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Dear incoming Wildcats, My name is Matt Lubisich and I am your 2017-2018 student body president. As the official representative of over 40,000 students, I am honored to serve in this office. Words cannot describe how truly excited I am to welcome you to the University of Arizona. This campus has been my home for the last three years, and I can honestly say that they have been the best three years of my life. From the moment I stepped onto this campus in the fall of 2014, I knew that this university was anything but typical. The students are unparalleled in their Wildcat spirit and pride, the faculty are exceptionally devoted and enthusiastic and the administration have an extraordinary commitment to higher education. Through the many opportunities this institution has granted me, I have garnered an unbridled passion and love for serving my fellow students. I have no doubt that soon enough, you too will come to cherish this unique place and bleed red and blue. You are about to embark on what has, for me, been an incredible journey of growth in maturity, responsibility and friendships that will last the course of a lifetime. If I could offer you one piece of advice it would be to take every opportunity to get involved. Aside from academics, this university offers so many unique ways to express yourself on this campus. From Greek Life to the over 600 student clubs and organizations here, I have no doubt that you will find your home. It is from my involvement in the various communities on this campus that I have met some of the most amazing individuals this university has
to offer. It is these individuals who have become some of my closest friends and have pushed me to better myself and my community. My experiences here have only deepened my love for this university, and because of this, I will continue to strive towards making this community great for students, administrators and alumni alike. With that being said, I would like to welcome you to our Wildcat Family. You are only here for a short period of time, so make the most of it! Do not be afraid to put yourself out there and try new experiences. It is in this moment that you have the incredible opportunity to find your unique voice here and offer your unique perspective to this place. Never lose sight of that. No matter what you do here, you are contributing to make this a better university for all. On behalf of the Associated Students of the University of Arizona, I look forward to seeing all the incredible things you will accomplish here and am excited to represent you in this incoming year. As your Student Body President, your Wildcat experience is important to me. Whenever you are on campus, feel free to stop by our Student Government building located on the third floor of the Student Union or email me at asuapres@ email.arizona.edu. If you are curious to know more about what we do as a student government, feel free to follow @ASUAtoday or follow me on twitter @ UASBPresident. Bear Down, Matthew John Lubisich Student Body President
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For incoming freshmen, or even those deciding to live in the dorms for another year, the decision to live on-campus can be very exciting—but the idea of entering the world of Residence Life may still be a little intimidating. The Daily Wildcat is here to help anyone worrying about what dorm life will be like, starting with the pros and cons of some popular dorms at the UA. Árbol de la Vida This large honors dorm was built in 2011, and houses over 700 residents within
modern architecture that incorporates sustainable energy features. Árbol de la Vida is six stories high with sky bridges connecting each tower. The dorm offers single and double occupancy rooms, with both community and some gender-neutral bathrooms. It is located on the far southwest edge of campus and is slightly farther away from most academic buildings compared to some other dorms, however is close by to Park Student Union. Not only is it an honors dorm, but Árbol de la Vida has also established Cambium, which is a STEM scholar community that gives honors students who are majoring in science or engineering a researchenriched environment to live in. The dorm
also has a Building Dashboard website that keeps track of the residence hall’s water and electricity use. Likins Likins was also built in 2011 with the same beautiful architecture and advanced sustainability as Árbol de la Vida, only smaller with a capacity of 369 residents. It has two towers, four and six stories respectively, also connected by sky bridges. Likins offers double occupancy rooms with both community and some genderneutral bathrooms. Located in the Highland District, this dorm sits at the corner of Highland Avenue and Sixth Street and is located right next to the Campus
Recreation Center and Highland Market. As an energy-conscious community, Likins has installed collaborative learning tools and also uses the Building Dashboard website to monitor water and electricity use in the building. Coronado Housing almost 800 students, the largest residence hall on campus is Coronado. This nine-story dorm is located by Park Student Union and University Boulevard. Their double occupancy rooms are suitestyle featuring a connecting bathroom that four students can share. The dorm was recently renovated in 2012.
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Campus bike theft: Decreasing but still prevalent BY DANYELLE KHMARA @DailyWildcat
Brendan Murphy came out of his afternoon class to find his bike gone. It was September 2015, and he’d parked his Diamondback road bike, worth about $250, on the north side of the Harvill building, secured with a cable lock. He’d already seen lone tires still locked to the bike racks and bikes missing their seat at that same parking lot, but he just couldn’t believe his bike was gone. “I kind of flipped out at first,” Murphy said. “I went across to another place where I park it off and on, towards the music building. It wasn’t there either. And then I was like—no, it’s actually been stolen.” The 24-year-old computer-science and Japanese major is one of more than 250 UA students to be victims of bike theft each year. One of the most prevalent campus crimes, bike theft has dropped by 24 percent since 2012, but bike recovery is exceedingly rare, according to an analysis of campus-crime reports and data by The Daily Wildcat. Bike theft reports topped 330 in 2012 and were down to an average 276 for 2015 and 2016. With only 62 reports as of May 3, this year is off to continuing the downward trend. Just fewer than 6 percent of stolen bikes in 2016 and 2017, as of May 3, were recovered and returned to the owner. Although many bikes are stolen, they still don’t reflect the reality of how many bikes get stolen, said bike-enthusiast, UA journalism professor Michael McKisson. “If you ask a bunch of people on campus how many of them have had their bike stolen, a whole bunch of hands will shoot up,” he said. “And then if you ask them, ‘How many of you reported it?’ a whole bunch of hands go down. This is a really underreported crime.” It’s not clear how underreported it is, but McKisson said campus police don’t understand how big a problem it really is. From January 2016 through April 2017, UAPD officers have caught 18 people in the act of stealing a bike, by responding to calls about suspicious activity or witnessing it while on patrol. Among these deterred inprogress thefts, UAPD was able to locate 10 of the bike owners, and in 314 reported bike thefts during that period, eight were recovered after-the-fact and returned to the owner. UAPD can only identify an owner if the bike is registered with Parking and Transportation, the owner shows up while the theft is in progress, has a serial number or reports it stolen. Unreturned bikes go to a monthly public auction at the UA Surplus Store. UAPD does have a quick response time to in-progress thefts or suspicious activity, said Officer Rene Hernandez. “We do a very good job of being proactive
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here at the UA and trying to deter crime as much as possible,” Hernandez said. The thieves usually act suspicious, according to the 2016 and ’17 reports. All too often, they have bolt-cutters sticking out of a backpack, are fleeing with two bikes or are acting belligerent. One 46-year-old man was even riding a skateboard while guiding a $900 Bianchi missing a front wheel. When UAPD receives reports of bike theft, it checks a pawnshop database for the bikes that have clear identifiers, such as a serial number. They can look for other identifiers such as engravings, but without the serial number, it’s almost impossible to recover the bike, Hernandez said. An analysis of individual 2016 and ’17 reports revealed that four bikes were recovered from pawnshop audits during that period. The hardest hit spots over the last six years are the UA Main Library, the Student Recreation Center and the Modern Languages building. Hernandez said the library and rec center are probably targeted because those areas are open to the public and have the most foot traffic. The library’s building manager Hayri Yildirim agrees, pointing out the library has an average 7,700 people passing through its doors every day. To lower your risk of bike theft, check out some helpful tips in the right graphic.
There are a few simple steps you can take to lower your risk of bike theft and raise likeliness of getting your bike back: · Report a bike theft ASAP. There’s no way you’re getting it back unless you report it. · Report to UAPD and Tucson Police Department. If you give Tucson Police Department a serial number, they may recover it down the road. · Report your bike stolen on bikeindex.org, a national site that lists bikes using search words. If someone correctly suspects a bike was procured through shady means and they Google it, it’ll show up as being reported stolen. · Check the Sun Tran city bus’ lost and found. Believe it or not, bike thieves will often ride a bike around, hop on a bus with it and then abandon it on the bus. · Know your bike’s serial number. It’s crucial to recovering it if stolen. · Register your bike with UA Parking and Transportation, at their website, parking.arizona. edu. They send you a registration sticker with a permit number to affix to your bike, and UAPD can use this to identify stolen bikes in the pawnshop audits. · Use a U-lock and put it through the bike frame and front wheel. Or run a cable lock through both wheels and secure the frame with a U-lock. · UAPD, 1852 E, First St., sells Master Lock U-locks for $15. Abus U-locks at Sonoran Cycles, 845 E. University Blvd., are rated by the level of security they offer, 1 to 15. A level 8 costs $35. · Use the bike valet, open from 7:45 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. Bikes left there overnight are locked with a secure U-lock.
