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On Thursday, Feb. 27, a protest was held in support of DEI initiatives on the University of Arizona campus at the Admini...
03/03/2025

On Thursday, Feb. 27, a protest was held in support of DEI initiatives on the University of Arizona campus at the Administration building.

Various student groups organized the protest, including the Coalition of Black Students and Allies, MECHA de University of Arizona and UA FORCE, which stands for Feminists Organized to Resist, Create and Empower.

The protest comes after President Donald Trump and the Department of Education gave public universities a two-week deadline to get rid of all programs involving DEI, or risk losing federal funding.

The move sent shockwaves through the university, especially through the Cultural Resource Centers on campus as they were unsure of where that leaves them in the wake of the DEI upheaval happening throughout the federal government.

đź“ť: Kiara Adams
📸: Josie Shivers

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On Thursday, Feb. 27, a protest was held in support of DEI initiatives on the University of Arizona campus at the administration building. Various student groups organized the protest, including the Coalition of Black Students and Allies, MECHA de University of Arizona and UA FORCE, which stands for...

Through a sense of belonging, activism and preservation, organizations at the University of Arizona continue to uplift a...
03/03/2025

Through a sense of belonging, activism and preservation, organizations at the University of Arizona continue to uplift and protect Black history, ensuring that its legacy is not only remembered but actively lived.

Black History Month, celebrated every February, is a time to honor the achievements, contributions and resilience of Black individuals. It is a call to recognize Black history as an integral part of American history. While this month is a time to reflect on the past, it is also an ongoing celebration of culture and joy.

đź“ť: Emma McDonough
📸: Emma McDonough

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Black history in Tucson is more than a reflection on the past — it’s a living, breathing legacy. From the vibrant community at the African American Student Affairs center to the historical legacy of the Dunbar Pavillion, Black voices are heard, stories are preserved and joy is celebrated. This B...

Amid the ongoing battle between the Department of Education and the nation’s school systems, the push to remove DEI prog...
02/28/2025

Amid the ongoing battle between the Department of Education and the nation’s school systems, the push to remove DEI programs has seen its effect on the University of Arizona.

On Feb. 19, the UA’s website removed the words “committed to diversity and inclusion” from the university’s land acknowledgment. This is the first change to the land acknowledgment since former President Dr. Robert C. Robbins made the university-wide implementation in July 2021.

The removal comes as the Department of Education’s 14-day deadline for canceling DEI and other diversity initiatives inches closer. The UA has also shut down its Office for Diversity and Inclusion to keep up with the department’s orders.

đź“ť: Reed Lofstedt
📸: Ella Johnson

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The University of Arizona’s removal of “committed to diversity and inclusion” from its land acknowledgment has caused backlash from Native students and leaders. At a recent tribal leaders summit at the UA, law student Jacquelyn Francisco was physically prevented from speaking out against the c...

In recent years, students have been subject to lectures, conversations and debates about the role of artificial intellig...
02/24/2025

In recent years, students have been subject to lectures, conversations and debates about the role of artificial intelligence in academic settings. However, an often overlooked consideration in these discussions is how AI is impacting our world in other ways, with one of the most significant being resource consumption.

According to University of Arizona associate professor of chemical and environmental engineering Kerri Hickenbottom, the data centers that power AI models can require large quantities of water for their air or water-based cooling systems.

“These systems, both of them, take quite a bit of water to operate. The evaporative cooling systems evaporate the water, and then they use that latent heat of evaporation as a cooling effect, and then they distribute that cold air to cool off the servers,” Hickenbottom said. “Air cooled systems also use water, except not necessarily on site. [...] They use a lot of water at the power generation facility that generates the energy to run your cooling system.”

đź“ť: Sam Parker and Kanishka Chinnaraj
📸: Amara Williams

Read more about the environmental effects of AI at the link in our bio. ⬇️

For many years, students have been subject to lectures, conversations and debates about the role of artificial intelligence in academic settings. Beyond the classroom, however, AI is impacting our world in other ways, with one of the most significant being resource consumption.

Trey Townsend is not your average University of Arizona men's basketball player. There was a point in his life where col...
02/22/2025

Trey Townsend is not your average University of Arizona men's basketball player. There was a point in his life where college basketball felt like a distant dream. However, Townsend transformed himself into one of the Wildcats’ most crucial players on the court, both offensively and defensively.

