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All content by Tom Knauer

“A few, simple ways to prepare for a new Arizona”

Tom Knauer
April 27, 2010

Did Arizona make this the worst week ever?

Tom Knauer
April 19, 2010

Step out from the electronic veil

Tom Knauer
April 13, 2010

This is not meant to scare anyone

Tom Knauer
April 5, 2010

A compromise for the Friday before spring break

Tom Knauer
March 8, 2010

The cost of a social life

Tom Knauer
March 1, 2010

Break the chains of rising attendance cost

Tom Knauer and Tom Knauer
February 22, 2010

How iPad and junk food could save UA’s budget crisis

Tom Knauer
February 9, 2010

Alternatives to the streetcar named denial

Tom Knauer
February 2, 2010

Spread the blame for UA hoops chaos

Tom Knauer
October 27, 2008
ASUA Sen. Mark Copoulos, right, talks to Dakota Scibilia, a computer sciences sophomore, about the ways to pay less for textbooks that the UA already has in place, Wednesday afternoon on the UA Mall.

Senator tries to ease student book woes

Tom Knauer
July 12, 2008
Council wants more class seats

Council wants more class seats

Tom Knauer
May 10, 2008
Kristen Van'trood, an art freshman, sits in the Manzanita-Mohave Residence Hall lobby yesterday by the donation bins. The bins include anything a student wants to give away such as clothes, cleaning supplies, books and electronics.

Res Life to sell donated items

Tom Knauer
May 6, 2008
Pak Kin Wong, assistant professor of aerospace and mechanical engineering, and Donna D. Zhang, assistant professor in the College of Pharmacy and Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, are working together to identify drugs to fight cancer more effectively.

Professors trying new ways to curb cancer

Tom Knauer
April 30, 2008
Quingyan Zhang, a pre-business freshman, shows Frank Zhou, a business freshman, left, and Chu Chu, a Pima Community College media arts freshman, right, a poster depicting China during different time periods. Chinese students put on a display depicting China in a good light, without all of the politics surrounding the Summer Olympics.

Spreading the word

Tom Knauer
April 30, 2008
Hundreds of concertgoers anxiously wait in line to enter McKale Center for the Kanye West show last Thursday night. Ticket sales exceeded expectations, making about $450,000.

ASUA A-OK

Tom Knauer
April 28, 2008

Kanye’s contract will dig into ASUA gold

Tom Knauer
April 24, 2008
Dr. Eugene W. Gerner, director of the Arizona Cancer Center's Gastrointestinal Cancer Program, worked with the University of California-Irvine researchers to create a drug combination that reduces the risk of getting colon cancer.

UA: Drug mix decreases risk of colon cancer

Tom Knauer
April 15, 2008
Vince Martinson, an insect science doctoral student, drops his ticket into the raffle ticket box held by Jodi Burshia, the GPSC event director, during the GPSC election held yesterday afternoon on the UA Mall.

Candidates for GPSC tout platforms

Tom Knauer
April 3, 2008

Domestic partners to get health insurance Oct. 1

Tom Knauer
April 2, 2008

Forum to discuss new bio park

Tom Knauer
April 1, 2008

Police Beat

Tom Knauer
March 28, 2008
Iliana Reyes

Education faculty duo earn high honors

Tom Knauer
March 25, 2008

Kanye to light up McKale Center

Tom Knauer
March 11, 2008

UAPD to carry automatics

Tom Knauer
March 7, 2008

Police Beat

Tom Knauer
March 7, 2008

Police Beat

Tom Knauer
February 26, 2008

Rainforest tours open

Tom Knauer
February 8, 2008
UA to lead $50M plant research

UA to lead $50M plant research

Tom Knauer
January 31, 2008

Mormon students lament president’s death

Tom Knauer
January 29, 2008

“Old Main renovations near completion, occupation”

Tom Knauer
January 29, 2008
Club fair set out to recruit students for fun activities

Club fair set out to recruit students for fun activities

Tom Knauer
January 25, 2008

Police Beat

Tom Knauer
January 25, 2008
A farce for the ages

A farce for the ages

Tom Knauer
November 5, 2007

A few reasons to hate ASU sports

Tom Knauer
July 25, 2007
UA safety Brandon Tatum intercepts a pass from quarterback Willie Tuitama in Saturday's annual Spring Game at Arizona Stadium. After throwing interceptions in his first two drives, Tuitama recovered to throw for 292 yards and two touchdowns in the 93-play scrimmage.

Football passes through spring

Tom Knauer
April 16, 2007

Football gets glimpse of future in Spring Game

Tom Knauer
April 13, 2007
UA receivers Terrell Turner, left, and Terrell Reese have been catching many balls during spring practice. The starting wide receiver position opposite Mike Thomas is up for grabs for the duo.

Terrell or Terrell at receiver?

