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Gracie Kayko is a senior at the University of Arizona studying journalism with a minor in marketing.

Gracie Kayko, Multimedia Editor

Gracie Kayko is a senior at the University of Arizona studying journalism with a minor in marketing. Gracie began working with the Daily Wildcat as a staff photographer, and stepped into the photo editor role her junior year, while also being the teachers assistant for the journalism school's photojournalism class. She has covered a variety of topics such as politics, mental health services, sustainability and entertainment. This upcoming semester Gracie is excited to continue working as the photo editor, photojournalism TA and start her internship with the Tucson Sentinel as a reporter. In her free time Gracie enjoys reading, running and being with her friends.

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Two protesters chant while holding protest posters on July 24. The QR code on the poster leads to a New York Times article titled Bangladesh Deploys Border Force to Try to Quell Student Protests.

UA BSA protests violence of the Bangladeshi government

Gracie Kayko
July 25, 2024
Two protesters stand together for a photo on July 24. They hold two signs to protest the killings of protesters in Bangladesh.

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A child squats down to look at protest posters on July 24. People of all ages came to the UA administration building to protest the recent events happening in Bangladesh.

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Tashin Nishat holds a poster for a photograph on July 24. The poster calls for Bangladeshs Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina, to step down.

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A protestor holds a poster during a chant on July 24. The poster calls to stop brutality with students.

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Md Abdur Rahman Apu leads a group of protesters in a chant on July 24. Apu is one of many protestors concerned for their family in Bangladesh.

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A child helps hold a protest poster on July 24. The poster calls for reform, not just quota, in Bangladesh.

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Protesters line up with posters to chant together on July 24. The protesters chant Long live democracy, we want justice.

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Three protestors gather outside the UA administration building with signs.

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Harlow Parkin (front) and Asani Fowler (back) lead chants at a pro-Palestine protest on the UA Mall on April 29. Several counter protesters, as pictured in the back, were present around the encampment throughout the day.

[Photo] UA President responds to protests, announces policy enforcements

May 1, 2024
A cactus wren perches on a cactus at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum on Feb. 24. These birds are well-adapted to the desert and build their nests in saguaro and cholla cacti.

Earth Day 2024: Appreciating Tucson wildlife

Caroline Bailey, Jay Corella, Emma Diaz, Noor Haghighi, Gracie Kayko, and Nathanial Stenchever
April 22, 2024
The Southern Arizona Blues Heritage Foundation event at Hotel Congress on April 21. The event was an extension of the Agave Heritage Festival that happened April 18-21.

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David Walker, a long time buffelgrass puller, shows a group of buffelgrass pulling volunteers what the grass should look like once its pulled out on Feb. 23. Walker has been pulling the grass for 22 years.

‘Save Our Saguaros’: Buffelgrass pulling and mural painting

Gracie Kayko
April 1, 2024
A girl walks past the tables set outside The Crystal Mandala on North Fourth Avenue on March 23. For sale are crystals, jewelry and trinkets.

Fourth Avenue Street Fair spring 2024

Gracie Kayko
March 25, 2024
Keshad Johnson crashes into his Washington State defender on the way to the basket in the second half in McKale Center on Feb. 22. Despite clutch free throws, Arizona would lose 77-74.

UA sports weekend recap: Feb. 22-25

Mason Kumet, Jay Corella, Celeste Lizarraga, and Gracie Kayko
February 28, 2024
Arizona Dakota Kennedy throws the ball infield from left field at the Hillenbrand Invitational against Drake on Feb. 22. Kennedy was one of the Wildcats game leaders for hitting with three at bats, one run, one hit and one RBI.

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Arizonas Carlie Scupin hits a home-run during the fifth inning at the Hillenbrand Invitational against Drake on Feb. 22. Scupins home-run brought in two basemen and herself, putting Arizona up 3-0.

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Arizonas Jasmine Perezchica dives for the ball in right field during the seventh inning at the Hillenbrand Invitational against Drake on Feb. 22. Perezchica is able to retrieve the ball and throw it infield.

