constant flow and a low cost. One of the major problems of energy production, according to Tinker, is storage. In order to have a constant flow of energy from renewable sources, there needs to be an efficient way to store it. “If you want to change the future, crack that nut,” Tinker said. Right now, energy storage for renewable energies, like wind and solar, is not efficient

enough to compete with the sources that are currently available. The other facet of energy consumption is cost. “The public demands cheap energy,” Tinker said. The infrastructure for oil and other fossil fuels is already intact, but setting up a renewable energy infrastructure will not be cheap in the short term. Researching the world’s energy problems is a job for scientists; making decisions and prompting action involves more than just researchers. “There are a lot of science issues that need to be discussed by more than just scientists,” Cross-Killingsworth said. “Switch” brings the science, but the viewers need to bring their opinions —

it’s about “coming to the radical middle,” Tinker said. He explained that it is about looking at all the facts and coming to a solution that helps the most people, as well as the environment. Tinker said that critics of the film sometimes succumb to the notion that it is political, or focus on scientific topics other than energy. “It’s a film on energy, not climate,” Tinker said. Currently, there is no single means for distributing energy to the world, but Tinker said he believes that a solution exists. “I’m an optimist, or I wouldn’t be here,” he said. — Follow Michelle Kostuk @DailyWildcat