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As a result of an increase in mandatory fees, students will notice changes in campus resources and facilities this upcoming year. Per the Arizona Board of Regents, mandatory fees for incoming students and students not on the guaranteed tuition plan total $1,368 for undergraduates and $1,262 for graduates. The new budget will bring increases to the Student Services, IT and Library, Health and Recreation and Athletics fees, totaling about $350. In a meeting held on April 6, the board outlined and passed the mandatory fees for the incoming freshman class: • $108 Arizona Financial Aid Trust Fee, an increase of $1. This will support financial aid distributed to those who demonstrate financial need and to underrepresented students. • $50 Student Recreation Center Bond Retirement Fee, used to pay for the construction, expansion and renovation of the Student Recreation Center. • $535 IT/Library Fee, an increase of $55, which supports campus-wide internet access, technology and digital library services. • $150 Student Services Fee, an increase of $70, which will go toward the new Bear Down Student Success District and will fund student programs
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As a result of these fees, incoming students can expect to see numerous changes around campus during their time at the UA. Perhaps the most noticeable of these changes is the construction of the new Bear Down Student Success District, which is scheduled to begin in the summer of 2018. “The idea of the Bear Down Student Success District is to centralize all of the student retention, academic success and student service support areas into one area of campus,” said Joel Hauff, associate vice president for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management. “Incoming freshmen, after
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High-tech labs showcase UA science, students BY REBEKAH ULMER @DailyWildcat
Nowhere is UA’s science prestige more visible than the many high-tech labs dotted around campus. Here are three that incoming UA students can work at during their school years: Arizona Simulation Technology and Education Center College of Medicine The Arizona Simulation Technology and Education Center (ASTEC) lab aims to help familiarize students with various types of medical procedures, without the use of actual human bodies. ASTEC is located in the College of Medicine, connected to Banner – University Medical Center Tucson. “The primary purpose of our simulation center is for medical students, so for all four years of medical school, but residents are our biggest users,” said David Biffar, director of operations for ASTEC.The labs run simulations in which students, under the supervision of a doctor, are given one or more hypothetical scenarios to deal with using life-sized mannequins. There are a variety of prosthetic bodies that can be worked on and each has a different learning purpose; scenarios range from heart failure to drug overdose. Students then have to run through all the proper procedures just as they would with a human patient in an emergency situation. The different sizes and types of prosthetics help students adapt to changing circumstances. These dummies aren’t stupid, though. Each is hooked up to a computer and programmed to simulate a live patient experience. The bodies can be programmed to do things like breath, moan, bleed and fidget while the students are working with them. The lab manufactures some of its own prosthetics using a 3-D printer, and there is a device for everything. Each part of the human body can be tested and worked on in various simulations.Residents and students are able to practice and train in a wide variety of techniques that they will eventually use as medical professionals. “Moving forward in our new facility, we hope to be much more inter-professional to include the rest of health sciences,” Biffar said. “We want it to be more inclusive on a regular basis to address inter-professional objectives.” Materials Labs - College of Architecture, Planning & Landscape Architecture Walking past the Architecture Building, with its flowery trellis and modern façade, one might not realize that there is an extensive workshop within. On the first floor of the building, a set of glass doors leads down a small hallway into a vast, open area filled with machines and workspaces of every sort. Primarily an open-air lab, the Materials Labs allow students
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to work and create with all types of mediums including clay, glass, ceramic and metal. Precision drills, lathes and other tools help students chop, cut and pierce in order to create precise small-scale models that can help them design and prototype real-world products. In addition, a range of laser cutters and 3-D printers allow for high-precision work with emerging technologies. Much of the work done in the lab is associated with various classes hosted by the department. Students take classes to familiarize themselves with the equipment, and more advanced classes provide opportunities to create and mold materials. “In our minds, we have a vision of what we’re projecting but
then they have to create that,” said Paulus Musters, laboratory manager. “And that’s what the labs are for; that’s what students actually get to do.” Students create small-scale models of their proposed projects in order to ascertain whether the structure can be translated into something larger. Problem-solving is a large part of the lab experience and students are encouraged to translate their problem-solving skills into larger projects. “Sometimes right at the beginning projects lead you down a different path, and there are problems with this or that and then you’re going somewhere else with it; that’s what this place is for,” Musters said.
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MEDICAL STUDENTS PERFORM A simulated operation on a hi-tech dummy in the Arizona Simulation Technology and Education Center, or ASTEC lab.
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plasma and frozen carbon dioxide and tools like sand blasters. “Students can work with all the different machines and it really helps them understand the processes the wafers go through in order to become a viable product,” said Gregg Cure, maintenance supervisor for the lab. The lab offers space to UA researchers as well as other public and private institutions and hosts several different courses for UA students within programs like Electrical and
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Micro/Nano Fabrication Center - College of Engineering Located in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Building on the first floor, it’s hard to imagine a high-tech clean room in such a small space. However, the Micro/Nano Fabrication Center is by no means small and it is the only lab
on campus that is Class 100 certified—meaning that the space has one hundred or fewer particles per cubic foot of air. Inside, technicians and lab users are required to wear full clean room suits, complete with hood, gloves and booties. A smaller area is Class 10 certified as well. The clean room boasts a variety of equipment and stations that are used to make different kinds of mechanical and engineering technology, such as computer chips and wafers. Students can work with chemicals such as
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Looking for an inexpensive way to exercise around the UA campus? Try out the UA-FIT course. UA-FIT is the Fitness Integral Training course with stations circling campus between Cherry Avenue and Park Avenue. You may have seen some of these stations around, such as in front of the Mathematics building or in front of the ScienceEngineering Library. The course starts at the northeast corner of the UA Main Library on Cherry Avenue and University Boulevard. After looping around campus, course users can make their way up Cherry Avenue back to the start. The course is free and always open for use for everyone. According to Casey Camamo, student facility manager at Campus Recreation and a senior majoring in finance, the UA-FIT course is a progression of 10 fitness stations, mostly consisting of bodyweight exercises. “All of the equipment is coated in a material that allows you to use it when it’s super-hot, so it’s not going to burn you,” Camamo said. Descriptions of the exercises are on the blue signs in front of each station. “I don’t think many people know about
it, or know what it is when they’re looking at it,” Camamo said. “It’s a free course anybody can pick up and do any part of, at any time.” The course can be a way to familiarize oneself with the layout of the UA campus, find new walking paths and get exercise. Many of the stations are under shade. Tara Watson, assistant director for marketing and communications with Campus Recreation, said Campus Recreation encourages students to get active, live healthy and be well for both their academic success and overall well-being. “The self-guided UA-FIT Course makes for the perfect blend of physical activity, set to one’s own pace and the great Tucson outdoors,” Watson said. Watson said course users can complete the course by themselves or with a group and users do not have to complete the entire course. “You can do a section of it at a time and build up your endurance,” Watson said. “There’s a lot of opportunity for any student on campus to use it. It’s a great way to socialize with other people and still get some physical activity too.” According to FIT course website, four of the stations are ADA-accessible. The website also states that before the UA-FIT course, there was a Par Course with 18 stations built in 1979 and donated by the
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real friendships happening and hadn’t found anyone I could even talk to. So, if you have trouble with small talk, I promise you are not the only one. Though it’ll feel wrong and exhausting, BY TONI MARCHEVA small talk will pay off when you meet @DailyWildcat people who become friends. When I found a few people I could call friends, ear fellow introverts, college started to feel right for me. Welcome to the university! I After a day of small talk, what feels hope you are as excited as I was like a non-stop party on the UA Mall and coming in. Throughout high school, I crowds everywhere, sometimes we just had a picturesque vision of what college need to sit alone for a bit. Finding quiet, would be like—the wonderful friends I’d though, can be tricky. be laughing with, the interesting classes I remember going to my dorm to be that I’d love and the adventures I would alone, but there would be people in go on. my room and in all of the study rooms. Of course, that warm, fuzzy feeling There were people everywhere, and would underlie all of the above. sometimes it would be so overwhelming Whatever that beautiful vision of I’d feel like breaking down. college you have is, it will probably First of all, if you feel like that, there’s come true. It definitely is coming true nothing wrong with you. for me. However, I would like to warn Second, there are some options. The you now: Before you get there, you fourth and fifth floors of the library are will need to go through quiet, and if you stand an extensive gauntlet of among the bookshelves near-torture. the back, nobody is Starting near I am not telling you this there. to scare or discourage college is For me, I love the turtle you, but merely because I really hard, pond area on the corner had wished someone told especially for of Park Avenue and me the truth. Street. Over time, us introverts. But it Second I wondered for the first you will find your own few months what was gets better; just over places where you can wrong with me, why I the small-talk, the relax and decompress. was feeling discontent Probably, though, the unfamiliarity and most and why the college overwhelming thing dream wasn’t coming the learning curve about the first few weeks true for me. I know now are some of the best of college is that everyone that it was all part of the and most unique looks like they’re happy, process—growing pains, themselves experiences you’ll enjoying if you will. and are surrounded by For some of you, you ever have.” friends. may have forgotten how It’s so easy to look hard it is to make new inward, ask “Why am I friends. I took friends for not happy?” and feel like granted because I moved up from first you have made a bad decision about grade with many of the same people. college, that you’ll never be happy again When college started, though, there or that you’re doing something wrong. wasn’t a single person around that I had Talking to people later in the year, I a close relationship with. learned that most of the happy faces Most introverts cherish close were faked. Just about everyone feels relationships, but they don’t usually unsure and homesick and lonely happen randomly. To find a friend, beginning college, whether they say so or even acquaintances, in the ocean or not. of 40,000 students requires dozens, So, there is a taste of the story hundreds of new interactions in the first that most people don’t tell: Starting few weeks. And to enter a friendship, we college is really hard, especially for us need to go through the well-known door introverts. But it gets better; just over of small talk. the small-talk, the unfamiliarity and the If one of you has found a different way learning curve are some of the best and to get to know someone, let me know. most unique experiences you’ll ever Small talk can be the most tedious, have. annoying, boring and insincere thing I I hope your year, minus the first do all day. I tried to avoid it in the first quarter or so, is wonderful! few weeks, but I paid for it when I saw
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Taste test the Wildcat experience during orientation BY SCARLETT LORIN @scarlett_lorin
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rientation—that sounds like a scary word. Not only are you thrown on campus with hundreds of other students; you are also expected to start memorizing the campus as you tour it for the first time. But orientation is not a stressful process at all once you look back at it. The main idea behind orientation is to help students get acclimated to how the next four years of their lives are going to play out. Orientation is when you get your very first glimpse of the little details of your new college and you get your first hands-on experience of your future college life. It all sounds so exciting, and truly, it is. You get to meet your adviser, and if you stick to the same major you originally picked, they will be with you throughout your college life up until you graduate or change major. They are your go-to person on campus, and you quickly learn that they are here for you no matter the problem. I changed my major and therefore I was assigned a new adviser. It does take some time getting used to a new adviser and getting to trust them with your class schedule,
but you quickly grow to like them and go to them whenever you are in doubt. By meeting them on your very first days, you are given a sense of relief and realize that, unlike your initial feeling, you are not alone and people will be with you throughout your studies. During orientation, to me, the most exciting thing is making your schedule. You pick the classes that interest you most out of the hundreds of general education choices, and if you’re lucky enough, you’ll get to pick classes that will allow you to start your major from the very first day of classes. Picking classes is stressful, especially if you’re an incoming freshman because they are always the last ones to get the opportunity to choose their classes. So, if a class you really wanted to take is now full because the sophomores, juniors and seniors already enrolled in it, this might come through as harsh, but tough luck, welcome to the real world! But it’s OK because you can always take it the following semester, which is great because you get so many opportunities, and your adviser is here to guide you when things like this happen. What is really great about the international student orientation is that we are walked through all processes linked to our student visa: the dos and don’ts. You quickly learn you’re not as free as you perhaps thought you’d be, but at least you’re told on your very first day, which makes the whole future process so much
easier. You also get introduced to the International Student Services team and they help you with anything that is international or travel related. By talking to current and incoming students, it came to my attention that there are a couple of aspects of orientation that, in some opinions, could be refined or modified. Incoming freshmen who have yet to attend their orientation each have specific things they wish to obtain from orientation. Some of their first thoughts are to get to know their way around campus and to make new friends during the process. “Orientation is like a taste test or a food sample from Costco,” Kira Barnhart, a UA incoming freshman in international business marketing, said. Students expect to come out of orientation with a solid knowledge of campus and how things around the college life works. Barnhart mentioned she would like it if there was a program in which you can keep connected with a mentor for the first couple of weeks in case you have any campus related issues or questions, which I believe would give students another experienced connection. Orientation is purely nothing more than a taste of your new school. It should be an enjoyable time, and especially a memorable one, where you learn about college life, make new friends and step out of your comfort zone and into the next chapter of your life.
