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UBRP student Cecilia Martinez presents her research to a small crowd of listeners on Jan. 25 in the ENR2 building. The University of Arizona offers plenty of research opportunities to both its undergraduate and graduate students.

Extracurriculars across campus: Involvement and opportunity

Jacob Mennuti, Ella McCarville, Vivek Aking, and Kristijan Barnjak
July 17, 2020
ASUA candidates Bennett Adamson, Sydney Hess and Kate Rosenstengel stand together after the Executive Q&A on Thursday, March 21 in the SUMC. The three students are the only candidates running for ASUA’s executive positions for the 2019-2020 school year.

Senators pass Trans Day of Resilience Resolution (ASUA Notebook 11/20/2019)

Maggie Rockwell
November 22, 2019
Photo of U.S. Border Patrol vehicle, courtesy mark6mauno (Flikr).

Dean of Students says protester violated 1st Amendment rights

Eddie Celaya
April 1, 2019
Donta Williams (#23) taking a swing during Friday night's game vs UMass Lowell. The wildcats won on February 15th with the score of 12-4.

Arizona baseball: Eight observations from the season opener

Ray Diaz
February 16, 2019
Homecoming floats in the 2016 homecoming parade.

UA Homecoming Week filled with traditions and activities

Randall Eck
October 21, 2018
Cate Reese (right) and her sister Ali (left). Reese, an incoming Arizona women's basketball player, is a McDonald’s All-American.

Incoming All-American Cate Reese unfazed by Type 1 Diabetes

Saul Bookman
April 1, 2018
A dejected Sean Miller looks out onto the crowd in Boise, Idaho after a blowout loss to Buffalo in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday, March 15. On Friday, April 6, the Board of Regents' will vote on a measure that could punish Miller if he is found to have violated NCAA rules or is indicted on criminal charges.

Future uncertain for Sean Miller and Arizona men’s basketball

Saul Bookman
March 21, 2018
Arizona Senior Talbott Denny puts his arm around teammate Alex Barcello after winning the Arizona-Cal game on Saturday, March 3 in McKale Center.

Analysis: Arizona men’s basketball grades after roller coaster season

Saul Bookman
March 19, 2018
From left: Rawle Alkins, Allonzo Trier, Parker Jackson-Cartwright, and Dusan Ristic share a moment of sadness in the final moments the Arizona-Buffalo game in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday, March 15 in Boise, Idaho.

Arizona upset in first round by upstart Buffalo

Saul Bookman
March 16, 2018
Arizona's Parker Jackson-Cartwright (0) strips the ball away from Buffalo's Jeremy Harris (2) in the Arizona-Buffalo game in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday, March 15 in Boise, Idaho.

Arizona in a battle with Buffalo in NCAA Tournament first round

Saul Bookman
March 16, 2018
Arizona's Dusan Ristic pumps up the crowd in Las Vegas as he checks back onto the bench in the final minutes of the Arizona-USC Championship game at the 2018 Pac-12 Tournament on Saturday, March 10 in T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nev.

Dusan Ristic rising to the challenge of post-season tournament play

Saul Bookman
March 13, 2018
Arizona's Wilbur T. Wildcat holds up a sign for the ZonaZoo before the Arizona-USC Championship game at the 2018 Pac-12 Tournament on Saturday, March 10 in T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nev.

Arizona heads to Boise for March Madness with possible matchup against Kentucky on horizon

Saul Bookman
March 11, 2018
Arizona's Deandre Ayton shows emotion after an and-1 play in the Arizona-USC Championship game at the 2018 Pac-12 Tournament on Saturday, March 10 in T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nev.

Top 5 stats that gave Arizona men’s basketball the Pac-12 Tournament Championship

Saul Bookman
March 11, 2018
Arizona's Rawle Alkins smiles after fouling out late in the Arizona-USC Championship game at the 2018 Pac-12 Tournament on Saturday, March 10 in T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. Alkins finished with six points and six rebounds.

