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Rebecca Marie Sasnett / The Daily Wildcat Jason Tolliver, director of Arizona Student Unions, talks to Ruben Ruiz, Chick-fil-a supervisor, at Chick-fil-a after a busy lunch rush Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2013. Tolliver is the new director of Arizona Student Unions.

Arizona Student Unions director focuses on student input, feedback

Alison Dorf
December 10, 2013
Photo Courtesy of Wildcats Event Board

Wildcat Events Board brings ice skating event to UA Mall

Alison Dorf
December 9, 2013

Police beat: November 13

Alison Dorf
November 13, 2013
kathryn Mailliard/The Daily Wildcat

Sexual assault: What it means to the UA campus

Alison Dorf
October 29, 2013
Lili Steffen / Arizona Daily Wildcat ASUA President Morgan Abraham presents to the ASUA senate meeting, on Oct. 2.

In case you missed it: Our top five news stories of the week

Alison Dorf
October 17, 2013

Police Beat: October 17

Alison Dorf
October 17, 2013
Shane Bekian / The Daily Wildcat GPSC President Zachary Brooks discusses the university's financial standings and insists we must "engage, innovate and partner," at the faculty senate meeting on Monday.

GPSC president addresses ASUA bylaws during Faculty Senate meeting

Alison Dorf
October 8, 2013
Keenan Turner/The Daily Wildcat

In case you missed it: Our top five news stories of the week

Alison Dorf
October 4, 2013

Long-term government shutdown could cause serious problems for UA

Alison Dorf
October 2, 2013
Photo courtesy of Matt Hodgkins

In case you missed it: Our top five news stories of the week

Alison Dorf
September 27, 2013
Kimberly Cain / The Daily Wildcat President Ann Weaver Hart addresses alumni about her UA Presidential Report at the Wildcat For Life Leadership Council Meeting on Friday.

UA President Hart, UA Alumni Association present strategic plan

Alison Dorf
September 20, 2013
Rebecca Marie Sasnett / The Daily Wildcat Abby McCallum, first year medical student, talks with other medical students about the club and the affects the stadium law has on future medical students at EllieHutchison's house Friday, Sept. 6, 2013.

In case you missed it: Our top five news stories of the week

Alison Dorf
September 19, 2013
Ryan Revock/The Daily Wildcat An UAPD pulls into the police station at the University of Arizona on Wednesday.

UAPD sees increase in number of police officers

Alison Dorf
September 19, 2013
Amy Johnson/ Arizona Daily Wildcat R.J. Mitt, supervisor of the new Starbucks, prepares to cut the ribbon alongside members of the Grand Opening Ceremony on Tuesday, Sept. 17. Attendees included students, Main Library staff and supervisors from the Student Union.

New Starbucks location sees grand opening

Alison Dorf
September 18, 2013

Police Beat: September 17

Alison Dorf
September 17, 2013

Police Beat: September 16

Alison Dorf
September 15, 2013

Police Beat: September 13

Alison Dorf
September 13, 2013
Ryan Revock/The Daily Wildcat Ashley Ireson, who graduated from the UA in May 2013 with a masters in public administration, speaks with Brian Watson, a special agent with the IRS, on Wednesday at the Career Services Kickcoff.

Students prepare for UA Fall Career Days

Alison Dorf
September 12, 2013

Police Beat: September 12

Alison Dorf
September 12, 2013

Police Beat: September 11

Alison Dorf
September 11, 2013

Police Beat: September 10

Alison Dorf
September 10, 2013

Police Beat: September 9

Alison Dorf
September 10, 2013

Police Beat: September 6

Alison Dorf
September 6, 2013

Police Beat September 5

Alison Dorf
September 5, 2013

Police Beat: September 4

Alison Dorf
September 4, 2013

Police Beat: September 3

Alison Dorf
September 3, 2013

Police Beat: August 30

Alison Dorf
August 30, 2013

Police Beat: August 29

Alison Dorf
August 29, 2013

Police Beat: August 28

Alison Dorf
August 28, 2013

Police Beat: August 27

Alison Dorf
August 27, 2013

Police Beat: August 26

Alison Dorf
August 25, 2013

Police beat: July 31

Alison Dorf
July 30, 2013

Internships provide UA students with more career opportunities

Alison Dorf and Chris Real
July 17, 2013

Police beat: July 17

Alison Dorf
July 16, 2013

UA program assistant fired for inappropriate conduct with underage students

Alison Dorf
July 12, 2013
Ryan Revock/ Arizona Daily Wildcat Locally grown fruit and vegetables are on display at the University of Arizona College of Medicine Farmer's Market Friday afternoon. The vegetables and fruit were being sold by Earth Made.

