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Jay Corella

Jay Corella, Multimedia Editor

Jay Corella is a senior studying Journalism and linguistics. He currently works as the assistant multimedia editor for the Daily Wildcat and is an intern with the University of Arizona’s Biocommunications department. In his personal life he enjoys reading, photography and music.

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Ronald Marx (left) and John Arnold (right) take the stage at a town hall held by ASUA on Nov. 20. The town hall focused on the voices of the students

[Photo] Administration halts relocation of Office of Enrollment Management

November 21, 2024
Ronald Marx (left) and John Arnold (right) take the stage at a town hall held by ASUA on Nov. 20. The town hall focused on the voices of the students

[Photo] Administration halts relocation of Office of Enrollment Management

Anna McCarthy
November 21, 2024
Ronald Marx (left) and John Arnold (right) listen to a student as she asks a question during an ASUA town hall in Gallagher theater on Nov. 20. The proposed move would have displaced many student resources.

John Arnold speaks to Eric Pineda after the ASUA town hall on Nov. 20 in Gallagher theater. Many students took time after the meeting to voice their concerns personally.

The field takes the green flag late in the NASCAR Championship Race at Phoenix Raceway on Nov. 10. The race in Phoenix was 312 laps long totalling in 500 kilometers.

Phoenix hosts weekend of NASCAR

Jay Corella and Mason Kumet
November 20, 2024
Students watch the election results come in at the SGPP watch party on Nov. 5.

[Photo] On-campus watch parties anticipate Election Day results

Sophia Hammer, Anna McCarthy, Sam Parker, Jasmine Creighton, and Noor Haghighi
November 5, 2024
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Beto O'Rourke speaks to press at the University of Arizona on Oct. 24. His speech focused on early voting and the importance of young voters.

Beto O'Rourke speaks to students at the University of Arizona on Oct. 24. His speech focused on gen z voters.

Former U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke speaks to students on the UA Mall on Oct. 24. O'Rourke, from Texas, ran for president in the 2020 election cycle.

[Photo] Beto O’Rourke leads Wildcats for Harris event on UA Mall

Emma LaPointe and Nandini Manepalli
October 24, 2024
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Ella Frank gets crowned for Homecoming queen on Oct. 18 at the Homecoming bonfire. Frank is apart of the Chi Omega sorority, Arizona Ambassadors and Flying Samaritans.

Homecoming 2024 recap

Ella Johnson, Mason Kumet, Jay Corella, Emily Beck, and Emma Diaz
October 21, 2024
Colorado defensive tackle Anquin Barnes Jr. pulls Arizona football player Kedrick Reescano’s face mask during the Wildcat’s game against the Buffaloes at Arizona Stadium on Oct. 19. Arizona’s offense found itself stonewalled against the Colorado defense.

Governor Tim Walz speaks at a rally at Palo Verde High Magnet School on Oct. 9. The vice presidential candidate made Tucson his final stop on his trip to Arizona to encourage early voting.

VP candidates campaign in Tucson

Jay Corella, Mason Kumet, and Charlie Ramirez
October 10, 2024
Governor Tim Walz speaks at a rally at Palo Verde High Magnet School on Oct. 9. The vice presidential candidate made Tucson his final stop on his trip to Arizona to encourage early voting.

[Photo] Tim Walz holds rally in Tucson

Bailey Ekstrom
October 10, 2024
Tucson Meet Yourself opens for the 51st annual year on Oct. 4 in Jácome Plaza. TMY is a folklife festival intended to get Tucsonan’s to come and meet their neighbors of different backgrounds.

51st annual Tucson Meet Yourself

Emma Diaz, Emily Beck, Josie Shivers, Gracie Kayko, and Jay Corella
October 9, 2024
Dr. Ayako Kusakabe demonstrates the fig moth’s life cycle at the Arizona Insect Festival on Oct. 6 at ENR2. Members of the entomology faculty dressed in costumes and acted out various insect life cycles.

Under a blacklight, a bark scorpion sits in his enclosure during the Arizona Insect Festival on Oct. 7. These scorpions are indigenous to the Sonoran Desert.

Jordan Wilson reaches for the ball against Utah on Oct. 4 in McKale Center. Wilson was previously at USC before transferring in 2023.

UA sports weekend recap: Oct. 3-8

Emma Diaz, Jay Corella, Whitney Korth, Mason Kumet, and Charlie Ramirez
October 7, 2024
Dr. Ayako Kusakabe demonstrates the fig moth’s life cycle at the Arizona Insect Festival on Oct. 6 at ENR2. Members of the entomology faculty dressed in costumes and acted out various insect life cycles.

the Arizona Wildcats defense closes in on Caleb Douglas of Texas Tech during their game on Oct. 5 at Arizona Stadium. Texas Tech dominated the first half.

Tyler Boehmer shows off a giant desert centipede to a group of children at the Arizona Insect Festival on Oct. 1 2023. The centipede is the largest found in north America, and holds the most venom.

