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Students at the Fall 2022 Zen Day play with therapy dogs at the Campus Recreation centers. (Courtesy of Dan Blumenthal, assistant director of marketing and communications at Campus Recreation)

UA Campus REC kicks off finals week with Zen Day

Taylor Dykstra
April 28, 2023
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 04/19: Senate asks UA to contribute $3M to keep Sun Link free

Kristijan Barnjak
April 26, 2023
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 04/19: Senate asks the UA to contribute $3M to keep Sun Link free

Kristijan Barnjak
April 26, 2023
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 04/12/23: A first look at the UA Bookstore’s new program, Pay One Price, and a statement from ASUA about the anti-abortion demonstration on campus

Sabina Hernandez
April 18, 2023
Students, faculty and community members attended the Sustainability & Climate Action Plan kick-off event on Tuesday, April 11, 2023. Attendees were invited to hear about the plan, offer their input and participate in activities related to the plan. (Courtesy Office of Sustainability)

UA unveils Sustainability & Climate Action Plan, hopes to achieve carbon neutrality and more by 2040

Sam Parker
April 17, 2023
AZ AANHPI Students for Equity hosted a painting night in honor of APIDA Heritage Month on Wednesday, April 12. Students were invited to create art inspired by elements of their own culture.

UA celebrates APIDA Heritage Month

Erika Howlett
April 17, 2023
Students for Sustainability co-directors Marissa Lee, Jeri Wilcox and Chelsea Mendoza pose with the organization's mascot at the screening of “WALL-E” on Monday night.

Education, activities, awareness and appreciation: Earth Week at the University of Arizona

Sam Parker
April 13, 2023
The James E. Rogers College of Law, located on E Speedway Boulevard, was founded in 1915. The College of Law was the first law school that opened in Arizona.

UPDATED: UA law classes canceled last minute for the day

Kristijan Barnjak
April 10, 2023
The flier for the first ever W.A. Franke Honors College's Franke Fling. The dance will be held in Bear Down Gymnasium on April 7, from 7-9 p.m. (Photo Courtesy of Farah Sawal.) 

The W.A. Franke Honors College hosts Franke Fling, a free night of fun for all Wildcats

Hannah Palmisano
April 4, 2023
A volunteer gives a University of Arizona student a back rub at the Campus Recreation Center during a Stressbusters event. (Courtesy of Lee Ann Hamilton)

Campus highlights: Volunteer program ‘Stressbusters’ helps UA students de-stress

Skylar Zannini from El Inde Arizona
April 3, 2023
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 03/29/23: Senate releases statement on PAX security report

Kristijan Barnjak
April 2, 2023
As the semester begins to wrap up, political cartoonist Dietz argues the University of Arizona has yet to help the community after this past year's events or make amends for the toll the school continues to take on student and faculty mental health.

OPINION: The UA fails to help as toll on community’s mental health continues six months after campus shooting

Dietz
March 24, 2023
Chairs stretch down the waiting area inside the Counseling and Psych Services office. CAPS offices are located on the third floor of the Campus Health Center. 

The CAPS experience: Adaptations to COVID-19, accessibility barriers, innovative programming and more

Sabina Hernandez and Sabina Hernandez
March 16, 2023
Students dealing with trauma may often feel isolated or alone, but there are plenty of resources offered both on campus and within the community that can help students find the support they need.

The impact of trauma on campus: How students are affected, what they can do to begin to heal

Danielle Hartshorn
March 14, 2023
The exterior of the Campus Health building which is located at highland Commons. UA's Counseling and Psych Services is located on the third floor of the building.  

Friend2Friend: Student-led mental health services on campus

Juliana Siml and Juliana Siml
March 13, 2023
Candles laid out for people to grab before the candlelight vigil honoring the life of Thomas Meixner on Oct. 7. The vigil took place at Old Main on the University of Arizona Campus.

