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Arts and Life
From left to right: Sophie McCutcheon, Abril Aguirre and Aaliyah Radebaugh. They are all students from the College of Fine Arts
Students from the College of Fine Arts prepare for graduation
On top of regular commencement preparation, fine arts students are getting ready for their graduation by working on final projects and performances.
Mia Payette • May 5, 2026
Comics
Trending Stories
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The Kaibab-Huachuca residential dorm will be closed for the 2025-2026 academic year due to low enrollment.

Kaibab-Huachuca to close its doors — for now

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A photo posted by the University of Arizona's Student's for Socialism's Instagram account advertising the petition to get Eric Schmidt removed as this year's commencement speaker.

University of Arizona names former Google CEO Eric Schmidt as spring commencement speaker

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Police Beat 20: Where’s the beef?

Police Beat 20: Where’s the beef?

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Chaz Mcnelis holds up his son, Grayson McNelis, during a baseball media day.

Two Holes, One Heart: Chaz McNelis’ journey to Arizona

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OPINION: Being busy isn't a personality trait; It's a problem

OPINION: Being busy isn't a personality trait; It's a problem

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A bicycle missing its front wheel sits locked to a bicycle rack at the University of Arizona campus on March 5 (Griffin Salkowski)

UA departments team up to combat bike theft

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Artist's rendering of NASA's Pandora mission. Courtesy of NASA Scientific Visualization Studio

University of Arizona-led Pandora satellite begins mission to study distant exoplanets

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Motiejus Krivas attempts a close shot against the University of Michigan in Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on April 4.

Arizona men’s basketball roster reset creates opportunity for returning players

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Capping the cap: New loan limits reshape graduate education

Capping the cap: New loan limits reshape graduate education

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Arizona hoists the Western Regional Champion trophy after advancing to the Final Four with a win over Purdue in the Elite 8 on March 28 in SAP Center.

Arizona Athletics accomplishments throughout the 2025-26 school year

Social
Events
Cocopah Tribal Chairwoman Sherry Cordova speaks at the unveiling of her name at the UA's Women's Plaza of Honor on Feb. 18.
UA Women’s Plaza of Honor unveils the addition of Cocopah Chairwoman Sherry Cordova
Ian Stash, Assistant News Editor • February 26, 2026
Food
Rendering of the interior of Block A Sports Bar and Grill. (Photo courtesy of Block A Sports Bar and Grill)
Block A Sports Bar planned for Congress Street
Ella Wolfe, Arizona Sonoran News • December 5, 2025
Reviews
A revised, updated, and retitled edition of David Boaz’s classic book “Libertarianism: A Primer.”
BOOK REVIEW: ‘The Libertarian Mind’ by David Boaz
Andrew Jei-li Tsai • October 22, 2024
Craig T. Nelson on the set of "Be Still, Boone" with writer/director Clinton Willis. "Be Still, Boone" is one of 11 short films that will be featured at I Dream in Wide Screen.
Zany bird comedies, meditative westerns, political farces and Indigenous horror films will be presented at the Fox Tucson Theatre

Aiden Williams

May 4, 2026

A group of University of Arizona students pose for a photo with Tucson Spider-Man near Old Main on April 9, 2026.
Fear not true believers, Tucson has a wall-crawler of our own.

Aiden Williams

April 28, 2026

JustArts Fellows showcase their work
A faculty member preparing tacos for a student at the event mixer at the Bartlett Academic Success Center on Mar. 26. Students were able to come to the First Cats Mixer event and get to enjoy free tacos and horchata.
The campus organization finds unconventional ways to foster student success

Benjamin DePue

April 15, 2026

The Capital One stage at the American Legion Mall during the Dominic Fike set at the Capital One JamFest on April 5.
The 1989 Bake House storefront on Fourth Avenue and University Boulevard on March 13. Their new location is open as they get ready to celebrate the grand opening on April 11.
Ashley Chamberlain of AC Design Etc. poses alongside original paintings, giclée reproductions, and handcrafted furniture on March 20, 2026.
The Wildcats celebrate with coach Tommy Lloyd after winning the Elite Eight round of March Madness and West Coach Regional Champions over the Purdue University Boilermakers, on March 28 in SAP Center in San Jose, California sending them to the Final Four in Indianapolis.
The art of volunteering
On-campus opportunities for arts and humanities students

