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“As graduates in other parts of the country receive their diplomas and toss their hats in the air for their accomplishments, UA graduates toss something a little different and a little tastier - tortillas.
The tradition has been a part of UA graduations for about 10 years, said Jim Drnek, associate dean of students. The UAs unique graduation tradition is not without controversy, however. “
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