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Tips for success: Engage with campus resources BY KELLY DORNEY @DailyWildcat
A lot goes into college life. Between classes, jobs and staying healthy, it can get pretty rough. That’s why the UA provides students with a variety of academic, financial and health-related services. These resources expand constantly and work to increase student success and engagement across campus. Student services can be found through the UA website under the current students tab. Think Tank is a tutoring service staffed by 200 students, graduate assistants and professionals. Students can drop in to one of the Think Tank centers spread across campus in common areas like Park Student Union and Bear Down Gym. The tutoring service also offers online resources. Students can schedule an appointment with a specific tutor. The math department, for example, offers two-hour sessions meant to prepare students for individual tests. The Think Tank team also offers informational sessions to groups. These sessions cover topics ranging from stress management to organizational skills. They also hold workshops on matters such as plagiarism awareness. Students with ADHD or other learning challenges can seek additional help at the
Strategic Alternative Learning Techniques Center, located near the Student Union Memorial Center. At SALT, students and staff serve UA students who might need more specialized help. According to the SALT 2015 Fact Book, the center serves hundreds of students every year, providing many with program scholarships. Tutoring is conducted both one-on-one and in small groups. In an effort to help students surmount the costs of tuition, housing, study abroad and fees, the UA’s Scholarship Universe streamlines the scholarship search process. On the Scholarship Universe website, students enter basic facts about themselves—college of study, GPA, background, etc. The search then matches them with qualifying scholarships and often times streamlines the application itself. The site features UA-funded scholarships, as well as non-UA opportunities. Students brought in a total of more than $2 million in non-UA funding last year alone. UA’s award-winning Recreation Center occupies 210,000 square feet on the south side of campus. The center is a flourishing social hub for students to swim, enjoy gym equipment and participate in fitness classes. Indoor equipment may be rented using a CatCard. All UA students enrolled in classes have a basic campus recreation membership, paid for
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in standard fees. However, for $79 a semester, students can enjoy access to unlimited group fitness classes and a locker. Group fitness classes include various types of yoga, Zumba, cycling and
kickboxing. Students also receive a reduced price on guest passes and family memberships. The UA Campus Health Center offers students medical care at a discounted student rate.
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Aztec to Wildcat transfer tips BY AURORA BEGAY @DailyWildcat
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THE TRANSFER STUDENT CENTER (TSC) located on the fourth floor of the Student Union Memorial Center on May 9. The TSC offers many resources for new transfer students.
Transferring made easy at UA BY KATHLEEN KUNZ @kathkunz
Congratulations to all college students transferring to UA this upcoming fall semester. You are about to become a part of our community and the Daily Wildcat is here to help you get your bearings. Read on for some neighborly insight on how to make the most out of your time as a Wildcat. The UA’s very own Transfer Student Center is a primary asset to the university’s initiative for student success. The TSC specializes in connecting transfer students and their families with the proper resources to help them succeed in college. Nicole Kontak, Ph.D., is the senior director of the TSC; she works alongside her team to provide transfer students with opportunities that help them become acclimated to life at UA. The TSC organizes outdoor adventure activities, trips outside Tucson to places such as Biosphere 2 and Bisbee mines, theater shows, cooking classes and more. The majority of their events are free to transfer students and usually include meals and transportation. “Our most popular events this past year included a trip to Buckelew Farms in the fall, the Tucson Improv Movement show and watching Broadway in Tucson musicals at Centennial Hall,” Kontak said. “When we take students to the Tucson Improv Movement show, we head down to Fourth Avenue for dinner at Magpies.” Kontak said transfer students are able to network with other transfer students as well as faculty members when they attend TSC events. The center has Faculty Fellows who make connections with transfer students during their office hours in the center as well as at the events they sponsor. No matter what major, transferring into a new college environment can be stressful and can sometimes leave students with more questions than answers. The TSC encourages transfer students to get involved on campus and meet other transfer students in order to create a support system for people who are going through similar experiences. “Transfer students want to be able to feel like they belong and that they’re getting everything they can from the UA,” Kontak said. “I think, like many other students
on campus, transfer students tend to be unaware of various resources and opportunities available to them on campus.” The TSC sponsors TransferCats in Action, which is a university club open to transfer students. The TCiA Club works to provide volunteer services to local organizations and to create ideas which benefit the community. Another option is UA’s Tau Sigma Beta Omega, the first chapter of Tau Sigma Honor Society for transfer students in Arizona. Their mission, according to the TSC website, is to enhance “transfer students’ visibility and reputation on campus, provide motivation for academic excellence as well as a common bond and sense of community.” Kontak has seen the TSC generate great success through the events and opportunities they provide. “I think the TSC has made students feel like campus was less overwhelming and that they have a place where they feel welcome on campus that is catered to their needs,” Kontak said. While social events and networking can be helpful to transfer students, grades are the number one concern. It’s also important to be aware of the academic resources available here at UA. Curtis Reidy is a transfer student from Pima Community College and is now a junior majoring in biosystems engineering at UA. Reidy said the campus THINK TANK was the most helpful resource for him when he transferred. “They are very knowledgable and they know what they’re talking about,” Reidy said. “A couple of them are even your instructors for your other classes. There aren’t any stupid questions, so always reach out for help.” Sometimes, the best resource is the straightforward one. Academic advisors can help students sort out any problems they may have with classes and can explain the best options for students’ futures. “Take advantage of your major’s advisor; they know what they’re talking about,” Reidy said. “It’s free and WiseAdvising is easy, just show up when you can to get some help. There are definitely a lot of resources to help you succeed.” For more information on these resources and others, visit transfer.arizona.edu.
ransferring to the UA is an exciting time. You’ve completed your AGEC credits at another college, and now you’re ready to focus on your major’s requirements. You also probably have mixed feelings and worries about the transition from community college to the UA. My first semester entering the university was an eye-opener for sure. Before arriving, I attended Pima Community College, where I went to my classes and hardly talked to my peers because I knew I probably wouldn’t see them after that semester. However, once you’re in your major courses, you will notice you see almost everyone again each semester until they graduate or you graduate. This gives you the opportunity to build relationships with colleagues, and pretty soon, they’ll become your second family. Plus, you’re majoring in the same field. Since you will be focusing more on your major’s courses, you’ll notice that there are classes that only have 20 to 30 students. It’s very familiar to the community college setting. Not all of your classes will be in the same area. Sometimes, you’ll have to walk across campus. Make sure to pick classes that will give you enough time to travel. If you’re accustomed to creating a schedule where each class is back-to-back, I’m sorry to say that it, most likely, will not happen every semester. Your time between classes may be an hour to three hours. It’s always good to plan accordingly. Studying during those long breaks is always a good idea. Something I had to adjust to is the daily use of D2L. In community college, you rely heavily on printing papers and turning in assignments in person. Once I started here, that process changed. All my professors emphasized how PowerPoints, homework, in-class assignments and quizzes would be on D2L. This took time for me to adjust to. Make sure to bring your laptops or tablets and chargers to every class. You risk being lost on classwork if you don’t. The stereotype of university professors is that they are strict and could care less about their students. This is so not true. Most professors care deeply about who you are, your goals, what you want to learn and they are more than willing to help you out if you need it. Take advantage of their office hours. Even if you don’t need help, it’s always a good idea to see them and chat with them about their career and advice on how you can succeed in your future. This is beneficial if they work in the same field that you’re majoring in. After orientation, if you’re still struggling to survive your first few weeks or months adjusting, it would be a great idea to utilize the Transfer Student Center as much as you need during your first semester here. They can help you if you’re completely lost on where things are, if you need to contact a certain employee or office or if you just want to socialize and meet other transfer students. They host a variety of events every month exclusive to transfers. During your time here at the UA, visit your adviser as often as you need. They are here to help you plan what courses you need to take and when they need to be taken. They will answer any questions you need. No question or concern is dumb. If you’re unsure, ask. Don’t feel ashamed that you don’t know what you’re doing or you’re having trouble with the transition. Transitioning is never an easy move. It takes time, but you will adjust. Remember that others who are transferring are probably feeling the exact same way. Hopefully these tips help you during this exciting time in your life. Congratulations on becoming a part of the Wildcat family. Bear down!
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Lock it up: Deterrence is the best remedy for bike theft BY DANYELLE KHMARA @DailyWildcat
Bike theft is one of the UA’s most common crimes. Often times, the crimes go unreported and the bikes go unrecovered. To save yourself some grief, take the right steps in securing your bike. The main cause of bike theft is improper locking. The University of Arizona Police Department recommends locking bikes with a U-lock rather than the cheaper cable lock and to secure it through the bike frame and front wheel. The front wheel is easier to take off than the back one, so that’s the one you want to lock along with the frame, said Michael McKisson, UA journalism professor and bicycle enthusiast. “The big thing when it comes to locking is making your bike more of a pain to steal than
somebody else’s bike,” he said. “Unfortunately, there are bike thieves and bikes will be stolen.” Chad Hall at Sonoran Cycles, a block-anda-half from Main Gate on University Blvd., has noticed bike thieves are becoming more brazen. Bike wheels can either be quick-release or bolted to the bike. Usually it’s the quick-release wheels that get stolen, said Hall, who’s worked at the bike shop since it opened in October 2015. If everything is bolted on, it’s semi-safe because of time constraints. “Recently, it doesn’t matter anymore,” he said. “All of a sudden, bolted wheels are getting stolen left and right.” Having to replace wheels can be very pricey, with wheels costing around $150 a piece, Hall said. “The problem for the average student is that cost adds up pretty fast when you go ‘a la carte’ style,” he said. “The best
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Students may walk in or book an appointment online and be seen by a doctor at the facility. The center is equipped for x-rays, general wellness checks, clearing students for study abroad trips and a variety of other services. After receiving care, students can pick up prescriptions right in the center, charging the expenses to their Bursar’s account. UA’s Counseling and Psych Services is intended to guide
throughout personal issues. The center is run by licensed professionals who work with students dealing with anxiety, depression, alcohol and drug concerns and other issues. Upon their first visit, students should expect to meet with a triage counselor to discuss concerns. From there, the individual will be directed toward more individualized services. Triage counselors offer walk-in hours, but CAPS recommends making an appointment online. Some students have found that these appointments are usually booked a few weeks out.