UA College of Medicine farmer’s market represents sustainability, eating local

Alison Dorf
July 9, 2013

Police beat: July 10

Alison Dorf
July 9, 2013
UA alumnus among fallen Granite Mountain Hotshot firefighters

UA alumnus among fallen Granite Mountain Hotshot firefighters

Alison Dorf
July 5, 2013
UA to host several Fourth of July events

UA to host several Fourth of July events

Alison Dorf
July 2, 2013

Community Chatter: July 2

Alison Dorf
July 2, 2013

Student loan interest rates may double if action is not taken

Alison Dorf
June 25, 2013

Community Chatter: June 26

Alison Dorf
June 25, 2013
UA graduates took senior photos around campus as they prepared for commencement. Some professors offered graduates advice as they prepare for life after graduation.

Words of wisdom: UA professors give graduates advice

Alison Dorf
May 9, 2013
Mylo Erickson / Arizona Daily Wildcat ASUA 2013-14 Senate is sworn in to office by ASUA Supreme Court Justice Athan Papailou.

New ASUA leaders sworn in, receive gifts from former leaders

Alison Dorf
May 1, 2013
Gabriela Diaz/Arizona Daily Wildcat In response to another student’s controversial message, Paola Andrea Gonzalez, a pre-pharmacy sophomore, holds her own sign reading “You deserve love” on Tuesday. The Women’s Interests Collaborative organized a demonstration to counter UA student Dean Saxton’s “You deserve rape” sign, giving students an opportunity to spread positivity.

Students spread positive messages with “You Deserve…” demonstration on UA Mall

Alison Dorf
May 1, 2013
Tyler Besh/ Arizona Daily Wildcat

ASUA funds new scholarship for summer classes

Alison Dorf
April 30, 2013
Briana Sanchez/ Arizona Daily Wildcat Dean Ornish, clinical professor of medicine at the University of California, San Francisco, spoke at a presentation held by the UA College of Public Health at the UA Medical Center on Monday.

UA College of Public Health hosts lifestyle changes lecture at UAMC

Alison Dorf
April 30, 2013
Tyler besh/arizona Daily Wildcat Senators of the Associated Students of the University of Arizona held their last meeting of the semester Wednesday evening. Senators discussed their successes and failures during their time in office.

ASUA senators reflect on experiences

Alison Dorf
April 25, 2013
Mylo Erickson/Arizona Daily Wildcat Student Megan Lindsey received the GASP Scholarship for Study Abroad at the Spanish and Portuguese Annual Award Convocation.

Students in UA Department of Spanish and Portuguese receive awards, scholarships

Alison Dorf
April 25, 2013
Sorority members hope to raise $15,000 in this year’s Hoops for Hope to build a classroom in Haiti.

Hoops for Hope tournament aims to raise $15,000 for Haiti classroom

Alison Dorf
April 23, 2013
Kyle Mittan / Arizona Daily Wildcat Casey Mackin, a senior studying electrical and computer engineering, has been selected as one of the UA's Pillars of Excellence. Mackin will also receive a scholarship from the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation for his work in engineering.

UA student upholds record of excellence

Alison Dorf
April 22, 2013

Residence Hall Association faces almost $2,000 of debt

Alison Dorf
April 18, 2013
Will Ferguson/ Arizona Daily Wildcat Cynthia Lee, a public health and business economics senior, observes a day of silence in honor of persecuted members of the LGBTQ community. The event was hosted by the Pride Alliance on the UA mall on Wed. April 18, 2012.

