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Welcome to the University of Arizona!

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ongratulations on graduating high school and making your way to this university, even during a pandemic. The year of 2020 just seems to continuously throw us curveballs, and starting college in a rather unorthodox format is certainly one of them. There is a lot of uncertainty about coming to college to begin with — it’s a totally new method of learning, a totally new physical space and, for some of you, perhaps even a totally different state. To add the mixture of online and in-person

attendees and all the rules that come with protecting oneself and others makes this the most unique incoming class the university has seen in a long time, or maybe even has ever seen.

We have all had to adapt to our situation in ways we never saw coming, including this entirely student-run newspaper, the Daily Wildcat. Previously we ran print editions weekly from our own office in the University Services Building. Now, we run almost entirely on a digital format with our editors spread out across the U.S. However, that has not changed our commitment to UA students, parents, alumni and professors to cover the important news on and around the UA campus, whether the campus community is physical or virtual.

There is still so much we don’t know about what campus will look like this fall because, simply, something exactly like this has never happened before.

The staff of the Daily Wildcat has put together this edition with that in mind, and we all sincerely hope the

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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENTS

Dear Wildcats,

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hope you are all doing well and staying safe. We are excited for the start of the fall semester, and whether you are taking courses online or in-person, we are here to support you.

We continue to monitor the spread of COVID-19 in Arizona, around the country and the world, and our health care professionals, public health experts and the entire campus community have health and safety as our number one priority. As the situation will continue to evolve, all of us will need to call on our shared values of adaptation and compassion as we adjust to local conditions and support one another. Remember the key things we all need to do: Wear a face covering when you are in public.

Remember that face coverings are required in all University of Arizona buildings, and outside on campus except where continuous physical distancing of at least six feet is possible.

• Maintain physical distancing to help protect yourself and others from exposure.

• Continue to wash your hands frequently, or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.

• Stay home when you can, and isolate if you feel sick.

• Routinely clean and disinfect frequently touched objects, such as door handles and cell phones.

• Seek medical guidance if you feel sick. Call Campus

Health at (520) 621-9202 before going in for healthcare services.

• Stay connected and practice self-care to sustain your mental health, and reach out if you need help. You can reach Counseling & Psych Services at (520) 6213334.

As we announced in mid-July, courses are being offered in four learning modalities: In-Person, Flex InPerson, Live Online and iCourses. If you are at high-risk for serious complications from a possible COVID-19 infection, you should stay home and take advantage of our Live Online and iCourses learning options, to the extent possible within your degree program.

Even though the circumstances of the global pandemic have presented serious challenges and altered the student experience in unpredictable ways, the University of Arizona is still an incredible place of learning deeply committed to your success. We want you to experiment and learn, treat each other with respect and feel safe to grow and pursue new ideas.

Many resources are available to help you succeed and stay healthy and happy while you are here.

Thank you for all that you have done. We will get through this together.

Stay Safe and Bear Down!

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President, University of Arizona

Hello Wildcats!

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am so excited to welcome you to the University of Arizona! My name is Tara Singleton and I’m a senior at the UA. As an undergraduate, getting involved on campus has been just as impactful to my education as my courses. Over your time at the university, you will have access to so many opportunities and resources that can really build up your college experience. One of the resources that can help connect you to involvement and organizations across campus is our student government, ASUA. The Associated Students of the University of Arizona is home to essential student services, like Safe Ride, a free rideshare service for students, or Campus Pantry, who provide food to Wildcats in need, combatting food insecurity on our campus. We also house amazing programming and events through our Wildcats Events Board (W.E.B) and Spring Fling, the largest student run carnival in the nation. Groups like Students for Sustainability, Pride Alliance and F.O.R.C.E., advocate for the needs of students across campus and provide programming to help engage students in crucial

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ASUA also recognizes over 600 clubs across campus, providing funding and guidance to a wide range of organizations. Clubs are a great way to get more involved with your major/academic interests, as well as being able to foster your other interests and passions. All of our recognized clubs and organizations are listed on our website with information on how to get involved.

Regardless of all of the changes we are facing this year, your experiences at the UA will impact you in such a positive way. I can say that I would not be where I am today without my involvements and ASUA. In addition to this new student edition of the Daily Wildcat, check out our social media pages for updates and information of how you can get involved on campus. Whether this semester takes you virtual, on-campus or a mix of both, you will have access to so many great opportunities. I encourage you to take them!

Bear Down, Tara Singleton Student Body President 2020-21

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Advising: You need it!

BY KATIE BEAUFORD @beauuford

When to talk to your adviser

Do you have questions about your college classes, program tracks and/or majors and minors?

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Do you know which adviser you need to talk to?

Look on advising. arizona.edu under the student services page.

This is where you can find student support programs, resources and councesling services. If you don’t see something that will solve your problem or answer your question, please go see your adviser.

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Have an idea of what you want to ask them and be prepared to take notes.

Check your UAccess hompage under Advising at UAccess.arizona.edu

This is a great tool for students and parents.

Other useful pages on the site include Tools, Policies and Procedures.

Don’t forget to follow up with your adviser via email.

One of the best parts about being a college student is the plethora of opportunities to study interesting material, gain experience in different fields and try new things.

However, it can be easy to become overwhelmed by both the amount of choices available and the different requirements each choice comes with.

There are hundreds of majors, but each one has their own requirements for graduation. There are dozens of study abroad programs, but each offers different coursework and occurs at different times. Add gen eds, electives, internships and the struggle of navigating college during a pandemic, and being a student becomes a lot more difficult. This is where the Wayfinders come in.

Wayfinders is a fairly recent addition to the resources available to students at the University of Arizona. Launched in June 2019, the Wayfinders is a team of academic advisers who specialize in helping first-year students navigate college and “find their way, academic and otherwise,” according to the Wayfinders website.

Wayfinders’ job is to help students navigate the entire college experience, from finding the right major or minor, to figuring out which clubs and extracurriculars are out there, to helping students with something as simple as finding their academic adviser.

There are 31 advisers on the Wayfinders team, and they represent a variety of colleges and programs including the College of Fine Arts, the College of Agriculture and Life Science, the College of Social and

Behavioral Science and more. Luckily for students, any Wayfinder can help any student, even those outside of the college they work in.

Students can connect with a Wayfinder on their website and learn more about the team on the UA Advising Facebook and Instagram pages.

Here are three Wayfinder advisers we learned about in preparation for the new school year. If you’re interested in meeting with a Wayfinder advisor to prepare for the fall semester, you can get connected with the team here.

Maia Schneider, College of Pharmacy Maia Schneider works with students of all majors who are working towards admittance to the College of Pharmacy. She received both her undergraduate degree in geography and her master’s degree in higher education from the UA. You can find her on the UA Advising Facebook and Instagram, providing video updates on COVID-19 related changes and general tips for student success.

Her advice for finding stability during stressful times? “Remember, you can’t do your best work if you’re not taking care of your own needs first.” She suggests grounding exercises, taking care of immediate needs and leaning on others during times of stress and anxiety.

Juliana Lincoln, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Juliana Lincoln is an advisor within the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. She received her undergraduate degree in family studies and human development and is currently working on her masters degree, which is

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ALL AROUND CAMPUS ARE inspirational quotes hanging to remind students that they matter. The THINK TANK at Bear Down Gym is open to all students for tutoring and advising.

in rehabilitation & mental health counseling. In her Wayfinders bio, she describes herself as a “lifelong Wildcat” who takes pride in her role of guiding students. You can also find her giving advice to first-year students on the UA Advising social media pages.

Her one piece of advice for students who want to be successful? “Get to know your faculty,” she said in a video posted to social media, “They can help you in your individual classes but also give you other opportunities.”

Miranda Schubert, College of Medicine Miranda Schubert is an advisor in the Department of Physiology. She’s been

working with higher education academic advising since 2006. In her Wayfinders bio, she lists competitive roller skating and biking around Tucson as some of her favorite activities. Her go-to advice for students who are dealing with a problem related to academics is to diversify the resources they use to get help.

She advised students in a social media post to check out the UA website, talk to friends, and ask their professors questions so that they can “make sure that you have all the information that [they] need to make an informed decision.”

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BOOKSTORE | NEW STUDENT RESOURCE GUIDE

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BookStores Info: Phone: (520) 621-2426 Website: uabookstore.arizona.edu

Address: 1209 E. University Blvd. Tucson, AZ 85721

Textbook Affordability “As the students’ official campus store, UA BookStores works with faculty and the student government to help reduce the cost of college attendance and making sure the BookStores is providing the highest quality classroom resources at the lowest possible cost.” - UA BookStores Welcome Page

What the UA BookStores and student unions offer

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If you are looking for University of Arizona merchandise, new electronics or great food, the UA BookStores and the Student Union Memorial Center are the places to go.

According to the bookstore website, their mission is “to encourage academic excellence and build campus and community relationships through diverse, inclusive, and sustainable opportunities.”

Open Monday to Friday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., the bookstore sells all kind of merchandise such as t-shirts, masks, pants, water bottles and other accessories on the first floor. Off to the right of the main entrance is a Starbucks, which will reopen Aug. 10.

Toward the middle of the first floor is a set of stairs that leads to the bottom floor of the bookstore, which houses the school supplies, textbooks and technology section. The bookstore sells all the school supplies students will need for the school year. The bookstore sells many different textbooks for all types of classes on campus. Through the bookstore, students can view their booklist for their classes and compare prices with other retailers.

Even though the bookstore offers physical and online textbooks, there are other cheaper options. There are online textbooks through VitalSource and VHL, which are normally cheaper than the print versions. There are also websites like Amazon and Chegg where you can order print versions of books.

The bookstores also sells electronics like iPads, Apple watches, headphones and laptops.

It provides different student software to help with classes, such as Microsoft Office and Adobe.

The bookstore also has literacy events, such as Storytime, which is an engaging event for children ages 2 to 5 years old. It also hosts Fusion Camp and Tucson Festival of Books.

Lastly, it has a summer reading program called Wildcats Read.

Directly across from the bookstore is the Student Union Memorial Center, which has many different food options, ballrooms, the honors lounge and a theater.

Food options on the second level of the student union are Chick-fil-A, Core, IQ Fresh, Pangea, On Deck Deli, Panda Express, Papa John’s Pizza, Sabor and the U-Mart. The food

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THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA BOOKSTORES is located near the center of campus in the Student Union Memorial Center. The bookstore not only provodes students with class textbooks but also technology and other UA swag.

options on the third level are Arizona Room, Cactus Grill and The Mesa Room.

Neysha Aguilar, marketing and communications manager for the student union, said students should visit the student union’s website for more information regarding food options.

“Because of the status of the state of Arizona and the increase in COVID-19 cases, the University of Arizona, including the Arizona Student Unions is still discussing the dining options on campus for Fall 2020,” Aguilar said via email.

In the basement of the student union is The Cellar, which contains a computer lab, games room and cellar bistro and stage. On level two is the Gallagher Theater, which often shows movies free to attend with a CatCard, along with most of the food options. On the third level is the Associated Students of the University of Arizona office and three galleries.

On the fourth level is the Center for Student Involvement and Leadership, Transfer Student

Center and Vets Student Center.

The student union also contains multiple shopping areas and services. On the first level is the U.S. Post Office, Wells Fargo Bank, Meal Plan Office, Computer Lab and CatCard and CatCash Offices.

The second level has Arizona Primary Eye Care and Optical, UA BookStores, FedEx, the Office of Student Engagement and the Information Desk/Lost and Found.

Another student center is the Global Center, located at 615 N. Park Ave. The center offers multiple food options such as Core+, Nrich Urban Market Express, Park Avenue Market and the Den. The Global Center houses the UA Passport Office, UA Study Abroad Store Front, UA Study Abroad Office, Global Travel Services, International Student Services, International Faculty and Scholars, UA Global Administration Office, THINK TANK and OSCR.

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Asian Pacific American Student Affairs:

The Asian Pacific American Student Affairs has been running at the UA for more than 20 years helping students to find success inside and outside the classroom.

By providing programs and a physical space for students to get together while addressing a variety of topics, APASA supports both the academic success as well as the personal and professional development of their student community, according to the APASA website.