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recommendation is spend a little extra money on your locks up front.” President of the UA Cycling Team Joey Iuliano said quite a few of his teammates have had bikes stolen. So he’s put a lot of thought into deterrence. “Don’t buy a flashy bike,” he said. “You want something that works and is safe but is an average run-of-the-mill bike.” Another foolproof way to bike security is using the free bike-valet, in front of the Nugent building. The valet parks about 250 bikes a week, according to UA Parking and Transportation. A bike was stolen once in 2013, but they since upped their staff to at least two at all times and have not had another incident. When Brendan Murphy’s bike was stolen, he filed a report with UAPD. However, he hadn’t registered it with Parking and Transportation,
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and he didn’t have a serial number. He never heard back from UAPD or recovered his bike. He couldn’t get a new bike right away. As a full-time student with a double major and working parttime at UA as an IT tech, he just couldn’t afford it. He borrowed a friend’s rundown bike for a while, and when that got stolen off his front porch, he appealed to the “great goodness” of his parents for help getting a new bike. Now he uses a U-lock and is careful about where he parks. Iuliano said using a U-lock is the best theftdeterrent. According to the reports, it takes about 30 seconds to cut a cable lock. “It’s really just a question of how well do you lock your bike,” he said. “If you ride a really nice bike or something that looks flashy—it’s a bright color or it looks like it might be nice, and all you do is use a simple cable lock, it takes probably less than two minutes to cut that in half.”
The UA is working to increase the number of free visits and limit the costs students pay for these services. CAPS is located on the third floor of the Campus Health Center. Throughout the school year, the UA offers students additional services, like Finals Survival Week. During this week, bounce houses and slides are set up on the mall, free snacks are offered and booths are set up with various activities. For the week, puppies are also distributed across campus—a student favorite. New students should look to take advantage of these helpful tools offered by the UA by speaking with their RAs, going online and asking their counselors.
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Explore Tucson’s many scientific opportunities BY CHANDLER DONALD @Chandlerjdonald
While Tucson was the Arizona Territory’s capital city until statehood was achieved in 1912, the city remains the southwest’s capital for science to this day. Here are just a few of the many ways Tucson provides scientific opportunity unlike any other region. Astronomy Tucson is an astronomer’s paradise. Steward Observatory was built in 1916 as an addition to the UA campus. The legacy left by those who first studied the stars at the UA lives on through the many astronomical institutions still exploring space more than a century later. Southwest of Tucson, Kitt Peak rises above the Quinlan Mountains providing an unhindered view of the sky above. Kitt Peak National Observatory is a part of the National Optical Astronomy Observatory, which houses the most diverse range of observatory technology in the world. The astronomy department at UA was recently ranked number five in the world by the National
Research Council, however, with a renewed interest in extraterrestrial ventures, one can certainly expect the opportunities for advancement in space exploration to increase in Tucson.
the UA, Raytheon Missile Systems is the second biggest employer in Tucson. More than 10,000 Tucsonans work for Raytheon, which relies heavily on the utilization of optics research.
Optics Tucson is known as “Optics Valley” due to numerous optics technology companies and institutions based here. The optics industry was born from several UA institutions. In 1960 the LPL at the UA was established; now it is a world leader in research by use of highly advanced optics technology. They have been involved with nearly every interplanetary spacecraft mission like coordinating and observing OSIRISREx mission to Bennu. The Lunar and Planetary Laboratory also plays a crucial role in the observation and research of near-earth asteroids. The College of Optical Sciences at the UA is an industry leader in the commercialization of research projects as they continue to push the standards of their discipline. In 2016 alone, the College of Optical Sciences introduced a dozen inventions through Tech Launch Arizona. Behind
Wildlife Tucson is located near the center of the Sonoran Desert. With mountain ranges in every direction, the Tucson basin is an incredibly unique location for native plants and animals. On the UA campus alone there are more than 500 different types of trees. This variety of plants brightens both the city streets and the surrounding landscape throughout the year. The abundance of nectar-producing fauna in the area makes Tucson one of the hottest bird watching destinations in the U.S. For those interested in venturing beyond the streets, the many mountain ranges of Tucson are home to javelina, deer and coyote, with even some bears in the higher altitudes of the Catalina Mountains. Agriculture Tucson is the first and only American city to be named World City
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A SAGUARO CACTUS LOCATED in Krutch Garden on Sept. 10, 2016. Tucson is located in the Sonoran Desert, which hosts a wide variety of plants and animals, including the saguaro.
of Gastronomy. In 2016 UNESCO gave Tucson this designation for our agricultural history. On the banks of the Santa Cruz, Mission Garden can trace their cultivation history back 4,000 years. The UA’s College of Agricultural and Life Sciences is a world leader in arid environment agriculture. This arid environment is also what spurred a local interest in controlled environment
agriculture, like greenhouses. There are also many opportunities within the CALS and student organizations like Students for Sustainability, where one can find their green thumb with a multitude of community and student gardens, like the new Rooftop Garden at the Student University Medical Center being developed this summer.
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Understanding your student government BY JESSICA BLACKBURN @hotbread33
The Associated Students of the University of Arizona, the UA’s student government, has a hand in nearly every program and resource available for students on campus. “A lot of students don’t really know what we do until they need us or one of our programs,” said Matt Lubisich, ASUA president. “Now that I’m running the wheel I really want to focus on getting our name out there.” ASUA is composed of three branches including the administrative, executive and presidential cabinets. The administrative cabinet deals with programs such as ASUA Pride Alliance, a group that offers resources for LGBTQA students, and Students for Sustainability, which encourages students to make environmentally-friendly decisions on campus. ASUA’s executive cabinet deals with club funding, allocating $200,000 to more than 600 clubs around campus annually. The presidential cabinet also
consists of ZonaZoo and The Wildcat Events Board. According to Lubisich, most of ASUA’s funding comes from student tuition fees and is directed towards clubs and events that run throughout the year. “Our biggest focus is on student advocacy,” Lubisich said. “ASUA can be helpful for any issue a student may have.” For example, DACA students have come to ASUA expressing their concerns about the presence of border patrol on campus, expressing fear for their safety, according to ASUA Administrative Vice President Lorenzo Johnson. “Any student is welcome at ASUA Senate meetings to talk about the issues they encounter on campus,” he said. ASUA lobbied the administration on behalf of DACA students, arguing border patrol wasn’t necessary on campus, Lubisich said. “We’re still dealing with this issue because the university has a multi-million dollar contract with border patrol,” he said. “I agree with the DACA students’ concerns, and that’s why we’re going to continue
to work on this.” Senate meetings are important for bringing up these issues and are open to the public every Wednesday during the semester. “We have meetings for concerns, and it’s a great place to have a platform if you want change,” said Johnson. “The library technology program was an idea spawned by a senator years ago, and now we have 800 pieces students are able to utilize.” Lubisich agreed that coming to ASUA to express issues is beneficial to students. “Say a student needs to go to counseling, and they don’t have the funds; we try to work with the Dean of Students to create an emergency funding platform,” he said. “Any issues students come to ASUA with, I bring up with administrators, saying ‘this is what’s going on, these are the problems and here’s how we can fix it.’” Johnson said incoming freshman looking to get involved in ASUA should join campus advocacy groups. “We have Freshman Class Council, which accepts 50 freshman
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and gives them the opportunity to shadow members of ASUA, help the community and volunteer,” he said. “Outside of that, join clubs where you can get leadership experience.” Lubisich added that ASUA is a great place for students whether they are interested in getting involved or need an ally. According to Johnson, this is
what makes participating in ASUA so rewarding. “No matter what you do you have a tangible affect on students,” he said. “Student issues are everchanging. Whether it be mental health or food security, being able to tackle those challenges and issues is the most rewarding experience.”
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Student body president shares his vision BY MARISSA HEFFERNAN @_mheffernan
Matt Lubisich, political science and economics senior and current Associated Students of the University of Arizona student body president, has envisioned many projects to undertake throughout his term. ASUA is comprised of three branches. The administrative branch handles programs and services, like Spring Fling, Pride Alliance and SafeRide. The executive branch handles clubs and club funding. The presidential branch, known as the cabinet, oversees two programs, ZonaZoo and the Wildcat Events Board. The Wildcat Events Board puts on concerts and schedules speakers, while ZonaZoo is the student section for UA athletics. The cabinet has 20 senators: three at-large senators, who represent the entire student body, and 17 who each represent a college. It’s also Lubisich’s branch. “I’m basically the voice for students,” Lubisich said. “What I do is meet with administrators. I discuss student issues and what our student
agenda is. I advocate for students to administrators.” One of these projects includes revamping AdvoCATS, UA’s group of students and alumni who lobby at the Arizona legislature to encourage support for the university. “We’re going to be at the state legislature a lot, meeting with individual state representatives who don’t believe in funding education,” Lubisich said. “We want to get in a room with them, ask ‘why?’ and have those conversations.” Another project involves working with DACA students on campus to establish scholarships for DREAMers—though Lubisich said that’s not his cause to champion but rather those who brought it to his attention. “They have no access to federal aid, grants ... anything like that,” Lubisich said. “They’re very passionate about this subject, and they want me to help them carry the torch with them to make this possible.” Lubisich said he has met with administrators in the past few weeks to talk about the feasibility of their ideas.