đź“ť: Ellie Conover
📸: Courtesy of Mike Christy

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Meet the player behind the No. 4 jersey on the University of Arizona men’s basketball team: Trey Townsend.

The Trump Administration has given U.S. universities a two-week deadline to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion pr...
02/20/2025

The Trump Administration has given U.S. universities a two-week deadline to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion programs or risk losing federal funding and support. According to the Associated Press, a memo released Feb. 14 by the Department of Education instructed institutions to halt the use of racial preferences in admissions, financial aid, hiring and other areas.

Colleges and universities including the University of Arizona are now attempting to assess the risk and impact of this memo. Many institutions are taking proactive measures to try to protect and provide guidance to students and staff.

đź“ť: Sophia Hammer
📸: Nolan Slaugh

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The University of Arizona is bracing for major federal policy changes impacting DEI programs and research funding. With new policies from the Trump administration requiring the elimination of DEI initiatives and potential cuts to NIH research support, university leaders are trying to assess the impa...

As the Tucson Rodeo Parade celebrates its 100th anniversary, the community is coming together to honor a tradition that ...
02/20/2025

As the Tucson Rodeo Parade celebrates its 100th anniversary, the community is coming together to honor a tradition that has endured for generations. The parade is the largest non-motorized procession in the country, and remains a defining part of Tucson’s identity.

Herb Wagner, secretary of the board and chairman of the Entries and Lineups Committee, said the rodeo’s longevity is a testament to past generations handing down their enthusiasm for the event.

“My parents grew up with cowboy movies, and I had the same experience with Western films and TV shows,” he said. “They took me to the parade and rodeo when I was young, and those memories inspired me to take my son. I’m sure his experiences will bring his children out to enjoy it as well.”

The 100th Tucson Rodeo Parade will take place at 9 a.m. on Feb. 20, starting at South 12th Avenue and Drexel Road, and traveling east on Drexel to South Nogales Highway before ending at East Irvington Road. For more information, visit https://www.tucsonrodeoparade.org/.

đź“ť: Jimmy Furcini, Arizona Sonoran News
📸: Photo Courtesy of Herb Wagner

Read more about Tucson’s 100th rodeo parade at the Daily Wildcat website. ⬇️
https://wildcat.arizona.edu/159225/arts-and-life/a-century-in-the-saddle-tucsons-rodeo-parade-turns-100/

The 100th Tucson Rodeo Parade is coming up, celebrating a century of one of Tucson’s favorite festivities.

On Friday, Feb. 14, students, faculty and community members of the University of Arizona gathered in front of the Old Ma...
02/18/2025

On Friday, Feb. 14, students, faculty and community members of the University of Arizona gathered in front of the Old Main fountain to protest President Donald Trump’s policies and show support for their undocumented, international, transgender and LGBTQ+ peers.

“Today, we gather in community power, for the people who have long been silenced, marginalized and criminalized by a system that profits off their exploitation,” Gem Abarca, member of UA’s MECHA chapter, said. “The fight for migrant rights is a fight for human rights, in the same way that trans’, women’s, children’s and disabled peoples’ rights are human rights.”

Among some of the President’s policies that have sparked nationwide disquietude are the suspension of the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program, the withholding of birthright American citizenship from individuals born on the country’s soil from an undocumented or temporarily documented mother and the rollback on transgender rights.

đź“ť: Natasha Cortinovis
📸: Emma Diaz

Read more about the protest and how UA students are reacting to President Trump’s policies at the Daily Wildcat website. ⬇️

On Valentine’s Friday, University of Arizona students gathered in front of Old Main to protest President Trump’s immigration policies and support undocumented, international, LGBTQ+, and other marginalized communities. Organized by student groups like MECHA and Students for Socialism, the demons...

The hallmarks of pre-medicine students: cutthroat, competitive, jaded and eager. These labels follow the tails of bright...
02/17/2025

The hallmarks of pre-medicine students: cutthroat, competitive, jaded and eager. These labels follow the tails of bright-eyed, physician-seekers. But in an industry of morally heavy, often deathly, consequences combined with hardened, driven students, is having some thick skin necessary to make it to physician-hood?

