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Josie Shivers

Josie Shivers, Assistant Photo Editor

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The Campus Pantry, located under the student union on Level 1 at the University of Arizona campus, on Jan. 15.

Families and close friends cry at the location where the three UA students were hit on Euclid Avenue, on Nov. 2. An honor walk happened to respect the three students where families and friends could gather and show their respect to the victims.

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.

Tucson Meet Yourself returns for another year of flavor and culture

Josie Shivers
October 21, 2025
Gyro from Ahepa, along with iced chai tea from Wat Buddhametta at the Tucson Meet Yourself Festival, on Oct. 17. Ahepa is a Greek food-based vendor, with Wat Buddhametta providing Thai cuisine.

A dish called Takoyaki from the food truck Takoyaki Balls at the Tucson Meet Yourself festival, on Oct. 17. The truck was serving customers traditional Japanese cuisine.

A booth that serves up fresh, authentic Palestinian food at the Tucson Meet Yourself Festival, on Oct. 18. The booth was called Arizona-Palestine Solidarity Alliance.

A woman standing by the Sierra Skulls booth at the Tucson Meet Yourself Festival, on Oct. 18. The vendor specializes in skull-themed artwork that also centers around the cultural holiday Día de Los Muertos.

People dancing during Elijah Ndoye's performance at the Tucson Meet Yourself Festival, on Oct. 18. Ndoye performed with the traditional West African Harp.

Vendors of the Takoyaki Balls food truck working on orders at the Tucson Meet Yourself Festival, on Oct. 18.

A band playing in front of the PicanTear, a booth centered around the culture of Peru at the Tucson Meet Yourself Festival, on Oct. 19.

The entrance of “HeeMee Coffee + Bakery”, the coffee and bakery shop located near the University of Arizona, 800 E. University Blvd. in Main Gate Square, on Sept. 22. The bakery had expanded to make its second location on the campus, with it’s its original location being near Congress.

[Photo] HeeMee Coffee + Bakery comes to University Boulevard

October 2, 2025
“HeeMee Coffee + Bakery” located near the University of Arizona, 800 E. University Blvd. in Main Gate Square, on Sept. 22. The owner was excited to announce on their Instagram about their coffee shop expanding to its second location.

Protesters marching across the street heading towards the Aloft Tucson University, located at 1900 E Speedway Blvd, on Sept. 12. The protesters were rallying on the sidewalk, chanting, and holding signs that oppose ICE.

[Photo] Protesters call on Marriott to end ties with ICE

September 23, 2025
Woman standing by the crosswalk holding up a sign by the Aloft Tucson University, located at 1900 E Speedway Blvd, on Sept. 12. This protest was going against ICE but as well as the hotel Marriott, to pressure them to promise not to partner up with them for migrant detention.

People rallying on the sidewalk protesting against ICE by the Aloft Tucson University, located at 1900 E Speedway Blvd, on Sept. 12. The protest was to pressure the hotel Marriott to renew its 2019 promise not to collaborate with ICE for migrant detention.

The entrance of the restaurant Gentle Ben’s at 865 E University Blvd, on Sept. 4. Ben’s is to be participating in Sonoran restaurant week, where people can try their variety of food options, cocktails, and local craft beers.

[Photo] Sonoran restaurant week returns in 2025 for its seventh year

September 8, 2025
The restaurant Gentle Ben’s located at 865 E University Blvd, on Sept. 4. Ben’s has been well liked by the students at the university for its food, drinks, and patio.

The front entrance of the restaurant, Gentle Ben’s at 865 E University Blvd, on Sept. 4. The restaurant has had a good variety of food options, a selection of local draft beers, and handcrafted cocktails.

Bennett Wilson strikes a pose near the mall at the University of Arizona on Aug. 27. Wilson was being swarmed by his fans while walking on campus, due to his internet persona.

Bennet Wilson posing for the picture near the mall at the University of Arizona on Aug. 27. Wilson is also known as “Baddie Benito” on his social media, and has started his first year at the university.

Bennet Wilson taking a pose on the mall at the University of Arizona on Aug. 27. Wilson has gained a huge internet following due to his comedic videos on TikTok.

A student eating lunch with behind her signs that say “Black Lives Matter” in the Women & Gender Student Space, located on the 4th floor at the Student Union at the University of Arizona on Aug. 26. The space has events and resources open to all students free of charge.

One of the art pieces that is displayed in Women & Gender Student Space, located on the 4th floor at the Student Union at the University of Arizona, on Aug. 26. The artwork on the left was created by Elizabeth Blancas back in 2018.

The entrance of the Women & Gender Student Space, located on the 4th floor at the Student Union at the University of Arizona on Aug. 26. The space is one of the six student spaces for the Student Culture & Engagement Hub.

Police and staff inside the Main Library at the University of Arizona on Aug. 19. The Main Library was closed due to a stabbing that had occurred inside the building.

[Photo] UAlert: Stabbing at Main Library

August 19, 2025
The Main Library at the University of Arizona on Aug. 19.

Father and son rolling a bin near the Villa Del Puente at the University of Arizona on Aug. 19. Students have been moving in for the new school semester.

The courtyard of the Environment and Natural Resources 2 Building at the University of Arizona campus, on Aug. 16.

The courtyard of the Environment and Natural Resources 2 Building at the University of Arizona campus, on Aug. 16.

[Photo] Discover Tucson: 25 things to do for the rest of this year

August 24, 2025
The courtyard of the Environment and Natural Resources 2 Building at the University of Arizona campus, on Aug. 16.