“There are some state laws that kind of prohibit this, and we’re trying to find ways to work around it, because we know that ASU does it,” he said. Another one of Lubisich’s objectives focuses on holding the UA accountable for how they spend student fee money and making sure student’s voices are heard in regard to that spending. “That’s student money, so how are you going to give benefits to students?” Lubisich said. “I want to get students in that process.” Andrew Comrie, senior vice president for Academic Affairs and Provost, said that with such a large campus, representing and engaging all students can be a tricky task. “I think there are many, many different kinds and types of students at the UA, and I don’t just mean the usual set of diversity kinds of things,” Comrie said. “There are students of all different kinds of abilities and financial backgrounds, as well as the huge range of colleges and majors and everything else. That’s a constant challenge for an organization.” Lubisich mentioned that, beside the challenge of representation, he
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STUDENT BODY PRESIDENT AND economics and political science major Matt Lubisich poses for a picture in his future office on March 21.
hears students saying ASUA isn’t active enough in the community. “That’s something I’m really going to work on this year,” Lubisich said. “I’m going to be at a lot of events that the student body president doesn’t usually go to. I want to set a new precedent for the people who come after me.”
With that goal in mind, Lubisich said ASUA’s social media will be reconfigured as well. “I think the quality of our social media has been lagging over the past couple years, so my goal is to make it so people want to follow us, want to stay updated,” Lubisich said. “We
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Arizona-Sonora Locate adjacent to Coronado is Arizona-Sonora, nicknamed AZ-SO. This dorm houses around 500 students and boasts the largest rooms of any UA dorm. AZ-SO is made up of two nine-story towers containing triple and double occupancy rooms as well as community bathrooms. A popular addition to this dorm is the large, open recreation area which includes a kitchen, eating area, pool table, TVs, couches and a small fitness area. Villa del Puente Known as VDP for short, this residence hall is located on Highland Avenue alongside eight other dorms. This three-story hall is close to Highland Market and many academic buildings. VDP consists of two buildings connected by overhead bridges at the second and third floors, and has both single and double occupancy rooms with
community bathrooms. This hall also features solar panels that the dorm utilizes to run off of sustainable energy. Right next to VDP are Posada San Pedro and Pueblo de la Cienega, two identical dorms built in the same year. Colonia de la Paz Colonia de la Paz is another popular dorm located on Highland Avenue, housing around 480 students between three floors. This dorm is most known for its intricate red-brick architecture, with many courtyards, study bridges, balcony areas, and spots of landscaping throughout. Colonia de la Paz has single and double occupancy rooms with community bathrooms, and sits close to Arizona Stadium, the Campus Recreation Center, Highland Market and many academic buildings. Every year, Colonia de la Paz hosts Diva La Paz, which is a drag show that draws in hundreds of students every year and raises awareness about the LGBTQA community.
After choosing the perfect dorm for your needs, here are some tips for making the most out of your first year in the dorms. 1. Avoid the Freshman 15 Everyone is warned of the weight gaining tendencies of freshman year, and everyone thinks it won’t happen to them ... but it does. Make sure to take steps toward keeping your body healthy and happy by using the Campus Recreation Center, which is a gym and recreational facility free for UA students. 2. If you have a meal plan, use it Some of the meal plan options at UA are basically fast-food and may get old very quickly, but there are also a few hidden gems in the Student Union that offer great, quality food. Take full advantage of this as opposed to eating elsewhere; it may save you money and provide comparatively far greater nutrition. 3. Go to campus events Some of them might be
cheesy, but participating in events that are advertised on campus is a great way to meet new people. Also, a lot of the time they give you free stuff, so how can you deny yourself? 4. Don’t bring alcohol or drugs into the dorms UA strictly enforces their zero-tolerance alcohol/drug policy in the dorms. If you think you’re sneaky enough to do it, nine times out of 10 you will get caught and be in serious trouble. Remember, you’re in relatively cozy living quarters, so words and smells travel quickly. 5. Get outside of your dorm room It can be tempting to spend every free second relaxing in your room, but try to spend some time exploring campus and surrounding college town. The beauty of living in dorms is that you are walking distance from everything, so don’t waste your year cooped up inside. Explore Tucson and discover its heart and culture.
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have a Twitter account that Mikey [Finnegan] made the year before me that I took over, and I’ve been trying to gain more followers.” Comrie said another challenge Lubisich will face are the transitional adjustments needed to work alongside the UA’s new president, Dr. Robert Robbins. “He’ll be the first student leadership to deal with the new president, and the new president will be learning about the UA at the same time,” Comrie said. “They’ll both be new and both be learning it together, so I think that will be really as much fun as anything else.” Lubisich has not yet met with Robbins, but he said he will do so over the summer. “This is an unbelievable time for me and ASUA and students in general,” Lubisich said. “We have a new university president shifting the culture, and that’s so exciting. My goal is to establish that relationship and really show him that the student voice matters.” Reaching that goal means meeting with Robbins as much as possible, according to Lubisich, and making sure Robbins relies on Lubisich and other student leaders to hear student opinions. “Obviously, the presidential transition is huge,” Lubisich said. “We want to make [Robbins] see that ASUA, student leaders and students on this campus are a top priority. We want to bring back that culture to the administration—to Dr. Robbins—because that starts with him.”
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a couple of years, will be utilizing the new services throughout the Bear Down Success District.” The new Bear Down Student Success District will include the erection of a five-story building behind Bear Down Gymnasium and the creation of health and wellness space. Also there are plans to connect the UA Main Library, Science-Engineering Library and the proposed Bear Down Gym complex with outdoor landscaping complete with tables and enhanced Wi-Fi. A portion of the Student Services fee will go toward the new complex, as well as portions of the IT/Library and Health & Recreation fees. Incoming students, and indeed current students, are already seeing a shift in Campus Rec membership policies as a result of the Health & Wellness fee. “Historically students have had to be enrolled in summer classes in order to get the automatic summer pass,” said John Lloyd, one of the interim directors of Campus Recreation. “This summer, and moving forward into future summers, students who were enrolled in both the fall and spring will receive the summer membership at no additional cost.” Lloyd said a portion of the fee will be needed to account for increased operations costs as a result of the new minimum wage, which was increased from $8.05 to $10 per
hour this year and is set to increase to $12 by 2020. “With the passage of the new minimum wage law in Arizona, we’ve been having to plan for all those increased wages over the next three or four years as that law gets rolled into place, so [the fee] is going to help offset those costs,” Lloyd said. The Health & Wellness fee will also contribute to the construction of another health and recreation facility in conjunction with the new Honor’s Village. Lloyd said this new facility will be located just north of campus and should open in about a year and a half. Undergraduate students who pay the new athletic fee will receive free admission to all UA sports events except for football and men’s basketball, while graduate students will have free admission to all but men’s basketball. Students will still be able to purchase ZonaZoo passes for football and men’s basketball games. While this fee was decreased from a proposed $300 to the current $100 in response to widespread opposition, the fee remains controversial. Alexandra Cordell, a senior studying philosophy, politics, economics and law, expressed her discontent with the fee to the board at their April 6 meeting. “As a student, I highly valued athletics the entire time I was here,” Cordell said during the call to the public. “But I don’t think that this fee should be imposed on all students who do not share that same value.”
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Must-try restaurants near campus BY SAVANAH MODESITT @DailyWildcat
As the school year ends, current UA students head back to their home towns and incoming freshman will be exploring campus all throughout the summer. Freshman orientation can be a fun time for students and family, but after the fun, what is there to eat around campus? Thankfully, just minutes from the center of campus, University Boulevard holds some of Tucson’s best places to eat. Campus Candy is a candy and frozen yogurt shop located on University Boulevard known for its wide assortment of hard candies, including retro candies that can date back to the 1920s. Nathan McKelvey, an employee at Campus Candy, recalled the best part about the candy shop and ways current and incoming students can get free candy: “People like our frozen yogurt and sour-belts the most here. Anything in our store is a topping for our froyo,” he said. “To save some money, our loyalty program offers people deals like free bags of candy on your 10th visit and on your birthday, which is tracked in our system through a cell-phone number.” McKelvey went on to assure customers they aren’t limited to certain frozen yogurt favors and can try whichever flavor they like when visiting the shop. “The store is fun and is always playing cheerful music,” he said. “You can always try the frozen yogurt with sample cups before you commit to a flavor.” The restaurant Frog and Firkin has also been on the university campus for years and is particularly known for their Chicago-style pizza. Brittany Gregory, a long-time waitress from Frog and Firkin, suggested some lunch deals for the summer: “Our pizza is what we are most known for because the dough is hand-rolled twice a day and it’s made like Chicago deep dishstyle pizza,” she said. “During the summer, we will still have our lunch menu at a discounted price, like pizza slices and a side salad, and of course, the happy hour for parents.” Ashley Avalos, a graduating
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criminal justice senior who also works at Frog and Firkin, said that the restaurant has a lot of traditions for incoming freshman families to partake in. “It’s a familiar, friendly place to come since the restaurant has been around for years on the UA campus,” Avalos said. “It’s a great place for freshman to come visit with their families.” Frog and Firkin is a popular hangout spot for UA students, which is why the restaurant is a perfect location for incoming freshman and their families to enjoy the original campus atmosphere. The restaurant Illegal Pete’s, right next-door to Frog and Firkin, is always seen with UA students waiting in line to order delicious Mexican food. Chance Vance, a server and physiology sophomore, gave insight into the most popular
items for college students. “The most popular thing here is our queso, which can be put on anything on the menu,” he said. “We also have awesome taquitos and quesadillas that everyone enjoys during our happy hour.” Joey Kaley, the general manager at Illegal Pete’s, said the happy hour and the $4 margaritas deal is happening throughout the summer from 3-8 p.m. Although incoming freshmen may not be able to participate in happy hours, perhaps parents could use an alcoholic beverage after a long day of touring the UA campus. Red’s Smokehouse & Taproom is also a great spot for incoming freshmen and their families to visit for a savory lunch. The newly built restaurant/ bar serves all types of barbecue
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and grilled meats like briskets, steaks, wings and pulled pork sandwiches. Tamara Untiveros, a psychology sophomore and server at Red’s Smokehouse, explained the general vibe of the restaurant and what menu item has become a big hit. “Every item in our menu probably includes some type of meat,” she said. “Our most popular appetizer is possibly our jalapeno torpedo with burnt ends which tastes like a jalapeno popper.” Trevor Colvin, an assistant manager for Red’s Smokehouse, said both restaurants would be perfect for incoming families. “During orientation, we always see dads come in for a beer while the moms and daughters go shopping at the boutiques,” he said. “Some events that we’ve done in the past was when we
grilled alligator and offered free pints of beer. Stuff like that happens usually once a year, but we like to keep the friendly, cheerful vibe.” Untiveros said Red’s Smokehouse and Pasco, another UA eatery owned by the same person as Red’s, are perfect for any type of family. “Pasco is more fine dinning and can be a great spot for lunch with mom, whereas Red’s Smokehouse is a great bar grill area for freshmen’s dads to visit with their kids,” she said. There are numerous restaurants located all around the UA campus, but sometimes its hard knowing what to choose from such a wide selection. Luckily, University Boulevard harbors some of the best and tastiest restaurants you’ll find in Tucson for the perfect student orientation day.