OPINION: National Gun Violence Survivors Week should make us pause and reflect on trauma

Olivia Krupp
February 6, 2023
Patrick Robles was voted to serve as the 2022-23 president of the Associated Students of the University of Arizona. ASUA is the UA's student government.

GUEST LETTER: The 2022-23 ASUA president welcomes new University of Arizona students

Patrick Robles
July 17, 2022
Religious groups on campus can be seen using predatory methods to recruit members.

OPINION: There’s nothing godly about being religiously predatory

Olivia Krupp
May 8, 2022
University of Arizona's Árbol de la Vida Residence Hall located on the edge of UA campus. Taken on August 16, 2020 during a student move in day.

OPINION: Dorms and COVID-19: Reflecting on the past freshman year

Isabelle Freguia
May 7, 2022
A passenger walks onto a Sun Link streetcar at the University Boulevard Sun Link stop on Friday, Sep 24.  The Sun Link has been fare-free as part of COVID-19 safety precautions but fares may resume in the new year depending on decisions made by city officials.  

OPINION: A love letter to Sun Link

Maggie Landon
October 6, 2021
Rejection in the form of "ghosting" is gaining popularity alongside the rise of dating apps. 

OPINION: Say it to my face: The problems with ghosting

Julianna Strano
September 13, 2021
Graduate assistant for the Women's Resource Center Jamie Utt gives a presentation for Greek Life about sexual assault. Greek Life was required to attend the seminar in order to have registered events in the Fall.

OPINION: Protect yourself and others at night

Payton Toomey
July 23, 2021
Many people blame sexual assault on the survivors, but the reasons don't stand up.  Friends clinking drink glasses in a modern bar by jcomp/Freepik 

OPINION: There are a lot of reasons sexual assaults happen. These aren’t among them.

Payton Toomey
May 4, 2021
The UA may have resources for students to succeed, but many students are continuing to seriously struggle. "The University of Arizona Campus in Tucson" by UGArdener/Creative Commons ( CC BY-NC 2.0 )

OPINION: How universities fail students

Dillon Lukas Hlohinec
March 27, 2021
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: Pandemic hypocrisy is getting out of hand

Andrea Moreno
February 23, 2021
College campuses allow behaviors that are likely to lead to eating disorders.

OPINION: Stop normalizing eating disorders on college campuses

Payton Toomey
February 14, 2021
A protestor holds up their sign at the 2017 SlutWalk, an annual event that protests against rape culture and sexual harassment.

OPINION: We ask women to accept an absurd reality

Andrea Moreno
February 11, 2021
The FDA is working with U.S. government partners, including the CDC, and international partners to address the COVID-19 outbreak. Courtesy FDA.gov

OPINION: Why the COVID-19 Antibody Test is Useless on Campus

Andrea Moreno
September 7, 2020
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.

OPINION: Greek life organizations are rapidly decreasing the likelihood of continued in-person classes

Lauren Borelli
September 4, 2020
A westbound SunLink tram is stopped at the Main Gate Square station on University Blvd. on Friday, July 20, 2018.

TOPIC OF THE WEEK: Campus etiquette, transportation options and internship opportunities 101

Pascal Albright, Sam Burdette, and Selena Kuikahi
July 29, 2020
Letter from the Editor: To the freshman class of fall 2020

Letter from the Editor: To the freshman class of fall 2020

Sam Burdette
July 25, 2020
Environmentalists gathered to protest climate change in El Presidio Park in downtown Tucson on Friday, Sept. 20, 2019. 

OPINION: Want to make a change on campus? Start here

Selena Kuikahi
July 20, 2020
OPINION: We need more polling places on campus

OPINION: We need more polling places on campus

Kayleigh Cook
October 7, 2019
TEENAGER VAPES WITH A JUUL, a popular e-cigarette. JUUL Labs is the largest retail e-cigarette brand in the US.

Issue of the Week: The FDA will line its pockets by taking the JUUL out of yours

Chuck Valadez
September 17, 2018
Campus Recreation, located on 6th and Highland, offers multiple amenities for students to stay active during the year.