Tom Knauer
April 10, 2007

Defense gets taste of spread in 1st scrimmage

Tom Knauer
April 2, 2007

Football to unveil new offensive attack

Tom Knauer
March 30, 2007
Xavier Smith stretches out to attempt a reception during practice at Jimenez Practice Facility March 21. Smith, a sophomore, is in a spring battle for the starting running back position with Chris Jennings.

Who will be UA’s No. 1 back?

Tom Knauer
March 29, 2007
Chicago White Sox's Brian Anderson signs autographs for the fans before the start of a game against the Texas Rangers at Tucson Electric Park in a spring training baseball game Sunday. Anderson, a former UA star, is batting .279 so far in spring training and is battling for his job in the majors.

Make or break spring for Anderson

Tom Knauer
March 27, 2007
UA starting quarterback Willie Tuitama, center, and his backup Kris Heaver, left, stretch before the first spring practice yesterday at Jimenez Practice Facility. The Wildcats started to install the new spread offense they will feature next season under new offensive coordinator Sonny Dykes, with Tuitama, who shed 12 pounds since last season, as the centerpiece.

New offense a big hit on first day of practice

Tom Knauer
March 22, 2007
Tom Knauersenior staff writer

7 things to watch for in ’07

Tom Knauer
March 22, 2007
Paul Portney, dean of the Eller College of Management, makes introductory comments at the public forum last night to discuss the UA's self-study of the athletic department.

Study authors positive despite poor turnout

Tom Knauer
March 7, 2007

Public forum will focus on athletics

Tom Knauer
March 6, 2007

“Henry, Folk shine at NFL Combine”

Tom Knauer
March 1, 2007
Gerell Robinson

“First ’08 recruit to Cats: Win eight, or I’m out”

Tom Knauer
February 27, 2007

Coaching carousel finally comes to halt

Tom Knauer
February 8, 2007
UA football head coach Mike Stoops paces the sideline at Arizona Stadium during the Wildcats' 21-10 loss to Washington on Sep. 30. Stoops brought in the nation's No. 43 recruiting class according to rivals.com after being in the top 20 the last two years.

Football signs 15 recruits

Tom Knauer
February 8, 2007

Football to announce 2007 recruits today

Tom Knauer
February 7, 2007

Wade lands at Arizona

Tom Knauer
February 6, 2007

Hawaii’s finest commits to Cats

Tom Knauer
February 2, 2007

Two former Cats ready for Super Bowl cameo

Tom Knauer
February 2, 2007

Kicker nears NFL dream in Senior Bowl

Tom Knauer
January 26, 2007
Coaching changes should help 2007 class

Coaching changes should help 2007 class

Tom Knauer
January 25, 2007
UA senior wide receiver Syndric Steptoe turns up field in a 24-20 win over California on Nov. 11 at Arizona Stadium. Steptoe, who led the team in receptions, is projected to go on the second day of the NFL draft.

Analysts give early NFL draft fortunes for Wildcats

Tom Knauer
January 17, 2007
Tom Knauersenior staff writer

Henry a fool if he leaves now

Tom Knauer
January 11, 2007
Sonny Dykes

Dykes hired as new offensive coordinator

Tom Knauer
December 18, 2006
Arizona wide receiver Mike Thomas is tackled by ASU safety Josh Barrett as a host of Sun Devils watch in the second quarter of the Wildcats' 28-14 loss to ASU Nov. 25 at Arizona Stadium. Despite this loss that cost Arizona a bowl berth, the Wildcats took a step in the right direction by improving from 3-8 the past two seasons to 6-6 this year.

Football turnaround starts with 2006 season

Tom Knauer
December 5, 2006
Eben Britton

No postseason – again – for football

Tom Knauer
December 4, 2006

Dykes confirmed as coaching candidate

Tom Knauer
December 1, 2006
Sonny Dykes

TT’s Dykes to interview for coaching job

Tom Knauer
November 30, 2006

Wildcats’ bowl hopes appear to be unlikely

Tom Knauer
November 29, 2006

Breaking down ‘Zona’s ’07 recruits

Tom Knauer
November 29, 2006
Tom Canales

Coordinator Canales resigns

Tom Knauer
November 28, 2006

“Football scores 3 recruits, including Holmes’ ex-linemate”

Tom Knauer
November 28, 2006
Mike Canales

Online update: Canales canned as co-offensive coordinator

Tom Knauer
November 27, 2006

Zendejas to extend UA family tradition

Tom Knauer
November 27, 2006

Analysis

Tom Knauer
November 27, 2006

Arizona’s bowl hopes slim

Tom Knauer
November 27, 2006

Wildcats ignore formula for successful offense against Sun Devils

Tom Knauer
November 26, 2006
Wide receiver Syndric Steptoe returns a punt in last year's 23-20 loss to ASU at Sun Devil Stadium. The senior leads the Wildcats in receptions this season heading into his final home game against ASU Saturday.

Wildcats can guarantee bowl appearance with win over ASU

Tom Knauer
November 26, 2006

What is the Territorial Cup?