APASA offers different services for students, such as workshops, literature

Cultural centers provide support and connection for UA students The student population at the University of Arizona is diverse and so are its cultural centers. The UA’s 15 cultural centers are there for you whether you want to connect with your culture away from home, chill out in a safe space or just be more involved on campus. Here are the details you need to know on each center* and other hands-on experiences that

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will open the door for students to learn about the diverse Asian Pacific American community, according to the website.

Additionally, they organized events and activities like the welcome back breakfast, Lunar New Year celebration, Diwali and Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.

APASA is located on the second floor of the Nugent building. APASA is closed until further notice, but staff are working remotely. Call (520) 621-3481, sign up for the APASA listserv or check out their Facebook for updates to learn more about what APASA has to offer.

Veteran Education and Transition Services Center:

Established in 2008, UA’s Veteran Education and Transition Services Center was designed to be a resource to guide military connected students to success in college. Whether it be assisting military connected students with work-study programs, the Pat Tillman Foundation’s scholars program or the transition to college, the VETS center serves as a helpful resource.

The VETS center also provides students with peer support through PALs (Peer Advocacy Liasons), who can help with transition assistance, VA healthcare, navigating benefits, counseling services, goal setting and more.

Whenever students need assistance, “VETS is here for you. On and off campus. Online and in-person. Wherever you are,” according to the VETS website.

The two physical VETS center locations are Room 404 in the Student Union Memorial Center and the UA Health Sciences Library,

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THE DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER is located on the second floor in Highland Commons.

The DRC strives to promote and create a campus that is usable, accessible, sustainable and welcoming to all disabled individuals.

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CONGRESSWOMAN KYRSTEN SINEMA, SAT down with student-veterans in the Veterans Education & Transition Services centerto discuss issues they face when interacting with the DVA.

which is dedicated “to accommodate student veterans pursuing degrees in the health-related sciences,” according to the VETS website.

Despite the two VETS student centers being closed until further notice, students can connect remotely by calling (520) 626-8380 or emailing vetsofc@email.arizona.edu. A full list of military connected student resources is on the registrar website at registrar.arizona.edu/students.

The UA’s Disability Resource Center’s Disability Cultural Center is one of the very few of its kind in the United States, according to the DRC’s website.

The mission of the DCC is to provide “a space for students, faculty and staff to explore and celebrate disability identity, culture and community,” according to the DRC’s website.

The DCC is located in the DRC on the second floor in Highland Commons, Room D217. However,

the DCC’s doors are currently closed for the summer and fall semesters due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to an Instagram post by the DCC. “We will be holding online discussions and events over the summer and will continue with our programming (e.g. workshops, discussion groups, speakers etc.) online this coming fall semester.

These are decisions we have made to ensure safer events during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic,” the DCC’s Instagram post said.

For more information on the DCC, email disabilityculture@email. arizona.edu.

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International Student Services:

According to the International Student Services website, the organization hosts over 4,000 students from across the globe.

International Student Services helps these students in a variety of ways while they adjust to life at the UA. On the ISS website, international students can get information about immigration, visas and employment. International students can also access MyGlobal — the online immigration request system — and learn everything they need to know about being a Wildcat.

ISS also hosts a variety of programs for international and domestic students.

Such programs include the Buddy Program, which connects international and domestic students through outdoor

Transfer Student Center:

African American Student Affairs:

African American Student Affairs exists to serve and uplift the Black students of the University of Arizona.

“Your Black is welcome and celebrated!” the AASA website says.

AASA hosts a variety of programs, clubs and organizations throughout the school year to provide support for Black students. These include opportunities such as the AASA internship program,

groups such as MOCA (Men of Color at UA), the B.L.A.C.K. residential program and the annual Black Baccalaureate.

AASA recently released a statement regarding the death of George Floyd and the widespread protests in support of Black Lives Matter.

“Everywhere we look we see Black lives treated as less than,” their statement on the website said. “Please be sure to be safe and take care of yourself while you’re advocating for your community or simply trying to

activities around Tucson, the leadership program UA Global Ambassadors and the International Student Advisory Council, which provides feedback to the UA campus units on the international student experience.

ISS also provides advising for international students via Zoom. The ISS team has also been giving updates on the ISS website of the status of international students at the UA in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic.

UA Global provided a statement on the situation.

“We continue to value and support our international students. … International students are welcome at the University of Arizona, and we are committed to ensuring they are treated equitably,” UA Global said in their online statement.

The Transfer Student Center is part of the UA’s Thrive Center and is located inside the student union in Suite 402. The TSC serves both current and prospective transfer students and “offers free printing, free coffee, locker use, laptop use, and more!” according to The Transfer Student Center’s website.

The Transfer Student Center offers three opportunities to become more involved within the TSC like the Tau Sigma National Honor Society, TransferCats in Action Club and the Transfer Student Advisory Board.

The Tau Sigma National Honor Society, also known as Tau Sigma Beta Omega, is an honor society created for transfer students in the state of Arizona, and there are membership requirements associated with participation, according to the Transfer Student Center website. The purpose of the honor society is to “enhance transfer students’ visibility and reputation on campus,” as well as to provide motivation for academic excellence and a common bond and sense of community,

according to the Transfer Student Center’s website.

The TransferCats in Action Club is open to all transfer students and aims to provide students with volunteer opportunities, help with service projects and create innovative ideas to assist organizations within the Tucson community, according to the Transfer Student Center’s website.

The third opportunity for involvement, the Transfer Student Advisory Board, is designed to “provide useful information and consists of passionate learners and student leaders seeking to implement change to improve the transfer student experience,” according to The Transfer Student Center’s website. There is also an application process involved in applying to be part of the TSAB. As of now, the Transfer Student Center is closed and all services have been made available online.

The TSC can be contacted at transfercenter@ email.arizona.edu or by phone at (520) 626-6463.

Native American Student Affairs:

stay in the know.”

In a section of the AASA website dedicated to the history of the organization, AASA said, “Over the decades African American Student Affairs, has maintained our commitment to providing a comfortable and dynamic space for students and advancing diversity at the University of Arizona, in support of Black student retention and graduation.

The tradition continues.”

Native American Student Affairs serves the Native American and Alaskan Native population of the UA student body. According to NASA’s website, the organization seeks to build a strong and safe community, provide students with leadership and personal development opportunities and help with the development of the UA as a culturally competent campus. NASA strives to reach these goals by providing Native American students with academic counseling, supporting Native American clubs, connecting students with scholarship opportunities and providing ways

for students to celebrate their cultures.

On NASA’s website, students can find information about a variety of opportunities. These include clubs for Native American students ranging from focuses on STEM, law and public health to clubs for graduate students, the Native sorority, Alpha Pi Omega and scholarships for students of specific tribes and fields of study.

NASA also participates in community outreach. Recently, the organization helped promote a donation drive, which is gathered supplies to help the Native nations of Arizona stay safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. The drive took place on July 25 and 26.

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THE TRANSFER STUDENT CENTER, located on the fourth floor of the student union, on May 9, 2019. The TSC offers many resources for new transfer students of the University of Arizona.

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CULTURAL RESOURCE CENTERS | NEW STUDENT RESOURCE GUIDE

Adalberto and Ana Guerrero Student Center:

The Adalberto and Ana Guerrero Student Center is a one of 15 total cultural centers the UA hosts for students to get involved in college life, cultures, etc.

The mission of the Guerrero Student Center is “to support students to achieve academic and personal excellence by shaping a safe and inclusive campus environment through culturally affirming programs and events that cultivate a sense of belonging, build community, encourage critical reflection, and develop students’ as learners, leaders, and professionals,” according to the Guererro Student Center website.

The center can also provide students a home away from home where they can hang out, do homework and rest in a lounge that includes a TV, couches, tables, chairs and a refrigerator to store food, according to its website.

The Guerrero Student Center’s Casa Ollin program also aims to support Lantinx students and help them during the process of adaptation to college life. The Casa Ollin program is a housing theme community that helps students connect to a a welcoming living environment that “explores and embraces Latinx students’ cultural identity.” The program provides mentoring, advising and support for the transition to college life from Latinx students who have lived the experience, according to the Guerrero Center website.

The Guerrero Student Center is located on the second floor on the north side of the hallway in the Cesar E. Chavez building but is closed until further notice.

For information on the student center’s remote programs, follow the Guerrero Center’s listserv, contact staff at (520) 621-5627 or follow the Guerrero Center on social media for updates.

LGBTQ Affairs:

LGBTQ Affairs was created by the UA in 2007 with the objective of providing a safe and welcoming space for those who identify as LGBTQ+. The Office of LGBTQ Affairs works for all UA community members: faculty, staff, appointed professionals, students, alumni, parents and guests of all gender identities and sexual orientations, according to the LGBTQ Affairs website.

The Campus Pride Index named UA LBGTQ Affairs the best campus in the state for LGBTQ+ students. With a mission of promoting fairness in university policies and practices, LGBTQ Affairs provide several resources, including easy access to safe sex supplies and mental health support to help LGBTQ+ students in their adaptation to college life and with rest of their college career.

Additionally, they have LGBTQ+ student clubs and organizations that are good for making friends with similar interests. LGBTQ Affairs is located on the fourth floor of the student union in the Center for Student Involvement and Leadership but is closed until further notice. Students can still connect with staff by calling (520) 621-7585 or get updates by checking the LGBTQ Affairs’ Facebook and signing up for their listserv.

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THE LGBTQ RESOURCE CENTER, located on the fourth floor of the Student Union Memorial Center, offers many free resources to students at the UA.

Global Experiential Learning:

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THE WOMEN AND GENDER RESOURCE CENTER is located in the main building of the Student Union Memorial Center near the center of campus. The WGRC is a safe space for students to partake in clubs and events.

Women and Gender Resource Center:

Located on the fourth floor of the student union, UA’s Women and Gender Resource Center is “a hub for education, programming, collaborations, and advocacy on issues of gender and equity, giving special attention to the need for preventative measures around sexual assault and violence on our college campus,” according to the WGRC’s website.

The WGRC also served as a meeting place for students hosting weekly “Sip n Bitch” sessions, organizing the annual Slutwalk, etc. In addition, WGRC provides free access to personal/hygiene products through the Feminist Pharmacy and lactation rooms.

While WGRC’s programming and mission has feminist roots, it simultaneously acknowledged the complexity of the term describing center’s views on feminism as “broadly defined, fluctuating and inclusive feminist ideology that welcomes discordant viewpoints from varied experiences.”

This focus on feminist inclusivity encompasses resistance not only against sexism, but also racism, classism, ableism and heterosexism.

The WGRC is currently closed until further notice with staff working remotely and events hosted digitally. Visit the WGRC’s page to learn more about the center, its various projects and internships or follow them on Instagram for updates.

The Global Experiential Learning Program provides students with “accessible global learning opportunities for historically marginalized and low socioeconomic scholars” through study abroad, alternative spring break and gap year experiences, according to the GEL website.

The purpose of this program is to provide students with the opportunity to engage with, reflect on and understand their own cultural perspectives through travel, according to its website. The current programs within the GEL program are: Southeast Asia, Alternative Spring Break Hawaii and GEL Domestic, which provides students the chance to explore abroad as well as in the local community.

GEL works within the Office of Multicultural Advancement and operates with “themes of interdisciplinary learning through civic engagement, cultural immersion, environmental justice, and social equity,” according to the GEL website.

While the GEL encourages all students to apply for the study abroad programs, GEL aims to work with underrepresented student populations who may be interested in pursuing study abroad for the first time, according to its website.

GEL aims to provide students, “short term domestic and international programs, keep costs low by providing short trips, scholarships, and additional funding, award up to one credit as a result of program participation as well as resources and support in preparation for travel abroad,” according to the GEL website.

As of right now, GEL programs have been suspended until further notice, according to the website. Any additional information or questions related to the GEL program can be directed to GEL Director Dan Xayaphanh at danthaix@email. arizona.edu.

