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Regents address alcohol in Greek Life

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POSSIBLE PAROLE Former UA student who murdered roommate resentenced

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Several high-profile alcoholrelated incidents have led the Arizona Board of Regents to reach out to Greek Life at the three state universities. The board sent out a letter to the state universities in Arizona and the national headquarters of 70 fraternities and sororities discussing its concerns and intentions regarding alcoholrelated incidents. These include injuries, suicide, sexual assault and fatalities that have taken place and how the board hopes to stop these kinds of events from recurring. “I think that all of the university administrators at all three institutions want students to be safe and to be able to get involved — in any club or organization on campus — and to do that without any fear of putting themselves in any harm’s way or risk,” said Johanne Ives, assistant dean of Fraternity and Sorority Programs. “So I would say we share concerns in making sure students are safe.” Since 2012, Arizona’s three public universities have all had problems regrading alcohol use in fraternities and sororities on campus. In a recent incident, a member from the Arizona State University chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon was found dead. The autopsy report said he drowned but that he also had a blood alcohol concentration of .28. “I don’t know what to attribute it to,” said Rick Myers, chairman of the board of regents. “If it is because we have more students, if it’s because things are happening in our society and certain things are more accepted then they used to be. It could be many reasons, and that’s why we reached out.” Despite the problems seen among the fraternities and sororities at the three state universities, the UA has not had an increase in alcoholrelated incidents, according to Ives. Myers said the board of regents understands that not all fraternities and sororities are responsible for these incidents and do not want to single them out. “We’re looking for this to be a positive experience,” Myers said. “This isn’t meant to single people out for problems, it’s meant to figure out how … we all work together to create a more positive environment.” The letter requested that Greek Life leaders provide the board with a response outlining how they would prevent and deal with safety issues within their organizations. Many of the fraternities and

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GALAREKA HARRISON, middle, reacts during her re-sentencing in Superior Court Monday for the 2007 killing of her University of Arizona roommate. Alex Heveri, right, her attorney, partially placed responsibility with the UA for admitting Harrison despite evidence that she was incapable of functioning in a university environment.

STEPHANIE CASANOVA AND RACHEL MCCLUSKEY The Daily Wildcat

A former UA student convicted of killing her roommate in their dorm in 2007 has been granted the possibility of parole. Galareka Harrison was sentenced to life in prison without parole in November 2008 for the murder of Mia Henderson, age 18. Harrison was convicted of stabbing Henderson in their room in GrahamGreenlee Residence Hall, one week after Henderson had accused her of stealing checks and $500 from a bank account. Harrison was also convicted of forgery and identity theft. On Monday, Harrison stood before Pima County Superior Court Judge Scott Rash to ask for a reduced sentence with the possibility of parole. Harrison’s attorney, Alex Heveri, argued that Harrison had been inadequately represented and that her attorney in 2008 had failed to give Harrison’s medical records to a psychologist who was evaluating her before her

It wasn’t just for Galareka. It was for everybody to know the truth, because everybody had questions of why. —Alex Heveri, Harrison’s attorney

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original sentencing. Harrison didn’t have a criminal history, which is unusual for a murder case, Heveri said, adding that she chose to take on the case and investigate the reasons behind Harrison’s actions because she wanted to provide answers for those affected by the incident. “It wasn’t just for Galareka. It was for everybody to know the truth, because everybody had questions of why,” Heveri said. “Until people really learn why nobody has an understanding and it’s very hard to heal and very hard to move past.” Heveri also attributed Harrison’s actions to her difficulties coping in her new environment. Both Galareka and her roommate had moved from the Navajo Nation to the dorm for their freshman year. Harrison, who was 18 at the time of the stabbing, never had the experience of having to tell her parents she got in trouble, and when she was caught stealing money from Henderson, “it was the end of the world for her,” Heveri said. Heveri also said that Harrison was not ready to be admitted to a university. The UA sent a letter to the court stating university officials share some guilt about the incident, Rash said. “The defendant should have never been admitted to the university,” Rash read from the letter. “The defendant was clearly not capable of the academic curriculum at the university level, as one psychological report noted. Her personal statement on the entrance application was poorly written and not thought out.” Additionally, the letter stated that Galareka’s high

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Red ribbon cut for green space EMILY BREGGER The Daily Wildcat

A ribbon cutting ceremony for a new field was held at the Student Recreation Center on Monday and was followed by an event focused on getting students involved both on and off campus. Meet Me At the Rec is an event held annually by the Rec Center, but this year the event was held on the brand new, $3.5 million Cherry Avenue field. The field, located on Sixth Street, will be used for intramural sports, clubs, fitness classes and active students in general. Melissa Vito, vice president for Student Affairs, thanked everyone who helped make the dream of the new field a reality at the ribbon cutting ceremony. “There has not been enough green space on campus for students and we are delighted to have this space available,” Vito said. “We have been planning this field for 10 years and it is incredible that it’s finally finished.” The field was funded by both Campus

Recreation and the Athletic Department. “It’s an awesome field,” said Colby Keicher, a general studies senior and Rec Center employee. “When people drive by now they aren’t looking at construction, they are looking at a green field.” Despite the less-than-perfect weather, the event had a sizable turnout. Once the ribbon was cut, the festivities began with food, options for club signups and giveaways. Student fees and a wide variety of organizations helped fund the large-scale event. Many of the sponsors had booths around the field promoting their businesses. “This event really helps spread awareness about the Rec [Center] and sports,” Keicher said. “Being able to hold it outside was awesome as well.” Style 7 Salon was one local business that participated in the event. Students could play corn hole at the salon’s booth for the chance to win free treatments, and anyone who stopped by

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MELISSA VITO(left), vice president of Student Affairs, and Frank Farias (right), associate vice president of Student Affairs, prepare to cut the ribbon at the opening of the Cherry Avenue field on Monday.

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