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UA Honors College introduces new curriculum BY RANDALL ECK @reck999
Throughout the past year the UA Honors College has been hosting focus groups and committee meetings to reinvent the honors experience at the UA. After offering a small set of de-facto pilot courses during the spring semester, the college is moving forward in providing this year’s incoming honors freshman with a whole new experience. “We have introduced a program called the Catalyst Course, which is the first course honors students will take,” said John Pollard, associate professor of practice in the departments of chemistry and biochemistry at the UA College of Science. The seven-week course taken during freshman year will center around Bryan Stevenson’s book, “Just Mercy,” the assigned common reading book for this year. Examining themes of incarceration, the Catalyst Course will feature a series of experiential learning projects outside the classroom alongside weekly class meetings with honor’s faculty. Students will examine self-incarceration and the incarceration of nature in cooperation with the Biosphere and also construct poetry with the poetry center on campus.
Aiming to enrich the first-year experience, the Honors College is “trying to create small [class size], high-quality courses for honors students that will be their general education experience,” Pollard said. These courses will explore themes, such as diversity and time, from an interdisciplinary perspective. Students in these themed courses will come together in cross-classroom discussions to share their perspectives. The goal is to create a more integrated and meaningful general education experience by partnering with many different departments. “In the spring, they will then have the one unit honors colloquium courses taught by some of our best faculty across the campus,” Pollard said. Themes for these courses vary, from examination of the science behind music therapy to the ubiquity of smartphone applications in our daily life. The honors experience would end with a capstone project which can act as a springboard to propel students toward their post-college paths. Pollard said his biggest takeaway from student focus groups was the idea that students want gen-eds to offer interconnected and interdisciplinary experiences. Pollard wants students to examine nuanced and complex challenges that impact the world beyond ourselves and explore
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the ways an engineer, an English major and scientist can work together to solve those challenges. Navigating many elements of today’s world increasingly requires individuals to hold and
comprehend diverse perspectives. “The new experience mirrors what the world is about,” Pollard said.
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Planned Honors Complex The Arizona Board of Regents, governing body of Arizona’s state universities, signed a memorandum of understanding with American Campus Communities for the construction of an honors complex. The off-campus village will include 1,000 dorm beds, classrooms, a parking lot, recreation and health service facilities and offices to house the entire honors staff said Elliot Cheu, interim dean of the Honors College. The new complex compliments the proposed new curriculum and will facilitate the hiring of new staff. “We are really looking to create a space in which collaboration—whether it is over dining or living or studying— allows the student population to really blossom in this new arena that has something for everybody,” Cheu said. Construction is planned for three blocks bordered on north and south respectively by Adams and Mabel Streets, with Park and Santa Rita Avenues rounding out the west and east bounds, respectively. Cheu hopes the complex will welcome students and faculty in the fall of 2019. The UA hosted a series of community meetings on the project where they received backlash from some community members. Cheu said the Honors College is
examining ways to integrate students into the neighborhood through service projects that give back to the community and help address concerns over the project. As part of the development planning, UA honors students were surveyed in focus groups to lend a student voice to the project. Cheu does not foresee the new complex isolating honors students from the UA community. “I personally think the value of the Honors College is to enhance the experience a student is already having at the university, and not replace it,” Cheu said. Incoming Dean The inaugural dean Patricia MacCorquodale stepped down late in 2016 after 23 years with the honors program. As MacCorquodale transitioned to a faculty position within the Honors College, Elliott Cheu was named the interim dean of the Honors College. Cheu previously served as the associate dean of the College of Science and as a professor of physics. During the first two weeks of May, the Honors College hosted three potential candidates to fill the dean position through three individual forums and honor student discussions. Melissa Vito, senior vice president of Student Affairs, and Neal Armstrong, associate vice president of research, who co-chaired the Search Advisory Committee for the new honors dean, informed honors
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students via email of the three candidates selected to visit campus: Dr. Naomi Yavneh, Dr. Terry Hunt and Dr. Sunita Kramer. The position profile posted by the Honors College requires “a strong record of teaching, scholarship and service” of the new dean. An applicant must have administrative experience, be an effective communicator
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If you are interested in building a camera that can photograph the surface of Mars, finding the cure for cancer or dream of living in space, you’ll have to familiarize yourself with the driving force behind all these things—UA research. As one of the top 25 research institutions in the country, the UA is dedicated to providing students with hands-on research experiences, both in and out of the classroom. Kimberly Espy, senior vice president for research and Joaquin Ruiz, College of Science dean, weighed in on why the UA is a great place for anyone seeking out an engaging research experience. Here are five reasons to take advantage of the research opportunities available both on and off campus. 1. Not all research happens in a lab If you think of white lab coats and petri dishes when you hear the word ‘research,’ you might want to reconsider. Students aren’t limited to a ‘typical’ research setting, according to Espy. “The range of things students can get involved in is just amazing,” Espy said. “As a student, you can get involved in discovering the origins of the universe, how to grow better crops for energy utilization, to ‘why does some photographer use a particular lighting to reveal something he’s trying to do in art?’”
In 2015, UA launched the “100% Engagement Initiative,” which focuses on providing every student with the chance to participate in an interactive research environment. The initiative designates some classes as specific “engaged learning” classes and allows students to develop research projects focused on topics they’re interested in. The initiative leads to more opportunities, which Ruiz said can lead to deeper understanding. “We have teams of undergraduate students that can get engaged with research within the Cancer Center, dealing with the cutting-edge research, publishing with their faculty members and understanding, since day one, what it is to be a scientist,” Ruiz said. 2. A chance to work alongside professors One thing that sets UA apart from other research institutions is the willingness of faculty members to include undergraduate students in their research, Ruiz said. “I don’t think there’s a better place in this country than the University of Arizona in the culture where the faculty members are interested in having undergraduate students in their research,” Ruiz said. 3.Not quite sure what you want to study yet? No problem!
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While some students might kick off their first day of freshman year with a clear idea of what they hope to study, others may take a little longer to decide. Students can become engaged in research at any point in their academic career at UA, or they can choose to work at a company outside the university and conduct research there, Espy said. Whether or not you choose to pursue a STEM field, the experiences you gain from participating in active research helps prepare you to enter the workforce after college, according to Espy. 4. There’s a lot on the horizon for scientific research Incoming freshman may have missed out on the OSIRIS-REx launch, but that doesn’t mean they won’t have anything to look forward to. Think artificial intelligence, investigating the consequences of climate change and
discovering habitable planets in our solar system, Ruiz said, just to name a few. “I think science is a hoot,” Ruiz said. “If you want to be a kid for the rest of your life, get into science.” Ruiz also said now is one of the best times for science as a field. “It’s the golden age of science right now in many ways,” Ruiz said. “There’s so much depth of knowledge, now we’re beginning to broaden our horizons, so we’re focusing again on the big ideas through teamwork.” 5. Get a leg up in the workplace One of the main things you’ll gain from doing handson research experiments with a group is the ability to think critically and broadly about challenges, Ruiz said. The levels of critical thinking demanded when engaged in research is a significant asset to posses as students enter any professional field, distinguishing
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UA alum, professor explains how to win at college BY NICOLE MORIN @nm_dailywildcat
Dante Lauretta, a UA science alumnus who continued his relationship with the UA as a professor, talked to the Daily Wildcat about his advice for incoming freshman and how he got to where he is today. Lauretta is a professor of planetary science and cosmochemistry at UA’s Lunar and Planetary Laboratory who received his bachelor’s degree in physics and mathematics in 1993. He is advancing the UA tradition of innovative space research as principal investigator of NASA’s OSIRIS-REx asteroid sample return mission, which aims to obtain samples from the asteroid Bennu to bring back to Earth for study. Lauretta was the recipient of the 2017 Alumni Achievement Award for his work with OSIRIS-REx.
year; students can submit their applications every summer. I was fortunate enough to be selected into that program, and, quite honestly, I had no idea that the University of Arizona was a powerhouse in planetary exploration. This was in 1992, when I saw that ad in the Arizona Daily Wildcat. So, I was given the position of undergraduate researcher and I worked on the search for extraterrestrial intelligence, which was just awesome. My job was to create a language that you could use to talk to alien civilizations. That just fired my imagination, and I decided I had to know what the likelihood was that they were out there. My career launched into understanding how planets form, how life originates, how life originated on Earth and why we evolved into an intelligent, technological civilization.
What drew you to planetary science? DL: I was introduced to planetary science as an undergraduate student at the University of Arizona through the NASA Undergraduate Research Space Grant Program. This is a program that is offered every
What was it about UA that appealed to you? DL: I grew up in Arizona, so I didn’t have any financial resources to go to college. The only way I got to go was that I got a tuition scholarship for doing well in high school. I was able to go to the UA for free, at
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DR. DANTE LAURETTA, A UA science alumnus, poses for a photo. Lauretta is currently the principal investigator of NASA’s OSIRIS-REx asteroid sample return mission from Bennu.
least from a tuition standpoint. So, the choice was easy. I was either going to go to Arizona State, NAU, or UA.UA seemed like it was the serious school. It was the
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Inexpensive activities for the penny-pinching student BY DAVID PUJOL @deathlydavid
From thrifting a new piece of art to learning about our stars or watching the sky on the big screen, the UA has an array of things to do for a college student with very little cash. Scented Leaf For delicious tea and an even richer environment, the Scented Leaf is a great place to enjoy a nice cup of oolong or green tea. The tea is affordable and addictive. With specialty and house teas, you have plenty of options to customize. The tea is sold at a reasonable price, and the shop is a great environment to buckle down and study within distance of a constant supply of refreshments. They are open all week, and their hours are Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
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Center for Creative Photography The Center for Creative Photography is a great option to immerse yourself in a flurry of
creative minds in different collections and exhibits. Admission to the Center for Creative Photography is free, though donations are accepted if you’re feeling extra generous. The center is open from Monday to Saturday, but the gallery is closed on Sunday and Monday. The gallery is open from Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium Located near the library, the planetarium is a great place to take a break from studying and enjoy some fun that’ll also educate you on the small part we play in the universe. You can enjoy a Pink Floyd laser show or a tour of the solar system and stars. Admission is only $10 for students and includes admission to the center itself and admission to all exhibits. It also includes a visit to the mineral museum and even one of the planetarium shows. Flandrau is open from Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and then Friday from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. The weekend hours are Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday noon to 5 p.m.