Other resource centers include: UA Hillel Foundation, Common Ground Alliance and Fostering Success

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Save a few bucks with these discounts

BY JACOB MENNUTI @jacob_mennuti

Let’s face it. We, as college students, are always a bit short on money and in need of a discount. Well did you know that simply being a college student and having your CatCard can actually help you save money? Here’s a list of things and places to go that can help you nickel and dime your way through college.

Online Deals

Entertainment

- Adobe offers Adobe Creative Cloud and all other apps free just for being a student at the UA. - Amazon Student gives students Amazon Prime free for the first six months.

- Free subscription to Microsoft Office 365.

- For $4.99 a month, Spotify offers college students Spotify Premium and a monthly Hulu subscription.

TopGolf (4050 W. Costco Place) - Flash your CatCard at the door and receive unlimited gameplay, plus discounts on food and drinks for $15 every Wednesday night from 8-11 p.m.

El Con Movie Theater (3601 E. Broadway Blvd.)

- Discounted movie tickets Wednesday through Monday.

The Loft Cinema (3233 E. Speedway Blvd.)

- $8 movie tickets.

Gallagher Theater (Student Union Memorial Center, Main Level) - Free admission and a small popcorn with a CatCard.

- Visit the UA website for movie schedule.

UA museums

- Free admission when you show your CatCard at the UA Museum of Art and the Arizona State Museum. Both locations are located on campus.

Biosphere 2 (32540 S. Biosphere Road) - Biosphere 2 is a science research facility located in Oracle, Ariz. It was originally constructed between 1987 and has been owned by the University of Arizona since 2011.

- Tickets are half price ($10) with a CatCard.

Food and shopping

Albertsons and Safeway - On Saturdays, Albertsons (2854 N. Campbell Ave) and Safeway (1940 E.

Broadway Blvd) offer a 10% discount to students with a CatCard.

Fry’s Food and Drug (555 E. Grant Road) - 10% off on Tuesdays with a CatCard.

Office Depot and OfficeMax - up to 15% off any personal purchases with a Cat Card.

Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches - $1 delivery within one mile of a store.

Transportation

Cat Tran Shuttles - Cat Tran campus shuttles are free for UA students, faculty, staff and visitors.

- Routes cover the Main Campus, Arizona Health Sciences Center and the USA building downtown.

Cat Wheels Bike Sharing Program - Check out a bicycle and lock from any UA garage to use for free for 24 hours.

EMERGENCY SERVICES | NEW STUDENT RESOURCE GUIDE

UA Emergency Services offers 24/7 health care among other providers

BY JILLIAN BARTSCH @_thisisjillian_

Another way to report a crime is through the blue light telephones located on campus.

Students are also able to sign up for UAlert, which is a free service that delivers emergency alerts via email account, cell phone or other mobile device during a campus emergency.

A new school year is right around the corner, and if the year 2020 has taught us one thing, it is that life can throw some curveballs our way.

Luckily, the University of Arizona has a number of different emergency services to make you feel safe whether you are on or around campus.

University of Arizona Emergency Medical Services is a student-run agency staffed completely by EMTs 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

“UAEMS operates one non-transport rescue vehicle staffed by two EMTs that responds to all medical emergency calls on campus in conjunction with Tucson Fire,” said Jacob Robishaw-Denton, the deputy chief of operations.

UAEMS provides contract medical standby services at campus events and functions.

UAEMS staff goes through in-depth training to ensure they are able to respond to calls safely

and efficiently. They are also trained in crowd maneuvering and events involving multiple patients. UAEMS holds education courses and mock drills weekly to keep their members up to date on current protocols.

UAEMS provides multiple services for the public and community. They offer American Heart Association First Aid and CPR certification courses to the public. UAEMS also has a close partnership with the Sarver Heart Center at Banner University Medical Center — Tucson and holds community education services.

UAEMS accepts a new class of EMT-certified volunteers every fall and spring semester and offers a first responder scholarship for those interested in becoming an EMT who haven’t taken their course yet. Both applications can be found at ems.arizona.edu under “Join Our Agency.”

In an emergency situation, students can get into contact with EMS by calling 911. The dispatcher will send UAEMS to any call within the university’s bounds, so they will be notified and come to the location quickly. For non-emergency situations,

students can email uems@email.arizona.edu for any questions or concerns.

Another service through the UA is SafeRide, a free transportation service. SafeRide is managed and operated entirely by students under the sponsorship of the Associated Students of the University of Arizona.

To get a ride from SafeRide use the app TapRide or call (520) 621-7233. SafeRide typically responds in about seven minutes.

The University of Arizona Police Department is another emergency service specific to the UA campus. UAPD’s mission statement is “to promote a safe and secure community through professional law enforcement stewardship, education, engagement, and partnership.”

The department has 65 state-certified police officers and 49 civilian employees who manage the police station and respond to calls 24 hours a day.

UAPD responds to 911 calls, and their nonemergency number is (520) 621-8273.

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hether you’re looking for a relaxing atmosphere or a traditional meal, Tucson’s range of restaurant options is perfect for any foodie on a college student’s budget. We asked our staff to dish on their favorite food joints that are not only close to campus but won’t break the bank. For more recomendations visit us online.

Choice Greens - by Priya Jandu

Anita’s Street Market - by Jacob Mennuti

Choice Greens is my favorite sandwich/salad place in Tucson, no contest. It’s on Speedway Boulevard, about a five-minute drive from campus, and it’s well worth the detour. Choice Greens is locally owned, and they’re a great option if you’re in the mood for something healthy. They’re known for their customizable chopped salads, but they also have soups, sandwiches, salads, grain bowls, paninis and mac and cheese. My go-to order is the caprese panini.

It’s super simple, just mozzarella, spring mix, tomato, spread and olive oil on ciabatta, but it’s incredible and I recommend it to everyone.

Two words: breakfast burrito. The menu at Anita’s Street Market is big, but the blending of bacon, egg, ham, chorizo and cheese wrapped in a fresh flour tortilla is the reason why it’s one of my favorite restaurants near campus.

Everything is authentic and made fresh to order.

The outside is decorated with a colorful mural and is hidden away on the west side of Tucson, and when I say “hidden,” I mean hidden. Trust your GPS, you’re going the right way.

Culinary Dropout - by Ari Koslow

Miss Saigon - by Sam Burdette

My favorite restaurant in Tucson is Culinary Dropout. They have a solid menu and a great overall environment for friends and families to have a night out. I’ve gone a couple of times in the afternoon on Sundays during the NFL season, and it is tough to beat the environment they have with fans of all teams coming in and out throughout the day. They have a ton of different TVs around the restaurant where they show almost every game going on, so you won’t be disappointed if you go there on the weekends during the football season.

Miss Saigon has hands-down the best Vietnamese food in town. While they have three open locations across Tucson, there’s one right on Campbell near Speedway, directly across from the University of Arizona. They have great pho noodle soup and they even have boba tea. And the best part? It keeps perfectly well as takeout, which is pretty important right about now. Most of their food runs from $8 to $11, but most are also an easy two meals-worth of food. I highly recommend the #34 – egg noodle soup with wontons.

Cafe Passe - by Selena Kuikahi

Last fall semester, my schedule consisted of over-caffeinated afternoons in Cafe Passe’s back patio, catching a disco set there after classes and reviving with their berryhoney toast the next morning. Located on the darling Fourth Avenue, Passe’s warm and relaxed ambiance is the perfect place to de-stress your study sessions during the day and enjoy a nice beverage with your friends in the evening. Pro-tip: Sign up for the rewards to get a free latte, and don’t order the “Crazy Monkey Smoothie” when it’s busy (it’s the polite thing to do).

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Mi Nidito - by Elijah Bia

Selena’s Salvadorian - by Ella McCarville

Zemam’s - by Jake Toole

Mi Nidito is a local Tucson restaurant that specializes in Mexican cuisine. The establishment has been around since 1952 and has had more than a dozen famous guests dine within the small adobe establishment. With a name that translates to “My Little Nest,” Mi Nidito is a comforting and a must-try establishment for anyone visiting or living within Tucson.

My favorite item to get at Mi Nidito is the birria chimichanga with a side of beans. One recommendation is to take it easy on the complimentary chips and salsa or you will end up getting full and not being able to enjoy the delicious Mexican food.

Many of us have food memories tied to the enjoyable parts of life. One of my own is waking up on the weekends to go to a bustling farmer’s market with friends and family and buy a pupusa with salsa and curtido before Selena’s Salvadorian opened their brick and mortar location on 2513 N. Campbell Ave. While I may not be able to go to the farmer’s market in the same way I used to, I can still enjoy food from Selena’s Salvadorian. The menu also includes options that accommodate vegetarians and vegans.

One of my favorite food spots near campus is an Ethiopian restaurant called Zemam’s. Zemam’s is a Blackowned business that was started by Amanuel Gebremariam, who came to the U.S. as a refugee from Ethiopia and then opened the restaurant in 1993. In 2014, a second location, Zemam’s Too, was built.

To best enjoy the menu of Zemam’s, I would suggest bringing some friends or family with you, since Ethiopian food is best for multiple people. The way the menu works is you pick a number of dishes, either meat or vegetable (both of which are delicious), and then all the dishes you ordered come on a large portion of injera. Injera is a traditional Ethiopian bread that you use as your utensil to eat your meal.

Support Black-owned business in Tucson and eat an incredible meal at Zemam’s.

Sauce Pizza & Wine - by Amit Syal

Raijin Ramen - by Jay Walker

Located just north of Campbell and Grant, Sauce Pizza & Wine was founded by UA and Eller College of Management alumnus Sam Fox. The restaurant offers a vast array of different pizzas and plates of pasta, among other foods. If you’re craving a taste of Italy, look no further than Sauce for a delicious taste of heaven.

Whether it’s mid-monsoon season or it’s a case of the common cold, Raijin Ramen is a great place to get a hot bowl of soup to warm the soul.

From pork ramen to gyoza, Raijin Ramen has a wide variety of ramen soups and appetizers that hit the spot, particularly when sick. Closed on Monday, open Tuesday through Sunday from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., hop over to their Speedway Boulevard location and meet one more Tucson restaurant.

Lovin’ Spoonfuls - by Pascal Albright Located at 2990 N. Campbell Ave., this vegan/ vegetarian favorite offers upscale dishes at great prices. The Lovin’ Spoonfuls menu sticks true to vegan cuisine, and I recommend the hummus platter. During the pandemic they have stopped dine-in experience but continue to do delivery and take-out.

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A look at student government on campus

BY MAGGIE ROCKWELL @magzrock

Associated Students of the University of Arizona is the backbone of the student body on campus that amplifies student voices and provides programs and events for the Wildcat student community.

Graduate Student Professional Council Along with ASUA, there is also a student government for graduate students: the Graduate and Professional Student Council. Like ASUA, GPSC advocates for students and gives them a place to have their voices heard, establishing better communication in the graduate and professional student Wildcat community.

GPSC advocates for students regarding tuition and fees, research opportunities and funding and benefits. They also provide funding to graduate and professional students for travel grants, research and project grants and professional opportunities development, according to their website.

What is ASUA? ASUA is the undergraduate student governing body on campus that works closely with students and administration, serving as a liaison between the two parties. It is made up of an executive board that includes a student body president, executive vice president, administrative vice president and 14 senators.

The 14 senators include 11 college-specific senators and three at-large senators, all voted in by the student body. ASUA has many opportunities for involvement including things like ZonaZoo, Wildcat Events Board or Campus Pantry.

ASUA provides funding for over 600 recognized clubs with thousands of students, according to the ASUA website.

Who are the executives and what are their platforms?

Each execututive member has different roles within ASUA, the president being the main liaison, the executive vice president overseeing the senate and clubs along with club funding and the administrative vice president being the main communication liaison with programs and events.

The current executive officers are President Tara Singleton, Executive Vice President Noah Vega and Administrative Vice President Maryan Hassan. All of the current executive officers ran on platforms that agreed on increasing transparency and communication to the university and student populations.

But with the amount of change that has occurred between elections and the present, Singleton said that the executive officers are shifting their focus for the upcoming 2020-21 academic year.

“I think all of the initial platforms we ran on are important, things like voter registration and getting people more involved, but with the ever changing global climate, we are really starting to focus on diversity and inclusion-related issues and social justice, issues that really need to be addressed on our campus,” Singleton said.