Alkins goes Phi Slamma Jamma on USC’s Stewart; Changes game with iconic dunk

Saul Bookman
March 11, 2018
Arizona's Parker Jackson-Cartwright, left, strips the ball away from UCLA's Gyorgy Goloman (14, center) during the first half of the Arizona-UCLA Semifinal game at the 2018 Pac-12 Tournament on Friday, March 9 in T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nev.

5 key stats to Arizona’s win over UCLA

Saul Bookman
March 10, 2018
Arizona's Deandre Ayton (13) dunks over UCLA's Thomas Welsh (40) in the Arizona-UCLA Semifinal game at the 2018 Pac-12 Tournament on Friday, March 9 in T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nev.

Ayton places himself in category of his own against UCLA

Saul Bookman
March 10, 2018
Colorado's McKinley Wright IV (25) holds the ball away from Arizona's Parker Jackson-Cartwright (0) in the first half of the Colorado-Arizona Quarterfinal game at the 2018 Pac-12 Tournament on Thursday, March 8 in T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nev.

Defensive ‘Cats claw way to semi-finals

Saul Bookman
March 9, 2018
Deandre Ayton busts a move after the Arizona-Cal game on Saturday, March 3 in McKale Center.

Ayton named Pac-12 Player of the Year and Freshman of the Year

Saul Bookman
March 6, 2018
Arizona Men's Basketball Head Coach Sean Miller and Deandre Ayton embrace after the Arizona-Cal game on Saturday, March 3 in McKale Center.

Ayton, Alkins, Trier play their last game at McKale

Saul Bookman
March 4, 2018
Arizona Senior Parker Jackson-Cartwright (0) takes a moment to breathe during a dea ball in the Arizona-Cal game on Saturday, March 3 in McKale Center.

Week from hell ends with satisfaction as Wildcats take Pac-12 crown

Saul Bookman
March 4, 2018
Arizona's Deandre Ayton (13) makes a face after a foul is called during the first half of the Arizona-Stanford game on Thursday, March 1 at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz.

The health of Arizona men’s basketball still unknown despite Miller-Trier return

Saul Bookman
March 2, 2018
Mitch Albom is an internationally renowned and best-selling author, journalist, screenwriter, playwright, radio and television broadcaster.

‘Fab Five’ basketball scandal elicits familiar feelings for Arizona fans

Saul Bookman
February 25, 2018
Arizona's, Lucia Alonso (4), is in pursuit of Orgeon's Maite Cazorla(5) during the game on Feb. 25 at McKale center.

Wildcats give No.8 Oregon a run, but fall as Ducks clinch Pac-12 Title in McKale

Saul Bookman
February 25, 2018
Arizona's Deandre Ayton dunks the ball, despite Oregon's Paul White (13) throwing a hand in his face. White fouled out late in the Arizona-Oregon game.

Ayton dominates despite distractions

Saul Bookman
February 25, 2018
Arizona Men's Basketball Head Coach Sean Miller, left, yells at a referee while Assistant Coach Lorenzo Romar, right, watches in dismay during the first half of the UA-USC game on Saturday, Feb. 10 at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz.

Miller sought $100k for Ayton according to FBI

Saul Bookman
February 24, 2018
Arizona's Dusan Ristic lays in the ball past USC's Chimezie Metu (4) during the second half of the UA-USC game on Saturday, Feb. 10 at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz.

Duke, Kentucky, Michigan State among those named in newest college basketball scandal findings; No new Arizona players/coaches named

Saul Bookman
February 23, 2018
Arizona's Lucia Alonso during the basketball game against ASU on Feb. 18 at McKale center.

Arizona women’s basketball swept by ASU

Saul Bookman
February 19, 2018
Arizona's Parker Jackson-Cartwright, center, tries to muscle the ball past Arizona State's Romello White (23) during the first half of the Arizona-Arizona State game on Thursday, Feb. 15 in Wells Fargo Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. Arizona beat Arizona State 77-70.

Jackson-Cartwright and Ayton lead Wildcats to victory in different ways versus ASU

Saul Bookman
February 16, 2018
Arizona's Deandre Ayton shows a barrage of emotion after picking up an and-one late in the UA-ASU game. Ayton had 23 points.