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Arizonas Allie Skaggs makes it to second base in the fourth inning at the Hillenbrand Invitational against Drake on Feb. 22. Skaggs hit a double.

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Arizonas Olivia DiNardo hits a home-run in the fifth inning at the Hillenbrand Invitational against Drake on Feb. 22. DiNardo. hits her home run right after Carlie Scupin hit one, putting The Wildcats up 4-0.

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Arizona Brooke Mannon pitches in the first inning of the Hillenbrand Invitational against Drake on Feb. 22. Mannon threw six scoreless innings.

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Arizonas Blaise Biringer throws the ball to Carlie Scupin at first base at the Hillenbrand Invitational against Drake on Feb. 22. Scupin catches the ball and gets Bulldog Allie Bishoff out at the end of the top of the second.

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Arizonas Zaedi Tagalog tries to steel home but get out before she makes it at the Hillenbrand Invitational against Drake on Feb. 22. Zaedis helmet comes off as she slides into home.

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Arizonas Allie Skaggs gets the ball to get Drakes Carey Koenig out at second base at the Hillenbrand Invitational on Feb. 22. Skaggs had three put outs during the game.

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Arizonas Zaedi Tagalog makes it to second base at the Hillenbrand Invitational against Drake on Feb. 22. Zaedi makes after Drake Bulldog Destiny Lewis misses the ball thrown to second.

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Emma Strom finishes her floor routine during the Wildcats’ gymnastics meet against Arizona State on Feb. 15 in McKale Center. Strom’s performance was strong, and led to a score of 9.850.

Arizona Athletics welcomes rivals for weekend matchups

Jay Corella, Celeste Lizarraga, Danielle Main, Gracie Kayko, and Mason Kumet
February 20, 2024
Arizonas Helena Pueyo handles the ball during the Washington State game in McKale Center on Feb. 16. Pueyo was one of the Wildcats to score double figures.

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Helena Pueyo makes a jump shot in the third quarter during the Washington State game in McKale Center on Feb. 16. Pueyo made 18 points during the game.

[Photo] No. 11 Arizona WBB moves on to the Round of 64 in the NCAA Tournament to face No. 6 Syracuse

March 22, 2024
Arizonas Helena Pueyo and Isia Beh contest a Washington State player on Feb. 16. Arizona won 64-45.

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Isis Beh makes a 3-pointer in the third quarter putting Arizona 56-31 in the Washington State game in McKale Center on Feb. 16. Beh made her first 3-pointer as a Wildcat.

[Photo] Arizona WBB swept both Washington schools at home

February 18, 2024
Arizonas Isis Beh makes a layup during the third quarter in McKale Center in the Wildcats game against Washington State on Feb. 16. Beh makes the layup in the third quarter putting the Wildcats up 46-26.

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Arizonas Kailyn Gilbert shoots a 3-pointer in the Wildcats game against Washington State on Feb. 16. Gilbert scored five points and made five rebounds during the game.

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People hold hands in preparation to dance at the Indigenous Peoples Day celebration on the UA Mall on Oct. 9. Indigenous Peoples Day recognizes that Native Americans were on this land thousands of years before white settlers.

Semester in Photos: Fall 2023

Jay Corella, Emma Diaz, Noor Haghighi, Gracie Kayko, Mason Kumet, Celeste Lizarraga, and Ben Tisdale
January 3, 2024
The crowd at the annual Fourth Avenue Spring Street Fair navigates through a sea of stands on March 24, 2023. People of the Tucson community enjoyed the event which ran Friday-Sunday.

[Photo] Tucson’s Fourth Ave winter street fair returns

AJ “Stash” Castillo
December 3, 2023
A festival-goer dances during GG Magrees set at Dusk Music Festival on Nov. 10. GG Magree performed at the Presidio Stage.

Dusk Music Festival livens Downtown Tucson

Gracie Kayko and Mason Kumet
November 16, 2023
Screamery Ice Cream on Nov. 11. The Congress location has an outdoor patio for visitors.

