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How to thrive and survive in dorms BY Erik Kolsrud The Daily Wildcat
Finding a dorm that is the right fit at the right cost is difficult. Selecting the right roommate is sometimes just as challenging. The are 23 dorms at the UA, housing just less than 7,000 students. Housing is divided into three districts and five “tiers” based on cost. Current UA freshman weigh in to help incoming freshman make the right choice. The top tier includes honors residence hall Árbol De la Vida. According to Gabi Videla, a freshman studying pre-business and political science, it is luxurious, spacious and quiet, but not at all unsocial. Villa del Puente, in the next-highest tier, is one of several relatively new dorms on Highland Avenue. It shares a similar floor plan with Pueblo de la Cienega and Posada San Pedro residence halls, both on the same street. Nicole Gefrides, a biomedical engineering freshman, said its advantages are its homey feel, with great bedrooms and comfortable study rooms. The next tier includes residence halls Manzanita-Mojave, Yuma, Maricopa, Cochise, Apache-Santa Cruz and GrahamGreenlee. These dorms are a bit older, but have a lot of charm and history. Zach Rucas, a business freshman, said the nice thing about Graham-Greenlee is how close together the rooms are, making everyone in the hall closer.
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Árbol de la Vida and Coronado residence halls are both considered first-tier dorms, as seen here on Tuesday afternoon. A total of 23 dorms at the UA shelter lessthan 7,000 students and are
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Ways Wildcats get from point A to B With more than 40,000 students at the school in addition to faculty and staff members, how does everyone get around at the UA?
BY Brandi Walker The Daily Wildcat
There are several accessible and inexpensive or free modes of transportation students can use to travel to, from and around campus. CatTran Shuttle The CatTran is a free shuttle service with busses to transport students, visitors, faculty and staff around campus. The shuttle stops at more than 45 designated locations scattered around campus, including the Main Library, McClelland Hall and Main Gate Parking Garage. There are five routes that run Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and a NightCat shuttle that runs Monday through Friday from 6 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. For those tech-savvy the CatTran can be tracked using the vehicle-tracking app TransLoc, which can be downloaded via smartphone from the CatTran Shuttle page on Parking and Transportation Services’ website. Bicycle The city of Tucson is very bike-friendly, and so is the UA campus. Bike racks are stationed near every university building, and bike paths are interwoven
through campus and continue in surrounding neighborhoods. In addition, there are stations around campus, as well as a tent on the UA Mall, where students and faculty can put air into their tires or patch a flat through the Bike Ambassador Program. Christopher Bucy, a sophomore studying urban and regional development, said there are multiple reasons why biking around campus is useful. He says it takes less time to get to your destination, and when it’s hot, you can escape the high temperatures more quickly than if you were walking. “Biking is righteous for people who eat it on longboards, like me,” Bucy said. Bucy also said biking can be a cardio exercise, and that it helps the environment by lowering the amount of gas emission output produced by autocommuters. If taking the bike route seems appealing, make sure to lock up bikes securely, as thefts do occur throughout the year. Sun Link Tucson Modern Streetcar The streetcar is a new mode of transportation added within the last year. It passes through the UA campus from East Helen Street, just west of North Campbell Avenue, to the Mercado, south of
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The Sun Link Tucson Streetcar trundles passengers down Cushing Street from the Avendia del Convento stop on Thursday. On May 21, the streetcar served its millionth passenger since its grand opening on July 25, 2014.
Congress Street. Danielle DeLeon, a psychology sophomore, said she takes the streetcar to school from her downtown apartment almost every day. “There is a stop outside my apartment, and it makes sense to take it to school,” DeLeon said. “It’s cheaper than buying a parking pass at school and takes less time because you don’t have to look for parking in the garages. It also comes in handy when going to sporting events on campus.” ASUA SafeRide SafeRide is an alternative ride home for UA students and affiliates who do not want to walk
home in the dark. The service is another free method of transportation for those who live on or close to the university campus. Nitin Dinesh, an engineering sophomore, said SafeRide works just like a cab. A student calls and orders a car to their location, and the ride arrives shortly to convey the student to their desired location. Dinesh said he uses SafeRide to get from his apartment to his friends’ houses or dorms and other places near campus. Pick-ups and drop-offs are limited to a certain distance away from campus. — Brandi Walker @brandimwalker
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Meet who’s behind the Cat Tran wheel BY Anna Mae Ludlum The Daily Wildcat
From dusk till dawn, white shuttle buses with red paw prints transport UA students and faculty on an air-conditioned ride to designated stops within and around campus. UA Parking and Transportation Services designates drivers to specific routes, adding some stability to university life. A CatTran shuttle driver might be a passenger’s first greeting of the day, or last goodbye of each school day. Knowing a bit about some of these CatTran shuttle drivers could provide a smile or a friendly interaction — experiences that can go a long way on the roughest of days.
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A.J. Dowgiert was raised in Denver, Colo., lived in Tucson for nine years and has been driving for the university for more than eight years. An introvert by nature and follower of the Golden Rule, Dowgiert enjoys when passengers strike up a
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Favorite movie: “Fiddler on the Roof.” Hobbies: Woodworking and craft fairs with son. Place of birth: London, England. Favorite place of escape: Goes to IKEA every three to four months with his wife and never leaves without Swedish coffee. Favorite genre of books: Anything from science fiction, historical fiction and fantasy. Favorite genre of music: Rock. The Who.
Hobbies: Woodworking, music and bike riding. Favorite music: Folk Rock. Chad & Jeremy. Simon & Garfunkel. Favorite movie: “What About Bob?” Best vacation spot: Maui. Traveled to Hawaii four times this decade. Distracting shuttle passenger behavior: Loud groups and inappropriate language. Advice for shuttle passengers: Remind the driver of your name, and remember pedestrians do not have automatic right of way.
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Meal plan options debunk myths of college dieting BY ERIK KOLSRUD The Daily Wildcat
Feeling daunted by the threat of a “college diet?” Fret no more, as the UA has your dining dilemma under control. The UA meal plan is a great option not only for freshmen, but for all students who spend a lot of time on campus. The cuisine across campus is diverse and located at popular student hangouts such as the Student Union Memorial Center, Park Student Union and Highland Market. Even the pickiest eaters can find something to satisfy their cravings. Whether you are seeking a quick snack before class, or getting your grub on for a midday meal, there are lots of places to choose from. Every restaurant on campus accepts payment by Wildcat Meal Plan, meaning you aren’t paying straight out of your pocket.
“If you live on campus, definitely invest in the more expensive meal plans,” said Jeff Maseeh, a pre-business freshman. “I just used it when I was hungry on campus,” he said about his $500 Commuter Plan. The Commuter Meal Plan is a pay-as-you-go format. You can add funds to your Commuter Plan through your bursar’s account both online and in the business center, located on the bottom floor of the SUMC. When you run low or out, students simply charge more funds to the plan. While it is still real money on the plan, you save because of discounts and avoiding sales tax: Each plan gives you a five percent discount on everything you order with it, as well as avoiding the 6.1 percent Arizona sales tax. For Christian Heffelman, a pre-business freshman, the meal plan made the most sense. “You don’t have to worry about making your own food or doing dishes,” he said.
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Heffelman had a Wildcat Silver Meal Plan, which came out to be $1,500 a semester. Eating twice a day on campus, he still had about $1000 left over on his plan. On the other hand, Meghan Marner, a veterinary science freshman, said, “It took me about a semester and a half, probably running out in March” to deplete the $200 in her Commuter Plan. Campus offers food for all three meals of the day. If you are feeling a familiar fast-food restaurant, Panda Express, Chick-Fil-A, Burger
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s someone who has lived and worked in the UA’s on-campus housing, I’ve seen and heard (and smelled) way more than I ever expected. While you’ll quickly learn what works for you (and your roommate, who can totally hear you having sex three feet away even though you think they’re asleep), here are a few tips for not making an ass of yourself your freshman year while simultaneously enjoying finally not living with your parents.
