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On Dec. 4 the University of Arizona Chief of Police Chris Olson sent an email and released a video to the university community announcing new updates the the system many students deem as “flawed.”
Police Beat 21: Stealing is a Necessity
Robberies heat up around campus
Jadon Rivas • October 12, 2026
Tucson Community
Arizona State Women’s Basketball head coach Molly Miller celebrates a win over rival Arizona at McKale Center in Alkeme Arena on Feb. 14.
From campus to community: A new NIL opportunity for female athletes
Will Shenot, Assistant Sports Editor • May 9, 2026
Trending Stories
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Students and their families try to catch free t-shirts from the stage on Sept. 29 for Bear Down Friday. Each Friday before a home football game, the community gets excited with Bear Down Friday.

OPINION: Why isn’t every week like Bear Down Week?

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The Delta Chi fraternity house near the University of Arizona campus on Oct 7.

All fraternities recognized by UA Interfraternity Council suspended

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The pillars standing in Heritage Park represent the different types of houses, as well as what chapter they belong to. Each sorority or fraternity has the opportunity to buy a pillar and put their name on it.

UA fraternity suspended after being accused of making members consume live goldfish

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University of Arizona volleyball players Avery Scoggins (#6) and Alayna Johnson (#32) block the ball together on Oct. 24 against Arizona State University in McKale Center. The Wildcats out-blocked the Sun Devils 2.0-0.0 but Arizona only hit .146 in the set.

Arizona volleyball falls to Iowa State after strong opening set

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Tre Spivey wears a boot and crutch after getting injured at the end of the first half against Cincinnati on Oct. 3 at Casino Del Sol Stadium.

Arizona wide receiver Tre Spivey out for year with broken foot

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Gloria Knott tabling at her launch party for Tucson Love Letter. Courtesy of Gloria Knott.

Tucson Love Letter highlights the Tucson community

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COMIC: Olive Branch #21

COMIC: Olive Branch #21

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The crowd gathers to listen to speakers at the candlelight vigil for Cameron Davis Capara and Vincent Anthony Siqueiros on Sept. 2 in Catalina Park.

Honoring the lives of Vincent Siqueiros and Cameron Capara

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Brandon Phelps vaults over a defenders head to score a touchdown against Cincinnati on Oct. 3 at Casino Del Sol Stadium.

Arizona football treats Family Weekend crowd to a victory against Cincinnati

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A man hikes up Tumamoc Hill in the early evening on Sept. 4, 2017.

Exploring Tucson: A list of local favorites

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Want an inside look at the University of Arizona's student government? Read the Daily Wildcat's Associated Students of the University of Arizona notebooks, which recap the ASUA Senate's weekly meetings.
ASUA notebook 4/15: ASUA discusses open senate seats and commencement initiatives in process
Malia Hirasa • May 4, 2026
PoBeat
Community members come together outside of Venture-N after a shooting overnight on Aug. 31.
Three dead after shooting outside a midtown LGBTQ+ friendly bar
Tucson Police Department is currently investigating the homicide as a hate crime.
Emma LaPointe, Editor-in-Chief • August 31, 2026
Science
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
Addison Bahr • May 7, 2026
The Delta Chi fraternity house near the University of Arizona campus on Oct 7.
The Dean of Students outlined the conditions of this suspension in place due to hazing reports.

Malia Hirasa, Assistant News Editor

October 7, 2026

The pillars standing in Heritage Park represent the different types of houses, as well as what chapter they belong to. Each sorority or fraternity has the opportunity to buy a pillar and put their name on it.
The suspension comes amid several other fraternity hazing accusations on campus.

Jayla Taft

October 5, 2026

The crowd gathers to listen to speakers at the candlelight vigil for Cameron Davis Capara and Vincent Anthony Siqueiros on Sept. 2 in Catalina Park.
Community gathers at Catalina Park for a candlelight vigil following the Venture-N shooting.

Regina Portugal

September 29, 2026

Shot of the entrance at the old main on the University of Arizona campus, on Feb. 20.

Jasmine Creighton, News Editor

September 3, 2026

Community members come together outside of Venture-N after a shooting overnight on Aug. 31.
Tucson Police Department is currently investigating the homicide as a hate crime.

Emma LaPointe, Editor-in-Chief

August 31, 2026

Hailey Eisenbach / Arizona Daily Wildcat Students move in and settle into their dorms on Thursday, Aug. 16.
The student housing landscape will evolve as changes are being continuously made within the housing department.

