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Jessica Muiseke-Wilkison serves up a “Neopolitan,” one of many specialty tea concoctions at Scented Leaf. The popular tea house sees an increase in the family crowd during Festival of Books.

Festival of Books brings family to UA dinning

Melissa Vasquez
March 1, 2018
Two of the winners of the 2017 Global Excellence awards. Jenny Lee, left, is a professor at the Center for the Study of Higher Education, and Jenna Flores, right, is a Ph.D. Candidate in Second Language Acquisition & Teaching. Left: Courtesy Jenny Lee Right: Courtesy Jenna Flores

Global Excellence Awards put spotlight on Office of Global Initiatives, English as a Second Language

Melissa Vasquez
November 19, 2017
Student, professors to be honored at Global Excellence Awards

Student, professors to be honored at Global Excellence Awards

Melissa Vasquez
November 15, 2017
Chomsky receives award at Loft film screening

Chomsky receives award at Loft film screening

Melissa Vasquez
November 13, 2017
Violinists play as they walk down Alameda Street during the 2016 All  Souls Procession in downtown Tucson on Nov. 6, 2016. The All Souls  Procession began with an artist’s wish to honor her father who had  recently died. 

All Souls Procession a place to heal, celebrate

Melissa Vasquez
November 3, 2017
Jessie Lyle Bootman, the Dean of the University of Arizona College of Pharmacy.

Former Pharmacy dean accused of assault still on payroll

Melissa Vasquez
October 30, 2017
Rebecca Marie Sasnett / The Daily Wildcat Master candidates in art and visual culture education and art teachers Hillary Douglas (stripped shirt) and Catherine Chen (blue shirt) hang up art work in the red room at ArtWorks on Thursday. The art works were created by Debbie Evans and will be featured in ArtWorks show this weekend.

New ‘academy’ takes aim at state teacher shortage

Melissa Vasquez
October 8, 2017
Dolores Huerta in "Dolores" (2017). The film will be screened at The Loft Cinema through Thursday, Oct. 12. 

Documentary on civil rights icon comes to The Loft

Melissa Vasquez
October 8, 2017
The National Endowment for the Humanities awarded the Arizona State Library a grant to further digitize Arizona’s historic newspapers on their already established database. The move further solidifies the library as a major player in the archiving and digitization of print periodicals. 

Digitization of Arizona historic newspapers to continue to preserve history

Melissa Vasquez
September 25, 2017
Senior Pastor Dottie Escobedo-Frank welcomes the crowd to the Catalina United Methodist Church for the DACA Vigil on Sept. 10. Escobedo-Frank told the crowd how her grandmother came across the Rio Grande River pregnant to have her son, Escobedo-Frank's father, in America so that he could avoid the violence of Mexico.

Local group holds vigil for DACA

Melissa Vasquez
September 10, 2017
191 Toole is a non-profit concert venue located in downtown Tucson and is dubbed the Rialto's sister-location.

Campus Guide ’17: Concert venues highlight the city’s music scene

Melissa Vasquez and Katelyn Caldwell
July 31, 2017
John Travolta, right, and Olivia Newton-John, left, in the original making of "Grease" in 1978. Cactus Drive-In Theatre Foundation will be showing the movie at the Tanque Verde Swap Meet on Thursday, July 27 as a drive-in movie.

Wildcat Picks of the Week: 7/24-7/30

Melissa Vasquez
July 24, 2017
Mazon anticipates BOCA's new beginning on Fourth Avenue

Mazon anticipates BOCA’s new beginning on Fourth Avenue

Melissa Vasquez
July 18, 2017
Rosemary Downey displays her original acrylic and watercolor pieces during second saturday on July 8, in downtown Tucson, Ariz.

Second Saturdays unite Tucsonans in the heart of downtown

Melissa Vasquez
July 10, 2017
A band performs at the Rock, a local music venue. Many famous bands and artists have performed here, including Korn and the Goo Goo Dolls.

The Rock: A staple concert venue in Tucson

Melissa Vasquez
June 15, 2017
Alex Trebek, left, with Tucker Dunn, right, an instructor at the UA Center for English as a Second Language (CESL). Dunn was chosen as a contestant in an episode of "Jeopardy!" that aired on Friday, June 9.

UA instructor and alumnus competes on “Jeopardy!”

Melissa Vasquez
June 14, 2017
Cinco de Mayo sans cultural appropriation

Cinco de Mayo sans cultural appropriation

Melissa Vasquez
May 3, 2017

Nasty Women Exhibit raises funds for Planned Parenthood

Melissa Vasquez
May 2, 2017
A view of Biosphere 2 located in Oracle, Arizona. Biosphere 2 will host an Earth Day event, including panels and a concert with Calexico.

Where to celebrate Earth Day around Tucson

Melissa Vasquez
April 20, 2017
Elaine Romero, award-winning playwright and assistant professor at the School of Theatre, Film and Television. The latest installment in her trilogy of plays about the border and social justice comes to the UA April 20.

‘Mother of Exiles’ explores gun violence and fear

Melissa Vasquez
April 18, 2017
UA students break out dance moves while learning about alcohol awareness at the Residence Hall Association's The Rave event on the UA Mall. The event provided alcohol-free beverages for students to enjoy during the event.

RHA’s The Rave gives students the chance to dance and learn

Melissa Vasquez
March 29, 2017
Entrance set up for "Bellas de Noche" at Harkins Tucson Spectrum 18 on Friday, March 24. Tucson Cine Mexico made the admission for this film and other films free for the public.

Tucson Cine Mexico celebrates Mexican culture with film

Melissa Vasquez
March 26, 2017
Art professor Alfred Quiroz tells of his life experiences, which culminate with his tenure at the UA in his office at the School of Art on March 8. Professor Quiroz is currently transitioning into retirement after serving in a variety of roles throughout his art career.

Art professor retires with legacy of creativity

Melissa Vasquez
March 21, 2017
Printmaking artist Andrew Kosten displays an original print. His work was on display at the UA School of Art from Feb. 27 to March 3.

Artist Andrew Kosten speaks to UA printmaking community

Melissa Vasquez
March 2, 2017
Sean Parker poses at Horseshoe Bend in Page, Arizona, in 2016. Parker's photography is currently featured in Hotel Congress' Art in the Lobby series.

Professional photographer talks life on the job

Melissa Vasquez
February 23, 2017
Catherine (Cera Naccarato) is encouraged by her father, Robert (David Morden), as he declares his mind is working the way it should once again in PROOF, presented by UA Arizona Repertory Theatre.

Wildcat Picks of the Week Feb. 19 – 25

Melissa Vasquez
February 18, 2017
A photographic portrait of nature photographer Ansel Adams which first appeared in the 1950 Yosemite Field School yearbook.

UA celebrates birthday of photographer Ansel Adams

Melissa Vasquez
February 17, 2017
UA sophomores Andrea Gauthier and Luis Rosano decide where to hang their locks to celebrate the year and a half that they have been together on Feb. 11 during the Fourth Avenue Lock your Love event. The event benefits different nonprofits in town.

Lock your Love event brings together spirit of love and community

Melissa Vasquez
February 12, 2017
David Devine lectures on First Friday at the Arizona History Museum Feb. 3. His talk is just one of the history themed presentations given in the Arizona Historical Society's monthly event. 

First Friday at the UA museum is forum for people to learn history

Melissa Vasquez
February 5, 2017
Vendors: Social media could draw students to gem show

Vendors: Social media could draw students to gem show

Melissa Vasquez
January 29, 2017
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