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SURPRISE: dorm room walls are super thin! You thought having sex at your parents’ house was hard, didn’t you? Avoiding as much movement as possible to prevent squeaky springs or not ramming the headboard into the wall during your mom’s book club was tough, but it’s even easier to be disruptive in a dorm room. I could hear everything my neighbors did — hey, dudes who yell their own name during sex, you know who you are. It’s ok to be loud, but consider talking to your roommate and/or neighbors about it first so you don’t totally ruin Bible study or someone’s Skype session with their mom.
I’ve seen and heard (and smelled) way more than I ever expected.”
Slow down
We get it; You’re excited to be in college. Whether you came from a huge high school or from a small one (or were home-schooled by your parents and went to prom with your dog), you’re going to meet a ton of people during move-in day, and you’re going to take advantage of the fact that no one knows you’re the kid who threw up at your high school graduation. This clean slate might make you forget that you are not in fact a crazy person, and you might creep some people out with your unintentionally aggressive flirting. It’s hard to change a person’s perception after a reputation has been established, and it’s definitely better to be a wild card than to be the kid that follows girls into the elevator just to hit them up.
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Y’all are going to see each other daily, probably before you’ve showered or put on makeup, and it’s probably going to be awkward for you and every other person on your floor who, after a day or two, will know about it. Consider dating/sleeping with someone who lives somewhere other than where you live; you’ll meet more people and it’ll be easier to never speak to them again.
Don’t f*ck where you sleep
This one should be logical, but somehow it’s not. As a former resident assistant, I watched the 34 freshmen who lived on my floor make mistakes, some of which were adorable and some which made me question their sanity. You probably don’t want your first college hookup — or your first ever — to be with someone who lives 10 feet away from you.
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Options are everywhere, and you’ll quickly realize that. You also might realize you were into things you didn’t know you liked, and that’s exciting. Explore and have fun in college because, outside of your college years, people are a lot more judgmental. Don’t be afraid to talk to your friends about your sex life. Hell, if you have to wake up your floor mate (me) to call 911 because you dislocated your jaw during sex, feel free to discuss your business: there’s no shame in that game.
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Lastly, Hopi Lodge is similar to the other dorms in its tier: Babcock, Coconino, Kaibab-Huachuca, Navajo-Pinal and Yavapai. Chris Peterson, a computer science freshman, likes Hopi for its
close-knit community and quiet halls. Babcock is also an economic choice at the price of $5,750 for the year. It was purchased by the UA in 1975 and includes single and double rooms, each with its own bathroom, shower and sink. Not to mention the dorm comes with a full-sized lap pool.
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room with someone you know — it usually backfires,” said Videla. Gefrides added that having your best friend as a roommate is sometimes problematic. She went through the random roommate process and ended up with a friend to come back to at the end of the day and swap stories with.
Don’t
be afraid of switching roommates if it is not a good fit. Jacqui Marzocca, a law freshman, said switching roommates and dorms wasn’t the end of the world. “Switching dorms I expected to be painful,” Marzocca said, “but it wasn’t that bad, and everyone that helped me was very approachable and helped make the process easier.”
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get out of your comfort zone. “Join clubs,” Gefrides said. “Go out, even if you feel uncomfortable. Get out of your shell.” A way to stay open to new experiences, according to Rucas, is to “keep your door open” and to remember that “everyone is trying to make friends — so don’t be nervous.”
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smoothies, wraps, and salads. On the other hand, Sabor, located in the SUMC, keeps to the Southwest cuisine offering a modern Mexican restaurant’s sit-down experience. If you find yourself on the southwest side of campus, don’t forget about Park Student Union, which features Bagel Talk, IQ Smoothies, On Deck Deli, Route 66 Grill, Salad Bar, and Wrap It! For students living on
Highland Avenue, the Highland Market is the nearest food option. This hybrid deli, grocery store, convenience mart, and fast-food counter serves a plethora of options, well into the wee hours of the morning — perfect for a night out. Technological advances help make getting your food more efficient. Students can check meal plan balances and add funds through the UA meal plan website. The Tapingo app lets you link your meal plan to their delivery and pick-up services for some of the restaurants
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ZonaZoo members never stop The living, breathing and cheering ZonaZoo members make up the heart and soul of Arizona Athletics. The student fan base of Arizona always backs the ‘Cats BY Ezra Amacher The Daily Wildcat
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s I inched closer to the ZonaZoo entrance outside McKale Center, pillows and blanket in hand, I realized I had made a mistake. A group of 30 or so students appeared out of the darkness, all huddled up with blankets and lawn chairs of their own, all hoping to grab a front row seat to Arizona’s showdown matchup with Michigan. When I left my dorm room at 5:30 that Saturday morning, I figured I would be in line early enough to beat the crowd. The game wasn’t
scheduled to tip off for another 10 hours. Yet, I had clearly underestimated the dedication of some of my ZonaZoo friends. A few of them would do just about anything — skip class, pass on parties, forgo sleep for over 24 hours — to watch Arizona men’s basketball from a pristine front-row seat. Admittedly, this may all sound a little bit crazy. You can arrive to basketball or football games at a healthy time and still get great seats. For basketball, just be sure to go online and reserve your
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Students cheer and vie for the camera’s attention during the ESPN College GameDay broadcast from McKale Center the morning of the Arizona men’s basketball game against UCLA on Feb. 21. Arizona has appeared on ESPN’s College GameDay four times and hosted College GameDay twice.
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Arizona was the 48th state to join the U.S., and has an annual temperature average of around 83 degrees, but most importantly, it is the home to one of the most unique universities in the world: the UA. The university was established in 1885, making it the state’s first university.
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In October 1926, John “Button” Salmon, Arizona’s then student body president, varsity quarterback and baseball catcher, died from injuries sustained in a car accident. The head coach at the time, J.F. “Pop” McKale, visited Salmon in the hospital before his death and said that Salmon’s last words for his teammates were, “Tell them … Tell the team to bear down.” Ever since, the slogan has been a huge part of UA tradition.
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In February, softball head coach Mike Candrea won his 1,400th game and was the fastest to do so. Candrea has won eight national championships in 29 seasons and went to the Women’s College World Series 21 times. He also led USA softball to an Olympic gold medal.
Not only are the ASU Sun Devils Arizona’s archrivals, but the men’s basketball rivalry got a little extra spice. ASU hired former Duke Blue Devil Bobby Hurley as head coach. UA fans aren’t too fond of Blue Devils either: Duke beat Arizona in the 2001 National Championship game.
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Arizona men’s basketball has gone on to compete in four Final Fours. The team’s last trip was in 2001, when they defeated Michigan State but lost to Duke in the National Championship game. In 1997, the Wildcats would go on to win their first and only National Championship under former head coach Lute Olson, defeating Kentucky 8479.
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Led by newly hired Arizona coach Tabitha Yim, Arizona gymnastics will always provide a sight to see with high quality Pac12 gymnastics. The Gymcats have made 29 consecutive regional appearances, capped off with a recent top finish in their session at the Pac-12 Championships. Competition ranges in four events of vault, uneven bars, floor and beam in McKale Center.
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Catch the longball at either Rita Hillenbrand Memorial Stadium to watch Arizona softball or Hi Corbett Field to watch Arizona baseball. Both teams have historically shown off powerhouse hitters, especially softball, which is led by head coach Mike Candrea. Arizona softball right fielder Katiyana Mauga currently has 26 home runs on the year entering regional play.
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Arizona women’s golf head coach Laura Ianello is a name that should be extremely familiar in Arizona Athletics. Ianello has coached the Wildcats for five seasons to go along with two Pac-12 Conference titles. Ianello is also a former Wildcat, winning a national title in 2000. Even though the Wildcats lost Manon Gidali to graduation, Ianello is set to compete for a consecutive conference championship.