What programs does ASUA offer?

ASUA provides everything from club funding to services that aid students, like Campus Closet and Campus Pantry. A few big programs that ASUA backs are student and event centric, like Wildcat Events Board, which puts on Spring Fling, and ZonaZoo, which is the official student section and student ticketing program for Arizona Athletics.

Along with these they also started a program called Safe Ride, which is a free, ride sharing service on campus for students.

How will ASUA look in the coming year?

ASUA has meetings every week during the academic year, but Singleton said that these meetings, along with programming and events, will most likely begin virtually at the start of the year and adapt to the campus environment as the year progresses.

The physical ASUA office space will be aligning with social distancing and mask requirement protocols. Singleton said the biggest concern going forward for ASUA is making sure all students feel safe, comfortable and able to voice their concerns among the COVID-19 pandemic and current issues of social justice.

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HISPANIC-SERVING INSTITUTION | NEW STUDENT RESOURCE GUIDE

HSI: An opportunity to serve students from diverse backgrounds

Hispanic Serving Institution

What it means: A Hispanic-Serving Institution is defined in federal law as an accredited, degree-granting, public or private nonprofit institution of higher education with 25% or more total undergraduate Hispanic full-time equivalent student enrollment.

There are 16 HSIs in the state of Arizona including the UA.

Other resources can be found through the Dean of Students website at deanofstudents. arizona.edu.

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To Marla Franco, one of the main advocates for the University of Arizona obtaining the official title of HispanicServing Institution, the HSI title was not just a designation but an opportunity to serve students from diverse backgrounds.

Franco “led the effort beginning in the 2015 academic year to move the UA from an Emerging Hispanic-Serving Institution to full eligibility,” according to UA News. April 5 marked the two-year anniversary of the UA’s Hispanic-Serving Institution designation.

Franco’s expertise was specifically within the sphere of higher education, and Franco’s 20-year career has taken place at public four-year universities exclusively.

Franco’s role as assistant vice provost for Hispanic-Serving Institution Initiatives and faculty affiliate for Center for the Study of Higher Education was complex and continuous, according to Franco.

“My role in this is really to provide institutional leadership, vision and, more so, accountability for ensuring that our commitment [as an HSI] is present in very real ways at the university,” Franco said.

The UA’s HSI designation intended to serve and support students from diverse backgrounds in addition to Hispanic and Latinx students within the UA community.

HSI initiatives, such as the HSI Fellows Program, were embedded within multiple facets and across programs to ensure institutional success.

A Hispanic-Serving Institution by definition is an institution that meets specific annual criteria determined by the U.S. Department of Education.

To be eligible, the institution must have “an enrollment of undergraduate fulltime equivalent students that is at least 25 percent Hispanic students at the end of the award year immediately preceding the date of application,” according to the U.S. Department of Education website.

As of 2018-19, UA’s total Hispanic enrollment was 26.3%, so it has joined the fifteen other HSIs in Arizona. There were 539 HSIs across the country and 352 emerging HSI’s as of 2018-19, according to the Excelencia in Education website.

Since its short existence, UA’s HSI initiative has been awarded a National Science Foundation HSI Conference Grant

on research and the 2019 Seal of Excelencia. experience, mentoring and coaching, and a The HSI Initiative has also hosted various series of targeted workshops,” according to events, including the the UA website.

HACU’s Ascending Karina Rodriguez, one of Leaders Forum and a the newest HSI fellows for STEM Equity Townhall the 2020-21 academic year, at minority serving is a recruitment coordinator institutions. within the College of Humanities and an alumna However, for Franco, of the UA . progress was the According to Rodriguez, hallmark of true success the HSI initiative is present because that was where it on the UA campus in a way counted most. that fulfills its mission of “[While HSI and its inclusivity to the utmost initiatives] are still in ILLUSTRATION BY MOLLY CLINE degree. an ‘infancy’ stage, there MARLA FRANCO IS THE “There are a lot of different is some great work to Assistant vice provost of the pockets of support especially account for these efforts,” Hispanic-Serving Institution for students, staff, faculty of Franco said.

Initiatives. color who are perhaps first The designation itself generation college students [that the HSI did not automatically grant the university aims to support],” Rodriguez said. additional financial resources; however, Vanessa Perry is an assistant professor HSIs are eligible for federal and foundation of practice for disability psychoeducational grants that were created to support studies and was part of the inaugural cohort furthering the HSI mission, according to the Hispanic-Serving Institution Initiatives page. of HSI fellows.

To Perry, the HSI Fellows Program has In November 2018, following the UA’s provided an indispensable opportunity to HSI designation, UA President Dr. Robert C. all fellows who have had the opportunity to Robbins announced the Strategic Plan as a participate. way to program the future of the university “[I think that] that the University of outlined by a five-pillar system to be Arizona is at a pivotal point in its history. accomplished by 2025.

There are so many people who are very The five pillars were: Wildcat Journey, strongly in support of our diverse students, Grand Challenges, Arizona Advantage, faculty and staff, sometimes they are not Arizona Global and Institutional Excellence, the first person that you see,” Perry said. according to the UA website.

“Sometimes it takes a little bit of digging, but The HSI initiative falls within the third don’t be discouraged because once you find pillar, pillar 3.1B to be exact, also known your community, it really feels like you’ve as Arizona Advantage as a way to “[create] come home.” well-informed strategies that support the Franco is hopeful for a brighter and more conditions necessary for greater access and diverse future at the UA. rates of degree attainment for Hispanic “In terms of the future of this work and learners, supporting greater rates of the hopes for it, [I believe] it is centered in retention and promotion for diverse faculty continued effort. …[There is a lot] of hope focused on research and scholarships and aspiration in finding new ways to centered on issues relevant to the strategically embed the value for this work Hispanic community as well as increasing in different areas across campus as opposed community based participatory action to an add-on or an afterthought,” Franco research and scholarship with the Hispanic said. “I can’t help but feel committed and community,” according to the UA website. passionate about helping [students] see HSI fellows were part of the effort in through on their own goals for themselves. better serving the UA’s Hispanic learners [That] is what the HSI designation is all through “[furthering] the scope and depth about.” of work around our HSI designation and [providing] a venue for community-building and career development for faculty and staff through a project-based leadership

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What international students need to know about campus

BY IAN TISDALE @iantisdl

The University of Arizona’s Global Center is the chief resource for anything international on campus. The center is primarily responsible for recruiting and welcoming Arizona’s international students, coordinating and matching students with study abroad opportunities and fostering collaboration with a worldwide network of nearly 150 global universities — most of which teach classes internationally for UA course credits.

A large part of UA Global’s responsibility is serving the needs of international students as they arrive to Tucson and become culturally acclimated to academia in the United States.

UA Global’s International Student Services office, or ISS, helped describe their role as an international student resource in an email interview with the Daily Wildcat: “Our International Student Services team provides our international students the support they need to overcome the challenges that are unique to studying in a foreign country, including immigration advising, cultural and academic support, and other programming that helps them connect to other domestic and international students.”

ISS said its office specifically attends to the needs of first-year international students and provides campus resources to said students through orientation programs, language instruction assistance and through social networks designed to help first-year international students make on-campus connections, and feel more at home in Tucson.

“We are continuously impressed with our international students,” the ISS office said.

“Beyond overcoming many of the same challenges that all incoming freshmen face, they have the added challenges of acclimating to a new culture and operating in a foreign language. Anyone who has spent time living in another country knows how difficult it can be to shop for groceries, make new friends, and learn how to succeed in a very different academic environment. That is why we have programming to help our students overcome these challenges, both big and small.”

UA Global has developed a buddy program to pair incoming international students with local students on campus, a global

ambassadors program where international students discover on-campus leadership roles and an International Student Advisory Council as a governing body that gives advocacy and agency to international students’ voices.

While UA Global through ISS works to help international students connect with a local academic landscape, it also helps connect domestic students to international study and work opportunities through Arizona’s study abroad programs.

The study abroad office at the UA said that part of their mission is making an international education available to all students, no matter your major, nationality or grade.

“As we talk to incoming freshmen, our key messaging is that study abroad is an opportunity for everyone,” the ISS office said.

“By encouraging students to plan ahead, we hope to give them a head start on choosing the right program to complement their academic plan, while helping them to navigate any financial questions with access to information and funding opportunities.”

For first year students eager to travel early, UA Global provides a global bridge program to provide students with international university experience before arriving to Tucson, in a sixcredit summer trip to Italy. This program is one of many study abroad trips UA Global has to offer, with courses at nearly 150 campuses worldwide offered in almost every major or minor degree program.

The ongoing travel restrictions from COVID-19 have blocked most opportunities for study abroad this upcoming fall. UA Global and ISS are working continuously to also accommodate the needs of international students facing travel and visa restrictions during the pandemic.

“New and continuing international students who are currently outside the US face challenges returning due to travel restrictions and delayed visa processing in US embassies and consulates around the world,” the ISS office said. “With that said, the majority of our continuing international students have remained in the US during the pandemic, and we are currently working with administration to develop guidelines for them to have academic experiences that meet the everchanging immigration requirements and the safety guidelines laid out by the [Centers for Disease Control and Prevention].”

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JOBS AND SCHOLARSHIPS | NEW STUDENT RESOURCE GUIDE

Need money to pay for school? There are plenty of different ways to get it

BY WENDY MCBROOM @DailyWildcat

It’s no secret that money can control many aspects of your life as a college student.

Tuition, housing, books, food, entertainment: These are all expenses that can drain your bank account quickly.

This is where jobs and scholarships come in. With a steady income and financial assistance from the university, covering high student expenses doesn’t seem like such an impossible task.

Early in your college career, faculty and student resource centers are likely to recommend that you create a Handshake account. Handshake is an online platform for students to find jobs, internships and professional events relevant to their school and interests.

When you create a Handshake account, you have the opportunity to enter information relating to yourself, your interests, your experiences and your educational background.

This data helps the website match you to positions mostly based on your interests and qualifications.

As a student, many engagement and career development opportunities can be found through career fairs, workshops and online seminars.

Handshake’s events page lists a plethora of these opportunities, including upcoming virtual programs such as an Eller networking-focused Zoom session and a women’s corporate and strategy summit.

Besides job and event opportunities, Handshake also serves as a platform for students to network and connect with others in the University of Arizona community.

In the Q&A tab, students can ask questions about internship experiences, job applications and more to a large peer network of Handshake users.

Another way to make beneficial connections is through the students tab, which allows users to find peers with specific majors, previous employers and affiliations with campus organizations.

Through this platform, students can message others to get advice and connect with likeminded people.

Even though many do not think to set one

up, having a LinkedIn account in college can be a very useful resource. This social networking platform gives students more exposure to their career fields, allowing them to easily connect with potential employers.

Similar to Handshake, employers can search for and message potential employees based on involvements and interests listed on their LinkedIn profile.

The jobs tab on LinkedIn suggests positions based on a user’s profile and allows people to search for and apply to jobs in their field of interest.

Included on the jobs page is an interview practice resource consisting of 26 commonly asked interview questions and tips for successfully answering each one. Utilizing this feature allows students to feel well prepared when applying for a desired position.

The UA Student Engagement & Career Development website also offers various resources for students regarding jobs and other professional opportunities on campus.

One useful feature on their website is the top hiring campus employers page. Here, information for nine major campus employers is provided including the hiring schedule and links to apply for each.

Campus employers in this list include the Associated Students of the University of Arizona, Arizona Student Unions, UA BookStores and THINK TANK. If you’re looking for other job opportunities, the events page on the Student Engagement & Career Development website lists upcoming career and workshop events, exposing students to a variety of positions on campus.

Upcoming events include the Virtual Wildcat Student Employment Fair and the Build The Skill Summer Program.

The Student Engagement & Career Development website also offers educational posts on their career engagement blog. This platform provides information on topics such as career advice, student success and job searches.

For example, Amanda Harrel, the program manager of Career Peer Initiatives, recently published a blog post on restarting your job search momentum during COVID-19.