The courtyard of the Environment and Natural Resources 2 Building at the University of Arizona campus, on Aug. 16.

Signs up at the Centennial Hall on the University of Arizona campus, on Jul. 29. The signs are to showcase upcoming shows coming to the university.

New signs up at the Centennial Hall on the University of Arizona campus, on Jul. 29. The Centennial Hall is showcasing the upcoming Broadway shows coming to the university.

The Centennial Hall with signs of upcoming shows on the University of Arizona campus, on Jul. 29. The Centennial Hall is getting ready for the Broadway season at the university.

[Photo] Centennial Hall celebrates 20 years of Broadway in Tucson

August 9, 2025
People line up to look through the telescope by the Center for Astrophysics tent at the Tucson Festival of Books at the University of Arizona Mall on March 16. People could experience all types of scientific activities during the festival.

[Photo] Tucson’s Festival of Books takes on the Mall

Emma Diaz, Josie Shivers
March 21, 2025
A protester props up a sign that reads “Stand Up, Sit Down For DEI” in front of the administration building on Feb. 27. The students of the U of A were protesting against the changes of DEI policy at the university.

[Photo] Student protest held on campus in support of DEI initiatives

February 28, 2025
Chalk messages written by students at the administration building on Feb. 27. Students of the U of A were protesting against the university's changes to the DEI order and writing statements along the staircase and ground around the building.

[Photo] Students react to the consolidation of cultural centers into a multicultural hub

June 15, 2025
A protester props up a sign that reads “Stand Up, Sit Down For DEI” in front of the administration building on Feb. 27. The students of the U of A were protesting against the changes of DEI policy at the university.

[Photo] Student protest held on campus in support of DEI initiatives

Kiara Adams
February 28, 2025
Paulina Paris of the Arizona Wildcats faces down Cincinnati Bearcat A'riel Jackson during their game on Jan. 22. in McKale. Paris scored 10 points in her 25 minutes on the court.

[Photo] Arizona women’s basketball set to duel No. 11 TCU

February 15, 2025
University of Arizona guard Mailien Rolf dribbles down the court during their game against Cincinnati in McKale on Jan. 22. The wildcats started the first quarter strong a 12 point lead.

[Photo] Arizona women's basketball prepares to host No. 16 West Virginia

January 25, 2025
Isabel Burgos-DeStephanis teaches primo-level students at the University of Arizona School of Music on Dec. 7. The school was holding rehearsals for the String Project, which is a teacher training program to teach kids from ages five through 14 where they can learn violin, viola and cello.

[Photo] UA String Project director and founder steps down after 10 years

January 2, 2025
Sugar-glazed ham, a side of collard greens and macaroni and cheese on a plate for Thanksgiving dinner on Nov. 28. My dad also made a whole turkey with some stuffing, but my sister and I always prefer ham.

Turkey, potatoes and pie, oh my!

Gracie Kayko, Noor Haghighi, Josie Shivers, Reed Lofstedt, Emma Diaz, and Jay Corella
December 2, 2024
Protestors are stopped by a sherif who guards the path to the rally where former President Barack Obama holds his rally at the Cole and Jeannie Davis Sports Center on Oct. 18. The protesters wanted to move their protest closer to where the Obama rally was gonna be but were only allowed to protest by the Lowell-Stevens Football Facility.

Protesters march down the Mall for Palestine

Josie Shivers and Gracie Kayko
October 18, 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
Students at the University of Arizona watch the vice presidential debate unfold in CATalyst studios in the university's main library on Oct. 1. The viewing party was held by The School of Government and Public Policy where students were also served pizza, and given bingo papers related to the debate to enjoy throughout.

[Photo] Political awareness takes center stage as SGPP hosts VP debate viewing

October 2, 2024
Students at the University of Arizona sit while watching the vice presidential debate at CATalyst studios in the university's main library on Oct. 1. The School of Government and Public Policy held an event where students would sign up to watch the presidential debate, where pizza was also served.

Students at the University of Arizona watch the vice presidential debate unfold in CATalyst studios in the university's main library on Oct. 1. The viewing party was held by The School of Government and Public Policy where students were also served pizza, and given bingo papers related to the debate to enjoy throughout.

[Photo] Political awareness takes center stage as SGPP hosts VP debate viewing

Mohim Jahongirova
October 2, 2024
Protesters stand outside of Illegal Pete’s on University Boulevard to stand for their support for Palestine on Sept. 24. The protest was for the “All Out For Lebanon” march, where people all across the United States spoke out against the war.

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

September 26, 2024
Protesters participate in the “All Out For Lebanon” march outside of Illegal Pete’s on University boulevard, Sept. 24. The march was to speak out for Lebanon and the ongoing war in Gaza.

Protesters stand outside of Illegal Pete’s on University Boulevard to stand for their support for Palestine on Sept. 24. The protest was for the “All Out For Lebanon” march, where people all across the United States spoke out against the war.

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

Topaz Servellon
September 26, 2024
Historic Tucson homes are moved out of the lot on the corner of Euclid and Speedway on wheels on Sept. 4. These homes are being to make room for more student housing.

A historic Tucson home in the process of being moved out of the lot on the corner of Euclid and Speedway on Sept. 4. The home is being moved out to make room for future student housing.

[Photo] Five Tucson Historic Homes roll down Speedway for a second chance

October 9, 2024
Students at the University of Arizona respond to religious protesters on the Mall on Aug. 26. While some students argued with the protesters, other students displayed mockery towards their signs.

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