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Arizona football wide receiver Cayleb Jones will be the leader among yet another deep receiving core. Before Arizona, Jones played in 10 games for the Texas Longhorns and sat out the following season after transferring to the Wildcats. Jones became the leading receiver for the Wildcats in 2014 with 1,019 yards and nine touchdowns. TYLER BAKER/THE DAILY WILDCAT
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Arizona men’s basketball head coach Sean Miller just finished his sixth year at the helm of the program and has led the Wildcats to back-to-back Elite Eight appearances. In addition to continuing the tradition set by legendary coach Lute Olson, Miller has firmly placed Arizona at the forefront of the college basketball landscape for the foreseeable future.
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With players like Miles Simon, Jason Terry, Jason Gardner and Steve Kerr, Arizona has long been dubbed “Point Guard U.” Sean Miller has continued the tradition Lute Olson began, as the Wildcats continue to be a hotbed for floor generals. T.J. McConnell served as the most recent example of point guard excellence for Arizona. REBECCA NOBLE/THE DAILY WILDCAT
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After the second straight year of quarterback competition, redshirt freshman Anu Solomon won the starting position in 2014 and led the Wildcats to an upset of No. 2 Oregon and the Fiesta Bowl. Solomon finished his first season 12th in the nation in passing.
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After being fired from Michigan, Rich Rodriguez became the football coach at Arizona. Rich Rod has led the Wildcats to three straight bowl games in 2014, two bowl wins, the Pac-12 Football South Championship and the Fiesta Bowl. He’s not a “Michigan man” but apparently an Arizona man.
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Kaleb Tarczewski is the returning senior center for Arizona men’s basketball. The seven-footer affectionately known as Zeus averaged over nine points and five rebounds for the Wildcats last season. For Arizona to make another deep run in the NCAA Tournament, he will need to put together a strong final season. REBECCA NOBLE/THE DAILY WILDCAT
Softball
No athletic program at Arizona has had more success than softball over the years. Under the leadership of former USA Olympic coach Mike Candrea, the Wildcats are consistently one of the nation’s top teams. Since 1986, they have made the Women’s College World Series 21 times and won eight national championships.
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Sports at Arizona have evolved to heavily rely on underclassmen to lead their respected teams to victory. Arizona football had a duo in the backfield last season in quarterback Anu Solomon and running back Nick Wilson after the two led the Wildcats to an appearance in the 2014 Vizio Fiesta Bowl. Arizona basketball is extremely familiar with underclassmen after having four consecutive seasons with a McDonald’s All-American player.
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Many victories have taken place in the Old Pueblo, but Arizona basketball has had the spotlight since Lute Olson took over the program in 1983. Olson would lead the Wildcats to 23 consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances. Current head coach Sean Miller has a record of 163-52, and the last time the Wildcats lost in McKale Center came in February 2013.
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Arizona’s beloved mascot is the Wildcat. Wilbur Wildcat came along in 1959. Before that, a live bobcat named Rufus was the school’s mascot. In 1986, Wilbur married his girlfriend, Wilma Wildcat. The two can be spotted alongside the cheerleaders, around campus and at every Arizona sporting event.
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Junior LB Scooby Wright III is Arizona’s defensive x-factor. Wright collected 163 tackles during the 2014 season, as well as 14 sacks. Wright’s defensive skills earned him plenty of recognition last season, as well as awards. Wright’s award list consists of the Bednarik Award, Lombardi Award and also an earned spot on the Associated Press First Team AllAmerican.
ticket in advance. Most students I know make games a part of their day — not their entire day. In that sense, a ZonaZoo membership, which ranges from $110 to $150 (basketball included), has something for almost everybody. Fall football games in particular serve as a sort of social mixer along the eastern lower sideline of Arizona Stadium. But if you are really into UA sports, the ZonaZoo can turn into something more than just a student section. It can be a place where you develop friendships that stay with you throughout college. By standing in line for a game and then waiting for opening kick or tip-off, you will inevitably have hours to meet others students who share a common bond. “I would say a lot of my best friendships started because of the ZonaZoo,” said graduating senior Corey Benjamin. “Just seeing the same people over and over — you really get a chance to know who they are as people, more so than just as fans.” Of course, the ZonaZoo’s main purpose is to cheer on the Wildcats at games, and few other student sections in the country are as loud or as passionate. When Arizona basketball faced a top-10 ranked Gonzaga team last season in an ESPNtelevised matchup, the ZonaZoo even took partial credit for the victory. The Wildcats were up three points in the
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The Y-position in football is a tag for the tight end position for coaches conducting a playbook. The most notable tight end to come out of Arizona, Rob Gronkowski, won a Super Bowl in 2015. Arizona head coach Rich Rodriguez is notorious for using the spread offense, which doesn’t include tight ends. This offseason, Rodriguez has changed the Wildcat offense by putting tight ends Josh Kern and Trevor Wood in the mix. COURTESY OF TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE
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The ZonaZoo is a student section that is a force to be reckoned with. It is the only football student section in the Pac-12 to stretch from end zone to end zone. Many ZonaZoo members can be spotted sitting outside of McKale Center at 2 a.m., waiting for the best seats available for an Arizona men’s basketball game. TYLER BAKER/THE DAILY WILDCAT
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Newcomers to the UA may not be aware of the substantial amount of change and growth that occurred within the last academic year around campus. A prominent example is Tucson’s largest construction project to date, the Sun Link Tucson Modern Streetcar, which connects Tucson’s popular entertainment districts: Main Gate Square, Fourth Avenue and downtown Congress Street. As a result, new businesses and restaurants have
opened along the route, including a variety of new restaurants at the bottom of the three newest high-rise, luxury student housing complexes — the Hub at Tucson, Next and Level — located just off campus near Speedway Boulevard and Park Avenue. According to the streetcar website, the project received more than $63 million in federal funding, served its millionth passanger Thursday, May 21 and helped generate more than 50 new bars and restaurants along the route. With the streetcar, off-campus travel is made easy for college students. Four
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Goodness Juice Bar & Fresh Food and QQ Revolving, a sushi bar, are two new businesses at the base of the Hub, one of three new luxury student housing complexes on Park Avenue and Tyndall Avenue. These are only two of the 50 new resturants that have opened in close proximity of the Sun Link Tucson Modern Streetcar route in the last year.
dollars buys a 24-hour pass. Semester and yearly passes are available through UA Parking and Transportation Services. At the northwest corner of campus, on Speedway Boulevard and Tyndall Avenue, three luxury student-housing complexes sit sheltering approximately
1,500 people combined. Level was the first to arrive in 2013. During the last academic year, Next, the sister-building of Level, and the Hub joined in on the action, both housing more than 500 students each. With the installation of these luxury student apartments, there is
no shortage of food options nearby. Several new restaurants located under the apartments also opened within the last academic year. Joey Farcone, a pre-business sophomore, lived in Next apartments.
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Breakfast Spot Hotel Congress is a Tucson institution and historical landmark built in 1919. It is famously known for catching fire on Jan. 22, 1934 as John Dillinger, America’s mostwanted bank robber, was captured attempting to escape the FBI. Cup Cafe is located in the same building on the bottom floor. The build-your-own Bloody Mary bar is a nice way to start a late brunch for those of age. My go-to favorite on the breakfast menu, which is served until 4 p.m., has to be the Cast Iron Baked Eggs. This warm, creamy, cheesy mix of eggs and ham is a great choice to fuel your day. I suggest adding sausage, too.
NO. 1 Favorite Frog & Firkin is University Boulevard’s premiere Englishstyle pub. It is known for being the prime spot to watch the big game with friends and fans on both sides. I suggest a slice of deep-dish pizza that pairs nicely with the 100-plus beers to choose from. The 21-plus patrons try their luck at completing the Frog’s beer card where they track how many beers you’ve tried.