Goodwill thrifting Students have a variety of things to buy thriftily—clothing, DVDs, furniture, strange toys, dishes that may or may not be haunted or even a Keurig that may or may not work, but that’s half the fun. Students can get their Goodwill hunting on at the Goodwill on Fourth Avenue, which has a 20-percent discount every day for college students. The location is open every day of the week from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., except for Sundays when they’re open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Subway, Brooklyn’s Pizza, Dairy Queen & CVS Another great thing to do is eat. If you want Subway, it is close to campus and open 24/7 for those midnight cravings. Brooklyn Pizza is a great, affordable alternative to the single slice from Papa John’s. You can get a slice from Brooklyn on Fourth Avenue all week from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Maybe after that slice, you’ll want a chocolate-dipped cone from Dairy Queen or a blizzard. You can fulfill that craving on the same street. Dairy Queen on Fourth Avenue is open all week from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
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The game room is open all week, Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to midnight and Saturday and Sunday from noon to midnight. Gallagher Theater Gallagher Theater can be found in the SUMC and is a great option for students who want to view a movie at the ever-affordable price of $3.
The theater even has double-feature nights where you can see a few movies for the price of one. The theater at the UA has a variety of movies screening throughout the year, from old classics to new hits that you feel like were just at the theater. They also have a foreign film selection at times to help expand your mind and movie experience. Show times include: Thursdays at 5 p.m. and 8 p.m., Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 2 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Good company with friends & family While this might be the most inexpensive out of all, it’s certainly the most priceless way you can spend your time. College is a time of exploration of self, and it’s a time to make connections that’ll last. Make new friends, don’t forget to cherish time with your family and date some people if you want. Just having fun with the people you care about is most rewarding and least expensive thing you can do on campus.
The place to eat when you want to get off Campus Bison Witches Bar and Deli, has made a solid name for itself on Tucson’s very own Fourth Avenue just blocks away from UofA. Located at the heart of one of the most widely visited streets in Tucson, Bison Witches Bar and Deli is enjoyed by locals, college students and tourists. Although there are many privately owned bars and businesses on the street, Bison Witches has a mind and menu of its own that is sure to impact everyone. Close in proximity to the UA campus, “BISON” is easily accessible to students by car, foot, bike or streetcar and creates a space that feels comfortable, clean and rustic. The Kitchen is open 7 days a week from 11am-Midnight. All students regardless of age are able to enjoy the awesome food menu 7 days a week. The only age restriction is Thursday-Saturday after about 9pm when you are required to be 21 or over. Upon arriving at the restaurant, visitors are overtaken by sweet and savory signature sandwich scents throughout the entire establishment. With a full bar and diner-style seating, red walls and custom decor, the atmosphere is original, lively and a perfect representation of the restaurant’s individuality.
The menu presents a variety of options ranging from basic soup and sandwich combos, to Midwestern and East Coast sandwich classics. Options in appetizers, happy hour drinks and daily specials produce a diverse, delectable and affordable option for hungry students.
The soup and half-sandwich combo, which costs an even $12.50, shows up tableside with a large fresh bread bowl full of piping-hot soup, a melty warm sandwich and a bag of chips. In this case, the cream of broccoli was rich, salty and hearty, and its partner in crime, the infamous bread bowl, was light and gooey—the perfect combination. The tangy, steaming-hot pastrami sandwich, smothered in melted Swiss cheese, under a bed of lettuce and tomato, rested on a warm baguette—simply delicious. The chip options varied between regular, salt and vinegar, barbecue and jalapeño. They were served crispy and fresh. Other popular options included Boston Clam Chowder, Wisconsin Cheese soup, Cream of Potato Bacon, Hearty Chili, Hummus and many different Nachos and large Salads.
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A well-known favorite in the way of sandwiches is the “Wildcat,” which is made with thin slices of roast beef and roasted turkey, all wrapped in melted smoked Gouda cheese, paired with the house-made, honeybased, spicy Russian mustard. Service is fast, friendly and efficient at Bison Witches, making this stop the perfect place to dip in and out for a great, quick meal. Not to mention leftovers are a given considering portion sizes exceed all standards. This local and laid-back atmosphere welcomes students to come in and find a piece of home within the restaurant. With a mission to remain affordable, meals range from $7.50 to $12.50 and happy hour drinks (for those of age) from 3-7 p.m. are only $4.50.
Bison Witches provides a bang for your buck with great service, mouth-watering food, endless menu options and a unique atmosphere that is sure to bring back every consumer who comes in. Meet Your Friends at Bison Witches! A tradition at UofA since 1995!
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Take advantage of UA’s engagement opportunities BY NICK MEYERS @nickmeyers214
As students at a university that boasts a 100 percent engagement initiative, the possibilities for practical application of skills learned in the classroom are incredibly diverse. Not only are the research and real-world experiences rich, but the leadership opportunities, campus clubs and organizations are too. Freshman Class Council is a gateway group into the Associated Students of the University of Arizona Senate, UA’s student government. Freshmen can represent their class in campus issues and accumulate the experience needed to become an ASUA senator. The group can help familiarize freshmen with the UA campus and the problems they will need to solve. FCC also engages in several outreach and volunteer efforts to connect both Tucson and the campus. Fifty freshmen are chosen each year to represent first-year students in weekly meetings and events. Those interested can fill out an application at visit fcc.asua.arizona.edu. Campus Pantry is tackling the issue of food insecurity within the UA community. Their events provide students and staff with necessary nutritional items for free. The group partners with businesses and community organizations around town to source the food at little-tono cost, and provide it to people who struggle with access to food. Internship opportunities are available for students interested in learning how to operate small nonprofits and even earning class credits. Otherwise, students can get involved by donating food and volunteering for the food drives. Find out more about how to get involved at campuspantry. arizona.edu. Pride Alliance provides resources for the LGBTQ community. The group operates out of the LGBTQ Resource Center in the Center for Student Involvement and Leadership on the fourth floor of the student union. Pride Alliance is also part of ASUA and aims to provide a safe space for members of the community while helping educate others on LGBTQ issues. The group hosts events for people to talk and interact with other people within the community. There is no application for membership and Pride Alliance is open to everyone in the community. You can find an events calendar and address at pride.asua.arizona.edu.
Feminists Organized to Resist, Create and Empower is the campus’ primary resource offering information and events centered around feminist ideals and values. FORCE is open to all students regardless of gender, race or religion. In addition to providing information, the group also organizes events aimed at activism, engagement and awareness. One of FORCE’s biggest events is the annual Take Back the Night march to empower women and bring awareness to sexual assault. The Women’s Resource Center, located on the fourth floor of the Student Union Memorial Center, supports FORCE as well as Students Promoting Empowerment and Consent and Voices on Planned Parenthood. SPEAC focuses on sexual assault, harassment and domestic violence while VOX handles reproductive freedom. Membership is as easy as attending the clubs’ events, but applications for internships are available along with more information at wrc.arizona.edu. University Emergency Medical Services is a student-run emergency response team that works closely with the University of Arizona Police Department and Tucson Fire Department to provide first-on-thescene medical attention. The group is tailored towards students entering the medical field, but all are welcome to join and will be trained to provide emergency care. Students who apply and stick with the program can earn an EMT scholarship, provided their grades meet the requirements and they seek certification after the program. For more information on how to apply for UEMS, visit ems.arizona.edu. Students for Sustainability has a green thumb, or hand, rather, in just about anything to do with preserving the environment. The group is comprised of nine committees focusing on different aspects of environmental conservation. HydroCats promotes water conservation, the Garden Committee grows sustainable sources of food, Greening the Game helps maintain low levels of waste at sporting events and Food For All helps secure food sources for the entire community, to name a few. Roughly 100 students participate in the organization, and events are hosted regularly. You can find a calendar and contact information to get involved at sustainability.asua. arizona.edu. Spring Fling organizers boast the
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SPEAC INTERN AND PUBLIC health senior Athena Herrington, center, grins as the protest makes it’s way down James E. Rogers Way duringFORCE’s annual Take Back the Night event on Wednesday, April 19.
claim of largest student-run carnival in the country. The three-day spring carnival takes over the UA Mall, offering rides, games and food for all who attend. The carnival also offers various clubs an opportunity to bring in some funds by hosting booths. The carnival is organized by a
team of eight student directors, who handle everything from business and logistics, to marketing. There are plenty more positions through which students can help out, like the street team that helps keep the carnival running smoothly. Visit springfling.asua.arizona.edu for more
information on how to get involved. Further details on programs listed above can be found online at asua. arizona.edu. In addition to these programs, ASUA hosts a myriad of other clubs ranging in category from religion and politics, to culture and leadership.
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What is your favorite part of your work? DL: I’m a very lucky person. I just feel, every day, that I wake up blessed that I get to be a professor at the UA and lead a spacecraft mission for NASA and for the United States and for the world. All of that overwhelms me when I sit down and think about what I’m actually doing and the fortune that I’ve had in my career. I’ve worked hard for it, but a lot of people work hard and don’t get to do the fun stuff that I’m doing. Most importantly, for me, is that I get to pay it forward. A lot of people helped me in my career. I had mentors and advisers who really inspired me. So, working with the next generation and bringing in the new undergraduate students who are wide-eyed and full of awe…I love it. Do you have any advice for incoming freshmen? DL: First of all, enjoy it. You’re
never going to have a time period like your college years again in your life. You’re free. You’re responsible for your own actions now; no one is going to make sure you go to class. Figure out what you enjoy and what you want to explore. Don’t just focus on the job. A lot of students that I know want to get their degree so they can get a high-paying job and move forward. Take the opportunity to understand who you are and what you are passionate about. You should love going to work every day. College is the place where you get to explore all of the different things you might want to do. I took classes in philosophy. I took classes in guitar. I took classes in backpacking. I took classes in math and science. I took a lot of different sciences, and I was able, through that diverse set of experiences, to really understand what makes me excited and feel passionate about the topic. Most importantly, UA is a big place. It can seem
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Seven-foot power forward DeAndre Ayton will be making a lot of noise come basketball season. The freshman will enter the program as the highestrated signee in Arizona men’s basketball history and head coach Sean Miller went as far as to say that Ayton is a “once in a generation” player.