Preview: Arizona men’s basketball seeking sweep of season series from ASU

Saul Bookman
February 15, 2018
Kat Wright, a forward for UA women's basketball team, was selected to be a part of the "So You Want to be a Coach" program that will start in late March.

Coach Kat looking to mentor a college kid near you

Saul Bookman
February 12, 2018
The Arizona men's basketball team celebrates at their game against NAU on Nov. 10 in McKale Center. The Wildcats won 101-67 in their season opener.

Wildcats projected as a four-seed in early NCAA projection bracket

Saul Bookman
February 11, 2018
Arizona's Dusan Ristic, below, and USC's Nick Rakocevic, above, fight for the ball during the second half of the UA-USC game on Saturday, Feb. 10 at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz.

Lost item found: Wildcats defense makes appearance in crucial win against USC

Saul Bookman
February 11, 2018
Arizona's Dylan Smith (3) dejectedly walks off the court after the UA-UCLA game on Thursday, Feb. 8 at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. The Wildcats lost to the Bruins with a final score of 82-74.

Analysis: Leaderless Arizona lacking heart at wrong time

Saul Bookman
February 9, 2018
Arizona's Jalea Bennett (33) trips into the paint past Washington State defense.

Women’s basketball stumbles to 10th conference loss of the season

Saul Bookman
February 3, 2018
All the latest updates and news regarding your favorite UA sports teams in one place.

Wildcat Sports Review, Episode 1

Saul Bookman
February 2, 2018
Allonzo Trier (35) passes to a teammate during the UA-UCLA game on Jan. 20.

Iso-Zo

Saul Bookman
January 30, 2018
Arizona's Deandre Ayton (13) goes to block Utah's Chris Seeley (11).

Behind the numbers: Key stats from Arizona men’s basketball’s victory over Utah

Saul Bookman
January 28, 2018
Colorado Men's Basketball Head Coach Tad Boyle (left). Arizona's Dusan Ristic shows emotion after a teammate completed a three pointer (middle). Arizona's Dylan Smith, 3, jumps to lay in the ball past Utah's Gabe Bealer, 30, (left).

Instant Replay

Saul Bookman
January 24, 2018
Arizona Women's Basketball head coach Adia Barnes smiles after exchanging words with a team member.

Wildcats snap six-game losing streak

Saul Bookman
January 20, 2018
Exclusive: One-on-one with Kevin Sumlin, Part 1

Exclusive: One-on-one with Kevin Sumlin, Part 1

Saul Bookman
January 17, 2018
Kevin Sumlin was introduced Tuesday, Jan. 16 as Arizona's next head football coach. Sumlin, who was let go by Texas A&M in December, poses with past UA football players.

Odd Man Out

Saul Bookman
January 17, 2018
Texas A&M Aggies head coach Kevin Sumlin answers questions from the media during the Cotton Bowl Media Day at Cowboys Stadium Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012.

Kevin Sumlin named head coach of Arizona football, says program “will win championships”.

Saul Bookman
January 14, 2018
Arizona's Keanu Pinder watches the final seconds of the Arizona-Oregon game. Pinder had six points and three blocks.

Pinder contribution key from bench that’s adding little

Saul Bookman
January 13, 2018
Arizona's Allonzo Trier (35) shoots past Oregon State's Stephen Thompson Jr. (1). Trier had 21 points in the game, leading the Wildcats. 

Analysis: Wildcats zone issues a different feel

Saul Bookman
January 12, 2018
Arizona's Jalea Bennett (33) breaks through the Stanford defense and takes her shot during the Arizona-Stanford game.

Arizona women’s hoops continues to struggle

Saul Bookman
January 10, 2018
Colorado Men's Basketball Head Coach Tad Boyle shows his frustration after an easy layup by Arizona in the first half.

Opposing View: Colorado reaps benefits of Arizona’s lack of killer instinct

Saul Bookman
January 6, 2018
Bill Walton, color commentator for Pac-12 Network and ESPN, takes a few moments to converse with Saul Bookman about his start in broadcasting, life and the fortunes of being able to watch Arizona men's basketball.