In the latest piece from opinion writer Zaina Jasser, she discusses the cutthroat nature of pre-med culture and shares the idea that the culture is individualistic, but also what you make of it.

đź“ť: Zaina Jasser
📸: Eloisa Martinez

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Pre-med culture is intense, competitive and sometimes outright toxic — but does that mean it’s all bad? In a field where the stakes are life and death, the cutthroat mentality may be more of a survival strategy than a flaw. Still, as students push themselves to the limit, the real challenge isn....

The hustle and bustle of Broadway street looks different now for Alejandro MullerDahlberg as he steps into New York City...
02/15/2025

The hustle and bustle of Broadway street looks different now for Alejandro MullerDahlberg as he steps into New York City’s famous entertainment district as a performer. MullerDahlberg graduated from the University of Arizona School of Dance in 2020, and now he takes his bows in front of thousands of cheering audience members as a swing dancer in the Broadway musical “& Juliet.”

For MullerDahlberg, the UA dance program gave him a glimpse into what a career in musical theater could look like through a jazz class taught by one of the school’s associate professors, Tamara Dyke-Compton. “You’re not always going to be lucky enough to find mentors to push you forward,” he said. “If you want to have longevity in your career–she’s a stickler about a warm up, so in terms of professional, on-the-job skills, I got a lot from Tammy,” MullerDahlberg said.

MullerDahlberg is one of dozens of graduates of the UA School of Dance to launch successful careers as dancers and performers. Established 40 years ago, the UA School of Dance was ranked 2nd among public universities by OnStage in 2020 and only accepts 40 to 45 dancers a year.

đź“ť: Gwendolyn Buettner, Arizona Sonoran News
📸: Gwendolyn Buettner, Arizona Sonoran News

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The University of Arizona School of Dance ranked 2nd among public universities by OnStage in 2020. The school only accepts 40 to 45 students per year and trains aspiring professionals who go on to take a wide variety of career paths.

Struggling to think of the perfect plan for that special someone or your BFF on Valentine’s Day? Arts and Life reporter ...
02/14/2025

Struggling to think of the perfect plan for that special someone or your BFF on Valentine’s Day? Arts and Life reporter Dylann Sweeney has compiled a list of the best local restaurants and experiences to enjoy this Valentine’s Day. From enjoying a bite to eat at North Italia or Reilly Craft Pizza & Drink, to exploring Sabino Canyon or trying out Session Yoga – Tucson has a multitude of options to make the most of your Valentine’s or Galentine’s date!

đź“ť: Dylann Sweeney
📸: Sela Margalit

Read the full list at the Daily Wildcat website. ⬇️

Valentine’s Day ideas can be difficult to come up with, especially when managing school, work and a social life. This guide to the best places to take your date or friends will help ease this difficulty, providing you with a variety of options to find the perfect way to spend your Valentine’s Da...

Not sure where to watch the Super Bowl tonight? From Button Brew House to the CowPig food truck, Arts and Life reporter ...
02/09/2025

Not sure where to watch the Super Bowl tonight? From Button Brew House to the CowPig food truck, Arts and Life reporter Valeria Nalani highlights local restaurants and bars to watch the biggest night in football in her latest piece.

đź“ť: Valeria Nalani
📸: Brianna Golden

Read Nalani’s full list at the Daily Wildcat website. ⬇️

Whether you’re rooting for the Kansas City Chiefs or the Philadelphia Eagles this Sunday, Feb. 9, these places in Tucson can amplify the biggest night in football. Each year, the NFL hosts the Super Bowl, the championship game that marks the season’s grand finale. First established in 1967, this...

After a year of on-campus protests, demonstrations and encampments, a ceasefire between Israel and Gaza has begun. The 4...
02/05/2025

After a year of on-campus protests, demonstrations and encampments, a ceasefire between Israel and Gaza has begun. The 42-day ceasefire, which officially began on Jan. 19, is contingent on the release of hostages and prisoners from Palestine and Israel.

Student organizations on both sides of the conflict at the University of Arizona seem generally happy to see a change in what they say is the right direction. However, many still feel uncertain about how long it will last.

“We wanted to sort of mediate the celebrations that were rightfully following the announcement of the ceasefire with awareness of the reality it emerged from,” Harlow Parkin, director for development for Students for Justice in Palestine, said. “This isn’t the band-aid solution that is going to ameliorate the conditions of Palestine.”