Gym fight: Campus Rec vs. Kamps Fitness

Mikayla Balmaceda
September 10, 2018
Nike's choice of Colin Kaepernick as the model for its ad campaign has stirred up controversy.

Just think about it: Nike and corporate ‘wokeness’

The Daily Wildcat Opinions Board
September 10, 2018
We are The Daily Wildcat - and you are too

We are The Daily Wildcat – and you are too

The Daily Wildcat Opinions Board
July 28, 2018
Senior Law and Sociology double major, Allison Kahn studies in the Cracchiolo Law Library at the James E. Rogers College of Law. 

OPINION: Five best campus study spots

Eric Roshak
July 25, 2018
A Crosby vinyl record player spins Elton John's 1972 album Honkey Chateau which feature songs like "Honkey Cat," "I Think I'm Gunna Kill Myself," "Salvation and Rocket Man (I Think It's Gunna Be a Long Long Time)." Vinyl records are one of many ways to experience music today.

Opinion: Listening to music creates timeless vibes

Pascal Albright
July 10, 2018
EDITORIAL: UA just beginning journey back towards public trust

EDITORIAL: UA just beginning journey back towards public trust

The Daily Wildcat Opinions Board
June 4, 2018
 Marissa Heffernan on her only visit to Tucson before attending UA.

Five things I wish I knew as a freshman

Marissa Heffernan
May 18, 2018
The Fred Fox School of Music.

Opinion: Three shortcomings at UA that need addressed

Toni Marcheva
October 11, 2017
The Arizona Board of Regents listens to the public during the call to audience at their meeting on April 6. The board recently decided to maintain the policy of providing in-state tuition to DACA students.

ABOR grants in-state tuition to DREAMers

Steven Spooner
August 20, 2017
Amanda Bart reads at "Crossroads," an event organized by Female Storytellers (FST!) and hosted at the Flycatcher on Fourth Avenue. This organization gives women a platform to express themselves and tell their life experiences.

Wildcat Picks of the Week: July 10-16

Maritza Cruz
July 9, 2017
Student veteran helps others fit in to university life

Student veteran helps others fit in to university life

Jessica Blackburn
May 3, 2017
Presidential nominees Hillary Clinton (left) and Donald Trump (right) at their rallies in Arizona leading up to Election Day. The NICD has launched a campaign to heal the rhetoric that has become common in political discourse since the election.

Revive Civility Month kicks off in Tucson

Shaq Davis
May 2, 2017
Group 3 of participates that won first place at the Roof Top Garden Awrds on 4/28/17

Interdisciplinary team wins Student Union Rooftop Garden Competition

Chandler Donald
April 30, 2017
UA President Ann Weaver Hart talks about her optimism on Dr. Robert Robbins taking over the position at a recent faculty senate meeting. Hart was honored at the 29th annual Award for Excellence ceremony on April 28.

UA honors employees at annual Awards for Excellence ceremony

Tirion Morris
April 30, 2017
The UA Ombuds office works to mediate issues between students or employees as well as provide communication and collaboration advice.

Ombuds office gives Wildcats a secure place to resolve issues

Marissa Heffernan
April 15, 2017
 English senior Jenny Aranda peruses through her class’ D2L page during a quiet day at the UA Main Library. UA Online degree programs allow distance learners to complete a program without ever setting foot on campus.

UA Online offers students an alternative way to learn

Phil Bramwell
April 13, 2017
A composite view of the current site (top) and an artist's rendering (bottom) of the proposed new UA honors village.

Community concerned about trust and credibility of UA in development of new honors complex

Nick Meyers
April 12, 2017
A collection of arcade games located in the Games Room under the Student Union Memorial Center, at the University of Arizona.

Games Room at UA steps up their game

Victor Garcia
April 8, 2017
A view of the HUB student housing towers on March 31, 2017.