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Scented Leaf offers a refreshing alternative to a coffee shop for students looking for a quiet, relaxing atmosphere to study. More than 65 different flavors of tea are displayed on the wall behind the registers. The categories include white, green, oolong, black, pu’erh and herbal. The music is soft, and plenty of tables and seats welcome students as they pass by on University Boulevard. APPLE WILDCATS AD.pdf
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Breakfast Spot If you wake up one weekend morning and begin to crave a warm bagel with fresh cream cheese, look no further than Bruegger’s Bagels. The small breakfast and lunch spot is home to 24 different types of bagels and 15 types of spread. Long story short — you will never run out of new combinations to try. Whether you are looking for something spicy and different, or warm and chocolatey, you will never be disappointed at Bruegger’s Bagels. And while you are at it, go ahead and try the Italian sodas — they are to die for.
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Paradise Bakery is my favorite go-to restaurant because it has the perfect food for every meal — including dessert. No matter what time of day or what the weather is outside, you can always find the food you are craving at Paradise. You can get coffee, smoothies and pastries for breakfast, sandwiches for lunch, and on cold winter days, you can warm yourself up with a bread bowl soup for dinner — you can never go wrong with broccoli cheddar. Of course, at the end of every meal, regardless of the time of day, a Paradise cookie always seems to make your day just a bit brighter amid all the classes and studying.
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Cartel Coffee Lab was started in Tempe in 2008, and has since spread to five other locations around Arizona. The baristas are friendly and knowledgeable, the atmosphere is quiet, but still homey, and the coffee is amazing. The shop is fairly busy at any given time on any day; but if you manage to snag a table inside, you will be able to buckle down and focus on your homework for hours. It is the perfect place to study because there are relatively no distractions. Yes, there are always other people around you, but they are all there for the same reason as you — to get away from campus and study!
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Students can once again get a blunt of their favorite sub toasted and delivered, like the old campus-favorite, the White Widow. Moving westward lies Fourth Avenue, a hip and trendy strip where longtime local favorites mix with more new businesses. The streetcar runs through Fourth Avenue on every route, making it a simple ride down the street from University Boulevard. The new shops on Fourth Avenue include Generation Cool, Pop-cycle, Razorz Edge and even a new restaurant, US Fries, which specializes in making entrees from french fries. Further along the streetcar route is downtown Tucson. In downtown, the night life is what takes over the scene. With many forms of entertainment to choose from — not unlike Fourth Avenue — downtown provides old favorites and new trends. One recent addition to the downtown night scene is Hi Fi Kitchen and Cocktails. The new club in the downtown area, originally from Scottsdale, Ariz., doubles as a restaurant by day and a 21-andover bar/club by night, specializing in alcoholinfused milkshakes for those of age. While on-campus life remains alive and ready to entertain, off-campus gems are to be found all across Tucson and have become readily accessible to UA students. Economic growth and new business arrivals are expected to continue. Construction for a fourth luxury student high-rise apartment on the corner of Speedway Boulevard and Park Avenue has begun.
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Date Spot This one-stop date spot serves up lunch, dinner and dessert with plenty of options for even the pickiest of eaters. Additionally, the rustic interior, dim lighting and tall ceilings make for a romantic setting. Popular dishes include the always filling chicken pot pie, loaded with vegetables, and the pastrami sandwich on rye bread with a side of french fries. Seafood lovers should try the lobster mac & cheese. Regardless of your preferences, a wide variety of homemade ice creams, some infused with alcohol, is the cherry on top of a romantic date.
Hole in the Wall Twenty-ounce iced power coffee with cream and sugar for only $3.08 is a financially wise and delicious decision for your morning caffeine fix. It can also be a lot faster than the Starbucks on campus if you have a car. The building is less than 2,000 square feet and consists of two walk-up windows and two drive-thru windows. If you need to grab a bite, try the cinnabon, it’s massive.
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There are 16 different options to satisfy your hunger day or night at the SUMC. I like to grab a Starbucks drink and pastry on my way to class in the mornings. Be sure to give yourself enough time because you can count on a line of students who also need their iced, triple-shot, vanilla lattes. Lunch can go a few ways; a quick eight-count chicken nugget meal with waffle fries from Chick-fil-A or a customized sandwich from On Deck Deli. I recommend Pinkberry and the U-Mart for your sweet-tooth cravings.
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Every single date I have been on in college has always ended up at The B Line during some part of the night. Not only is it a quaint, adorable place to eat, but it also has the most amazing desserts in all of Tucson. The atmosphere is perfect: You feel like you’re in an old-time European cafe, and the house-like look of the restaurant only helps. It is more casual than some places, but the quality of food and staff more than make up for that. The food is mainly Mexican, but there are other options as well, including pasta and salads. But, in my opinion, the best part of The B Line is their amazing desserts, found in the spinning display case right next to the counter. Every option looks too good to be true and once you try one, you will see that the desserts were made in heaven. My personal favorite is the chocolate cream pie — it’s so fluffy and light, but still melts in your mouth.
Hole in the Wall Epic Cafe is a small, family-owned cafe on Fourth Avenue. It was started in 1994, and continues to hold to its values of being green in as many ways as possible. The cafe is a great place to stop by for a quick, healthy meal; it also serves as a spot to stay and study in for the day. All of the coffee is freshly brewed, roasted and made to order for each individual customer. The cafe has a wide variety of food options, and is also home to a bakery and several different types of ice cream.
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Tasty food isn’t hard to find by the U BY IVANA GOLDTOOTH The Daily Wildcat
Coming to a new place can be a struggle, especially adapting to a new lifestyle and culture of the city. It can be even harder to find your new favorite spots to eat when you’re already in the mood for a good bite. Here are five places to try as a newcomer to Tucson.
1. Miss Saigon
This Vietnamese restaurant is located near Aloft Tucson University Hotel on the southeast corner of Campbell Avenue and Speedway Boulevard, which is walking distance for some very delicious pho. The pho here is the major seller, although other dishes are quite scrumptious as well. Also commonly ordered are the boba teas with tapioca, which come in a variety of flavors to please the palate and accompany your meal.
2. Bobo’s Restaurant
This small diner is known for its breakfast food and mom-and-pop atmosphere. Located on Grant Avenue and Alvernon Avenue, you will normally see a line of people waiting if you drive by in the morning, during their peak hours. The food is just that good, and the intimate setting makes for a quaint experience.
Despite the busy hours in the morning, the food gets handed to customers relatively fast and is worth the wait. Come here if breakfast at Paradise Bakery and Café or Cactus Grill isn’t cutting it.
3. Lindy’s on 4th
Located on Fourth Avenue along with other eateries and bars, it is a common place to eat not only for students, but other Tucsonans as well. What’s here? Burgers, all kinds of burgers. Burgers with peanut butter and jelly, with chili, and with mac ‘n’ cheese. Surprisingly enough, the latter is a good burger, and quite filling since the entrees are enormous when ordered with fries or tater tots. There are many different kinds of burgers to try, so don’t hesitate to venture on the wild side.
4. Zemam’s
Zemam’s is an Ethiopian restaurant located on Broadway Boulevard and Country Club Road, which is a bit of a trek for most students without wheels. For those students looking to make less of a trip, a second location — Zemam’s, too! — recently opened on Speedway Boulevard and Stone Avenue. Take a gander and try anything from here, as the food is very different from what most may be used to. But have no fear — it’s impossible to go wrong
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MISS SAIGON, a popular Vietnamese restaurant, is located on the corner of Campbell Avenue and Speedway Boulevard. It is known for its traditional pho and variety of boba teas with tapioca.
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BY BRENNA BAILEY The Daily Wildcat
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our new, eclectic Tucson home, much to popular belief, hosts an extremely unique downtown scene. Though it’s certainly nowhere close to the sheer size and grandeur of New York City, each downtown district offers its own original atmosphere that charms and allures Tucson locals and UA students alike. With each boasting an array of delicious eateries, funky shops, ceaseless entertainment and exciting nightlife, hop on the Sun Link Tucson Modern Streetcar and use this guide to explore what the Downtown Tucson Partnership calls “the many flavors of Tucson.”