Izak Lord-Wohlstein, the president for UA’s J-Street chapter, shared sentiments of tentative optimism. “We are hopeful that there will be a ceasefire that holds, and everyone who is being affected, both Israeli citizens, the hostages and the Palestinian civilians who have suffered unimaginable devastation, are taken into account,” Lord-Wohlstein said.

đź“ť: Emma LaPointe | .lapointe
📸: Sela Margalit

Read more about how student groups at the UA are reacting to the ceasefire deal between Israel and Gaza at the Daily Wildcat website. ⬇️

Many on-campus groups who have advocated for either side of the Israel-Gaza conflict are cautiously optimistic about the future of peace in the region while also uncertain about the future of the conflict under the second Trump administration.

The University of Arizona men’s basketball team defeated the No. 3 Iowa State University Cyclones 86-75 in overtime in a...
01/29/2025

The University of Arizona men’s basketball team defeated the No. 3 Iowa State University Cyclones 86-75 in overtime in a sold out crowd in McKale Center on Monday, Jan. 27 at 8:30 p.m.

Caleb Love drained a shot from beyond midcourt in the final seconds of regulation, forcing an overtime period where the Wildcats went on to win by 11 points. Love led the team in scoring with 22 points and was 1-for-10 from beyond the arc up until the game-tying shot.

đź“ť: Ellie Conover
📸: Gracie Kayko

Read the full game recap at the Daily Wildcat website. ⬇️

The University of Arizona men’s basketball took down the No. 3 Iowa State University in a thrilling 86-75 overtime matchup in a sold out crowd in McKale Center on Monday, Jan. 27 at 8:30 p.m. Caleb Love made a beyond half-court shot in the final seconds, forcing an overtime period as he led the te...

On Jan. 23 Arizona’s triathlon team was honored for its victorious season after the Wildcats placed first in the USA Tri...
01/28/2025

On Jan. 23 Arizona’s triathlon team was honored for its victorious season after the Wildcats placed first in the USA Triathlon Championship, scoring 942 points in the program’s second year of existence.

A crowd of Wildcats, both fans and athletes alike, gathered in front of the Davis Sports Complex in Tucson to welcome and congratulate the newest batch of national champions.

đź“ť: Gabriel Paz
📸: Jay Corella

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The University of Arizona has raised another banner, welcoming the triathlon team’s National Championship with Dr. with large celebration for it’s unveiling

Members of the Tucson Fire Department were sent to aid in the historic Los Angeles wildfires sweeping the region.TFD sen...
01/12/2025

Members of the Tucson Fire Department were sent to aid in the historic Los Angeles wildfires sweeping the region.

TFD sent a Brush 22 truck which is a Type 3 engine, staffed with four firefighters. According to a post on TFD’s X account, the crew on the engine are ready to tackle wildfires in rural areas. They won’t know their assignment until arrival and could be deployed in California for up to two weeks.

đź“ť: Kiara Adams
📸: Courtesy of the Tucson Fire Department

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Tucson firefighters are making their way to Los Angeles to help fight the historic wildfires currently taking place in the region. The first fire began burning on Tuesday and overnight the Santa Ana Winds, which are very common in the region, rapidly spread fires to various parts of Los Angeles Coun...

The University of Arizona has announced that tuition and mandatory fees for resident undergraduate students will not inc...
12/20/2024

The University of Arizona has announced that tuition and mandatory fees for resident undergraduate students will not increase for the 2025-2026 academic year. The decision is part of the university’s tuition, fees and housing rates plan.

“By maintaining our current resident undergraduate tuition and fees, we are working to prevent financial barriers to academic opportunity. Our goal is to ensure our students graduate ready to shape a brighter future for their families, for Arizona and beyond,” UA President Suresh Garimella said.

đź“ť: Sophia Hammer
📸: Nolan Slaugh

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The University of Arizona just released its tuition, fees and housing rates plan for the 2025-2026 academic year. This plan stipulates, among other things, that resident undergraduate tuition will not increase, while non-resident undergraduate tuition will see a 2% increase.

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The independent, student-run newspaper at the University of Arizona, the Daily Wildcat publishes daily at DailyWildcat.com, and distributes its print edition regularly on campus and in nearby communities during the Fall, Spring and Summer terms.