University of Arizona - Desert Yearbook (Tucson, AZ)

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Parent ' s weekend is a big deal for U of A students and parents. Reservations in all the local hotels are booked for nonths in advance for this weekend. For many parents, specially those who live out of state, it gives them a chance to visit their child and the school that they writtf i the large checks to each semester. For the students it ' s a free weekend of food and fun and also a chance to show off their school. Parent ' s weekend was on October 2nd thru the 4th. 4000 families signed up for all sorts of events like basketball games, barbecues, and tours around Tucson. For those students in the Greek system the families get to .uaT the ho ' uie;, ihesorontyor: j OnSatuTCa} !r:hstu(ie-:;i deal take the aiikkagthasf Saturday ni{ parents who ar siiyofArizona.1 W memories year the Wilde m

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Some people totally committed them- selves to their home. For Greeks, it wasn ' t just a place to crash, it was practically their life . Not only was the Greek system a great way to get involved, it was a great way to find a more comfortable, less dingy place to live. Students also took advantage of required study hours, fun-filled activities, community service oppor- tunities, and, of course, parties. Independence was a big word for all students who lived on their own. Doing laun- dry, cleaning (sometimes) up after themselves, cooking and everything else that went with the territory was definitely worth it. Why? Well, to sum it all up I quote my roommate, Marianne Johnson, who said, I don ' t have my very own bathroom, or food every time I want it, but then again, I don ' t have any parents ar ound either. story by Rosanna Gutierrez photos by Johanna Nakos

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Bruins. The game was one of the best this season. The Wildcats had a hard time getting started and were picked to lose against the Bruins, but they came on hard after their near win against Miami and beat the Bruins 23-3. Sunday is a day for one last free meal and seeing your parents off with regret and happiness as you get back to your normal schedule. story by Jennifer Stancill photos by Sallie Cochren tudentiand ' tour the houses and get to find out about Mi-ebookedfori the sorority or the fraternity. .m■ m jareiit O Saturday the malls are crawling with students and their parents. Stu- f, dents take their parents by the hand ,, J and drag them from store to store for all ■. ' cetojhflwofl tii6 necessities of college life. Saturday night is the big game. For utiie 4th parents who are alumni of the Univer- -vents like ® ty of Arizona, watching the game brings id Tucson back memories of the Wildcats. This ■ • mikgetto year the Wildcats played the UCLA ®l