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Sentinel
You’ve heard of or seen “A” Mountain, right? Well, the mountain is actually called Sentinel Peak, with the Sentinel district of downtown being its namesake. This district is a foodie’s dream, featuring copious amounts of locally-owned restaurants, weekly farmers’ markets and the esteemed Mercado San Agustín. Every restaurant in quaint Sentinel is locally owned. Spots popular with locals include La Estrella Bakery Inc., renowned for its scrumptious Mexican pastries and tamales sold right in the mercado; Stella Java, a coffee shop located in the mercado that partners with Tucson’s Presta Coffee Roasters, emphasizing and practicing direct trade and sustainable farming methods; and Agustín Kitchen, a modernly rustic French restaurant also located in the heart of the mercado. Every Thursday, the mercado also hosts the Santa Cruz Farmers’ Market, a mass-conglomeration of local Tucson food and goods vendors. Regardless of which Sentinel establishment you venture to explore, the classic, Western charm of the district will surely cultivate an interest within you to explore older parts of Tucson.
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Main Gate
Presidio
The Presidio district is essentially Tucson’s arts haven, housing historic landmarks such as La Casa Cordova and, of course, the Presidio San Agustín del Tucson — the inspiration for the Presidio district’s name. Nestled on the corner of Washington Street and Court Avenue, the Presidio San Agustín is a reconstructed fort from the Spanish conquest, dating back to the late 1700s. Tucsonans tour the antique battleground to admire its beauty and appreciate its historical significance. La Casa Cordova, one of the oldest buildings in Tucson, resides within the Presidio’s walls and offers its famous annual El Nacimiento nativity scene. The Tucson Museum of Art also invites you to admire local and international artists’ works in its contemporary and beautiful atmosphere. You can find Tucson tourists and locals alike perusing Presidio’s many artisan shops, including Gather: A Vintage Market, The Pink Door Studio and Gallery, and Shelago’s Artwerks USA.
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A MURAL by Tucson artist Bill Singleton depicts daily life in a presidio, also known as a fort, on the south wall of the Presidio San Augestín del Tucson on Tuesday morning. Construction on the original fort began in 1775 and eventually spanned 11 acres.
Main Gate will become very familiar to you, freshman Wildcats. Why? Well, it’s right off campus, conveniently located on University Boulevard. You’ll see your fellow Wildcats, lower and upperclassmen alike, at eateries like The Fix and Chipotle Mexican Grill, and you’ll certainly hear the screams of Wildcat fans cheering during basketball and football season at No Anchovies, Frog & Firkin and Gentle Ben’s. If you’re feeling more fancy, Pasco Kitchen & Lounge offers pricier (but delicious) dishes crafted with locallysourced ingredients. Chances are you will study many a time at the Scented Leaf Tea House and Lounge or Caffe Luce with your chemistry group or friends. Musical acts sometimes perform at Geronimo Plaza, a grassy area between The Auld Dubliner and Pasco. By the end of the year, you, along with your freshman comrades, will know Main Gate like the back of your hand.
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DENIS HANSEN inspects a grapefruit from the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona’s consignment table during the Santa Cruz River Famers’ Market in the Sentinel district’s Mercado San Agustín on Thursday. The consignment table buys leftover, pesticidefree crops from local farmers and backyard growers, returning 90 percent of the profits to the sellers.
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THE John Coinman Band finishes up their set with an original song, titled “Elvis Walking in the Rain,” at Hotel Congress as a part of the Rhythm & Roots Concert Series on Friday night. Coinman wrote the song 15 years ago after his wife, Jo Andersen, saw an Elvis impersonator walking down Stone Avenue in the rain with a guitar on his back. Coinman returned to the area with his wife to find the Elvis impersonator, but the man was nowhere to be found until the couple attended a friend’s anniversary part at Ye Old Lantern that night, where the he happened to be the venue’s performer.
Congress Street is the quintessential area most people associate with downtown Tucson. This district has it all, but nightlife and food shine as its big stars. From its many music venues, to bars and eateries, Congress Street really lights up at night. Pre-neuroscience freshman Kyli McQueen calls Congress Street the “heart of downtown,” and with good reason. The historic Hotel Congress sits here, hosting live music and fostering the foodand-bar scene at Club Congress almost nightly. The historic Rialto and Fox Tucson Theatres also show concerts weekly, ranging from well-known acts such as Vampire Weekend and Earl Sweatshirt to more clandestine, local bands. You can catch Tucson’s notorious hipster population grabbing coffee at Cartel Coffee Lab, Sparkroot, or Shot in the Dark Café, or delve into Tucson’s healthyeating trend at restaurants such as Urban Fresh, Xoom Juice or Planet Smoothie. Festivals, farmers’ markets and unique events also occur frequently on Congress Street, such as Second Saturdays Downtown, a mass curation of Tucson’s local food, entertainment and arts scene in the form of a vibrant street carnival.
Fourth Avenue
Fourth Avenue is a funky walk that leads from University Boulevard to Congress Street. Quirky shops and an artisan market are present throughout this district, including eccentric Hippie Gypsy, the Food Conspiracy Co-Op and the D&D Pinball arcade. Two arts education establishments, The Historic Y Center for the Arts, Education and the Environment and ZUZI! Dance Company, School and Theatre, rest near to Fourth Avenue if you ever feel the urge to take a dance class or educate yourself about any particular styles of art. Original, rogue Tucson street art and sculptures, such as the couples’ lock-and-key work, can be spotted throughout the entire Fourth Avenue district in accordance with its artistic, eclectic atmosphere. Brenna Wagy, a freshman studying Spanish, said she loves most everything about Fourth Avenue, but that her favorite aspect is the arts and food scenes. “I love the artist market that spans blocks,” Wagy said. “It’s fun to look at local Tucson artists while at the same time finding stores on Fourth. As [for] restaurants, you can never go wrong with [Brooklyn Pizza Company].” REBECCA NOBLE/THE DAILY WILDCAT
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Seek adventure in the great outdoors With Arizona hosting more than 350 days of sunshine yearly, some of the best activities Tucson offers occur in the great outdoors. Tucson definitely delivers in the nature department: fascinating waterfall hikes and graciously cooler mountain summits. Tucsonans unsure of how to spend their day can easily find an outdoor excursion to embark on while broadening their knowledge of not only the Sonoran desert, but the very spirit of Tucson. Two particularly popular nature spots in Tucson are peaceful Mount Lemmon and diverse Sabino Canyon Recreation Area. Both of these outdoor areas garner positive talk among UA students who choose to take advantage of Arizona’s natural assets, but what is there to do at Mount Lemmon and Sabino Canyon?
yearn to witness Mount Lemmon’s pineladen landscape that differs greatly from Arizona’s usual desert terrain. In order to take advantage of these trails, simply park, exit the car and explore the beautiful pines of Mount Lemmon. The summit, being usually at least 20 degrees cooler than the temperature near the university, houses multiple camping grounds where students sick of the heat can escape and relax, camping in the cooler air for a few days. Depending on the snowfall, a single-lift ski resort, Mount Lemmon Ski Valley, sells lift tickets for people looking for a skiing or snowboarding thrill. Scrumptious Tucson eats also await at the top of the mountain. The Mount Lemmon Cookie Cabin bakes fresh cookies every day, while Iron Door Restaurant serves up pizza and the Mount Lemmon General Store and Gift Shop dishes out famously addictive fudge.