New Hub student housing will impact local businesses

Victor Garcia
April 7, 2017
The Arizona Board of Regents at the end of a meeting on Feb. 2 in Phoenix. The regents will decide the tuition increases for all the state universities on April 6.

ASUA event urges students to voice their opinion on new fees, tuition hikes at Regents’ meeting

Sam Gross
April 6, 2017
UA to highlight digital media literacy as an Adobe Creative Campus

UA to highlight digital media literacy as an Adobe Creative Campus

Shaq Davis
April 1, 2017
Yekaterina Kharitonova, a computer science Ph.D student, working with the Semantically Linked Instructional Content project interface. The project utilizes the Interdisciplinary Visual Intelligence lab and is researching how the presentation and interactivity of a slide show effects how a student retains information.

Coding boot camp preparing graduates for web development workforce begins

Shaq Davis
March 30, 2017
Director Jeff Larsen of "In The Telling" studio, holds the slate and calls "action." Larsen worked with UAPD to create a film regarding what steps to do if facing a shooter on campus.

UAPD wraps active shooter safety film

Kelly Dorney
March 25, 2017
UA President Ann Weaver Hart addresses the Arizona Board of Regents at the UA Student Union on Nov. 19, 2015. Hart has proposed a 1 percent tuition increase, student service fee increases and a new athletic fee for incoming students and current students not under the university's cost guarantee program.

New UA students facing fee increases, tuition bump

Andrew Paxton
March 19, 2017
The finalist for the UA presidency, Robert C. Robbins, meeting with staff, faculty and students on March 8 in ENR2.

UA presidency finalist Robert Robbins makes first public appearance on campus, meets with university stakeholders

Nick Meyers
March 9, 2017
The new UA President Dr. Robert Robbins speaks during a press conference at the UA College of Medicine Phoenix on Tuesday, March 7. 2017.

Dr. Robert C. Robbins named sole finalist in search for next UA president

Sam Gross
March 7, 2017
UA Presidential Search Advisory Committee Chair Bill Ridenour speaks to fellow committee members at the first meeting on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016. The committee spoke about the importance of confidentiality from the search's onset.

Regents announce Sethuraman Panchanathan and Robert Robbins as candidates for 22nd UA presidency

Sam Gross
February 28, 2017
Search committee Vice Chair Bill Ridenour speaks at the UA Presidential Search Advisory Committee meeting Wednesday, Nov. 16, in the Student Union Memorial Center. The committee has refused to release names of prospective replacements for UA President Ann Weaver Hart despite concerns regarding lack of transparency.

Rise of the executive headhunters

J.D. Molinary
February 24, 2017
Andy Durant of Carole's Homemade Salsa at the UA Farmer's Market on the UA Mall on Wednesday, Feb. 22.

Water protectors engage students on UA campus

David Pujol
February 23, 2017
A view of Old Main. The Accelerated Master's Program at UA allows students to take graduate level classes during their senior year as an undergrad.

Accelerated Masters Program allows UA students to finish grad school sooner

Tirion Morris
February 23, 2017
Vice Chair Bill Ridenour speaks at the UA Presidential Search Advisory Committee meeting Wednesday, Nov. 16, in the Student Union Memorial Center. The committee has begun discussions with prospects to replace current UA president Ann Weaver Hart.

UA presidential search committee begins discussions with prospects

Sam Gross
February 17, 2017
Sharon, roughly 9 months old, relaxes at the side of her trainer Danielle Gianotti on Feb. 15.

Paws For Cause gives UA students opportunity to teach dogs to help the blind

Phil Bramwell
February 16, 2017
Confusion surrounding Trump's executive orders led to the law college holding an information town hall on Feb. 8.

Law professors give advice following Trump’s immigration orders

Randall Eck
February 9, 2017
Sherry Turkle examines how texting has changed the way we talk

Sherry Turkle examines how texting has changed the way we talk

Marissa Heffernan
February 5, 2017
UA has earned its third grant from the 100,000 Strong in the Americas initiative, which was started by the Barack Obama administration back in 2011.

