Want to 'Save Darfur'? Lose the slogan

By Laura Donovan

How many of you have noticed the pervasive green T-shirt, bumper sticker or wristband demanding "Save Darfur"? Considering the trend this organization has become, I'm sure almost every reader has crossed paths with these words. Now for the real question: How many of you have actually been inspired enough by the wearer's humanity to travel to Darfur to fix their situation? Last I checked, the genocide in western Sudan is still prevalent, so these articles of clothing do little more than spread meager awareness of the issue.

Editorial: Tuition hike will hurt students most

We don't envy President Robert Shelton. On top of the UA reconstruction project, he has to decide how much to raise tuition next year. The Arizona Board of Regents voted 6-4 Thursday to cap tuition hikes for the UA at $726, with $166 being the lowest possible hike.

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