When searching through the Student Engagement & Career Development website, you may stumble upon an opportunity called Design Your Search. This is a program that gives students in-depth career search tools.

According to the Student Engagement & Career Development website, “This interactive experience will give you access to

for tribe funding include a high school online modules in D2L, special events, and transcript, FAFSA and a Certificate of Degree an extensive overview of strategies to use of Indian Blood or tribal identification card. throughout your search.”

Refer to the funding Additional benefits application checklist of the program to find qualification include personal requirements for these career coaches and • Scholarship Universe benefits. consistent support The UA offers from trained peers.

• Handshake specialty Arizona Board At UA’s LifeLab, peer of Regents scholarships mentors are trained to • FAFSA to qualifying students, help students create • LinkedIn one of which is The and perfect their Peace Officers resumes, discover • Office of Scholarships Slain Tuition Waiver. new career paths and This is “a tuition practice their interview and Financial Aid waiver scholarship skills. for: Children and If you are unsure Spouses of Arizona Peace Officers, Arizona what career you want to pursue with your Fire Fighters, Arizona Emergency Paramedics, degree, LifeLab can help you explore your Arizona Military Service Personnel, Arizona options with activities and discussions.

Correctional Officers, and Arizona National If you know exactly what you want to do Guard Members killed in the line of duty,” after college, they can help you achieve your according to the Scholarships and Financial Aid goals with professional preparation including Office website. resumes, cover letters and interview practice.

Another ABOR scholarship opportunity is On top of all of these resources and campus The Purple Heart Tuition Waiver, which will opportunities, students can also apply to entry fund the full amount of tuition, fees and other level jobs in retail stores or restaurants to earn specified college expenses for specific Arizona an income and gain work experience. service personnel who have received a Purple Aside from getting a job, applying for Heart. academic scholarships is another way to earn A critical resource when looking for money. scholarship opportunities is Scholarship The Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid provides students with various ways to apply for Universe: UA’s primary scholarship search engine. financial support.

According to the Scholarship Universe When searching for scholarships, the Incoming First Year and Transfer Tuition Award website, “SU connects Wildcats to millions of dollars in internal and external scholarships. is a great place to start. These merit awards take We search, Wildcats apply.” high school core GPA and SAT or ACT scores After answering various profile questions, into consideration to determine how much Scholarship Universe will match you with scholarship funding a student can qualify for hundreds of opportunities based on major, annually. financial need, GPA and even personal If you’re an Arizona resident looking for interests. a more competitive opportunity, the Flinn Applications often consist of writing a short Scholarship Program covers the cost of tuition essay and occasionally attaching your transcript left after the Wildcat Tuition Scholarship has for proof of enrollment at an accredited been applied. university. The amount of scholarship money Qualifying students are required to you can earn is only limited by the cost of remain a “Designated Scholar” with the tuition, so apply to as many as you can.

Flinn Foundation. This means that they With an abundance of tools and resources, must maintain their renewal eligibility while paying for college seems a little less completing their undergraduate degree intimidating. by completing 12 units per semester and While planning for all of the good times maintaining a 3.2 cumulative GPA. ahead, it’s important to remember to take care Incoming Native American students may be of your finances using the resources made eligible for specialized aid opportunities. available to you. Remember, you can do this!

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OPINION: Campus etiquette, transportation options and internship opportunities

For new students, maneuvering through your first year at the University of Arizona means more than getting from point A to point B. Easing that navigational stress means figuring out what works for you. Whether it’s learning to not walk in the bike lanes, being the one on the bike or cycling through job listings, our staff has you covered with pointers on getting where you need to go, no matter the destination

Campus etiquette - by Sam Burdette

As an incoming senior, I certainly have a few helpful tips for in-person classes (some of which came from lessons learned the hard way). The biggest piece of advice I can give is be sure you know exactly how long it takes to get to your classes. I underestimated my walk time from my dorm and awkwardly slipped into a lecture hall one too many times. So, now, I do one of two things: Google Maps my walk and add two minutes of building navigation to whatever it says, or I time myself (and I mean to the second) on the first day. And, if you happen to be running late on your first day and you’re worried about finding the right room, you can look up the floorplan of the building at pdc.

arizona.edu/Building and find exactly where you want to go, although you will need to login with your NetID before you can view them.

While there didn’t used to be many rules to worry about while just walking around campus, other than “don’t do anything illegal,” COVID-19 has brought with it some strict guidelines. University of Arizona President Dr. Robert C. Robbins said in his past reentry briefings that there will be signs all over campus reminding people to wash their hands, social distance and wear a mask. Masks will be required in classrooms, in all buildings and in certain outdoor areas.

This semester is going to be so much different than any have been before that I’m sure we’re all going to be learning the new social norms together as we go.

But perhaps I will have been able to save one of you from an embarrassing moment.

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Well, more aplenty than endless, but there are still an array of choices to pick from, starting with my personal favorite, the Sun Link Streetcar.

It runs from Downtown Tucson through north campus and can take you from a building like Education to Main Gate Square in two stops. A day pass costs $4 and can be bought through the app or at the stations.

Sun Link also has the city bus system, called Sun Tran, which costs $1.75

per ride and can take you across Tucson.

Now, UA is a big bike university, so of course biking is encouraged. There are plenty of stations to lock bikes near classes and bike paths across campus. If you have a car, there are parking options as well. Through UA Parking and Transportation, the proper pass can be purchased or your questions can be answered for your transportation needs.

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For more information on UA Libraries, visit ualibraries.arizona.edu

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Everything you need to know about UA libraries

BY KRISTIJAN BARNJAK @KBarnjak

There are four libraries on campus: the Main Library, the ScienceEngineering Library, the Fine Arts Library and the Arizona Health Sciences Library, all with different resources.

Study rooms There are several walk-in and reservable spaces available for students to utilize. Walk-in spaces include silent study rooms, computer study areas, multimedia zones, reflection rooms, family study rooms, scholars’ corner and quiet study areas. Reservable spaces include quiet study rooms, group study rooms and collaboration rooms.

“Everyone has different ‘likes’ when it comes to study spaces,” Kenya Johnson, director of marketing communications and events for University of Arizona Libraries, wrote in an email. “It really depends on the

person. If you prefer a quiet study room where you can concentrate, you can schedule a room online. If you like to work in open spaces, we have even more options now thanks to the renovations at the Main Library and Weaver Science-Engineering Library.”

The Main Library and the ScienceEngineering Library are currently undergoing renovations and are scheduled to be finished by the end of this summer and fall, respectively.

Some changes include more natural light, more indoor and outdoor study spaces and more comfortable places to study.

Technology Students can borrow a wide variety of technology from the libraries, including (but certainly not limited to) laptops, tablets, DSLR cameras, calculators and other accessories.

Technology is limited due to COVID-19, but enrolled students in need of a library laptop can email the library at library@arizona.edu to schedule an appointment.

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There are also several public computers available inside UA libraries. To do this, students will need to obtain a computer card from the second floor of the science library. Once this is done, any available computer may be used for a 60-minute session.

Seed library Fun fact: The Science-Engineering Library contains a seed library!

According to its site, “The Seed Library is home to a collection of seeds that you can take home and grow in your garden. This is a free service available to UA students, faculty, staff, and the Tucson community thanks to a collaboration between the University of Arizona Libraries and the Students for Sustainability Garden Committee.”

Students just need to fill out a form and they can bring home any seeds of their choice to plant in their garden!

Resources and people Finally, it wouldn’t be a library

without mentioning its collection of books! UA Libraries contain over 9 million print volumes, electronic books and journals in its collection.

Students and other members of the university community can use WorldCat Discovery to request books from libraries worldwide. There are also just under a thousand research databases listed on the University Libraries’ website.

To manage such a wide variety of media, UA libraries employs over 350 librarians, staff and student workers. These people can provide both invaluable information and insight into your studies or personal interests.

“Librarians are the most important resource in the library as they can provide you with guidance on the best resources we have to offer, offer support on your research, and connect you to the services you’re seeking,” said Anthony Sanchez, assistant librarian at University Libraries.

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How to deal with monsoon season in Arizona

BY QUINN MCVEIGH @DailyWildcat

The National Weather Service has identified Tucson’s official monsoon season as starting June 15 and ending Sept. 30.

Coming to Tucson as an incoming University of Arizona freshman or transfer student means it is safe to say you will most likely not have to deal with your homework getting sucked up by a tornado, your dorm collapsing from a magnitude 8 earthquake or your Uber getting swept away by a tsunami on its way to pick you up.

Aside from excessive heat, Arizonans are typically pretty secure when it comes to natural hazards, but this does not mean safety precautions in the presence of the monsoon season can be ignored.

One of the major dangers of monsoon season is flash flooding. In Tucson, there are quite a few areas prone to flash flooding. Some include washes, canyons, low desert areas and even residential and commercial areas.

With the recent wildfires in Southern Arizona, it is quite possible there will be extreme flash flooding during this monsoon season. As the fires continue to burn through vegetation and weaken the soil in high places, the velocity and power of flooding can increase significantly.

According to Ann Youberg, a senior research scientist at the UA specializing in post-wildfire debris-flows, wildfires can cause more water to reach the ground and less water to infiltrate the ground, causing larger, more intense flash floods.

“When you get a high-intensity fire that burns off all the vegetation, you reduce your interception, so more rainwater hits the ground,” Youberg said. “The other thing is, the fire changes the soil such that infiltration is reduced, so the water that normally would’ve gone into the soil can’t get into the soil anymore.” * *The full story continues online at dailywildcat.com under the science page

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What is Title IX and why is it important?

University students across the country have heard of Title IX. Information about the law appears in their inboxes, is mentioned at orientations and impacts everything from on-campus jobs to collegiate athletics. But between the law itself, the politics surrounding it and the actions of the University of Arizona, it can be difficult to parse through information regarding Title IX and understand how it impacts college students and university life.

BY KATIE BEAUFORD @beauuford

What is Title IX?

Title IX is a federal law passed in 1972 as a part of the Education Amendments. The law states: “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.”

Title IX applies to any U.S. educational institutions that receive federal funding, which includes the University of Arizona.

Here are some common questions about Title IX and their answers

What does Title IX encompass at the UA?

Like all universities that receive federal funding, Title IX encompasses and applies to almost all parts of campus life. According to the U.S. Department of Education, programs and areas that must be conducted in equal manner include “recruitment, admissions, and counseling; financial assistance; athletics; sex-based harassment; treatment of pregnant and

parenting students; discipline; single-sex education; and employment.”

In order to comply with Title IX, universities must also have a policy against sex discrimination, hire a Title IX coordinator and have (and make known) procedures for students to file complaints of sex discrimination.

The UA’s former Title IX coordinator, Ron Wilson, left his position at the UA in February. Currently, Mary Beth Tucker is standing in as interim Title IX coordinator.

Where can students go if they are the victim of sexual assault, harassment or misconduct?

The Title IX Office instructs students who have been the victim of rape or sexual assault to call 911, talk to a UAPD officer about the incident and visit Campus Health or Planned Parenthood in order to be tested for sexually transmitted diseases.

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How to deal with online classes

BY PRIYA JANDU @Priya_J11

Given the three alternatives to traditional in-person instruction starting this fall at the University of Arizona, at least one online class seems inevitable for most students. Luckily, the Daily Wildcat has some tips from experts on how to make the most of your online class(es).

Touch base with instructors America Darling Curl, an information science and e-society student at the UA, has taken over half of her classes for her major online. She recommended emailing the instructor one week prior to the start date.

“I always try to email my instructors, at least a week ahead of time. Now, with shipping and COVID and things like that, maybe two weeks ahead of time,” Curl said.

“I want to know what books are going to be on the syllabus and maybe even get a copy of the syllabus. … I try to email with a little bit of leeway so that I can get my books and I can know, ‘Do I actually have time in my schedule to take this class?’”

Treat an online course like you would a traditional course Cassandra Ott-Kocon, assistant director for Eller College of Management’s online program, recommended blocking time off specifically for your online course.

“Try to create a space free of distraction if you can — keeping the tv off and phones tucked away during your ‘class time’,” OttKocon said via email.

She also recommended online students make a connection with fellow classmates.

