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Tucson reviews rail bids Streetcar from UA to downtown to begin construction in March By Savannah Martin DAILY WILDCAT
higher education. They have spent the last few days spreading awareness to students and collecting actual testimonies of how much students invest into their education, both in terms of time and money. “We’ve spoken to the entire economic spectrum,” Olivo said, “and no one wants to see this bill pass.” The “flat-Stanleys” that were hung on the ASA tent displayed different stories from people with concerns about the bill. Some expressed worry of how their grade point average might be affected
The City of Tucson is gearing up for the next phase in its Modern Streetcar project: construction. Several companies submitted their cost proposals for the project to the City of Tucson on Jan. 17. The lowest bid came in at about $56 million from Old Pueblo Trackworks. If the company’s plan is approved, construction will begin in mid-March, according to Shellie Ginn, program manager for the project. The budget for the modern streetcar is nearly $200 million. About $36 million has been spent so far, according to a recent update on the project’s website. A majority of the funding for the project comes from the Regional Transportation Authority and the U.S. Department of Transportation. The streetcar line will start just west of I-10 and travel through the downtown area and onto Fourth Avenue. From there, it will turn onto University Boulevard and pass through campus via Second Street, ending at the Arizona Health Sciences Center. Rather than tearing things up along the 3.9 miles of track all at once, the line will be constructed in three-block segments, Ginn said. UA Parking and Transportation Services is collaborating with the city to ensure the construction process has a minimal impact upon the UA campus, according to David Heineking, director of PTS. Building the streetcar line will interfere most with accessibility to key areas
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Representatives from the Arizona Students’ Association set up on the UA Mall for their third day of demonstration against House Bill 2675 on Wednesday. The paper cutouts are a representation of the students who could not attend the demonstration, but are opposed to the $2,000 fee that HB 2675 would impose on most students who accept financial aid.
Arizona Students’ Association demonstrates opposition to $2,000 tuition fee on the UA Mall By Kevin Reagan DAILY WILDCAT
Members of the Arizona Students’ Association covered their booth on the UA Mall with life-size paper silhouettes to represent the students who can’t show their opposition to HB 2675. HB 2675, a piece of legislation that would require all Arizona university students to pay $2,000 of their tuition as an out-of-pocket fee unless they are on a full-ride academic or athletic scholarship, was scheduled to pass through the Higher Education Committee at the Arizona State Senate on Wednesday, but was unexpectedly pulled off
the agenda just as the interns from ASA began securing their “flat-Stanleys” against the wind. “These silhouettes are representing the students who can’t be here because they already have their skin in the game,” said Sara Olivo, an ASA intern and psychology senior. “Skin in the game” refers to a statement made by Rep. John Kavanagh, the sponsor of the bill, who said he believes that the cost would further motivate students by giving them an extra financial stake in their education. The interns of ASA said they believe the state Legislature has misconceptions about the actual costs and investments that go into receiving a
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By Rachel Gottfried DAILY WILDCAT More than 30 undergraduate students participated in a 25-year-old tradition presenting year-long research projects at the UA Honors Research Expo on Wednesday. Every spring, students have the chance to apply for the UA’s undergraduate research program. Each student is partnered with a professor to research a topic he or she is passionate about. If a student has a good idea, but does not know the right professor to work with, the Honors College guides the students toward someone appropriate. Students can receive a grant of up to $1,500 for their project, which can cover an array of topics from multimedia to science. “The wide variety of topics is what makes this expo special,” said Danielle D’Adamo, the Student Affairs marketing specialist. The Undergraduate Research Program was started 25 years ago by Marlys Witte, a professor of surgery. Witte said she was struck by the amount of success undergraduate researchers had with only a small percentage of grant money for funding. “Something that really stands out this year is the breath of the proposals,” said Patricia MacCorquodale, dean of the UA Honors College. “Also, that students are able to explain research in nontechnical terms, even though it often is very technical.” While some students decide not
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Phi Beta Kappa’s Visiting Scholar program welcomed James J. O’Donnell, provost of Georgetown University, for a presentation of “Death of the Gods: What we can learn from paganism” on Wednesday in the Union Kiva Room at the Student Union Memorial Center.
‘Death of the Gods’ gave way to Christianity, says scholar By Stephanie Casanova DAILY WILDCAT
The Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society invited Georgetown University Provost James J. O’Donnell to give his speech on “Death of the Gods: What we can learn from paganism,” in the Union Kiva Room of Student Union Memorial Center on Wednesday. “If you compare ancient gods to Republican candidates … they get their moment, they have their votary,” O’Donnell said, explaining how paganism faded gradually over time. O’Donnell, a specialist in
Roman history and culture from 100 BCE to 600 CE, talked about Roman and Greek paganism and how it evolved and eventually turned into Christianity. Classics professor Cynthia White said she saw the opportunity to bring O’Donnell as a guest speaker to the UA and asked Phi Beta Kappa Nationals about hosting a public lecture. “He (O’Donnell) is a gift to us,” said Margaret M. Houghton, president of the Alpha chapter of Phi Beta Kappa and a retired superior court judge. “He is an incredible classics expert.” After discussing the many
gods, what they look like, where they exist, who worshipped them and when they were celebrated, O’Donnell said the many gods of ancient Rome and Greece “didn’t exist.” He also compared belief in paganism to modern day thoughts about hobbies, entertainment and exercise. According to O’Donnell, people’s feelings and practices about which gods to respect, and when, changed freely and frequently without much fear of punishment. O’Donnell also lectured about the history of sacrificing animals
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