College is a bad financial bet for some, study says

College can be a bad financial investment, and a fair number of people actually should not go to college, according to a new study.

Miles to resign top PCC position

PCC interim chancellor

Miles to resign top Pima Community College position

Suzanne Miles, whose job performance at Pima Community College has come under scrutiny from the school's accreditor, is stepping down as interim chancellor.

Arizona Football: Matt Scott

Arizona quarterback Matt Scott scrambles from South Carolina State's Justin Hughes during the second quarter of the University of Arizona vs. South Carolina State college football game Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012, in Tucson, Ariz.

A look back at University of Arizona basketball

Seton Hall's Martin Salley, left, looks for a way to stop Sean Elliott, of Arizona, during the NCAA Sub-West Regional Tournament, Mar. 21, 1988 at Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles. Arizona won 84-55. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)

A look back at University of Arizona basketball

The Arizona Wildcats bench erupts as they widen their lead against the Iowa Hawkeyes in the second half of the NCAA West Regional game in Seattle, March 26, 1988. Arizona won the game, 99-79. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)

A look back at University of Arizona basketball

Oklahoma's Dave Sieger reaches for the ball as Arizona's Joe Turner falls to the ground during the first half of their NCAA final four tournament semifinal game in Kansas City, Saturday, April 2, 1988. (AP Photo/John Gaps)

A look back at University of Arizona basketball

Arizona Wildcats center Tom Tolbert (center) struggles to keep control of the ball as North Carolina Tar Heels forward Rick Fox (left) takes a stab at the ball in the second half of the NCAA West Regional Championship game in Seattle, March 27, 1988. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)

A look back at University of Arizona basketball

Arizona's Steve Kerr reaches for the ball as Oklahoma's Mookie Blaylock (10) presses from behind during the first half of their semifinal game at the final four tournament in Kansas City, Saturday, April 2, 1988. (AP Photo/Susan Ragan)

University of Arizona in history

Stanford University tail back Brad Muster (25) runs to gain extra yardage during the second half at Coca-Cola Bowl on Sunday, Nov. 30, 1986 in Tokyo. Muster was awarded with Most Valuable Player in the game which Stanford won 29-24 over University of Arizona. (AP Photo/Atsushi Tsukada)

University of Arizona in history

Referee signals touchdown after Stanford University reserve quarterback Greg Ennis added an insurance touchdown on a one-yard plunge with 5� minutes to go during the fourth quarter at Coca-Cola bowl against University of Arizona on Sunday, Nov. 30, 1986 in Tokyo. Stanford defeated Arizona in…

University of Arizona in history

Tail back David Adams of the University of Arizona, center, dashes with the ball during a practice of punt return at the Jingu baseball stadium in Tokyo on Saturday, Nov. 29, 1986 at morning in Tokyo. The Wildcat will play in Sunday's Coca-Cola Bowl against the Stanford University. (AP Photo…

Get to UA before area's shops, restaurants are mobbed with students

Summer, as any Main Gate Square merchant'll tell ya, is slow, slow, slow. This year it's a triple whammy, what with the regular seasonal doldrums, the recession and the modern streetcar work that has University Boulevard chewed up, says Mort Edberg of Landmark Clothing, who's weathered 52 su…

You can have UA all to yourself

Owner Shane Barela tidies up at his newly relocated Scented Leaf Tea House + Lounge on East University Boulevard.

You can have UA all to yourself

Owner Shane Barela tidies up at his newly relocated Scented Leaf Tea House + Lounge on East University Boulevard.

You can have UA all to yourself

Landmark Clothing and Shoes, in an historic house near the Main Gate, has it all - backpacks, clothes, shades and every kind of flip-flop you could ever want.

You can have UA all to yourself

Miss Saigon on North Campbell Avenue is often thronged with students during the school year. But now, while they're off on vacation, grabbing a bowl of pho is positively civilized.

You can have UA all to yourself

Everything is out of the ordinary at Ooo! - a Main Gate Square shop that's packed with housewares and clothes.

You can have UA all to yourself

Co-owner Ivan Lucchina scooped some gelato for Jennifer Silberschlag and her sister Jaclynn Burns at Allegro last Tuesday. Note the absence of student mobs waiting in line.