“Make an effort to get to know your classmates [the] same as you would inperson so that you can serve as resources to each other in addition to your professor,” Ott-Kocon said in an email.

Take breaks when you need them.

Curl recommended breaking work off into chunks instead of trying to tackle everything at once.

“Take a step back,” Curl said. “You do need to have breaks. It’s okay to watch YouTube for a little bit. Don’t try to get it all done at once.”

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Both Ott-Kocon and Curl said communication is important if you find yourself falling behind in your online class.

Curl said online classes provide a lot of information in a short period of time, so it’s okay to feel overwhelmed.

“Be really nice, be pretty helpful in your first email because you don’t know their personality so it always helps to be really really respectful in your first email and say, ‘Hey I’m having a little bit of an issue with this,’” Curl said. “And absolutely do not wait until the last minute. If you have something due in two days, don’t wait until nine the night of.”

Ott-Kocon recommended reaching out to advisers, classmates or professors depending on the specific issue.

“In person, the people physically around you may be able to read the room or your body language whereas that is more difficult to do online,” Ott-Kocon said in an email. “Staying in contact with your professors, peers, and advisors can help them to better understand how to support you.”

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For those planning on living in the dorms this fall semester, the University of Arizona Housing & Residential Life website has a list of supplies they recommend students bring with them when they move into their dorm rooms.

According to this list, for studying purposes students should bring with them a computer, a printer (wired, not wireless), printer ink, a flashdrive, backpack, school supplies and an Ethernet cable.

For living purposes, important things the list said to bring were dishes, cutlery, water bottle, garbage bags, shower shoes, a towel set, a comforter, a sheet set and a pillow.

UA Housing & Residential Life also encouraged students to be more sustainable by having a green section in the list, which asked students to bring reusable water bottles, bowls, cups, shopping bags, plates and silverware.

If you are planning on living in off-campus housing instead of the dorms, the UA OffCampus Housing website has provided an Off Campus Housing Guidebook.

This online guidebook helps students with the topics of rent, moving costs, roommates, leasing, security deposits and landlords.

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Ali Santander, Assistant Director of Marketing and Communications for UA Housing & Residential Life, said that move-in day for the dorms this fall will look differently than it has in the past.

“Housing will not be providing move-in assistance in an effort to reduce contact between individuals,” Santander said. “We will have rolling cardboard bins and hand trucks available at each dorm to help unload stuff, but families will be strongly encouraged to bring their own to help reduce spread. Just like elsewhere on campus and in Tucson, all individuals will be required to wear a face covering when they are in the dorms. We will have bottled water and COVID-19 supplies like gloves, disinfectant and hand sanitizer available.

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Spend time exploring off campus

BY DIANA RAMOS AND ELLA MCCARVILLE @DailyWildcat

While approximately 70% of incoming freshman students live their first year in campus dorms, many offcampus places accommodate other living essentials with student discounts.

Having a student identification can help off campus too. Here are some businesses near campus that can help you buy essential items at a discount as well as some extra fun places to (safely) visit.

GROCERIES Food expenses can add up every month. Student discounts can help lessen your monthly grocery expenses.

Fry’s Food and Drug at 555 E. Grant Road is one of many local grocery stores that offers a 10% off discount for University of Arizona students every Tuesday. By showing your CatCard you can enjoy the perk of being a student at the UA.

FROM TOP TO BOTTOM: A rider holds on to the horn tightly during the bareback event at the 2020 Tucson Rodeo held at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds. Rodeo is a big part of the Tucson community. (MARISA FAVERO | THE DAILY WILDCAT) The Tucson monsoon creates clouds behind the barrel cactus before starting to rain. The cactus and other desert plant life rely on these seasonal rains. (ANA BELTRAN | THE DAILY WILDCAT)

LAUNDRY Doing laundry can be a chore, especially in the middle of a semester.

Cool Cat Laundry at 1108 E. Sixth St. can help laundry feel less like a chore. Cool Cat Laundry is a self-serve laundromat located at only a 5 min walking distance from the UA’s Student Recreation Center.

This laundromat has a Bear Down and Wildcat vibe that makes students feel welcome and at home. Additionally, Cool Cat Laundry offers a “Super Wednesday Special” ($1.00 top loader) all day.

Get ready to renovate your closet, dorm or apartment without burning a hole in your wallet. Goodwill at 300 N. Fourth Ave. is a second-hand store where students can shop good quality hand-me-down clothing, books and household items. By showing a valid student ID, you can get unique and amazing items with a 20% discount in all purchases every day. Due to its proximity to the UA, this Goodwill also offers Wildcat gear at great prices, according to the Goodwill website.

SERVICES The process of getting ready to move into a college dorm or an apartment can be stressful and expensive. Penske

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A VIEW OF TUCSON and the Sonoran Desert landscape from the Tumamoc Hill hiking trail on Sept. 4, 2019. Tumamoc Hill is a popular hiking spot for locals and travelers alike.

truck rental gives college students a 10% discount on all truck rentals to help simplify the moving process.

Additionally, it offers free unlimited miles on one-way moving truck rentals, a flexible truck rental reservation process and 24/7 roadside assistance according to the Penske website. Use the promo code “student,” show your student ID and you will be ready to go.

With the outbreak of COVID-19 and Arizona as one of the hotspots in the United States, some UA students have left dorms or apartments to go back home to continue the semester remotely.

U-Haul is offering a 30 days free selfstorage to help students with the moving rush in addition to students impacted by unanticipated schedules and class format changes at their universities. With a valid student ID, college customers can get the free month offer (limited time offer subject to availability).

Students always have something to ship so why not take advantage of having a student ID? FedEx is one of the businesses that offers different types of student discounts that will make your pocket happy.

During the year, students may send documents like transcriptions or letters. FedEx offers a 30% discount on a document with FedEx Envelope or Pak; the perfect discount to ship your

documents in a fast and safe way.

The UA has a diverse student community that comes from many parts of the world. FedEx offers a 20% off international priority service on packages (under 150 pounds) worldwide.

In order to get the student discount, students have to drop-off their shipment in any FedEx station and show a valid student ID. You can pay by cash or credit card.

HISTORIC FOURTH AVENUE: Not sure where you can go for fun yet? Tucson’s Historic Fourth Avenue is a good place to start with its variety of shops and restaurants with great take away food. From flower bouquets to records to fresh pizza, Fourth Avenue has many options in compliance with social distancing guidelines.

THE LOFT CINEMA: After moving its exclusive programming online due to COVID-19, the Loft Cinema made its art house films and film series available to stream in a few clicks. Some of the Loft Cinema’s film series include: Mondo Mondays (wacky vintage classics) and the new 2020 Sundance Film Festival Shorts Tour straight from the Sundance Film Festival.

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Faces of the university Names can be hard to remember. Lucky for you, we made a list of some of the people you should be aware of while attending the University of Arizona Dr. Robert C. Robbins

Tara Singleton

Robbins is the president of the University of Arizona. He assumed the position in June of 2017 and also serves on the boards of the Arizona Commerce Authority, Southern Arizona Leadership Council, Tucson Metro Chamber of Commerce, United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona and the Greater Phoenix Economic Council. He is also a registered cardiac surgeon specializing in cardiac diseases.

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Mike Candrea

Candrea is the head coach for the softball team and is embarking on his 36th season at Arizona.

He holds the most wins in NCAA softball history at the D-1 level while winning eight national championships and appearing in 23 Women’s College World Series.

His resume doesn’t stop there as Candrea has also lifted the program to 11 conference championships and was named national coach of the year four times.

John Byrd “Button” Salmon Credited for creating the university’s motto “Bear Down,” Salmon was the quarterback of the football team in 1926.

Salmon was returning home from a trip in Phoenix with a couple of his friends when they got into a car accident that hospitalized Salmon. Unable to attend the football game following the crash, Salmon told the team to “Bear Down,” which sparked the win against New Mexico.

Salmon died shortly after and the school held a memorial service in his honor. A statue of Salmon now sits outside Gate 3 of the Arizona Football Stadium.

Singleton is the Associated Students of the University of Arizona student body president and was elected into the position this past semester. ASUA is the student government at the UA that is involved in the politics, event planning, club maintenance and overall growth of the university.

Dr. Richard Carmona

Lisa Rulney

As chief financial officer, Rulney oversees 3,000 employees in Business Affairs. She handles not only the financial aspects of the university, but the operational aspects as well. Rulney served as the interim CFO for five months before being hired full-time in April of 2019.

Carmona is the director of the UA Reentry Task Force, which is in charge of making decisions important to the campus reentry process of the UA. He is the 17th Surgeon General of the United States and is also a professor in the UA College of Public Health.

Kevin Sumlin

As the fall season approaches, Sumlin enters his third year as the head coach of the football team. Sumlin spent the previous six seasons as the head coach at Texas A&M where he went 51-26 as the coach. He is 9-15 in his two years with Arizona.

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PEOPLE TO KNOW | NSRG Kendal Washington White

Washington White has been the Vice Provost and Dean of Students since 2014. The dean’s office oversees issues related to academic integrity and disruptive and/or threatening behavior on campus, as well as several different student support services and extracurricular programs.

Jay Johnson

Chris Kopach

Johnson is the head coach of the Arizona baseball team. In his five years with the school, Johnson totaled a win/loss record of 163-96 and led the team to the 2016 College World Series Finals in his first season. With Johnson at the helm, Arizona has produced 15 All-Pac-12 first-team selections and 26 Major League Baseball draft picks.

As the head of facilities management at the UA, Kopach is responsible for the services and maintenance that support the University of Arizona campus.

Adia Barnes

Barnes is a UA almuna and head coach of the women’s basketball team, being hired back in April of 2016. This past season, Barnes led the team to one of its most successful seasons in school history, posting a 24-7 record and taking the team to its first Pac-12 Tournament Semifinals since 2011. She also recently signed a contract extension, making her the team’s head coach through 2024.

Dave Heeke

Heeke is the Director of Arizona Athletics, holding the position for the past three years.

Heeke’s impact has been immediate, making facility upgrades to Hillenbrand Softball Stadium, Hillenbrand Aquatic Center, McKale Center locker rooms and the construction of the Cole and Jeannie Davis Sports Center.

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Folks is the senior vice president and provost at the University of Arizona. She is responsible for the budgeting and academic programs as well as overseeing the faculty at the UA.

Sean Miller

Head coach of the men’s basketball team, Miller enters his 12th season with the Wildcats.

He holds an overall coaching record of 285–100 while also winning the Conference Coach of the Year Award four times during his tenure at Arizona.

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TOP FIVE THINGS TO DO DURING QUARANTINE

1. Complete a puzzle: The more pieces the better! Feeling extra saucy? Take on a Rubik’s Cube. More of a word person?

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2. Start a journal or blog. Sure, it can be about the coronavirus, but it could also be about a specific interest, from chess to cheese.

3. If it won’t bother your neighbors, dust off that old instrument and practice.

4. Text all your exes/loved ones just in case you have one more thing you wanted to get off your chest.

5. Write poetry. Perhaps you can craft a haiku for your mom, or something without a specific structure. Just try it!

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How to deal with isolation and quarantine from the COVID-19 pandemic

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Isolation and quarantine are the best ways to help protect the public from exposure to COVID-19. If someone feels sick or has any of the COVID-19 symptoms, they should get tested and self-quarantine.

The symptoms of COVID-19 are fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting and diarrhea.

These symptoms may appear two to 14 days after exposure to the virus.

If someone is experiencing trouble breathing, persistent pain or pressure in the chest, new confusion, inability to wake or stay awake or bluish lips or face, they should seek emergency medical care immediately.

If someone needs to get tested for COVID-19, there are testing sites in Tucson. The Health Department and Paradigm Laboratories are holding completely free COVID-19 tests located at the Kino Event Center. They are open Monday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Anyone can schedule an appointment on Pima County website.

Campus Health is also offering testing for students, faculty and staff of the UA.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s recommendations for protecting yourself from the virus are: washing your hands often, and if soap and water are not available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. They also recommend avoiding close contact by maintaining a six feet distance between yourself and others, wear a mask or face cover that covers your mouth and nose, cover coughs and sneezes, clean and disinfect and monitor your health daily.

