GOP candidates say states should oversee education

FEB 23 By SAVANNAH MARTIN, STEWART MCCLINTIC

Mesa, Ariz. — The final four GOP presidential hopefuls tackled education, contraception and immigration at the CNN Arizona Republican debate on Wednesday at the Mesa Arts Center. Full story

Medical marijuana ban to hit campuses

FEB 23 By BRITTNY MEJIA

The UA may have to keep the bongs at bay, as a new bill would make medical marijuana on campus illegal, even if it is allowed in the state. Full story

Disabled students to receive LSAT aid

FEB 23 By RACHEL GOTTFRIED

The American Bar Association is working to seek more accommodation for disabled students who need to take the Law School Admission Test. Full story

Two UA dorms awarded ENERGY STAR certification

FEB 23 By SAVANNAH MARTIN

Two UA residence halls became the first in the Pac-12 to earn the EPA’s “ENERGY STAR certification for superior energy efficiency” this month after a nearly two-year effort to brighten the UA’s future in sustainability. Full story

UA creates new data mining center

FEB 23 By YARA ASKAR

A service created within the Eller College of Management will analyze consumer blog posts and then provide feedback to businesses, helping them improve their online social media presence. Full story

UPDATE: Power restored on campus

FEB 22 By DAILY WILDCAT, DAILY WILDCAT

Power outages have been occurring on campus since 9:15 a.m. due to “breaker issues” at Tucson Electric Power, according to Chris Kopach, assistant vice president of Facilities Management. Full story

Engineering expo offers up internships, potential jobs

FEB 22 By SAMANTHA MUNSEY

The Engineering Student Council is always trying to devise a better way to pair students with jobs, but, after 20 years, the Industry Expo runs like clockwork. Full story

Giffords joins Civil Discourse board

FEB 22 By KYLE MITTAN

Former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords has joined the National Institute for Civil Discourse Board, according to a press release issued on Tuesday by UA President Eugene Sander and the institute’s working board chair, Fred DuVal. Full story