Weather likely won't crash Tucson's big literary party

Garrett Allen, right, loses his grip on a tarp as a strong gust of wind hampers the setup of backstage tents for The Lindley Lopez Circus. It and other vendors and entertainers fought the breezes Friday setting up on the UA campus for the weekend's Festival of Books.

Weather likely won't crash Tucson's big literary party

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Weather likely won't crash Tucson's big literary party

Under dark, rolling clouds, volunteers George Price, left, and Tom Swanson do some last minute work on vendor tents.

Weather likely won't crash Tucson's big literary party

Today's the day. The tents are up. The authors are ready. And the rain is expected to blow over, leaving a bright, brisk day for the Tucson Festival of Books.

TUSD needs court OK on school closings

While the TUSD Governing Board gave the green light to close 11 schools, the district still needs approval from federal court to finalize the deal.

Guns-on-campus bill dies for lack of votes

PHOENIX - There won't be any faculty or students carrying guns on campus legally, at least not this year.

Gun lockers too costly, regents say

PHOENIX - University officials say it will cost them $13.3 million to install gun lockers outside all of their more than 700 public buildings to keep faculty, students and others from bringing weapons inside.

High-rises could go up near streetcar west of UA

Tucson's plans to allow new high-rise student apartment buildings west of the University of Arizona could leave a few historic bungalows in shadow.

New deans, majors, mondo video board

Freshman Emmy Adams of Las Vegas dines in the UA Student Union's newest restaurant, Sabor. The student center is also adding a new yogurt spot and will revamp patios.

New deans, majors, mondo video board

A lot has changed during the University of Arizona's summer break. Here's what you need to know about new faces and places on campus.

University letters to Governor Brewer on gun bill

UA president asks Brewer to veto gun bill

"The presence of guns in an educational setting creates unnecessary risks to the safety of our students, employees and visitors."

Hawks bring research closer to home at UA

Cooper's hawks have lived for years in the tall trees near the University of Arizona Main Gate and have been the focus of study for more than 15 years. A pair currently is living in the heavily trafficked area.

Hawks bring research closer to home at UA

In the tall pines near the University of Arizona's Main Gate, Cooper's hawks are remodeling a nest. "Most people don't have any idea that they're here," said professor and hawk expert Bill Mannan. Except you might see the leftovers from the pair's last meal - dove bones, sparrow carcasses an…

Regents approve 3.5% increase in UA dorm rates

The Arizona Board of Regents approved a 3.5-percent increase in annual rental rates for dorms and graduate-student housing after rejecting a steeper hike.