Eilish Grambs

March 30, 2026

University of Arizona student examines the artwork of the late UA professor Bailey Doogan at the University of Arizona Art Museum. Dozens of Doogan's pieces are displayed across the Museum.
The former UA professor’s haunting, whimsical, violent, sentimental and personal artworks are on display for visitors.

Aiden Williams

March 16, 2026

A view of the main entrance of the Rollie McKenna photography exhibition on display at the Center for Creative Photography, Feb. 3. Tucson, AZ
The 20th-century photographer lived an unconventional life both personally and professionally.

Benjamin DePue

March 4, 2026

On Saturday, March 7, Tucson Village Farm will introduce their new animal education center during the Barnyard Trot event.
Where to be and what to see this Valentine’s Day
There are many Valentine’s Day themed movies and performances happening around Tucson in the month of February.

Mia Payette

February 14, 2026

IDEAS in Mind helps autistic students get engineering internships
The Sonoran Center for Excellence in Disabilities program remains successful despite facing challenges

Benjamin DePue

February 2, 2026

Nine signs pointing in different directions of shops, restaurants, cafes and museums on the corner of N Court Ave and W Washington St on Dec. 6.
Old Town Artisans contains local shops and restaurants located on the historic site of El Presidio San Agustín Del Tucson.

Mia Payette

January 30, 2026

Dr. Daniel Apai giving his lecture "The Modern Search for Potential Habitats of Extraterrestrial Life in the Solar System and Beyond" at Steward Observatory on November 10.
Steward Observatory’s public evening lecture series makes astronomy accessible to the public.

Aiden Williams

January 6, 2026

Courtesy of Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium
An installation view at Cornerhouse, Manchenster, England.
Artist Yoshua Okón gave a lecture at the Center for Creative Photography about his works and the violence in the world that inspired them.

Mia Payette

December 5, 2025

Rendering of the interior of Block A Sports Bar and Grill. (Photo courtesy of Block A Sports Bar and Grill)
Owner says UA-centered concept designed to tap into Tucson’s college sports culture

Ella Wolfe, Arizona Sonoran News

December 5, 2025

Amy Ijams walks in honor of a beloved family dog that unexpectedly passed away a few days before the Procession.
Where to find free Thanksgiving meals and more this holiday
Sign outside of Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium displaying upcoming laser light shows.
Wilbur the Wildcat fist bumps a kid on Oct. 19, 2024 at the University of Arizona tailgate. The Arizona Wildcats played the University of Colorado Boulder for the Homecoming football game.
Homecoming week at UA showcases what it means to be a Wildcat.

Mia Payette

November 7, 2025

The front row of fans are energized for Louis The Child's set at Dusk Music Festival on Nov. 10, 2024. The crowd cheered when they came on stage.
Long-running Tucson festival has showcased local and international musicians for nearly a decade

Benjamin DePue

November 7, 2025

Macy Halverson during her opera program in Vicenza, Italy.
Gothic decor at Poe's on October 25, Vampire Disco night.
“I am reduced to a thing that wants Virginia” by Roxie Fricton, a textile artist and MFA candidate in textiles at Georgia State University. Hand dye-painted cotton wrap, handwoven with linen. First place winner in the “Future Tense” exhibition.
Mathias Svalina delivering dreams. Courtesy of The University of Arizona Poetry Center
One of the performers of the folk festival at the Tucson Meet Yourself Festival, on Oct. 18. The performers had sung songs and played instruments centered around the “fandango” of Son Jarocho music from Veracruz, Mexico.
The Shelter's neon sign lights up at Grant and Columbus on Oct. 2
Retro bar blends 1960s nostalgia with Tucson nightlife

Sierra Blaser

October 21, 2025

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