Quarantining for 14 days can get boring but there are ways to defeat the boredom.

One way is working on self-care from inside your house. There are dance or movement classes you can take or you can try new recipes you find online.

With almost everything being available online, there are also many forms of entertainment. Many streaming services are offering free movies and TV shows during this pandemic.

There is also a guide with a list of 100 things to do in quarantine on the website i-D, which includes activities like trying to grow avocados and planning your next vacation down to the very last detail.

Boredom might not be the only challenge someone faces in quarantine, however. Quarantine and stress from the pandemic in general can take a toll on someone’s mental health. Stress during

the COVID-19 pandemic can cause fear and worry about your own health and the health of your loved ones, changes in sleep or eating patterns, difficulty sleeping or concentrating, worsening of chronic health problems and worsening of mental health conditions.

One healthy way to cope with stress during this pandemic is to be prepared. Contact a health professional before you start any self-treatment for COVID-19. Know where and how to get treatment and other support services and resources, including counseling or therapy.

Additionally, take breaks from watching, reading or listening to news stories, including those on social media.

Take care of your body by taking deep breaths, stretching, meditating, eating healthy, exercising and getting plenty of sleep. Make time to unwind by doing activities you enjoy. Connect with people you trust about your concerns and how you are feeling. Just as well, you can connect with your community through social media, phone or mail.

There are many resources to help with stress on the CDC website. They have resources for coping with a disaster or traumatic event, COVID-19 tax relief and economic impact payments, coping with stress, helping children cope during the COVID-19 outbreak and many others.

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Students celebrate race, ethnicity and religion through campus organizations

BY KATIE BEAUFORD @beauuford

There are dozens of ways to get involved on campus at the University of Arizona. Students can participate in groups that share their politics, culture, hobbies, interests, religion and fields of study. For many Wildcats, race, ethnicity and religion all overlap through their participation in religious organizations.

Groups like Destino, Epic Movement and the Hillel Foundation provide worship and fellowship, as well as a place where students can celebrate their culture and connect with students of the same heritage.

For Brianna Burnett, a junior majoring in family studies and human development, participation in Destino, the Latinx and Hispanic Christian organization, has been a seminal part ALEXANDRA PERE | THE DAILY WILDCAT of her time at the UA. THE ISLAMIC CENTER OF Tucson offers Muslims of “As a freshman, I knew I needed to find a Southern Arizona a place for prayer and community community, because the Bible talks a lot about bonding. The mosque was established after few hundred the importance of community,” Burnett said. “I students donated money to buy the small house.

loved [Destino] so much because [with it] I was kind of back in my culture. … It felt nice to be in this familia.”

Burnett, who is originally from the Dominican Republic, joined Destino her freshman year and has been an active member since. Destino met on Monday nights around 6 p.m. and participated in two conferences each year with members from other universities, according to Burnett. Now, to stay safe during the pandemic, they meet digitally using Zoom.

Destino is not the only Christian organization that also celebrates a specific heritage. Epic Movement, which met on Tuesday nights prepandemic, is an Asian and Asian-American group, according to Sherry Chi. For Chi, a literacy, learning and leadership major from Taiwan, Epic provided a solution to the struggle of finding students who had both race and religion in common with her.

“I find [Epic] to be a very welcoming community, because Asian is such a minority in Arizona and in Tucson,” Chi said. “It’s rare to have

a community that is Asian and also Christian, so I think people really cherish this community and try to make it as welcoming as possible. I think everyone knows how hard it can be to be a racial minority and to [find] friends who believe the same things as you do.”

Lisa Friedman, a senior majoring in literacy, learning and leadership, is on the student leadership team and board of directors of the Hillel Foundation, a Jewish organization on campus. For Friedman, being active in Hillel not only helped her to make friends, but also eased the transition into college.

“Judaism has always been a large part of my life. I knew that if I went to Hillel, I’d instantly have this connection with people because we’re all Jewish,” she said. “Freshman year, I immediately went to Hillel and made friends and felt really welcomed in the space, and it gave me the support system that I really needed going into this new environment that I wasn’t familiar with.”* *The rest of the story continues online at dailywildcat.com under the Arts & Life page.

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Who and what to watch for in the Wildcat 2020-21 sports seasons

FROM TOP TO BOTTOM: Izzy Pacho (15) catching the ball and causing an out for Oklahoma. The night’s game resulted in Arizona losing with a score of 6-4.

(ANA BELTRAN | THE DAILY WILDCAT) Arizona freshman Nico Mannion dribbles past the Gonzaga defense during the first half of the Arizona-Gonzaga game. (GRIFFIN RILEY | THE DAILY WILDCAT)

BY ARI KOSLOW @Koslow_ari

One of the most exciting parts of being a student at the University of Arizona is being part of the ZonaZoo, the student section at each of the sporting events on campus. It is a fun and easy way to get involved on campus and meet new people while cheering on your Wildcats in any and every sport there is to see on campus. While it remains unclear exactly how sports are going to work due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there are a plethora of different sports to watch throughout the year with a lot of notable athletes to keep an eye on.

One of the biggest sports on campus in the fall is football. This season is looking to be a little different than previous years due to the pandemic. The team, and the rest of the fall sports, will be playing conference-only games, with the schedule released at the end of July. However, that doesn’t mean we can’t continue to support the team.

One player to watch will be quarterback Grant Gunnell, who enters his first full season as the starter. Gunnell appeared in eight games last year, starting three of them, throwing for 1,239 yards and nine touchdowns to one interception. With Khalil Tate graduated, Gunnell will be locked in as the Wildcats’ full-time starter under center with experience under his belt after seeing some playing time last year.

He’ll look to lead the offense, alongside running back Gary Brightwell, who was recently named to the Doak Walker Award watch list, which is given to the top college football running back in the country

every year. As he enters his senior season, Brightwell will get to lead the Wildcats’ backfield now that J.J. Taylor has graduated.

He appeared in 11 games last season, starting two of them, rushing for 390 yards and five touchdowns on 66 carries. He posted a monster performance in the Wildcats home opener last year against Northern Arizona University, where he rushed for 141 yards.

His 94-yard rushing touchdown tied Nic Grigsby (2009) for the second-longest run in school history.

The tennis teams on campus are also gearing up for their season. The men’s team was on a tear last season under head coach Clancy Shields, going 11-3 before the season was cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The team will be looking to pick up where they left off last season, led by senior Alejandro Reguant, who will rejoin the Wildcats in Tucson this year after the NCAA announced last April that it had given another year of eligibility to spring athletes.

Reguant is just two wins away from becoming the winningest player in program history.

The team will also look to lean on Filip Malbasic and Jonas Ziverts, two players on the team who grew up playing together in Sweden.

The women’s tennis team was also starting to find their groove last year before the season was cut short, winning five of their last seven matches led by Talya Zandberg. They’ll look to pick up where they left off this year, and you can catch both teams at the Robson Tennis Center during home matches.

The biggest sport on campus in the spring is basketball at McKale Center.

It has been a busy summer for men’s

basketball head coach Sean Miller, bringing in several different transfers and international recruits as they look to fill the voids left by Nico Mannion, Josh Green and Zeke Nnaji, who all declared for the NBA draft.

Lithuanian twins Azuolas and Tautvilas Tubelis, Estonian point guard Kerr Kriisa, Turkish small forward Tibet Gorener and French big man Daniel Batcho are among the international recruits joining the Wildcats this year. They’ll also be joined by Seattle U graduate transfer Terrell Brown, who averaged 20.7 points and 4.9 assists per game with the Redhawks last season, earning All-WAC honors. Four-star wing Benedict Mathurin will look to compete for the starting small-forward position alongside freshman Dalen Terry who was ESPN’s No. 63 player in this 2020 class.

One of the biggest storylines for the men’s basketball team this past offseason was Brandon Williams, who was a top-40 player in the 2018 class, according to ESPN. The Wildcats roster currently has 13 players on scholarship — one over the NCAA limit of 12.

Many have speculated that Williams is the odd man out and could be departing from the team before the beginning of the 2020-21 season. However, the possibility of Tautvilas Tubelis being a preferred walk-on, rather than a full scholarship player, still remains which means Williams could suit up for the Wildcats next year.

Williams impressed in his freshman season, earning Pac-12 All-Freshman Team Honorable Mention as he scored almost 12 points per game, adding in 3.4 assists and 2.8 rebounds. After undergoing off-season knee

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surgery, Williams was forced to miss all of last season, so he’ll look to return this season as he looks to get back on the court.

The talk of Tucson in the basketball world, however, was on the women’s side last year, as they came off winning the NIT tournament in 2019. The Wildcats continued that momentum into last season, going 24-7 before the season was cut short, and were set up to host the first two rounds of the women’s NCAA tournament.

Aari McDonald, who announced she will be returning to the team this year for her final year of eligibility, took home the Ann Meyers Drysdale Award, which is given to the best shooting guard in the country each year.

McDonald led the Pac-12 in scoring with 20.6 points per game and steals with 2.3 per game. She was in the top-10 in the country in scoring while also holding the longest active streak in the country with 66 consecutive games of double-digit points. The women’s basketball team, led by head coach Adia Barnes, will attempt to make the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2005.

The two other big sports in the spring are baseball and softball.

The baseball team had high hopes for the season last year before the season was cut short. The team saw three players named to 2020 All-American teams. Catcher Austin Wells, who was drafted by the New York Yankees in the 2020 MLB Draft, was named to the second team while outfielder Mac Bingham and starting pitcher Chandler Murphy were each named to the Freshman All-American list. As they get set for a new season under head coach Jay Johnson, the Wildcats, who play at Hi Corbett Field, will look to get back into the NCAA tournament after a three-year absence.

The softball team was also crushing it last year before the season was cut abruptly. They were 22-3, riding an 11-game winning streak and ranked No. 4 in the country before the season was called. However, with the NCAA’s decision to give spring athletes another year of eligibility, all six seniors, including Dejah Mulipola, Jessie Harper and Alyssa Palomino-Cardoza, will all return to the team at Hillenbrand Memorial Stadium next year.

It is unclear what this year will be like in terms of attending these sporting events in the middle of this unprecedented pandemic, but it is a fantastic experience that you won’t want to miss if you get the opportunity.

TOP LEFT TO BOTTOM RIGHT: Arizona football kicker practices long distance kicking in the new Cole and Jeanne Davis Sports Center. (RASOOL PATTERSON | THE DAILY WILDCAT) Aari McDonald (2) with the ball during the game vs. Washington on Feb. 14. The Wildcats won the night with a score of 64-53. (ANA BELTRAN | THE DAILY WILDCAT) Defender Alana Rennie of the University of Arizona Beach Volleyball team during the match on Feb. 21.

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Desert oasis, university town, welcoming community — a few descriptors for this town Whether you’re a native or newbie, there is a lot to love about Tucson. From beautiful landscapes to delicious food to a vibrant downtown scene, there’s something for everyone to discover in this city. To welcome students to the university, our editors shared their favorite thing about the city surrounding the University of Arizona

By Ella McCarville Tucson is a simultaneously a small and a big city — not too big to feel lost but not too small to feel constricted. You can always discover something or somewhere new too, especially when it comes to food. Tucson isn’t a UNESCO City of Gastronomy for nothing!

By Pascal Albright Tucson is an oasis of warm winds, vibrant communities and, every so often, a rain storm. This desert town, built around a university environment, has such a rich culture that it can stand alone when compared to the rest of the state. The weather is great yearround and Tucsonans are quite a friendly bunch. The liveliness of the town brings an endless light brighter than the sun, which during the summer months can bring intense heat, but we still love it for what it is. The saguaro cactus symbolizes this town best — an everlasting wave of welcome.

By Sam Burdette I have lived in Tucson all my life, but still it never ceases to surprise me.

However, I think my favorite thing about the city is our vibrant monsoon season.

Sunsets during a rainstorm in the desert are truly a beautiful thing to experience. Even though the road flooding gets annoying (I mean, seriously, you could kayak down Speedway during a good thunderstorm), it’s worth the fresh smell of creosote after a good downpour.