UA makes opportunity out of sewage

J.D. Molinary
January 28, 2017
President Barack Obama talks with staff at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts on Apr. 18, 2013. It is still unknown if the new replacement plan will provide coverage for pre-existing medical conditions.

Obamacare repeal effort brings questions

Rocky Baier
January 25, 2017
Pharos Diagnostics, founded by UA graduate and former employee Nina Ossanna, features mass spectrometry testing technology, which is more accurate than genome/DNA testing.

UA alum brings mass spectrometry testing to Tucson

Marissa Heffernan
January 21, 2017
Yekaterina Kharitonova works with the Semantically Linked Instructional Content project interface. Cyber criminals often target UA Access in order to breach financial accounts.

Gone phishing for data: UA fights email scams

Jamie Verwys
January 19, 2017
Officer Ian Theel leads Brother Dean Saxton to a police cruiser on Sept. 20, 2016. 

UA banned persons list made public for first time

Jessica Suriano
January 19, 2017
(From left to right) Joe "Skip" Garcia, former senior vice president of UA Health Sciences, Mike Jonen, senior assistant VP for finance and strategy for UA Health Sciences, and David Elmer, associate dean for finance and business affairs for the UA College of Medicine-Tucson. The Arizona Board of Regents Health Affairs Committee held the last of two meetings to review and understand the operations of the UA’s two medical colleges on Aug. 12, 2016.

Senior vice president of health science resigns, review of medical schools to remain private

Marissa Heffernan
January 15, 2017
A popular hangout spot and restaurant on University Boulevard, Auld Dubliner recently closed after 10 years of service at the UA. The Marshall Foundation, which is the landlord of the property, made the decision to terminate the lease.

Cause behind Auld Dubliner closure remains a mystery

David Pujol
January 13, 2017
A view of Old Main on Tuesday, Sept. 6 in Tucson, Ariz. Old Main is the first building ever constructed at the UA, and it was originally the School of Agriculture building.

Several UA employees had their direct deposit information changed following phishing email scam

Sam Gross
December 19, 2016
Students study at Cafe Luce on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016.

How loud are some of the popular campus study spots? A noise sensor tells us

Alex Devoid
December 13, 2016
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USS Arizona Mall memorial opens

Marissa Heffernan
December 5, 2016
Former Prime Minister of Cuba Fidel Castro speaks in Havana, Cuba in 1978.

UA professors react to Fidel Castro’s death

Alex Gonzalez
December 4, 2016
The Women's Resorce Center located on the fourth floor of the Student Union inside CSIL.

Total Frat Move reports false controversy between WRC, AEPi

Leah Merrall
December 2, 2016
A woman enters the College of Engineering building on Tuesday, Nov. 22. The UA College of Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture has collaborated with the UA College of Engineering Civil Engineering department to create a new architectural enginerring degree program.

Pending committee approval, UA to create three new degree programs

Ava Garcia
November 26, 2016
Neuroscience and cognitive science graduate Michael de Leon looks at artwork at 2015 "Symbiosis: An Exhibit of Biological Art" event. This year's event features over 70 pieces of art from community members. 

‘Symbiosis’ art exhibit unites art and biology on Nov. 29

William Rockwell
November 26, 2016
A participant in the Transgender Day of Remembrance vigil places a lit candle in the Old Main fountain Sunday, Nov. 20 in remembrance of those who have been killed and targeted for being transgender.

UA, Tucson community members honor Transgender Day of Remembrance

Marissa Heffernan
November 20, 2016
Cadet batallion commander of the UA Army ROTC Maurissa Wortham (second from the right) with her teammates at training for the ranger challenge on Oct. 7.

