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An illustration of Tucsons Sentinel Peak, also known as A Mountain by Mary Ann Vagnerova. 

OPINION: Tucson has the best ‘A’ Mountain

Ben Pope
September 28, 2022
Homecoming King Hunter Lindgren and Homecoming Queen Brigid Clark riding in the Homecoming Parade on Nov. 2, 2019. The 2021 Homecoming celebration will be the first since the COVID-19 pandemic began.

Homecoming to feature olympics, lighting ‘A’ mountain, class reunions and more

Sam Parker
October 31, 2021
As the hundreds of flares are being lit up the UA Bobcats, who take a moment to be part of their work.

Greek or Treat canceled, but Halloween festivities continue during the lighting of ‘A’ mountain

Sohi Kang
October 29, 2021
As the hundreds of flares are being lit up the UA Bobcats, who take a moment to be part of their work.

The view from the ‘A’ Mountain watch party

Maggie Rockwell
October 28, 2019
An up-close view of the A at A Mountain in 2018. The Tucson Fire Department successfully demonstrated how to safely light a flare and make a beautiful moment to mark the start of Homecoming for the University of Arizona.

The lighting of “A” Mountain marks the beginning of another UA Homecoming

Lauren Albrecht
October 22, 2018
University of Arizona mascots Wilma and Wilbur Wildcat show off their dance moves at the Main Gate Square watch party for the lighting of A mountain on Sunday. The A on Sentinel Peak was constructed in 1916.

The “A” Mountain Lighting Party lights up the start of this year’s Homecoming

Alana Minkler
October 22, 2018
Emily Sill, an elementary education senior and member of the Bobcat senior honorary, checks for more flares to light on A Mountain on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016. The lighting of the A by the Bobcats is a tradition kicking off the week of Homecoming each year.

Welcome to Homecoming Week: Bobcats Senior Honorary set ‘A’ Mountain ablaze

Jessica Suriano
October 24, 2016
Students, Alumni kickoff Homecoming with lighting of A Mountain celebration

Students, Alumni kickoff Homecoming with lighting of ‘A’ Mountain celebration

Rocky Baier
October 24, 2016
Arizona Governor, Jan Brewer speaks with reporters after press conference on the adoption of the Social Host Ordinance by the Arizona Board of Supervisors. The goal of the ordinance is to reduce the amount of underage drinking.

‘Social Host’ law passed

Cody Calamaio
April 2, 2009
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The Arizona Daily Wildcat is the award-winning, student-managed and -produced news outlet serving the University of Arizona and greater Tucson since 1899.
The Daily Wildcat publishes daily at DailyWildcat.com, and regularly distributes its nationally-recognized print newspaper across the UA campus and neighboring communities.
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