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Facts

Slang

Bro - A typical California fraternity dude
CBS building - The Koffler building (I don’t know or understand the connection, but I’m sure somebody gets the building’s alias).
Fuku - No, no one is insulting you---it means “Hey let’s go get some sushi and sake at Fuku Sushi.” Pronounced “foo-koo.”
Facebook - We all know what Facebook is, but somehow it has become a verb: "He Facebooked me last night..."
Fixies - The ever-popular trend of fixed-gear bicycles in Tucson. Watch out, drivers---these kids are reckless.
Horchata - A sweet-rice, milky drink. It’s served in many gas stations and Mexican restaurants.
The mall - The grassy lawn in front stretching from Old Main to the east end of the campus.
Mijo/a - Any child or a younger person being addressed by an older person; used with affection. Some Hispanic professors might call you this. It’s a term used in concern and with sincerity.
OSCR -- "Oscar" - OSCR is a group of computer geniuses that will help you with anything techie-based.
The Rec - Student Recreational Center, aka the gym.

Things I Wish I Knew Before Coming To School

Being an "undeclared" freshman isn't that bad. The first two years of school are getting your GenEds out of the way anyway.
Construction is a huge inconvenience.
Drink lots of water -- you will sweat and get delirious and end up in the hospital from heat exhaustion.
It gets HOT.
It's faster to ride a bike to get where you need to go.
It's important to stay in shape here because it's such hot weather means showing more skin.
Make sure you get off at the Prince Road exit of I-10 during construction -- otherwise you could end up in Mexico.
Student Union food is expensive.

Tips to Succeed

Do all your homework.
Go to class no matter what.
Go to office hours for your classes; teachers will love you.
If you have a midterm or final, don't drink the night before.
Manage your time well. You probably won’t wake up for that 8 a.m. class every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
Take notes because you never know what’ll pop up on the final or midterm exam.
Wear sunscreen; skin cancer kills.

Urban Legends

Hopi Lodge is said to be haunted. Someone was murdered here eons ago, and her spirit is supposed to be floating around here still.

Traditions

Every fall, the A on A-Mountain is repainted by the freshmen. - A-Mountain
Band Day - Band Day is when tons of bands come and play at the UA and show off their skills, it began in 1951 and is still going strong.
U.S.S. Arizona Bell - The U.S.S. Arizona bell is rung seven times on the third Wednesday to show gratification to UA and the community.

School Spirit

A red wave floods the stadiums, and that is where the Zona Zoo Wildcat fans are located during games. T-shirts are given to members of Zona Zoo, and fans where them with pride during games. Our bell at noon is the “Bear Down Arizona” song, which in a nutshell shows how obsessed with sports we are here at U of A.

Most Recent Contributing Author

Name: Kalin Mowry
Hometown: Carefree, AZ
Major: Economics/Regional Development

Kalin's perfect Monday is doing the crossword puzzles, reading the Economist, and watching Gossip Girl.

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