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Mount Lemmon is the highest peak in the Santa Catalina Mountains of North Tucson, reaching an elevation of 9,157 feet. An extremely popular nature destination among Tucsonans. In order to reach the imposing summit, one must drive 45 minutes up a sinewy mountain trail. Ample opportunities to hike present themselves throughout the drive up the mountain, alluring hikers who
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A VIEW from Thimble Peak Vista off General Hitchcock Highway on April 20. The winding 27-mile road from the hot desert scrub of Tucson up to the cool conifer forests of Summerhaven offers a variety of scenic vistas and trailheads.
Sabino Canyon appeals to nature lovers and hikers alike with its miles of hiking trails, sparkling creeks and cacti-covered canyons. Located near the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains, Sabino Canyon is an extremely popular hiking destination. One of the most frequently hiked trails by UA students is Seven Falls. Seven Falls is a lengthy hike, being 7.8 miles in and out according to AllTrails.com,
but the waterfalls encountered on the hike make its length only a minor aspect of the experience. After hiking through canyons and a gradual elevation gain, beautiful waterfalls, swimming areas and uncharacteristic greenery reward hikers’ hard work. A tram also embarks daily on a 3.8-mile trail ride narrated by a tour guide, for those who want to experience and
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Benefits of going Greek at UA BY BRANDI WALKER The Daily Wildcat
Fraternities and sororities faced scrutiny in recent media coverage, but at the UA there are many benefits to going greek. Almost 50 fraternities and sororities will be holding recruitment this fall, giving students the opportunity to get more involved while establishing a sense of community within the university. “My favorite part of Greek life is that I never feel like I’m by myself,” said Brandon Walsh, a sports management junior and member of Zeta Beta Tau fraternity. “I have my brothers and the rest of Greek life behind me.” Johanne Ives, assistant dean of students for Fraternity and Sorority Programs, said research shows students who are involved in activities, clubs outside of the classroom like fraternities and sororities are more likely to graduate on time, without transferring. Chloe Roush, a physiology sophomore and member
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Cautions when considering going Greek BY ASHWIN MEHRA The Daily Wildcat
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tarting college is no picnic — it means making new friends and high amounts of stress as you deal with newfound independence. Joining Greek life is a sure-fire way to get involved on campus and to meet new people, but that doesn’t mean becoming a part of a fraternity or sorority is always a good idea. Fraternities and sororities have been in the news for quite some time over some rather unflattering things. It might seem, though, that those issues are isolated incidents. After all, a few bad apples doesn’t mean the whole tree should be cut down, right? Except when it comes to Greek life, the problem isn’t a few apples — it’s a good chunk of the orchard. And that makes it all the more important to consider all aspects of Greek life before taking a bite out of the fruit. One problem is little diversity and a lot of insensitivity when it comes to race. As U.S. News & World Report points out, diversity makes us more open and prepares us for a diverse world. It helps us learn to examine situations from the points of view of people unlike ourselves and makes us better people.
Consider how certain sects of Greek life have approached race in the past. Look at the University of Alabama’s student government, which voted just last year to support racial integration of Greek life because there are still segregated frats and sororities. Or the Arizona State University chapter of Tau Kappa Epsilon, which hosted a party mocking black people on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Or the University of Oklahoma chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon, which decided that it was OK to sing about lynching black people and how there will never be a black person in the frat. These aren’t facets representative of a diverse, racially conscious culture. If, in your experience with Greek life, members of an organization do or say something inappropriate and racist, don’t say you weren’t warned. If that isn’t enough, hazing is also still a big problem. The University of Connecticut chapters of Sigma Alpha Epsilon and Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority were banned last year after forcing pledges to drink until they passed out. The Wilmington College chapter of Gamma Phi Gamma fraternity saw 14 people charged after a pledge literally lost his testicle during hazing. At Cornell University, freshman pledges at the Sigma Alpha Epsilon chapter there force-fed a black member alcohol back in 2011, bound him and then left him to die — all part of one of the fraternity’s annual hazing rites. All of those problems go back to substance abuse in Greek life. According to AddictionCenter,
campuses that do philanthropy and don’t also a Harvard University study showed four out of sexually assault people on the side. But doing five fraternity and sorority members are binge philanthropy doesn’t make sexual assault or drinkers, in comparison to two out of five regular hazing or alcohol abuse acceptable, either. college students. At the UA, multiple fraternities It’s disingenuous to say these are extreme and sororities have lost recognition or are under examples. The growing number of sanctions due to alcohol usage, If you decide cases shows that this is a trend, a hazing, and sexual assault. to rush, problem with Greek life as a whole. Multiple UA chapters are under investigation or sanctions remember that you It’s even more disingenuous to call for sexual assault. Sigma Alpha can be a part of the them untrue, especially when it comes to sexual assault, considering Epsilon has mockingly been chnage that needs only around 2 to 8 percent of rape called “Sexual Assault Expected” to happen within cases are actually false accusations. by many students, Greek lifeNot all frats and sororities are locales associated and not. The Guardian Greek life.” known for sexual assault, but the reported in 2014 that men who point is: When attending a Greek life party or a join frats are three times more likely to rape Greek life event, be aware of the context. someone, and women in sororities are 74 percent So when rush week rolls around, consider all more likely to be raped than regular college your options to get involved at the UA. Join clubs, students. get a job, participate in student government, do People can make the choice not to rape, even community service — remember that there are when someone has been drinking. Those who many ways to help your community and meet make the wrong choice simply choose to do so people. And if you do decide to rush, remember or are pressured into doing so. But even in those that you can be a part of the change that needs to cases where other members pressure individuals happen within Greek life. into committing sexual assault, the blame never strays from the perpetrator. It’s not helpful when frats like the Kappa Sigma chapter at University of Southern California send out emails calling women “targets.” In the critical discussion regarding Greek life, many cite philanthropy as one of the positive — Ashwin Mehra sides. After all, there are many groups on college @DailyWildcat
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This past academic year, the UA released new programs across various departments on campus to promote greater student engagement. While students are able to take to the classroom, the UA is making a push to evolve into a more digital age. The UA continues to expand across different domains and reach out to students from diverse areas of study with recent additions of programs like UA Online, the 100% Student Engagement initiative and the new School of Information. Along with these new tech-based programs, the UA furthered the new engagement program and UA Online through the Never Settle Strategic Plan. The plan affects all students within the coming years. This new plan was introduced in 2013 by President Ann Weaver Hart and will be carried out through 2018 in hopes of creating a better university and community partner. This new plan continues to bring change to the UA campus and its students with four main pillars: engagement, innovation, partnering and synergy. UA Online has always been an option for many students wanting to take the online route, and it will soon feature more than 20 majors to choose from at the undergraduate level. This upcoming fall semester, UA Online will
offer a vast majority of majors completely online. The development in UA Online offers a way for students to complete a degree taking classes anywhere they please. Vincent Del Casino, vice provost for Digital Learning and Student Engagement and associate vice president of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management, said UA Online is all about student accommodation. “It benefits the students by providing them with a new pathway that they didn’t have before,” he added. “In expanding access to more students, that means more Wildcats, which means more people that have been trained by the UA — and that just benefits everyone all the way around.” Along with the recent online expansion, the new 100% Student Engagement initiative is scheduled to make its debut in the upcoming fall semester. The 100% Engagement program’s policies were reviewed and approved April 6 and are aimed at helping UA students take classroom knowledge and apply it to real-world activities. As a part of this program, students will be able to take both for-credit and non-credit courses that will make them eligible to receive an “Engaged Learning Experience” distinction on their transcript. In order to select classes approved for the Engagement Program, students will be able to choose from a wide variety in the UAccess enrollment system. While there is a minimum,
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WHEN UA PRESIDENT ANN WEAVER HART unveiled Never Settle in 2013, she outlined ambitious goals for the university, including an increase in online course offerings and the provision of experiential learning for all students through the 100% Student Engagement initiative. The four main pillars each program focuses on are engagement, innovation, partnering and synergy.
there is no maximum amount of credits that a student can take to remain eligible for the transcript recognition. “The 100% Student Engagement Program is our commitment that every student will have the opportunity to have an experiential or engaged learning activity under their belt before graduation,” Del Casino said. Another new program, the School of Information, while still in its infancy, will continue to expand this coming academic year.