Bill Walton’s work ethic and love for UA evident on the road

Saul Bookman
January 6, 2018
Arizona's Allonzo Trier does a behind-the-back crossover to get past Utah's Justin Bibbins (1).

Allonzo Trier provides composure and leadership during Utah win

Saul Bookman
January 5, 2018
Arizona's Alex Barcello makes his way past a Utah defender. At the half, Arizona leads 46-32.

Barcello key as Wildcats move forward

Saul Bookman
January 5, 2018
Texas A&M head coach Kevin Sumlin talks to a ref in the second quarter on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017 in the Southwest Classic in Arlington, Texas. Texas A&M has fired Sumlin as head football coach.

Quick look at potential head coaching candidates for Arizona football

Saul Bookman
January 3, 2018
Arizona State's Tra Holder avoids fouling Arizona's Parker Jackson-Cartwright late in the UA-ASU game. Jackson-Cartwright led the wildcats with 6 assists.

PJC emerges as quiet leader at perfect time

Saul Bookman
January 2, 2018
Arizona's Rawle Alkins, right, and Deandre Ayton, left, pump up the crowd with only 1.3 seconds left on the clock after a clutch win against ASU.

They’re baaaaaaack

Saul Bookman
December 31, 2017
Arizona State's Shannon Evans II watches Allonzo trier after a foul elsewhere on the court.

Trier comes up with biggest defensive moment of career during win over ASU

Saul Bookman
December 31, 2017
  Arizona Women’s basketball overcame a slow start to win in double overtime behind a big three from Kat Wright. Wright had 18 points and JaLea Bennett had 20 to lead the Wildcats.

Where They Stand: Women’s Basketball Non-Conference Rewind

Saul Bookman
December 26, 2017
Arizona's Lucia Alonso pounds the paint late in the game against Hawaii. Alonso had 21 points in the game.

Wildcats falter late, drop seventh game of the year

Saul Bookman
December 17, 2017
Arizona's Jalea Bennett muscles her way past a New Mexico State defender during the UA-NMS game on Thursday, December 14.

Bennett’s career-high leads Wildcats back into the winning column

Saul Bookman
December 14, 2017
Alabama's Collin Sexton drives to the basket past Arizona defense. Sexton shot 15-16 free throws on the night.

Wildcats improving despite Sexton performance

Saul Bookman
December 10, 2017
WIlbur the Wildcat watches the UA cheerleaders during a time out.

What you missed during Arizona’s win over Texas A&M

Saul Bookman
December 6, 2017
Dylan Smith pumps up the crowd after a close win against Texas A&M on Tuesday, December 5 2017.

Wildcats restore order, upset No. 7 Texas A&M

Saul Bookman
December 6, 2017
Arizona's Parker Jackson-Cartwright dribbles past Texas A&M's T.J. Starks in Talking Stick Arena, on Dec. 5. Arizona beat Texas A&M with a score of 67-64.

Halftime: Wildcats in a battle with No. 7 Texas A&M

Saul Bookman
December 6, 2017
Arizona guard Lucia Alonso takes a shot against San Diego State Sunday, Dec. 3 in McKale Center. The Wildcats lost to the Aztecs to extend their five-game losing streak.

Arizona women’s basketball drops fifth straight

Saul Bookman
December 3, 2017
Ray Smith reacts to a nasty foul on the court.

Arizona learning from early woes in win over UNLV

Saul Bookman
December 3, 2017
Arizona women's basketball assistant coach Morgan Valley, center, gives instructions to the team during their game against Iona on Nov. 10 in McKale Center. Valley participated in four Final Fours from 2000-04 and won three titles with UConn women's basketball.

More than just X’s and O’s

Saul Bookman
November 27, 2017
Arizona freshman Marlee Kyles (13) dribbles past two Iona defenders on Nov. 10 in McKale Center. Kyles scored a total of 17 points against Iona.

Position breakdown

Saul Bookman
November 27, 2017
Sophomore forward Dominique McBryde looks for an open teammate under the basket during Purdue's 74-64 loss to Maryland on March 5 in the championship game of the Big Ten Women's Tournament.