Jayla Taft

August 24, 2026

A bicycle missing its front wheel sits locked to a bicycle rack at the University of Arizona campus on March 5 (Griffin Salkowski)
Police Beat 20: Where’s the beef?
The Kaibab-Hauchcua dorm building on Apr. 23.
Capping the cap: New loan limits reshape graduate education
New borrowing caps for graduate students and the elimination of Grad PLUS loans direct more financial risk to students and families

Charlotte Rotkis

May 10, 2026

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.
Student organizations call for a new speaker over concerns about Epstein ties and a sexual assault lawsuit

Emma LaPointe, Editor-in-Chief

May 7, 2026

Artist's rendering of NASA's Pandora mission. Courtesy of NASA Scientific Visualization Studio
Want an inside look at the University of Arizona's student government? Read the Daily Wildcat's Associated Students of the University of Arizona notebooks, which recap the ASUA Senate's weekly meetings.
ASUA discusses open senate seats, selection process for deans and upcoming initiatives for commencement

Malia Hirasa

May 4, 2026

The courtyard of the Environment and Natural Resources 2 Building at the University of Arizona campus, on Aug. 16.
UA research team collaborates with community to address the impacts of extreme heat

Malia Hirasa

April 20, 2026

An employee stands outside Boutique 816 on University Boulevard holding a sign that reads, “You’re Not Sad You Just Need New Clothes,” on Feb. 11.
Police Beat 19: Tough luck for Subarus
(Hannah Contardi, courtesy of Paityn Thrisk)
Fans rise to their feet for team introductions in McKale Center at ALKEME Arena on Feb. 28.
Arizona Athletics staff in both Indianapolis and Tucson share preparation and excitement as Arizona appears in the Final Four

Malia Hirasa

April 14, 2026

Wildcat fans at Gentle Ben's on the day of Arizona's Final Four game against Michigan on April 4.
March Madness drives crowds, boosts operations along University Boulevard

Charlotte Rotkis

April 13, 2026

2001 Time Machine: What was the world like the last time the UA was in the Final Four?
The world has changed the last time Arizona was featured in the final weekend of the big dance.

Gabriel Paz

April 13, 2026

University of Arizona students from left to right, Vasu Kedia, Shavim Kedia, Andrew Pongratz and Eleanor Cornish, at the Final Four game decked out in student section gear.
Toby, a University of Arizona fan's pet corgi, dressed up in his gear outside of the Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis before the Final Four game.
Want an inside look at the University of Arizona's student government? Read the Daily Wildcat's Associated Students of the University of Arizona notebooks, which recap the ASUA Senate's weekly meetings.
Student representatives advocate for adoption of IHRA definition amid concerns over rising incidents against the Jewish community on campus

Addison Bahr

April 5, 2026

Protesters brandish signs towards the road near Reid Park as a part of the third set of nationwide No Kings protests on March 28.
With growing concerns and midterms approaching, the greater national movement ponders what comes next.

Griffin Salkowski

April 4, 2026

ASUA Student Body President-elect Katie Kelliher at an election Q&A session on March 23 in the Kiva Room. Kelliher was elected with 59% of the vote.
Most races saw the winner run unopposed, three senate seats vacant

Ian Stash, Assistant News Editor

April 3, 2026

People fill the streets moments after the University of Arizona Wildcats advance to the Final Four in the NCAA Basketball tournament on University Boulevard on March 28.
ASUA student body president candidates Bhayva Makkar (left) and Katie Kelliher (right) discuss and debate issues facing the student body at a March 23 Q&A session at the Kiva Room.
Candidates discuss styles of leadership and top priorities for issues facing students

Addison Bahr, Charlotte Rotkis, and Ian Stash

April 1, 2026

Support, advocacy and resources for survivors of sexual violence at UA
Campus organizations like Univeristy of Arizona Survivor Support Services, Counseling and Psychological Services and the new Ripple Advocacy club continues to advocate for survivors of sexual violence

Malia Hirasa

April 1, 2026

Rebecca Marie Sasnett / The Daily Wildcat Ali Buckmore, 3rd year studing neuroscience, and Emily Guindon, fitness trainer, practice acroyoga on the University of Arizona campus, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013. Acroyoga, or acrobatic yoga, is a practice routine that uses techniques from yoga and acrobatics
Beyond the waiting room: CAPS is not just therapy
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