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Noor Haghighi

Noor Haghighi, Editor-in-Chief

Noor Haghighi is a senior studying journalism and minoring in environmental studies, environmental science and Spanish. She works as the co-editor-in-chief of the Daily Wildcat and is a student worker at Arizona Public Media. Noor was the previous photo editor of the Daily Wildcat and she interned with local news organization Arizona Luminaria. She enjoys photography, wildlife and watching movies.

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A protester holds a sign reading "The children of Gaza are starving" on the UA Mall on Nov. 7. Jewish Voice for Peace - Tucson, SJP at UA and the Party for Socialism & Liberation were some of the organizations supporting the protest.

A speaker with the Tucson Party for Socialism & Liberation addresses a crowd of supporters at a walkout for Palestine on the UA Mall Nov. 7. Arizona Palestine Solidarity Alliance and Students for Socialism at UA were some of the organizations in support of the protest.

Ahmad Riyad speaks to a crowd of supporters at a walkout for Palestine on the UA Mall Nov. 7. Riyad is the president of Students for Justice in Palestine.

Members of UA College Republicans watch the NBC live election report in the Mesquite Room on Nov. 5. Polls closed at 7 p.m. in Arizona.

On-campus watch parties anticipate Election Day results

Sophia Hammer, Anna McCarthy, Sam Parker, Jasmine Creighton, and Noor Haghighi
November 5, 2024
A woman poses with her face painted as a traditional sugar-skull on Nov. 3. at the MSA Annex. Tucson's All Souls procession welcomes everyone to grief their loved ones and celebrate life however they may need.

35th annual All Souls Procession

Emma Diaz, Noor Haghighi, Charlie Ramirez, and Emily Beck
November 5, 2024
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The line to vote at First United Methodist Church stretches far down the parking lot on Nov. 5. This is the closest polling location to the UA campus.

A "Vote here" sign sits outside First United Methodist Church on Nov. 5. Polls opened as early as 6 a.m.

The line at First United Methodist Church stretches out the door on Nov. 5. There are no on-campus polling locations on Election Day.

[Photo] University community faces long wait at polls on Election Day

November 5, 2024
ASUA President Adriana Grijalva hands out pins and stickers to voters in line at First United Methodist Church on Nov. 5. The goodies read "Wildcats take action."

A student enters the polling station at First United Methodist Church on Nov. 5. Polls closed at 7 p.m. in Arizona.

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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
Former President Barack Obama enters the stage inside the Cole and Jeannie Davis Sports Center on Oct. 18. Obama, accompanied by state and local candidates and politicians, spoke to thousands on the UA campus.

Barack Obama rallies Tucson crowd for Harris-Walz campaign

Mason Kumet, Emily Beck, and Noor Haghighi
October 19, 2024
Former Rep. Gabby Giffords and U.S. Senator Mark Kelly walk onto the stage inside the Cole and Jeannie Davis Sport Center for Oct. 18. The couple spoke about the shooting that left Giffords critically injured.

[Photo] Former President Barack Obama holds rally on UA campus

Sam Parker and Kanishka Chinnaraj
October 18, 2024
Students raise their hands awaiting Charlie Kirk to throw a MAGA hat toward them on Oct. 16 by the student union. Kirk was joined by Tulsi Gabbard and Bryce Hall.

Conservative activist visits campus on You’re Being Brainwashed Tour

Noor Haghighi, Emily Beck, and Emma Diaz
October 16, 2024
Students watch Charlie Kirk speak on the UA campus from 2nd Street Garage, the top of the union and on the ground on Oct. 16. Kirk will be hosting an event in the student union ballroom in addition to his "ask me anything."

Students raise their hands awaiting Charlie Kirk to throw a MAGA hat toward them on Oct. 16 by the student union. Kirk was joined by Tulsi Gabbard and Bryce Hall.

Dozens of students record TikTok influencer Bryce Hall as he pretends to ask Charlie Kirk a crowd question near the student union on Oct. 16. Hall joked that he changed his pronouns to they/them and asked if he was allowed to vote twice because of it.

Senator Mark Kelly poses for a photo with a student on the UA Mall on Oct. 15. Later this week, former President Barack Obama is set to visit Tucson on the Harris-Walz campaign trail.

A student with the Arizona for Harris campaign helps with voter education on the UA Mall on Oct. 15. The student on the right was in line to meet U.S. Senator Mark Kelly.