Big aspirations for 2018 and beyond

Saul Bookman
November 27, 2017
Senior JaLea Bennett leads the Arizona women's basketball team this season. As the lone remaining player from her original recruiting class, Bennett is poised to make an impact on a very young team.

Bennett battles toward final season

Saul Bookman
November 26, 2017
Arizona football head coach Rich Rod during the UA-ASU rivalry game on Nov. 25 at Sun Devil Stadium.

Controversy aplenty, ASU takes the cup back to Tempe from Wildcats

Saul Bookman
November 26, 2017
The University of Arizona men's basketball team huddles together before their game against Eastern New Mexico on Nov. 1 in McKale Center. Arizona dropped three games while in Paradise Islands, Bahamas for the Battle 4 Atlantis Tournament.

Analysis: Bahama breeze sweeps Arizona’s mojo

Saul Bookman
November 25, 2017
Photo Courtesy of Aaron Steinberg.  Arizona men's basketball huddles before taking on NC State in the opening round of the Battle 4 Atlantis Tournament in Paradise Islands, Bahamas Nov. 22.

Commentary: Arizona defense MIA in loss to NC State

Saul Bookman
November 23, 2017
Former UA running back, Orlando Bradford, sentenced to five years in prison

Former UA running back, Orlando Bradford, sentenced to five years in prison

Saul Bookman
November 20, 2017
From left to right, Dusan Ristic, Parker Jackson-Cartwright, Allonzo Trier and Deandre Ayton watch their teammates play against CSU Bakersfield.

Battle 4 Atlantis next stop for Arizona

Saul Bookman
November 20, 2017
Arizona senior forward Kat Wright (11) is defended by Iona's Tilasha Okey-Williams (34) on Nov. 10 in McKale Center. Wright scored 13 points in the game.

Arizona women’s basketball breezes to win in first road test

Saul Bookman
November 18, 2017
Arizona's J.J. Taylor weaves through Oregon State defense on Nov. 11 at Arizona Stadium.

Arizona rushes through Oregon State en route to school record performance

Saul Bookman
November 12, 2017
Behind freshman Marlee Kyles, the Arizona women's basketball team improved to 1-0 beating the Gaels 71-58 at McKale Center.

Women’s basketball show glimpses of improvement in season opening win over Iona

Saul Bookman
November 10, 2017
Freshman Deandre Ayton slam dunks during the Red-Blue contest on Oct. 20.

Standing Tall and Talented

Saul Bookman
November 9, 2017
The Arizona Wildcats can't pull off a win against ranked No. 17 USC Trojans, with a final score of 49-35. 

The Rundown: USC edition

Saul Bookman
November 5, 2017
Arizona's Khalil Tate (14) scores a touchdown against USC. Arizona lost 49-35.

Commentary: Khalil Tate is Arizona’s best player … ever

Saul Bookman
November 5, 2017
Anthony Edwards, Robert Carradine, Curtis Armstrong, Timothy Busfield, Andrew Cassese, Larry B. Scott and Brian Tochi in "Revenge of the Nerds" (1984).

Memory Lane: Revenge of the Nerds

Saul Bookman
October 25, 2017
Arizona quaterback Khalil Tate walks off the field after the UA-Houston game on Sept. 9 at Arizona Stadium.

The real deal

Saul Bookman
October 18, 2017
Taryne Mowatt, the new Arizona softball pitching coach, at a softball practice.

One of UA greats comes back home

Saul Bookman
October 17, 2017
Arizona quaterback Khalil Tate (14) celebrates in the endzone after a touchdown during the UA-UCLA game on Oct. 13 at Arizona Stadium.

The Rundown

Saul Bookman
October 15, 2017
Adia Barnes and husband Salvo Coppa have a dynamic unlike most college basketball teams. Take a look at the family environment they've created

All in the family

Saul Bookman
October 10, 2017
 Left: President Donald Trump. Right: San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, left, and safety Eric Reid, right, kneel during the playing of the national anthem on Sept. 18, 2016 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. 