Tom Knauer
November 25, 2006
Tom Knauersenior staff writer

Matchups to Watch For

Tom Knauer
November 25, 2006
An alumni Wilbur crowd surfs the red sea at the UA's 24-20 homecoming victory over California Berkeley, Nov. 11.

Athletics to set football attendance record

Tom Knauer
November 24, 2006
UA head coach Mike Stoops gets water dumped on him by cornerbak Wilrey Fontenot (3) during the waning seconds of the fourth quarter of Arizona's game 37-10 upset win at Oregon Saturday at Autzen Stadium. The Wildcats became bowl-eligible for the first time since 1998 with the win.

Cats bowl-eligible after beating Ducks

Tom Knauer
November 20, 2006

Cats wait on next week’s games to learn bowl fate

Tom Knauer
November 20, 2006
UA head coach Mike Stoops gets water dumped on him by cornerbak Wilrey Fontenot (3) during the waning seconds of the fourth quarter of Arizona's game 37-10 upset win at Oregon Saturday at Autzen Stadium. The Wildcats became bowl-eligible for the first time since 1998 with the win.

Let’s go bowling: Wildcats drown Ducks in Autzen

Tom Knauer
November 19, 2006

Matchups to watch for

Tom Knauer
November 17, 2006

Oregon offense led by running QB and two-headed running back attatck

Tom Knauer
November 17, 2006

Cats to face Ducks’ leading pass defense

Tom Knauer
November 16, 2006

Henry gives O another big boost as workhorse

Tom Knauer
November 14, 2006
Cornerback Antoine Cason returns the game-winning interception for a touchdown in Arizona's 24-20 win over then-No. 8 California on Nov. 11 at Arizona Stadium. Cason announced yesterday that he will return for his senior year.

Defense steps up against potent Cal offense

Tom Knauer
November 14, 2006
Arizona cornerback Antoine Cason heads into the end zone for his first career interception returned for a touchdown in the Wildcats' 24-20 upset of No. 8 California Saturday at Arizona Stadium. Cason's score gave Arizona its first lead of the contest, which the Wildcats never relinquished.

Defense steps up against potent Cal offense in second half

Tom Knauer
November 12, 2006
Sophomore quarterback Willie Tuitama drops back to throw in a 21-10 loss to Washington at Arizona Stadium on Sept. 30. Tuitama faces the Pacific 10 Conference's worst passing defense when the Wildcats take on California Saturday in Arizona Stadium.

Cats welcome Cal for Homecoming

Tom Knauer
November 11, 2006

Athlete grad rates still below NCAA average

Tom Knauer
November 10, 2006

Matchups to watch for

Tom Knauer
November 10, 2006
Oregon State running back Yvenson Bernard can't escape the grasp of junior linebacker Spencer Larsen in Arizona's 17-10 loss to the Beavers in Arizona Stadium on Oct. 21. Larsen and the Wildcats defense have jumped from ninth in the Pacific 10 Conference to fourth against the rush this season, allowing 105.8 yards per game.

Front seven lead improvement in run defense

Tom Knauer
November 9, 2006

Henry leads Cats to Wazzu win

Tom Knauer
November 6, 2006

Junior running back sets Arizona record for carries in Wildcat upset

Tom Knauer
November 6, 2006

Matchups to watch

Tom Knauer
November 6, 2006

Cougar QB benefiting from bevy of options in powerful offense

Tom Knauer
November 3, 2006

Cougars’ D enjoying big turnaround from 2005

Tom Knauer
November 2, 2006
Former UA defensive end Copeland Bryan (49) tries to block a field goal against Stanford last season. Bryan and former teammate Danny Baugher, a punter, are looking to crack the NFL ranks after spending the entire season on practice squads.

Ex-Cats hang on to NFL dreams

Tom Knauer
October 30, 2006
Linebacker Dane Krogstad returns his first career interception to the Oregon State 13-yard line during Arizona's 17-10 loss to the Beavers on Saturday. The offense came up empty-handed in a microcosm of the season, where the linebacker-led defense is continually let down by the offense.

Backers improving together

Tom Knauer
October 27, 2006
Senior quarterback Kris Heavner tries to get away from Oregon State's pass rush during Arizona's 17-10 loss to the Beavers Saturday at Arizona Stadium. Heavner was unsuccessful, as OSU's Curtis Coker dragged him to the ground for one of three Beaver sacks.

Injured QBs could return

Tom Knauer
October 24, 2006
Arizona came into Saturday's game against Oregon State knowing that to win, it couldn't ask too much of quarterback Kris Heavner, its third starter in three weeks.

Cats can’t catch up to Beavers

Tom Knauer
October 23, 2006

Beavers defense newly energized behind pass rush

Tom Knauer
October 22, 2006
Senior quarterback Kris Heavner scrambles out of the pocket during Arizona's 17-10 loss to Oregon State Saturday night at Arizona Stadium. Heavner threw for 161 yards but also threw two interceptions and failed to lead the offense to a touchdown.

Wildcats can’t catch up to Beavers

Tom Knauer
October 22, 2006
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