LGBTQ supporters to end Day of Silence with flash mob

Alison Dorf
April 17, 2013

UA fraternities struggle with hazing allegations

Alison Dorf
April 16, 2013

UA community members address questions to Hart

Alison Dorf
April 13, 2013
Kyle Wasson / Arizona Daily Wildcat UA President, Anne Weaver Hart, speaks with community members at her first-ever town hall meeting, Oct. 31 in the Kiva Room.

President Hart to hold first town hall of semester

Alison Dorf
April 11, 2013

Students build bridges between Afghanistan, US in facilitated dialogue

Alison Dorf
April 11, 2013
Photo courtesy of Paul Kealey Marc Miller serves as interim dean of the James E. Roger College of Law.

UA law students to see lower tuition

Alison Dorf
April 8, 2013
Jordin O'Connor / Arizona Daily Wildcat Chair Rick Myers and President Ann Weaver Hart at the Arizona Board of Regents meeting.

Arizona Board of Regents passes 3 percent tuition hike for UA

Ryan Revock and Alison Dorf
April 4, 2013

Arizona Board of Regents to vote on tuition, fees

Alison Dorf
April 4, 2013

ASUA Senate shifts wages for president’s Cabinet positions, adds director position

Alison Dorf
April 4, 2013
Ryan Revock / Arizona Daily Wildcat Patrick Lyons is the new director of the Arizona State Museum.

Arizona State Museum’s future director works to return artifacts, human remains to tribes

Alison Dorf
April 3, 2013
Alison Dorf / Arizona Daily Wildcat Pi Kappa phi was suspended and then closed by the national governing board last week.

UA chapter of Pi Kappa Phi forced to close

Alison Dorf
April 1, 2013
Kelsee Becker / Arizona Daily Wildcat Rick Myers, Arizona Board of Regents Chair, and UA President Ann Hart welcome attendees to the a public meeting Wednesday night to discuss the proposed tuition increase. The Arizona Board of Regents allowed students to state their opinions before they make a final decision.

UA students weigh in on tuition, fee increase

Alison Dorf
March 28, 2013

Student union loses more than $15 thousand following UA lockdown

Alison Dorf
March 28, 2013
Matthew Fulton / Arizona Daily Wildcat The El Rio Health and Safety fair on Saturday March 23rd consisted of College of Pharmacy grad students offering free health screenings to the public. Screenings that were offered were for cholesterol, asthma, heartburn, vision, and others.

El Rio Neighborhood Center Health and Safety Fair aids Tucson community

Alison Dorf
March 25, 2013
Briana Sanchez / Arizona Daily Wildcat ASUA discusses new organizations, current clubs, and contreversy at the Student Union on Feb. 20.

ASUA allocates $3,000 towards Academic Enrichment Scholarship

Alison Dorf
March 21, 2013
Kedi Xia/ Arizona Daily Wildcat

UA sees increase in bike theft since 2011

Alison Dorf
March 21, 2013

UA students struggle with post-grad debt

Alison Dorf
March 20, 2013
Ryan Revock/ Arizona Daily Wildcat Participants navigate a muddy obstacle course at the Kiss Me Dirty mud run. The event was on the Pima County Fairgrounds and the proceeds go to the UA Cancer Center.

Kiss Me Dirty obstacle course proceeds benefit UA Cancer Center

Alison Dorf
March 18, 2013
Gabriela Diaz / Arizona Daily Wildcat 2013-2014 ASUA Elections results.

UA students celebrate as ASUA elections results are announced

Alison Dorf
March 8, 2013

ASUA approves funding for Texting While Driving Campaign, supports Tobacco-Free Initiative Resolution

Alison Dorf
March 7, 2013
Another panel discussion will take place at the UA Geographic Information Systems Career Day. (Photo courtesy of Chris Lukinbeal)

UA Geographic Information Systems Career Day provides students opportunity to network, engage

Alison Dorf
March 6, 2013
Gabriela Diaz / Arizona Daily Wildcat

New program prepares UA students for digital world

Alison Dorf
March 5, 2013
Gabriela Diaz / Arizona Daily Wildcat Visitors learn about some of the research being done at the UA Laboratory of Tree Ring Research. The lab offered tours open to the public on Saturday as part of their 75th anniversary celebration and their new building opening.