Sports, the final Trump frontier

Saul Bookman
October 10, 2017
 Sophomore quarterback Khalil Tate (14) during the Wildcats 45-42 win over the Colorado Buffaloes on Folsom Field in Boulder, Colo. on Oct. 7. (needs second sentence) 

Tates prior experience vital 2nd time around

Saul Bookman
October 9, 2017
Tate pulls out historical performance to lead 'Cats in win

Tate pulls out historical performance to lead ‘Cats in win

Saul Bookman
October 8, 2017
Freshman safety Scottie Young Jr. arrested on domestic violence charges

Freshman safety Scottie Young Jr. arrested on domestic violence charges

Saul Bookman
September 29, 2017
Arizona guard Taryn Griffey (3) brings the ball downcourt in McKale Center during the Wildcats' exhibition against Eastern New Mexico on Nov. 10. Griffey hit six 3-pointers to finish with 18 points in Arizona's 62-59 opening night win over Toledo.

UA women’s hoops guard Taryn Griffey retires from basketball

Saul Bookman
September 27, 2017
Arizona head coach Sean Miller looks on after the Wildcats' 73-60 victory over the Arizona State Sun Devils on Saturday, March 4. 

Commentary: So what happens now?

Saul Bookman
September 27, 2017
Assisstant coach Book Richardson practices with Lauri Markkanen on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016 before the Wildcats 86-35 exhibition win over the College of Idaho Yotes.

The Rundown: Every article, video and photo produced nationwide to cover the college athletics scandal

Saul Bookman
September 27, 2017
Assisstant coach Book Richardson practices with Lauri Markkanen on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016 before the Wildcats 86-35 exhibition win over the College of Idaho Yotes.

UA assistant “Book” Richardson among several arrested in FBI corruption scheme

Saul Bookman
September 26, 2017

Wildcats turnover win to Utes

Saul Bookman
September 23, 2017
No. 23 Utah travels to Tucson for a showdown with Arizona in week four of the College Football season.

Daily Wildcat scouting report

Saul Bookman
September 22, 2017
Arizona quaterback Brandon Dawkins (13) follows blocker Gerhard de Beer (67) towards the endzone to score a touchdown during the UA-UTEP game on Sept. 15 at Sun Bowl Stadium in El Paso, Texas.

Dawkins shows different side in win over UTEP

Saul Bookman
September 16, 2017
Arizona quaterback Brandon Dawkins (13) makes his way towards the endzone to score a touchdown during the UA-UTEP game on Sept. 15 at Sun Bowl Stadium in El Paso, Texas.

UTEP no match for Arizona as Wildcats blowout Miners in El Paso

Saul Bookman
September 16, 2017
Arizona receiver Shun Brown scores a touchdown against UTEP on Sept. 15 at Sun Bowl Stadium in El Paso, Texas.

Dawkins and Brown steal the show in dominant first half for Wildcats

Saul Bookman
September 16, 2017
Arizona quaterback Brandon Dawkins (13) passes the ball during the UA-Houston game on Sept. 9 at Arizona Stadium.

Commentary: Passing game is starting to cost ‘Cats

Saul Bookman
September 10, 2017
Retired Arizona basketball coach Lute Olson in McKale Center in 2007. Olson led Arizona to four Final Fours and one national title.

Lutes legacy extends beyond the court

Saul Bookman
September 6, 2017
Arizona Quarterback Brandon Dawkins (13) pushes through NAU defense and scores a touchdown during the UA-NAU game on Saturday, Sept. 2.

Wildcats dominate Lumberjacks in home opener

Saul Bookman
September 3, 2017
Arizona running back J.J. Taylor (21) gets pulled down by NAU defense on Sept. 2 at Arizona Stadium.

HALFTIME: Wildcats lead Lumberjacks 34-14 in season opener

Saul Bookman
September 3, 2017
The Daily Wildcat speaks to Lance Hartzler from the LumberJack at NAU about their chances versus Arizona this weekend in the football season opener.

VIDEO: Behind Enemy Lines with The Lumberjacks Lance Hartzler

Saul Bookman
August 31, 2017
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