Students pose for a picture with Senator Mark Kelly on the UA Mall on Oct. 15. The U.S. Senator asked people where they were from and answered their questions during the meet-and-greet.

A student shakes hands with Senator Mark Kelly on the UA Mall Oct. 15. Kelly held a meet-and-greet to rally for the Harris-Walz campaign.

Members of Haven's Women's Drum Group perform for Indigenous Peoples' Day on the UA Mall on Oct. 14. They sang about humility, safety and missing Indigenous women.

Indigenous Peoples’ Day celebrated on UA Mall

Noor Haghighi
October 14, 2024
Adriana Grijalva welcomes students to learn about voting on the UA Mall on Oct. 10. Grijalva, the student body president, is joined by other ASUA members.

[Photo] ASUA, WEB and ZonaZoo host voter education tabling on UA Mall

October 11, 2024
Ross Nemeth speaks with ASUA members about voting in Arizona on the UA Mall on Oct. 10.

A student picks up a free T-shirt from the Wildcat Events Board on the UA Mall on Oct. 10. WEB served free pizza to students stopping by as well.

The Loft Cinema marquee advertises the theatre's showings on Oct. 3. The mural on the west side of the building was painted by Jessica Gonzales in 2020.

[Photo] Loft Film Fest returns for 14th year

October 11, 2024
The Loft Cinema advertises its film fest on Oct. 3. The theatre is a nonprofit and is in the midst of renovation.

The Loft Cinema concessions stand invites movie-goers on Oct. 3. The theatre's film festival begins Oct. 16.

Layers of caution tape wrap around Santa Rita Park on Sept. 25. City officials cleared the park at 6 a.m. and provided warning with flyers prior.

City clears Santa Rita Park encampment

Noor Haghighi
September 25, 2024
A vendor packs up goods for a customer at This is Tucson's Monsoon Market in Downtown Tucson on June 15. Local artists, jewelers and craftspeople sold their creations.

Flowing Waters Soap Company sells handmade soaps at This is Tucson's Monsoon Market in Downtown Tucson on June 15. The business is Native-owned and operated.

Cars drive up Mount Lemmon during the summer season. Visitors are able to experience cooler temperatures and natural forest sights right above the city.

[Photo] What to expect on a trip up Mount Lemmon

March 27, 2024
Students walk along the mall where pro-Palestine messages are written in chalk on April 29. “Free Gaza” and “Cease fire now” were among these messages.

Protestors brace for impact as police start to move in to break up the event on Park Avenue early in the morning on May 1. While this happened, sheriffs moved in and destroyed the encampment.

Heavy police presence, pro-Palestine encampment destroyed

Mason Kumet, Jay Corella, and Noor Haghighi
May 1, 2024
Police push back pro-Palestinian protestors early May 1 on University Boulevard. This action came after an hours-long series of threats to arrest demonstrators who had constructed an encampment and were considered by the university to be trespassing.

[Photo] Discord, unrest and arrests after police action at Palestinian encampment

Sam Parker
May 1, 2024
Harlow Parkin leads a chant on the mall on April 29. The protesters called for an end to U.S. and local aid to Israel.

[Photo] UA shuts down access to Mall after pro-Palestinian protests

April 30, 2024
Pro-Israel protesters are silenced by a Pro-Palestine protester on the UA Mall on April 29. A Pro-Palestine protest began in the morning with tents and blankets set up.

Protesters start marching along the UA Mall at the University of Arizona on April 25. The protest supporting Palestine lasted for an hour with marching around the Student Union Memorial Center and Old Main.

Protesters gather for Palestine during Israeli Apartheid Week

Mason Kumet and Noor Haghighi
April 26, 2024
Protestors chant in support of Palestine on April 25 on the UA Mall. Some of the rally's organizers included Students for Justice in Palestine and the Party for Socialism and Liberation.

[Photo] Community members rally in support of Palestinian liberation

Sophia Hammer
April 26, 2024
Protesters gather on the mall as a speaker presents on April 25. The protest supported Palestine during Israeli Apartheid Week.

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
UA President Robert Robbins thanks Interim CFO John Arnold during an Arizona Board of Regents meeting on April 18. Arnold presented a budget update.

[Photo] UA lays off career-track lecturers amidst financial crisis

May 24, 2024
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