Tree-Ring Research Lab open house brings together scientists, community

Alison Dorf
March 3, 2013
Noelle Haro-Gomez/Arizona Daily Wildcat From the left, Scott Sullivan an officer with Tucson Police Department, rides in the police golf cart while a UA student, Perris Howard, Sophomore, drives in the impared similation driving course at the UA Spring Break Safety Fair. Students are given googles that distorts their vision to give them the idea of how it is to drive drunk.

UA students learn about spring break safety at UA Mall

Alison Dorf
February 28, 2013
Tyler Besh / Arizona Daily Wildcat The Student Services Fee Advisory Board is making recommendations this week regarding the allocation of $2 million in student fee money. The first meeting took place Monday and the next is Friday at 5 p.m. in El Portal.

Student Services Fee Advisory Board begins $2 million allocation of funds

Alison Dorf
February 26, 2013
Juni Nelson/ Daily Wildcat Many students on campus engage in binge drinking. This can ultimately lead to liver problems and alcohol poisoning.

Police, lawyers give advice on how to act in DUI, MIP situations

Alison Dorf
February 22, 2013
Kelsee Becker / Arizona Daily Wildcat Medical Simulation Specialist Lisa Grisham shows the different injury-related tissues featured in the ASTEC Lab. The ASTEC lab have used silicone and recycled vinyl to produce their own simulation dummies.

ASTEC provides practice for medical students through simulated situations

Alison Dorf
February 19, 2013
Gabriela Diaz / Arizona Daily Wildcat Toms hosts an event to add custom designs to their shoes and promote their brand. The event was held at St Thomas More Catholic Newman Center and included live performances, food and freebies.

UA students, local artists paint TOMS at St. Thomas More Catholic Newman Center

Alison Dorf
February 18, 2013

Sex with ex can hinder new relationships

Alison Dorf
February 14, 2013
Gabriela Diaz / Arizona Daily Wildcat Peter Smith, principal investigation of NASA's Phoenix Mars Mission, gives a lecture about whether or not Mars is a dessert. The lecture was held at the UA Museum of Art.

UA researcher presents Mars findings, says planet may be more than just desert

Alison Dorf
February 8, 2013

Indigenous peoples voice concerns of mining affecting homelands

Alison Dorf
February 1, 2013

UA Wild Cat Research and Conservation Center raises awareness about threats to wildlife in Tucson

Alison Dorf
February 1, 2013

U of A Confessions Facebook page promotes UA anonymity

Alison Dorf
January 30, 2013

Arizona Student Unions director candidate presents goals for UA

Alison Dorf
January 25, 2013
Kedi Xia / Arizona Daily Wildcat

UA students drinking less alcohol Campus Health survey suggests

Alison Dorf
January 24, 2013
Tyler Besh / Arizona Daily Wildcat The National Danish Performance Team showcases their world routine for the University's New Year New you event.

Campus Health promotes healthy living at New Year New You on UA Mall

Alison Dorf
January 24, 2013
Tyler Baker / Arizona Daily Wildcat The 27th annual Martin Luthor King Jr. walk took place around campus, ending with speeches by community members on the UA Mall, Jan. 21.

Community members march, give speeches on UA Mall to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Alison Dorf
January 22, 2013

Students present research to community at UA Undergraduate Biology Research Program Conference

Alison Dorf
January 20, 2013
John Routh / Arizona Daily Wildcat Tucson Fire Department, Station 8. EPIC task new training on how to treat a person injured on scene that has a traumatic brain injury.

Arizona project to help traumatic brain injury patients

Alison Dorf
January 17, 2013
Hailey Eisenbach / Arizona Daily Wildcat Andrei Lebed, UA professor of physics and theist.

Physics professor at UA challenges Einstein’s theory of general relativity

Alison Dorf
January 16, 2013
ASUA Students for Sustainability is working with UA staff to increase recycling on campus. Project leader Leah Edwards began the effort in January 2010.

UA students, staff collaborate to renew campus recycling program

Alison Dorf
January 3, 2013
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