Catherine Brooks, director of undergraduate studies at the School of Information Resources and Library Sciences, said, “The School of Information will involve six programs... We will have three undergraduate degrees, two graduate degrees, and one Ph.D. These new undergraduate degrees include the new eSociety degree.” — Lauren Renteria @DailyWildcat
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n 1972, French adventurer and scientist Michael Siffre began an experiment in which he lived alone in a cave. Can you guess how long it took before he began to crack? In two months, he became so depressed that it took three consecutive lightning strikes before he made an effort to stop being electrocuted. After accidentally killing a mouse that kept him company, Siffre wrote in his journal, “desolation overwhelms me.” Let’s do a little arithmetic here. After two months, this guy didn’t mind being struck by lightning and made friends with a rodent. The first semester of college spans four months — twice the length of Siffre’s experiment. Want to make it to Christmas without going insane? Here’s the advice: get involved. Barring the decision to fake your own death and start over from scratch in
time goes on, getting involved takes some Podunk town, the first semester more effort. Believe me, there are of college acts as the freshest start of students going in to their senior year your life. The Great Equalizer: No one wishing they had joined more clubs and knows your name, who you are or where organizations, or talked to more people you come from. It’s a time to reinvent, in their freshman dorm hall, improve and improvise or tried out Greek life. who you really want to The Great The advantages of getting be. Everyone attending Equalizer: involved are exponential. their first semester undergoes this process, No one knows your Think of it in terms of roots; and one word applies to name, who you are the more numerous and the roots, the stronger everyone: new. or where you come virile the plant. Joining a club can Being new severs the from.” lead to a whole new group ties to your old support of friends you otherwise systems. No more never would have met. parents that will be at Maybe that same club lands you a job home every night, no more friends that your sophomore year because a fellow you’ve known since the second grade, member had a connection. All because no more familiarity. Everything will you made the effort to show up and get be overwhelmingly new for a while. involved. Just take a deep breath, and remember Many people look back at college it’s part of the process. Thousands of through a nostalgic lens. They remember students are going through the exact only the good parts, especially memories same thing. If everyone is new, the best involving people. Have you ever heard time to get involved is right now. someone say, “Man, I miss those Everyone is new only once. Common solo all-nighters in the library. What experience creates a bond that allows a great time.” Experiences are best you to connect with people, and being when shared, and that’s at the heart new provides a great starting point. As
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UA clubs teach students life skills More than 500 clubs and organizations are recognized through ASUA, focusing on academics, leadership, politics, religion and sports BY LOC TRAN The Daily Wildcat
Looking for a way to get involved on campus? Look no further. Associated Students of the University of Arizona recognizes and offers services to more than 500 clubs and organizations on campus. Some of the different varieties of clubs include academic, leadership, political, religious, sports and many other categories of clubs. Regardless of what interest you have, there is bound to be an organization fitting to your preference. Evan Hastings, executive vice president of the student body, encourages all students to join clubs and get involved with different organizations.
“Education, in huge part, is not just in the classroom,” Hastings said. “I see club leaders learning skills that you can’t just learn in a classroom setting.” Skills such as leadership, connecting with businesses and learning to meet and talk to people are among the different abilities Hastings sees students learning in club settings. Academic clubs and organizations include the Arizona Playwriting Club for those looking to enhance their playwrite skills, MathCats, a club for those who have a passion for mathematics, helps students interested in integers get to know each other and build an academic network. The American Sign
COURTESY OF MARK WELLMAN ARIZONA CENTER JACK ARNOLD, captain of the UA rugby team, makes a run for it during Arizona’s 60-12 win over Oregon State on April 12. The men’s rugby team is a UA club sport and competes in tournaments during the spring semester.
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of Alpha Phi sorority , said her favorite part about Greek life involvement at the UA is the leadership experiences she has been able to gain. “Being in Alpha Phi has given me opportunities to not only lead a chapter of 277 women, but also mentor these women for what they aspire to be,” Roush said. “Alpha Phi has given me a reason to reach my full potential, as well, because we share common goals, interests and aspirations.” Sumi Sarkar, a pre-business freshman and member of Sigma Kappa sorority, said getting involved with Greek life gave her the opportunity to get to know a lot of people in a big school. “[Sigma Kappa is] large, so you feel like you recognize people on campus, in classes or just walking between your residence halls and the [Student Recreation Center],” Ives said. “It’s a great way to meet people, especially if you are coming from out of town, because it does happen before classes start.” Interfraternity Council Fall 2015 Recruitment begins Aug. 17, and Panhellenic Formal Recruitment begins Aug. 15 . Potential new
members will attend meetings and get to meet active members from each chapter throughout the week. The week consists of a mutual selection process and is concluded by a bid day celebration . Joshua Schwartz , president of Sigma Alpha Mu fraternity and junior studying philosophy and English , said his fraternity hosts multiple events each semester to support various philanthropies. Schwartz said the main event they have hosted in the past is a softball tournament called Field of Dreams . “We’ve had a really great turnout at the event, a lot of fantastic teams playing — and it was fun for the guys,” Schwartz said. Schwartz said the primary benefits of Greek life involvement are professional development, networking, life-long friendships and learning how to give back to a community. “You’re in an organization for life,” Ives said. “So when you graduate from the [UA] you can affiliate with alumni groups. You have this organizationnetwork that you are part of for a lifetime, versus just while you’re at college.”
— Brandi Walker @brandimwalker
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Language Club is committed to those interested in learning ASL outside of what is taught through course work. Another club option is the Germcats, dedicated to promoting hygiene awareness. Leadership clubs offered on campus consist of Future Business Leaders of America and The National Society of Leadership and Success, which is an organization that focuses on teaching leadership skills. More clubs that emphasize leadership opportunities are the UA Army ROTC and the Residence Hall Association, which teaches future leaders the necessary skills to represent and lead students on campus. A wide range of religious clubs are also available. Some of these include Christian Science Organization, Jewish Arizonans on Campus, Muslim Students Association, Presbyterian Campus Ministry and Asian Bible Fellowship. For all you athletes looking to become a part of a team, we have many teams looking to add to their roster. Sean Duffy, the coach of the UA rugby team, is especially proud of the bond his team has formed with one another. “They’re not only your teammates, but they’re also your brothers,” Duffy said. The Rugby team recruits highly from high schools and accepts athletes who are just looking to play. “Our try-outs aren’t really try-outs,” Duffy said. “It’s more to see commitment levels, because right now, we’re practicing twice a day.” UA quidditch, which is dodgeball, rugby, tag
For more information on the clubs and organizations and to see a full list of all the clubs UA offers, visit: clubs.arizona.edu
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can’t wait until you leave for college,” has to have come out of every parent’s mouth at least once in their lifetime, right? But did they really mean those words? The fall semester is quickly approaching and this means a whole new class of freshmen at the UA. Parents, don’t panic. This is the time to be proud of how far your kids have come since they first started school. This is not, however, the time to hover over your college freshman and monitor their every move. Perhaps throughout high school it was OK to hover over your kids and want to know everything they’re up to, but college is the time and place to allow them to have more
freedom. “If they’re living at home, give them more freedom,” Alyssa Rodriguez, a junior studying law said. “I didn’t feel like I was given as much freedom as my friends did, and I think I missed out on that.” If your child is an out of state student and they’re not returning your calls, don’t assume they’re ignoring you. As students, we have multiple responsibilities to keep track of. These accountabilities include keeping up with schoolwork, finding ways to satisfy our everyday college necessities, such as keeping ourselves fed, and trying to manage a social life all at the same time. In Paige Griffith’s case, the agricultural education student’s parents keep tabs on everywhere she goes. “My parents have had a
GPS in my car since I was 16,” Griffith said. “If I go over 75 MPH it sends them an alert.” Now this may seem normal to most parents, especially in cases of emergencies, but it is crossing the line when a GPS is used to monitor every place someone is going. Rodriguez and Griffith agree that their parents don’t do this to spite them, but would like some parents to loosen up the grip they hold on their kids’ lives. Remember that the first step toward adulthood for your child was graduating high school. College is a place for them to learn more about themselves and really discover what they want to do with their lives. This could be difficult to do if they have parents always wanting to know what they’re up to. Giving your kids a little more
space will also allow them to go into the real world without having their parents holding their hand every step of the way. Trust me, your college student is safe with us at the UA. There are experts on campus who are willing to answer any questions they have and help them every step of the way throughout their college career.
