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A walk-in vaccine clinic has been held nearly monthly since fall 2022 at the Bear Down Gymnasium. The most recent one was held on Jan. 23-25, but the continuation of the clinic will depend on demand. (Photo by Kyler Van Vliet, El Inde Arizona)

How the UA continues the fight against COVID-19, new variant

Sohi Kang from El Inde Arizona and Sohi Kang
January 25, 2023
Screenshot of the University of Arizona's virtual status update meeting Monday, Aug. 15.

University status update: UA addresses monkeypox, COVID-19, as fall semester approaches

Sean Meixner
August 15, 2022
Sunlight shines through the streetcar window onto a SunLink operator at the stop on Cherry and Second Street on July 6. 

Tucson Sun Link streetcar will remain free through end of 2022

Kristijan Barnjak
July 14, 2022
A sign outside of the University of Arizona's Student Union Memorial Center food court says masks are "strongly recommended" inside the building. An illustration of Wilbur the Wildcat wearing a mask is featured under the text. After UA President Dr. Robert C. Robbins lifted the school's mask mandate during the spring 2022 semester, these recommendation signs were placed all around campus.

UA President Robbins addresses rising Pima County COVID-19 cases

Annabel Lecky
June 21, 2022
The Cactus Grill restaurant is now a COVID-19 testing facility. (Courtesy Genavieve Sinner)

UA staff shortage affects quality of campus life during the pandemic

Madison McCormick from El Inde Arizona, Diana Ramos from El Inde Arizona, and Cameron Jobson from El Inde Arizona
February 28, 2022
Screenshot of the virtual university status update team, which met Monday, Sept. 27, to discuss the availability of COVID-19 booster shots and trends in COVID-19 data.

University status update: UA in high transmission, free COVID-19 tests available through federal government

Sean Meixner
January 24, 2022
Screenshot taken of the University of Arizona's Monday, Jan. 10, virtual status update team. The team discussed spring 2022 reentry plans.

University status update: Walk-in vaccine clinic, plans for campus reentry

Sean Meixner
January 12, 2022
A used mask on a cactus in front of Old Main. University Recreation Centers have used over 42,000 masks since the beginning of the semester.

Over 42,000 disposable masks have been handed out by campus Rec Centers this semester

Annabel Lecky
November 19, 2021
An entrance into the University of Arizona's Coconino Residence Hall.

What is it like to stay in an isolation dorm?

Sam Parker
November 8, 2021
ASUA is the Associated Students of the University of Arizona.

ASUA Notebook 11/3/2021: Free Thanksgiving meals for students

Jane Florance and Sam Parker
November 5, 2021
Spread out, reduce the spread sign at bench outside of Centennial Hall. Man walks in the background with University of Ariz. face mask.

OPINION: It’s normal to feel uneasy about COVID-19 when returning to campus

Emma Watts
October 13, 2021
Pressure to behave perfectly in the pandemic has been on college students more than anyone. Signs scattered throughout the University of Arizona campus remind students to mask up and Bear Down amidst the COVID-19 pandemic on Monday, Sept. 28, 2020. 

OPINION: Vaccinations and masks are more than just political, they are common decency

Lauren Borelli
September 30, 2021
University of Arizona students walking around campus while wearing masks in April 2021.

Maricopa judge strikes down Arizona’s ‘unconstitutional’ mask and vaccine mandate bans

Sohi Kang
September 28, 2021
Screenshot of the virtual university status update team, which met Monday, Sept. 27, to discuss the availability of COVID-19 booster shots and trends in COVID-19 data.

University status update: COVID-19 booster shots coming to the UA

Sean Meixner
September 28, 2021
(Illustration by Pascal Albright)

ASUA Notebook 9/8/2021: Senators pass UAZ Divest resolution

Kristijan Barnjak and Jane Florance
September 9, 2021
At a reentry task force meeting on Aug. 16, University of Arizona President Dr. Robert C. Robbins (bottom), Vice President of Communications Holly Jensen (top left) and task force director Dr. Richard Carmona (top right) discussed the recent mask policy for indoor spaces at the UA.

UA task force talks new masking requirements and fall mitigation plan

Hillary Schiff
August 17, 2021
Bonnie Linnon and Lauren Linnon stand outside of a University Boulevard boutique wearing their face masks in October 2020. Dress code sign stating masks are required to enter boutique.

BREAKING: ‘Mandate masks’ Faculty Senate urges in letter to UA President

Kristijan Barnjak
August 7, 2021
Spread out, reduce the spread sign at bench outside of Centennial Hall. A man walks in the background with a University of Arizona face mask. Following Gov. Ducey's executive order, the UA will not be able to restrict student participation in academic activities on the basis of their COVID-19 vaccine record, their participation in COVID-19 testing and their mask-wearing habits.

UA president sends email addressing executive order placing limitations on COVID-19 mitigation efforts

Sam Burdette
June 16, 2021
University of Arizona students walking around campus while wearing masks in April 2021.

OPINION: No matter how desperate Doug Ducey is, the pandemic is not over

Payton Toomey
April 3, 2021
Screenshot of the University of Arizona's virtual university status update team, who discussed Gov. Doug Ducey's recent executive order and Phase 3.

University status update: City of Tucson, UA push back against Ducey’s repeal of mask mandate

Kristijan Barnjak
March 30, 2021
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