[Photo] REVIEW: Best ice cream and gelato places in Tucson

Valeria Nalani
November 21, 2023
A performer plays with fire at the All Souls Procession on Nov. 5 in Tucson. After the procession, performers and food trucks were available for the crowd. Un artista juega con fuego durante la Procesión de Todas las Almas en Nov. 5. Después de la procesión, los artistas y los camiones de comida estaban disponibles para la multitud.

34th annual All Souls Procession

Ben Tisdale, Gracie Kayko, Caroline Bailey, and Noor Haghighi
November 11, 2023
Ben Arthur, Sophia Rankin and Noah Weig-Pickering perform at New Moon Bash on Oct. 14. New Moon Bash was held at Hotel Congress downtown.

New Moon Bash at Club Congress

Gracie Kayko
October 18, 2023
People offer mental health services, event programs and electric candles outside the St. Thomas More Catholic Newman Center for Thomas Meixners memorial Thursday, Oct. 5. The memorial was hosted by the University of Arizona, held exactly one year after Meixners death on campus.

[Photo] ‘Two steps forward’; UA community remembers the life of professor Meixner a year after campus shooting

October 9, 2023
People offer mental health services, event programs and electric candles outside the St. Thomas More Catholic Newman Center for Thomas Meixners memorial Thursday, Oct. 5. The memorial was hosted by the University of Arizona, held exactly one year after Meixners death on campus.

[Photo] ‘Two steps forward’; UA community remembers the life of professor Meixner a year after campus shooting

Kate Ewing
October 9, 2023
Wildcat Events Board host the first UA Unplugged of the year on Sept. 29. Skin Theory Band performed third.

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Yungatita and the band perform at Groundworks on Sept. 15. Yungatita engaged with the crowd between songs.

Yungatita and Julissa Lopez take Groundworks

Gracie Kayko
September 17, 2023
Several works of art are on display for the Worlds Collide art exhibit at &gallery on Fourth Ave. on Sept. 10, 2023. The exhibit showcases collaborative local artwork.

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&gallery on Fourth Ave. showcases Baby Skull Thulhu by Rudy Flores and Sean Paul on Sept. 10, 2023. The exhibit showcases collaborative local artwork.

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Several works of art are on display for the Worlds Collide art exhibit at &gallery on Fourth Ave. on Sept. 10, 2023. The exhibit showcases collaborative local artwork.

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The crowd at the annual Fourth Avenue Spring Street Fair navigates through a sea of stands on March 24. People of the Tucson community came to enjoy the event, which took place March 24-26. 

[Photo] The 54th annual Fourth Avenue Spring Street Fair

April 1, 2023
Two women stop and look at windchimes at the Fourth Avenue Spring Street Fair on March 24. The street fair ran for three days straight, closing off Fourth Avenue to all but pedestrians. 

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An artistic sign welcomes visitors outside of the Counseling and Psych Services office which houses the Campus Eating Disorder Awareness and Recovery Group. The group meets every Tuesday from 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. 

CEDAR plants roots for eating disorder recovery for UA students

Gracie Kayko
March 20, 2023
An artistic sign welcomes visitors outside of the Counseling and Psych Services office which houses the Campus Eating Disorder Awareness and Recovery Group. The group meets every Tuesday from 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. 

CEDAR plants roots for eating disorder recovery

Gracie Kayko
March 20, 2023
Three musicians play at the All Souls Procession on Nov. 6, on Grande Avenue. People crowd around the musicians to hear them play while dressed in face paint.

All Souls Procession

Gracie Kayko, Ben Tisdale, and Jackie Cabrera
November 8, 2022
On Monday, Oct. 10, at the University of Arizona, Mission for Arizona employees hand out pizza to those who register to vote. Mission for Arizona supports the Democratic party, showing this with signs supporting U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly.

Mission for Arizona: Activism on campus

Gracie Kayko
October 14, 2022
ZonaZoo organizers hand out T-shirts before Bear Down Friday to students with ZonaZoo passes on Sept. 9, 2022. Students are welcomed to grab a T-shirt and listen to music before the pep rally begins.

First Bear Down Friday of the Arizona football season

Gracie Kayko
September 10, 2022

Police Beat: Nov. 3

Michael Merriman
November 3, 2009
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