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Post-orientation check list Preparing for your first semester at the UA will require time and thought. Make sure to complete these steps before leaving orientation to ensure a successful transition BY DAVID MCGLOTHLIN The Daily Wildcat
The UA’s Office of New Student Services works year-round with all the colleges, departments and programs in order to coordinate the most effective and beneficial orientation for incoming students. Orientation is academically driven and meant to be informative. Carly Gieszl, program coordinator for the New Student Orientation program, said, “When [incoming freshmen] leave orientation, they want to leave as a full-time student.” This means having a class schedule with correct courses and their advisors’ contact information, who are available to answer questions throughout the summer. Orientation is a good time to become familiar with optional
services on campus like meal plans and parking permits. Meal plans are optional but recommended because it is all tax-free. “That’s the incentive for students to eat on campus,” Grieszl said. Parking permits are also recommended because parking violations are regularly enforced. A lot of people meet their roommates while at orientation. “I would also say walk away with a new friend,” Gieszl added. “Be open at orientation. Get all your questions answered,” Gieszl said. “It’s kind of a busy day, but we want [incoming freshmen] to enjoy themselves and be excited to come back to campus in August.”
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++Buying Books All your required textbooks and course readings for classes are available at the UA Bookstore in the Student Union Memorial Center. Books can also be purchased online through websites like Amazon. According to Grieszl, the Bookstore does offer “price-matching” to assure students get the best price. Books can be pre-ordered starting July 1 through uabookstores.arizona.edu/textbooks.
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Don’t start the year unprepared As the beginning of the school year approaches, remember these valuable style tips and easy hacks for your dorm room decorations and school attire want to consider.
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Dorm rooms are nothing spectacular, but can be transformed into a reflection of your personality for all the new people who enter it. A finite amount of space and limited ways to organize your pre-existing dorm furniture present a challenge to incoming dorm inhabitants. If you know what to expect, you can plan accordingly and style your room to match your personality instead of having it look like a plain white room with just a bed, desk, dresser and mini fridge.
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twin mattresses provided are not very spacious, but you can compensate for that by purchasing a thick mattress pad to soften the load. Just be careful not to make it so comfy that you sleep through classes.
Christmas lights: Leaving up your
Christmas lights outside your house year-round may be considered tacky, but in the dorms, it’s pretty common. Christmas lights allow you to create a relaxing atmosphere and dimly light your room without disturbing your roommate.
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Gray shirts: During the warmer months, gray shirts should be worn with caution. The Tucson sun and heat can cause extreme sweat stains underneath backpacks, on the arms, neck and back in less time than you think. Other universities’ apparel: The Bookstore offers countless types of UA merchandise from shirts to hats, collared
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BY DAVID MCGLOTHLIN The Daily Wildcat
What do you recommend that incoming freshman bring to the UA?
“I’d bring a bike, because you can bike anywhere on and off campus. Also, Mount Lemmon is the perfect place to go biking in the morning.” — Jacob Shadarm, an architecture junior.
“Bring cleaning supplies for the dorm room, because they don’t give you any, and extra quarters for laundry. So like Windex, Clorox wipes, and dish soap.” — Vantesha Williamham, a public health senior.
“A planner or agenda, so people can more effectively pre-plan out their week and whole semester. It’s really helpful.” — Julian Cardenas, a Latin American studies junior.
“I would say bike. I’d also say to bring bed sheets, mattress pad, towels and cleaning supplies.” — Regino Palazuelos, a junior studying special education and rehabilitation.
“I strongly recommend bringing instant food like instant noodles or [for international students] bring some food from their original country.” — Minako Tanaka, a senior studying economics and industry.
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Annual events make parents Wildcats too The fall and spring semesters offer opportunities to look at life through the eyes of a Wildcat BY DAVID MCGLOTHLIN The Daily Wildcat
Will you miss your baby boy or girl after they ventured away from the nest to experience their first year of college? Or do you just want to get out of the house and experience some Tucson culture for yourself? Either way, both the UA and Tucson offer multiple events and festivals that make good excuses for parents to visit and check up on their children. Homecoming week and Spring Fling are two noteworthy UA events that occur in the fall and spring semesters. Meanwhile, events like All Souls Procession and the Tucson Festival of Books attract almost 100,000 people from across the state and country. UA Events Homecoming Week: Oct. 18-25
Throughout the week, UA alumni travel back to campus to revisit their former stomping grounds. The university organizes special events all week long leading up to the big homecoming parade throughout campus, the football game on Saturday and crowning of homecoming king and queen. The homecoming parade consists of floats constructed and decorated by various UA clubs and organizations that proceed throughout campus. Like most game days, there is also a massive tailgate on the UA Mall where Wildcat fans set up tents and vehicles for the day of the games. The Wildcats won two out of the last three homecoming games. They beat Colorado University in 2014 and 2012 but lost to the University of California Los Angeles in 2013. This year, they face Washington State on
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SPRING FLING attendees walk around the fairgrounds at sunset on April 10. Smallpools, an up-and-coming, indie-pop band based out of Los Angeles, kicked off their summer tour headlining the fair.
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Oct. 24. Family Weekend: Oct. 9-11 The Oregon State Beavers will play in the desert for this year’s annual Family Weekend football game. Tickets cannot be guaranteed, so register sooner than later. Registration closes Sept. 29. According to the family weekend website, “there is a package deal that includes Wildcat World Fair & Expo, Casino Night, Bear Down Bash, Tailgate and a Family Weekend Shirt. The cost is $45 for adults, $35 for students (1st grade – college) and $10 for 6 years of age and under.” More information is available on the event’s Facebook page at facebook.com/ UofAFamilyWeekend. Tucson Events Tucson Meet Yourself: Oct. 9-11 This year will mark the 42nd year of the Tucson Meet Yourself festival. More than 100,000 festival-goers, 650 volunteers and 53 food vendors populate
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downtown Tucson for a weekend of celebrating Arizona-Sonora’s multi-national folk and ethnic communities. Six square blocks of downtown, from El Presidio Park and Jacome Library Plaza to the Tucson Convention Center and La Placita Village, are dedicated to the festival that is filled with white tents, cooking stations, eating areas and stages for performances. There is no shortage of different cuisines and entertainment to enjoy. All Souls Procession: Nov. 7-8 This event follows All Souls’ Day and Day of the Dead, attracting around 100,000 participants to Tucson. Participants paint faces, design memorials and tributes, and parade through the streets of Tucson before ending at the grand finale celebration in honor of deceased loved ones. The idea was conceived in 1990 , but the first official parade procession started in 1991 and has steadily grown since. The finale has consisted of more than 100 performers, live music, pyrotechnic acrobatics and the burning of a nine-foot steel urn filled with names and pictures of the participants’
deceased loved ones — added along the route. This year, the route is expected to change, but the meaning and celebration of life through death continues. Tucson Festival of Books: March 12-13 130,000-plus literature lovers meet every spring for a collection of authors, workshops, interactive activities and panel discussions. The festival brings best-selling authors of all genres to Tucson. The festival is also appropriate for all ages, with more than 100 interactive activities.
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