[Photo] What’s buzzing at this year’s AZ Insect Festival

October 4, 2024
Tyler Boehmer shows off a giant desert centipede to a group of children at the Arizona Insect Festival on Oct. 1 2023. The centipede is the largest found in north America, and holds the most venom.

[Photo] What’s buzzing at this year’s AZ Insect Festival

Topaz Servellon
October 4, 2024
MacKenzie Moring watches the ball come down during the Wildcats’ game on Sept. 26 at Murphey Field at Mulcahy Stadium. Moring played the most minutes of her season during this game.

Marley Chappel of the Arizona Wildcats and a Cincinnati player battle for possession during their game on Sept. 26 at Murphey Field at Mulcahy Stadium. The Wildcats were able to stop the Cincinnati offense in its tracks allowing no goals.

[Photo] UA soccer fights to a tie against West Virginia

September 30, 2024
Teammates celebrate the goal of Nyota Katembo during the Arizona Wildcats’ game against the Cincinnati Bearcats on Sept. 26 at Murphey Field at Mulcahy Stadium. Katembo’s goal followed Gianna Christiansen’s goal just 30 seconds earlier.

Zoe Mendiola charges down the field pursued by a Cincinnati player on Sept. 26 at Murphey Field at Mulcahy Stadium. The Wildcats scored two goals in the first half.

[Photo] Daily Wildcat Team and Player of Week 6

October 9, 2024
Police and spectators watch as the protest continues on University on Sept. 24. Police presence was limited with only about a dozen officers watched the protest from adjacent streets.

[Photo] Party for Socialism and Liberation hosts protest for Lebanon

Topaz Servellon
September 26, 2024
'Free Palestine' reads a protestors sign on University on Sept. 24. The protestors in addition to demanding peace in Lebanon, demanded a ceasefire in Gaza and a liberated Palestine.

A protestor listens to chants while holding a sign on University Boulevard on Sept. 24. While in support for Lebanon, many chants included calls for Palestinian liberation.

Protesters assemble on University Boulevard in support of Lebanon on Sept. 24. The protestors demanded an immediate ceasefire to the hostilities in Lebanon that began the week prior.

A line of people wait to get into the Linda Ronstadt Music Hall for a Trump rally on Sept. 12. The Linda Ronstadt Music Hall holds 2,200 people.

Trump supporters gather for Trump rally

Gracie Kayko, Jay Corella, Mason Kumet, and Charlie Ramirez
September 13, 2024
Black SUVs of Donald Trump’s motorcade arrive to Linda Ronstadt Music Hall on Sept. 12. The heavily protected convoy is run partially by local police and partially by Secret Service.

Senate Candidate Kari Lake arrives at Donald Trump’s rally at Linda Ronstadt Music Hall on Sept. 12. Lake has been endorsed by Trump and speaks at many of his events in Arizona.

[Photo] Former President Donald Trump hosts rally in Tucson

Sam Parker
September 12, 2024
Congressman Maxwell Frost speaks to U of A Wildcats for Harris-Walz at Snakes and Lattes on Aug. 28. The Florida congressman visited the university in an effort to encourage student canvasing, part of a broader push by Democrats to capture young votes.

[Photo] Youngest member of Congress, Rep. Maxwell Frost, visits UA

August 29, 2024
Standing in their ranks the Pride of Arizona practices at Bear Down Field on Aug. 23. Spectators stood on the sidelines and the top of parking garages to watch the band perform.

Members of the Pride of Arizona lay exhausted in between movements during their practice at Bear Down Field on Aug. 23. The band had been practicing for hours before their full performance.

Spectators watch as the Pride of Arizona performs at Bear Down Field on Aug. 23. Ahead of football season, the band has spent time rehearsing their careful movements.

A police officer wearing riot gear prepares to make the first steps against the protestors on Park Avenue on May 1. Police officials said that throwing objects at officers would not be tolerated.

Heavy police presence, pro-Palestine encampment destroyed

Mason Kumet, Jay Corella, and Noor Haghighi
May 1, 2024
Wildcats players help Maya Nnaji up off the ground as Lady Buffs players do the same to Azia Himeur after an intense play during their game in the McKale Center in Tucson on Oct. 25. The Wildcats came out swinging with an intense offense lasting all the way through the first half.

[Photo] Arizona WBB new signings heading into 2024-2025 season

Jason Dayee
May 1, 2024
A protester on the University of Arizona Mall holds up a sign tallying the number of children killed by Israel in Gaza since October on April 29. Israel has faced international criticism by human rights groups for their damage in war.

A counter-protester holds up an Israeli flag in front of the pro-Palestinian tents on the University of Arizona Mall on April 29. As of the afternoon, only a half dozen counter protesters chanted in front of the megaphones asking, “What about the hostages?”

A cactus wren perches on a cactus at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum on Feb. 24. These birds are well-adapted to the desert and build their nests in saguaro and cholla cacti.