Maurissa Wortham: One of the ROTC’s few female Ranger Challenge captains

Angela Martinez
November 20, 2016
Vice Chair Bill Ridenour speaks at the UA Presidential Search Advisory Committee meeting Wednesday, Nov. 16, in the Student Union Memorial Center. The committee has begun discussions with prospects to replace current UA president Ann Weaver Hart.

UA Presidential Search Committee talks expectations for President Hart’s successor

Jessica Suriano
November 17, 2016
Sigma Chi member walks up to the Sigma Chi fraternity house on First Street and Vine Avenue on Thursday, Oct. 21.

UA student suing Sigma Chi for false defamation

Jessica Suriano
November 14, 2016

UA students, Tucson community react to Donald Trump’s win with ‘Not My President’ protest

Leah Merrall
November 14, 2016
Early voting Pima County members wait in line to cast their vote in at the ASUA office on Friday, Nov. 4. Michael Finnegan, ASUA president mentioned that the office has been opened for the past week for citizens to vote early.

The 1,500 students who voted early on campus share their thoughts on the election, voting

Rocky Baier
November 6, 2016
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Corporation Commission candidates talk solar energy and dark money

Nate Airulla
November 5, 2016
Biochemistry and Molecular and Celular Biology Freshman Christopher Nelson takes a nap before his 9am class on Wednesday, Oct. 5.

News flash: College students don’t get enough sleep, so here are some tips on how to fix that

Hannah Dahl
October 9, 2016
Left: Donald Trump speaking at his rally in Tucson on Saturday March 19. Right: Hillary Clinton speaking at her rally in Phoenix on Monday March 21.

Your guide to watching the first presidential debate

Randall Eck
September 24, 2016
Core+ located in the Park Student Union on Sept. 19. Core+ is the only gluten-free option offered on campus.

Arizona Student Unions explain why there’s only one gluten-free option on campus

Jessica Suriano
September 24, 2016
Professor of art Joe Labate listens during a discussion after the Inclusive Excellence presentation at a Faculty Senate Meeting in Old Main on Monday, Sept. 12, 2016.

UA seeks to diversify faculty and improve hiring efforts

Angela Martinez
September 24, 2016
The Environment and Natural Resources 2 Building was completed just last year in 2015 and serves as a space for classrooms, faculty offices, and gathering rooms, as well as many other functional uses. The building is designed to look like a canyon, making students, faculty, and other visitors feel as if they are a part of nature.

ENR2 goes platinum with LEED certification

Ava Garcia
September 21, 2016
J.D. Gibbs head of software development and Cody Sheehy, head of video production, put together their drone as the get ready to use it for their new program on Friday, Sept. 2016. The UA created Filmstacker, a new video and social media platform to be an educational resource.

UA creates Filmstacker, new educational resource, video and social media platform

Ava Garcia
September 16, 2016
Ashley Brock, Diamond Children’s newly hired education specialist, discusses plans for the hospital school program with University of Arizona graduate student Jackie Picton on Tuesday, Sept. 13, at Brock’s office in the Diamond Children’s Center at Banner - University Medical Center Tucson. Picton was instrumental in getting the hospital school program started at Diamond Children’s.

UA teams up with Diamond Children’s to create hospital education program

Michelle Jaquette
September 16, 2016

Community Chatter: What do you think of banning E-cigarettes on campus?

Ava Garcia
September 14, 2016
UA nutritional sciences students Kiersten Kunkle (left) and Macie Andrews (right) walk out of the Campus Health Center on Feb. 5. 

UA Campus Health explains why you should care about Meningitis B

Jessica Suriano
September 8, 2016
President of the Young Democrats Allison Childress poses for a photo outside of Old Main on Monday, Aug. 29, 2016.

Meet your campus political organizations

Jessica Suriano
August 29, 2016
The women's bathroom outside of the North Ballroom that was empty during the time of this photo in the Student Union Memorial Center on Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016. The bathroom features glossy tile floors, decorative mirrors, and silver hardware.

Pretty sh*tty? The 3 best and worst bathrooms on campus

Shane Holly
August 29, 2016
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