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Fighting for in-state tuition By Yael Schusterman ARIZONA DAILY WILDCAT
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Sierra Kennedy, a business administration senior, explains her struggle with the university over instate tuition Wednesday afternoon.
Business administration senior Sierra Kennedy wants to be an Arizona resident. But, until recently, a long road of administrative hurdles has kept the Pennsylvania native from achieving that status. Kennedy is one of many students bewildered by the classification process that determines whether a student will be charged in-state or out-of-state tuition. Students say complicated and seemingly-unfair standards have left them scrambling to pay for their classes. Kennedy said that she was told by the Residency Office that because her parents were on her Free Application for Federal Student Aid and they were
taking out a Parent Plus loan, she was unable to be considered a resident, since that is not adequate proof of “independence.” When Kennedy inquired how to remove her parents from her forms, the Residency Office replied that she would have to prove that she has no contact with her parents for a year or get married. Kennedy is financially independent and pays Arizona taxes, but she is still not considered an in-state student. “Since I only have $3,000 in loans to go to school and an out-of-state tuition, I can only take one class,” she said.“I could have graduated earlier if I took more classes this semester. In my head, I got screwed.” Kennedy got married last month, and is now considered “independent.” As a
result, her parents will now be removed from her FAFSA. She submitted a new FAFSA for the spring but said she has not heard back from Financial Aid. Adding to the confusion, Kennedy said is considered an in-state student by Pima Community College standards, but not by the standards of the UA. John Nametz, Financial Aid director, said, “It is not uncommon to have UA students be considered in-state residents at Pima, but out-of-state residents at the UA.” He explained that proving residency is a different, and usually easier, process at a community college than at a state university. The most difficult part of getting instate tuition is being self-supporting TUITION, page 3
Fray concert sold out By Shannon Maule ARIZONA DAILY WILDCAT
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At a critical time for the global environment, the National Science Foundation is combining the efforts of researchers from various fields of geoscience to solve some of our planet’s pressing environmental issues. Timothy Killeen, the assistant director of geosciences for the National Science Foundation, gave his first lecture at the UA Thursday evening in the Cesar E. Chavez building whichhighlighted the foundation’s current environmental concerns and research goals. “The (foundation) is working to address the nation’s need to understand, predict and respond to environmental pressures,” Killeen said. Increasing atmospheric and oceanic
prior to the award year • Are an orphan or ward of the court or
both of your parents are deceased • Are a military member “currently serving
on active duty in the Armed Forces for other than training purposes” • Are a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces • Are a student with legal dependents other than a spouse • Are a graduate or married student as of the day you apply • Have children who receive more than half of their support from you. Source: Financial Aid Office Web site
By Shain Bergan ARIZONA DAILY WILDCAT
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Only six tickets remained for The Fray concert as this line formed Thursday morning at Centennial Hall immediately after classes released. The now-sold out performance is set for Nov. 18 at 8 p.m. in Centennial Hall.
Geoscience may solve eco problems By Will Ferguson ARIZONA DAILY WILDCAT
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Fraternity will face paper theft hearing
UApresents joint venture with ASUA pays off in sales After months of advertising and a unique collaboration between UApresents and the Associated Students of the University of Arizona, officials announced last night that “An Evening with The Fray,” a concert set for Wednesday, Nov. 18, has sold out. UApresents Publicity Manager Mario Di Vetta said that by Thursday afternoon only five scattered tickets were available overall, in the balcony section of Centennial Hall. By the close of business hours Thursday, all 2,400 tickets had been sold, he said. “It’s great,” Di Vetta said. “We wanted this venture (with ASUA) to be successful, and ASUA has proven that it can be successful.” The rapid sale of tickets has led organizers to speculate as to why this concert is apparently more successful than last spring’s disastrous Jay-Z concert, which set ASUA back around $1 million. “There are a number of factors as to why this concert has already proven to be such a success. It’s early on in the year — so it’s fresh in everyone’s minds — and the primary push for ticket sales has been on campus,”Di Vetta said. The majority of marketing by ASUA has been through e-mail, Facebook and posters, he said. ASUA’s Katy Perry concert in February 2009 was also held in Centennial Hall, which seats 2,500, and was sold out before the event. Last year, the Last Smash Platinum Bash concert was in the Arizona
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temperatures, dwindling water resources and the effects of explosive population growth and development throughout the world are just a few of the problems that Killeen said geoscience research could help to solve. “In Shanghai, China, pollution levels are now quickly going from relatively safe to dangerous, the effects of which will make its way across the ocean and impact the United States,” he said.“We are all in this together.” In order to address these issues, the National Science Foundation is conducting and funding research into how the Earth functions as a system. Ranging from what happened in the earliest part of the Earth’s planetary history to analyzing trends in the salinity of the earth’s oceans.. “If you’re looking for an intellectual challenge, you might look towards
geosciences,” said Killeen. Killeen stressed the importance of developing better methods to build climate models for the atmosphere and oceans. In order to do this the foundation is employing a growing network of scientists, super computers and field equipment to predict and interpret important trends and shifts in data. Geoscientific projects received more than 20 percent of the $3 billion allocated to the National Science Foundation through President Barack Obama’s federal stimulus package, money that is being distributed throughout the economy by funding research initiatives, graduate studies and the development of faster and more accurate climate models. GEOSCIENCES, page 3
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Assistant Director of the National Sciences Foundation Tim Killen gives a lecture about geosciences and geoscience education in the Chavez Building on Thursday.
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The UA’s Greek Standards Board has set a hearing with the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity to determine whether the chapter is responsible for the mass theft of 10,000 copies of the Daily Wildcat on Oct. 8. Daily Wildcat representatives and fraternity members will address the Greek Judicial Board on Nov. 4 to present their cases, said Jenny Nirh , senior coordinator for Fraternity and Sorority Programs within Greek Life. In order for the board to find Phi Kappa Psi responsible for the estimated $8,500 loss the newspaper sustained from the theft, Daily Wildcat representatives must show that the mass theft was a collaborative effort, and not just the work of a few individuals, Nirh added. “It is the responsibility of the complainant to show that it is more likely than not that Phi Kappa Psi fraternity is responsible for the incident,” she said. “This means that (the Wildcat has) to show that it is not just two individuals, but rather that it was the fraternity planning and carrying out this activity.” Following the hearing, the Greek Judicial Board will send a letter to the fraternity by Nov. 6 stating whether Phi Kappa Psi is responsible for the theft, as well as outlining any possible sanctions, according to official Greek Standards Board processes. A simple majority vote is needed for the board to reach a verdict. About 10,000 newspapers were stolen from Daily Wildcat stands on Oct. 8. Several thousand of the stolen newspapers were found on the western outskirts of Tucson the next day, along with Spanish homework bearing the names of UA students Nick Kovaleski and Alex Cornell , who are both members of the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity. The fraternity’s president and vice president initially would neither confirm nor deny Phi Kappa Psi’s involvement in the mass theft. Phi Kappa Psi President Keith Peters later told the Daily Wildcat the fraternity would be carrying out an internal investigation. Peters, Cornell and Kovaleski have repeatedly declined comment concerning the ongoing case and the fraternity’s internal investigation.
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