Earth Day 2024: Appreciating Tucson wildlife

Caroline Bailey, Jay Corella, Emma Diaz, Noor Haghighi, Gracie Kayko, and Nathanial Stenchever
April 22, 2024
Faculty, students and community members speak to the Arizona Board of Regents during a meeting on April 18 at the University of Arizona. With the ongoing financial crisis, United Campus Workers Arizona has been protesting the Board of Regents and UA President Robert Robbins.

The crowd at Bear Down Music Festival enjoys redveil’s set on April 12. As the sun set, event planners handed out light devices for the nighttime performances.

Bear Down Music Festival 2024

Noor Haghighi, Jay Corella, and Kate Ewing
April 16, 2024
Arizona tennis players celebrate in a circle after defeating Arizona State 4-2 at Robson Tennis Center on April 7. The hard-fought victory came down to a singles match between Gustaf Strom and Max McKennon.

UA men’s tennis wins Territorial Cup over ASU

Jay Corella
April 8, 2024
A volunteer paints part of the Save Our Saguaros mural at Sentinel Peak on March 3. The mural was split into two parts, with this being the upper part.

[Photo] ‘Save Our Saguaros’: Buffelgrass pulling and mural painting

Gracie Kayko
April 1, 2024
Four F-16s of the Thunderbirds fly in a line during the Luke Days air show on March 23 at Luke Air Force Base in Glendale, Ariz. This formation is a prelude to fanning out into a close diamond formation.

Luke Days air show returns after six years

Jay Corella
March 28, 2024
Kellen Fortier, co-owner of Wooden Tooth Records, stands in front of a wall of records on March 25. Wooden Tooth Records has called Tucson home since 2015.

Stacks of records at displayed at Wooden Tooth Records on March 25. The record store boasts a large collection of records of every genre from rock to ambient.

A shelf of cassette tapes showcases local music at Wooden Tooth Records on March 25. Wooden Tooth Records hosts a large collection of cassettes in addition to records.

Jada Williams puts the ball into play during the game against the Sun Devils in the McKale Center on Feb. 4. Williams scored 4 points and 2 assists.

[Photo] No. 11 Arizona WBB takes down No. 11 Auburn in the First Four round of the NCAA Tournament

Grace Carnal
March 21, 2024
Players cheer on Blaise Biringer as she makes it back to home plate after a home run during Arizona’s game against Washington on March 16 at Rita Hillenbrand Stadium. The three runs scored during this play would be the Wildcats’ only points during the game.

Miranda Stoddard throws a pitch in the first inning of Arizona’s game against Washington at Rita Hillenbrand Stadium on March 16. Opening with an impressive first inning, the Washington Huskies quickly began stacking up runs.

Caleb Love dribbles the ball against facing opposition from the Oregon defense during the Arizona Wildcats’ game against Oregon in McKale on March 2. Love scored 22 points during the game.

[Photo] No. 1 seed Arizona bounced out of the Pac-12 Tournament Semifinals by No. 4 seed Oregon

Nathaniel Levin
March 15, 2024
Oumar Ballo and Caleb Love speak to each other early in the first half of their game against Oregon in McKale on March 2. Ballo and Love were both recognized as seniors during this game.

[Photo] OPINION: College MBB favorites and sleeper picks heading into March Madness

Nathaniel Levin
March 15, 2024
A child reads a book on the grass at the Tucson Festival of Books on March 10. The Tucson Festival of Books offered something for every age.

Tucson Festival of Books 2024

Jay Corella, Celeste Lizarraga, and Emma Diaz
March 14, 2024
Kenny Lofton, a former Arizona basketball player was inducted into the ring of honor at halftime during the Wildcats game against Oregon on March 2. After Arizona Lofton joined the MLB.

[Photo] Arizona inducts Kenny Lofton into Arizona Ring of Honor

March 3, 2024
Oumar Ballo makes a speech after the Wildcats’ victory over Oregon in McKale on March 2. Each of the seniors made a short speech after the game and each were recognized for their time at Arizona.

[Photo] Arizona MBB Senior Day: Arizona’s five seniors

Nathaniel Levin
March 2, 2024
Grant Weitman walks back to the bench in the final minutes of the second half of Arizona’s game against Oregon. Weitman was one of the seniors honored during the game and finished the game with 21 points.

[Photo] No. 6 Arizona MBB celebrates Senior Day with blowout win over Oregon

Nathaniel Levin
March 2, 2024
Kylan Boswell of the Arizona Wildcats hangs in the air after making a shot against the Oregon Ducks in McKale Center on March 2. The Wildcats led, entering the second half 51-30.

Keshad Johnson crashes into his Washington State defender on the way to the basket in the second half in McKale Center on Feb. 22. Despite clutch free throws, Arizona would lose 77-74.

UA sports weekend recap: Feb. 22-25

Mason Kumet, Jay Corella, Celeste Lizarraga, and Gracie Kayko
February 28, 2024
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