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In January of 2017, former Arizona baseball legend Terry Francona pledged a $1 million donation to the baseball program. The money will be put towards an indoor hitting facility that will be named the Terry Francona Hitting Facility. Each year many alumni donate money to Arizona Athletics.
Softball head coach Mike Candrea won his 1,500th game in March of 2017 making him the winningest softball coach in NCAA Division I history. He was also inducted into the National Softball Hall of Fame in April. TYLER BAKER/THE DAILY WILDCAT
Elite Eight
Under head coach Sean Miller, Arizona reached the Elite Eight in the 2011, 2014 and 2015 seasons, but lost all three times. The Wildcats were close to advancing to the Elite Eight in 2017 but lost to Xavier in the Sweet 16.
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Say this phrase to any Arizona fans and it will get them excited and make them shudder at the same time. Arizona has had four Final Four appearances in the basketball program’s storied history, but none since 2001 where they lost to the Duke Blue Devils in the NCAA Championship Game. Will this be the year the Wildcats finally break through?
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Heeke
Dave Heeke became Arizona’s new athletic director on April 1st after Greg Byrne accepted the same position with the University of Alabama. Heeke was the former athletic director for Central Michigan University for the last 11 years. He is currently in the first year of his five-year contract with Arizona, a job that will pay him a minimum of $500,000 yearly.
The UA’s motto can be heard at every game and even most days just walking around Tucson. The battle cry originated in October 1926 by John “Button” Salmon, UA’s thenstudent body president, varsity quarterback and baseball catcher. Head coach at the time, J.F. “Pop” McKale visited the athlete in the hospital after a car accident. McKale said Salmon’s last words before his death were, “Tell them ... Tell the team to Bear Down.” The UA has a statue located in front of the Arizona football stadium in honor of the Salmon and the school’s official slogan.
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Whether you’re out tailgating on the mall on a Saturday afternoon or pitching a tent outside the entrance to the McKale Center, game days are an experience that everyone can enjoy. Arizona Wildcat fans are some of the most passionate around, especially in March, and there’s no better feeling for a fan than hearing “U of A” chants at every major sporting event.
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Arizona football dealt with numerous injuries to some of their most important players last season. These players included quarterbacks Anu Solomon and Brandon Dawkins as well as running backs J.J Taylor and Nick Wilson among others. With Solomon transferring to Baylor, the health of Dawkins, Taylor and Wilson will be needed if the Wildcats are to compete for a bowl appearance.
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Softball player Katiyana Mauga had a senior season for the ages. The power slugger broke Arizona’s alltime home run record on April 22nd with her 88th career blast against the Oregon Ducks. The record was previously held by Stacie Chambers, a catcher for the Wildcats during the 2008-2011 seasons.
With a capacity of over 14,500, the McKale Center plays host to several UA sports such as volleyball and gymnastics, but it is synonymous with men’s basketball. Arizona men’s basketball has the highest attendance total in the Pac-12 for 32 seasons in a row making the center a premier sporting venue.
JJ and JC
J.J Matijevic and J.C Cloney are two of the top baseball players for the Wildcats. Matijevic is the team’s best offensive threat and one of the Pac-12’s leaders in batting, while Cloney is the ace of the pitching staff who threw 16 scoreless innings in last year’s ANTHONY RUGGIERO/THE DAILY WILDCAT College World Series. Can’t afford tickets to the big game? Lucky for you, you can hear playby-play man Brian Jeffries call every football, basketball and baseball game on the local radio. The veteran broadcaster has been the voice of the Wildcats for the last 30 years and has called some of the school’s most historic games. All you have to do to be a part of one, is listen.
Listen Omaha
Under the direction of first year head coach Jay Johnson, Arizona baseball reached the College World Series in Omaha in 2016 before eventually losing to Coastal Carolina in the Championship Series. Johnson and his team are off to another strong start in 2017 and it wouldn’t be surprising to see them back in the College World Series this summer.
NBA
It’s every college basketball player’s dream to be drafted into the NBA and the University of Arizona has churned out several high profile picks in recent years such as Aaron Gordon and Stanley Johnson. In the upcoming 2017 NBA Draft, Lauri Markkanen, Kobi Simmons, and Chance Comanche are potential picks with Markkanen being a possible top-10 selection.
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Both UA softball and baseball have some of the strongest pitching staffs in the Pac-12. The baseball squad includes the junior left-hander Cameron Ming who threw two complete games during the 2017 regular season. On the other side is Taylor McQuillin for the softball team. She struck out 17 batters in a game in February.
Quarterback Rich Rod Arizona football will enter the season with a 3-man quarterback competition. Brandon Dawkins was the start for the majority of the 2016 season but dealt with rib and concussion injuries which caused Khalil Tate to have his redshirt removed. The new face in the mix will be 26-year-old freshman Donovan Tate, a former first-round MLB draft.
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Summer 2017 The Territorial Cup is one of the fiercest rivalries on the west coast. The Wildcats had a successful 2016 season against their arch-nemesis, beating the ASU Sun Devils in football, men’s basketball, softball and baseball. You can always expect a heated game when these two schools collide.
Men’s basketball player Allonzo Trier announced in April he will be returning for his junior season. The 6’5” guard led UA in scoring with 17.2 points per game despite missing the first 19 games due to a failed performance-enhancing drug test. He was named Most Outstanding Player of the Pac-12 tournament in 2017 and will be the one of the top players for Arizona next season.
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University Blvd. is the student hot spot to watch Arizona road games during football and basketball seasons. Students are offered an array of restaurant options, each packed with a dozen or so televisions making for a perfect destination for watching the game with your friends and family. Men’s basketball player Rawle Alkins announced in May he will be returning for his sophomore year of school after initially declaring for the NBA Draft without an agent. During pre-draft workouts, NBA teams told Alkins that he was a “versatile player” who could be “unstoppable” if he developed a better jump shot.
Wildcats
Wilma and Wilbur Wildcat can be spotted across campus and at nearly every Arizona sporting event. The pair got married on November 21, 1986 before the annual UA-ASU rivalry football game. Before Wilbur came along in 1959, the UA’s mascot was Rufus, a live bobcat.
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Arizona was knocked off by Xavier University in the Sweet 16 round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament. The Wildcats had a 7-point lead with under three minutes to go in the game but Xavier came back to win by a final score of 73-71. Allonzo Trier missed a potential game-winning shot at the end of regulation.
Arizona GymCats head coach Tabitha Yim is one of the most dedicated gymnastics coaches you will find. The former Stanford gymnast teaches her athletes core values that extend just beyond the sport. She helps instill values of passion, commitment, balance, beliefs and family to her team.
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Loud and proud, UA’s student section is comprised of more than 10,000 enthusiastic student Wildcat fans. ZonaZoo is the largest student section in the Pac-12 and can be heard from the other end of the field or court. Members can often be found lining up for games six hours early, decked out in red and blue paint.
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It’s a day unlike any other. School night or not, it’s game day, and there is only one letter on everyone’s mind: “W.” Game day preparations at the UA come in all shapes and sizes and, depending on the season, campus is usually buzzing if our Wildcats have played even halfway decently. Whether it’s wondering if the football team will win or waiting for winter and spring sports, game days remain one of the most amusing times on campus. Football: The UA struggled last season, only winning against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors— a school that’s more known for its marching band than its football team— in Grambling State and ASU.
Zona Zoo’s numbers dwindled dramatically around halfway through the season, so last year wasn’t a great example of how to prepare for game day, but as the football season looks to revive its spirit, so does the tailgating. Five hours before kickoff is typically when RVs and tents with grills, as well as coolers filled with assorted beverages, set up shop on the UA Mall. Fans ranging from youth to senior citizens are everywhere, and the Mall is a sea of red. Two hours before kickoff, fans line a walkway on Cherry Avenue right on the Mall as the entire football team walks through signing autographs and dishing out high fives on their way to the stadium. That’s the cue for fans to start entering the stadium. If the Wildcats are down by a large margin by halftime, usually those who have lost hope head back to the Mall to grab a cold one.
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10” 12” 14” 16” TOTALLY TOPPED pepperoni, mushroom, white onion, green bell pepper, home recipe sausage, black olives & extra mozzarella . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13 .5 $17 .5 $23 $27 MARGHERITA FRESCO garlic, Roma tomatoes, & basil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10 .5 $14 $17 $21 FRESCO PESTO a generous spread of pesto topped with mozzarella and pinon nuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10 .5 $14 $17 $21 WHITE WONDER Ricotta mixed with mozzarella, Swiss & parmesan cheeses topped with even more mozzarella . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10 .5 $14 $17 $21 BODACIOUS BBQ BBQ sauce topped with red onion, roasted red bell pepper, roasted chicken & cheddar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12 $16 $21 $25 RASTA basil, red onions, pineapple and Jamaican jerk chicken . . . . . . . . . . . .$11 .5 $15 $19 $23 ABSOLUTELY ALFREDO garlic cream sauce, roasted chicken, broccoli, roasted red bell pepper & grated parmesan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13 $17 $22 $26 VERY VEGAN vegan mozzarella topped with red onion, mushroom, black olives, red bell pepper, Roma tomatoes, zucchini and a sprinkle of oregano . . . . $13 $17 $22 $26 CLASSIC OVEN BAKED CALZONES With side of marinara. Stuff your calzone with any of our pizza toppings: Small $1 – Medium $1.50 – Large $2 RICOTTA CHEESE Ricotta cheese with a combination of cheese and spices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Small: $10, Medium: $13 .5, Large: $17 .5 SPINACH & CHEESE Spinach with mozzarella, parmesan, Swiss cheese & spices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Small: $10, Medium: $13 .5, Large: $17 .5
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