By Jake Toole As someone who loves nature and animals, Tucson is one of the coolest places to live. There is nowhere quite like the Sonoran Desert where you can go on a hike and run into a pack of javelinas.

They are seriously the hardest animal to explain to anyone outside of Arizona.

UA FUN FACT: At noon every day the clock tower plays “Bear Down Arizona.”

By Jacob Mennuti My favorite thing about Tucson is Hi Corbett Field. Yes, that’s a bit biased coming from the sports editor, but there really isn’t a better place to be a spring evening. The sun sets perfectly behind the right-center field wall and paints the entire sky with the most unique colors, creating the perfect backdrop for a baseball game.

By Selena Kuikahi Whether it’s a concert at the Rialto or a foggy techno show, the Museum of Contemporary Art or a flash galley, Tucson’s art scene is constantly growing and evolving. The creative work here is raw, innovative and always being showcased. Take the time to walk through an exhibition downtown or catch a local D.J.’s set — the best way to get to know Tucson is to immerse yourself in what it creates.

By Jay Walker Tucson is a beautiful — albeit spiky — place to live. From the surrounding mountains to the down-to-earth design of the city to the murals scattered throughout, there is always something breathtaking to see. Exploring the city never gets old because of how much beauty is embedded into Tucson.

By Elijah Bia My favorite thing about Tucson is the overall aesthetic found throughout the city. As a photographer, there are so many different textures and colors that can help you create stunning photos guaranteed to get a reaction from friends and family. In my opinion, Tucson also has the most unique and stunning landscapes, including the world’s best sunsets.

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OPINION: Getting familiar with the virtual campus

BY EVA HALVAX @DailyWildcat

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eing a student at the University of Arizona means familiarizing yourself with UAccess and D2L, as well as some of the software that the school provides for free download. UAccess is where all your financial records, transcripts, class enrollment and adviser information can be found. D2L, short for “desire to learn”, is where everything pertaining to the classes you are currently enrolled in can be found.

Both sites are interconnected, so the passwords and log-in processes are the same.

There is an instructional video on how to navigate through the “new and improved” UAccess layout on Vimeo, a PDF version for good measure, as well as other trouble-shooting tutorials available on the school’s “Student Resources” page. All of the returning students will be using this as a guide all school year, since we are just as confused as the incoming students (UAccess was hard enough to navigate the first time around).

Everything students need is located in the Student Center, which you’ll see as soon as you go to the homepage. After you get by the gaudy “Welcome to the Redesigned Student Center!” banner, you’ll see your schedule and possible financial holds on your account.

The top right corner of the screen is where you’ll find your student identification. This is not the same number that you find on

Online resources to remember:

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your CatCard. Memorize or write down your student ID number because you’ll constantly need that, too.

UAccess can feel a bit overwhelming at first, especially if you’re looking for something in a hurry. The six tabs are: • Personal, where you manage your meal plan, health insurance and access other personal information.

• Enrollment, where you go twice a semester at 5:50 a.m. to enroll for the next term. Your schedule, booklist and available courses also live here • Advising, where advisement reports and a map of your major’s class requirements are.

• Academic Record, which, thankfully, speaks for itself. If you need to transfer a credit from another institution, you would do that there.

• Financial Aid, where your financial aid and award information is.

• Bursars, where you can see your payment history and outstanding charges. It’s also the place where you actually submit payments.

Keep an eye on the charges that wrack up, whether it’s bursared merchandise from the UA BookStores or out-of-place campus fees that the school insists are necessary.

D2L is a whole other beast to navigate — a more comprehensive and consistent layout, but can get confusing depending on how your different professors organize their own classes. It becomes easier to navigate the more you use the site, so take the time to click around as if you were

walking through your class schedule before the first day of school. Kind of an eerie thought, but this is your new campus in a way.

Every professor sets up their D2L site to their liking, which you can access at D2L’s home page.

Professors really love to assign discussion posts as homework, which is a tab you can access from the top of their class page. The little bell in the top right corner is where all your notifications from your classes will be. Under Account Settings you can choose to receive notifications on your phone. That way, if you forget to check D2L, you’ll still be in the loop.

The UA offers free downloads of all Microsoft office programs, such as PowerPoint and Excel, as well as the Adobe Cloud software. To get these programs downloaded onto your personal laptop, all you need to do is reserve some time to go to the 24/7 IT Center. There, a technician will scan your CatCard and begin the downloading process. Depending on your major, and since many students will not be going to campus computer labs, it will be crucial to have these programs installed on your laptop.

Having everything (or most things) online is frustrating, especially for first-year students that were looking forward to the in-person experience.

However, keeping any shred of sanity in your first semester comes with an understanding of the ins and outs of the tools provided. Most returning students still get stressed out with the influx of emails and updates we get, so worry not, you’re not alone.

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OPINION: Cast your vote, it’s important!

BY KAYLEIGH COOK @kayleig17913589

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For more Arizona voting resources visit:

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Deadline to register to vote in Arizona is Monday, Oct. 5

ne of the most critical actions one can take as a student is participating in the elections.

Whether it’s for a small special election for your county or voting for the president, it’s critical that we, as citizens, educate ourselves and get out to make the vote. Voting as a student can be difficult and feel very limited, especially when living on campus, but lucky for us, there are a few resources to make sure we get our ballots in. In the day and age that we are lucky enough to be living in, most of the information you need is right at your fingertips.

The first thing you need to do to participate in any election is register to vote. You can register to vote in Pima County (or whatever county you’re currently living in) on the Service Arizona website, or simply type “register to vote in _____ county” (the blank being your county) into Google search, especially if you are not currently living in Arizona.

Registering to vote is super easy. It takes about five minutes and is essential to you as your first

step in participating in elections. Be sure to keep deadlines in mind! The deadline to register for the November (presidential) election is Monday, Oct. 5, in Arizona. If you are unsure about your ability to make it to the polls on election day, be sure to sign up for the Permanent Early Voting List, so a ballot will be sent to your place of residency and you have a few weeks to send it back before election day.

In order to make educated votes that you are comfortable and confident in, a bit of research is required to read up about candidates and propositions, to make sure that you are making the best choices you can. One of my favorite tactics, again, is just typing the candidate or propositions into Google search and reading the positions on their official pages. Most of the time, this information is very idealized and generic, so if a candidate’s position on their website is not enough to convince you one way or another, a great resource is Ballotpedia. This site is amazing at giving you facts on a candidate’s current and past policies, what they’ve lobbied/voted for and who they are as a public servant behind the scenes. It

is also a great way to break down the jargon that propositions are written in; it gives you facts in layman’s terms, which is always appreciated.

It is incredibly important to vote in every election in whatever county you’re living in, because your votes directly impact your life and the lives of everyone around you. I know many people feel “uncomfortable” and disengage when it comes to politics, but in our current climate, we do not have that privilege. The callous carelessness of our leaders is letting tens of thousands of innocent people die — whether it’s from COVID-19 or police brutality. Young people are the demographic that is least likely to vote, whether that’s because they feel they aren’t educated enough or they think they don’t have to care, it must change. We are in control of our future, and we have been presented with an amazing opportunity to decide what our country looks like for the health and safety of all its citizens.

Yes, every vote matters. Yes, every election matters. The resources for you are here, you just have to be willing to take the time to do what’s best for the country.

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Preserving your mental and physical wellness during freshman year at UA

BY QUINN MCVEIGH @quinnmcveigh

FROM TOP TO BOTTOM: Jordan Gunning lifts weights at the University of Arizona Student Recreation Center. It’s important to fit your health into your busy schedule. (JESUS BARRERA | THE DAILY WILDCAT) Students work out in the recreaction center’s group fitness class “Body Pump.” (DARIEN BAKAS | THE DAILY WILDCAT)

A new environment, new community, new struggles, new passions, new relationships, new pressures, new emotions, new sleep schedules — new everything, yet it is still important to take time to consider mental and physical health? The answer is yes, especially for college freshmen.

According to Higher Education Today, there has been a decline in mental and physical health in college freshmen since 1985, indicated by the Cooperative Institutional Research Program’s freshman survey. Whether somebody comes into college with existing mental or physical health conditions or they are completely healthy with no worries in the world, ignoring wellness can detract from positive academic, social and personal growth in college.

According to Lee Ann Hamilton, the assistant director for the University of Arizona Campus Health Service’s Health Promotion and Preventive Services, three major steps freshmen can take to preserve mental and physical health are pushing oneself to connect with others, getting enough sleep and giving attention to healthy eating.

“It’s so critical to connect with people outside of the classroom,” Hamilton said.

Having people that can get you out of bed in the morning when the weekend comes around, people that can help integrate you into the college experience and people to share stresses with, can be extremely helpful. An American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine publication described how research has shown vast health benefits to social connection, from lowering depression and post-traumatic stress symptoms to even assisting with cancer survival. Sometimes, though, this requires people to push a bit outside of their comfort zones.

“Nobody learns anything staying in their comfort zone,” Hamilton explained.

“You don’t meet new people if you just stay in your comfort zone.”

Sleep is another aspect that Hamilton advises freshmen to pay attention to. In college, it can be difficult sometimes to ensure full nights of sleep are achieved with loads of schoolwork and sometimes an abundant social life. Holding yourself

connection and doing things that bring accountable in this regard can be quite “joy, happiness and curiosity.” beneficial for strengthening the immune Additionally, she suggests any sort of system, managing stress and preserving mindfulness practice. mental health.

“They help us just get a “If you don’t get enough Top Mental little bit of space between our sleep, you don’t handle thoughts and feelings so that stress as well. You’re more wellness tips: we’re able to observe them likely to get ill, it’s hard and let them happen without on your immune system, 1. Excercise being overwhelmed,” Keller but the good things 2. Eat healthy said. about sleep are it helps Movement is another key you concentrate. It helps 3. Prioritize factor that Keller highlights. your mood, it helps your sleep During times of COVID-19, memory and it boosts this may be more difficult your immune system,” because of less access to gyms and safe Hamilton explained. “It’s really one of the spaces for physical activity, but going on cheapest things you can do to improve walks or even household workouts can be your health.” just as effective.

Hamilton suggested lastly that students During the COVID-19 pandemic and “eat real food.” She explained that the political and civil unrest, Keller said she closer a food is to its original form, the believes that people also should take time better. For example, eating a baked potato away from social media every now and rather than french fries or eating an apple again. rather than apple chips.

“We want to stay connected, we Despite the plethora of unhealthy want to stay involved, but also it’s okay options on the UA campus, Hamilton sometimes to just step back for a moment,” explained that it sometimes all comes Keller explained. “It’s pretty intense for down to just making the right choices. our nervous systems to have that much She described that students could, for information coming in all of the time.” example, order the non-fried beef and The main resource for students broccoli at Panda Express rather than struggling with mental health at the UA is the orange chicken, or go upstairs at the Counseling & Psych Services. Right now, Student Union Memorial Center to Cactus CAPS is providing the chance for students Grill. to get involved in support groups, such as a “There’s salad bars, there’s soups, daily drop-in meditation group, a support there’s things that your mom would cook,” group for students affected by COVID-19 Hamilton said. and a support group for students of color.

Of course, health and wellness during In regards to overall health, UA Campus the first year of college go much deeper Health is the major health resource for than the “freshman 15.” The American Psychological Association said that in eight UA students. UA Campus Health is in the top 3% of best college health services, countries, including the United States, according to the Princeton Review, one-third of college freshmen report a and provides services from checkups mental health disorder. and appointments to nutritional health “Freshman year is a time of transition, services, physical therapy and LGBTQ+ and so it’s important to take care of health services. yourself physically as well as mentally, Besides Campus Health, students can emotionally and spiritually,” said Melissa search for fitness and wellness resources Keller, a mental health clinician for through the Student Recreation Center, UA’s Counseling & Psych Services and download the Stressbusters app for digital the program coordinator for Mindful health promotion, utilize the UA Campus Ambassadors.

Pantry, a resource looking to prevent food Some tips that Keller has for students to insecurity on campus, or even join one maintain their mental health during this of the many clubs that promote health transition are getting enough sleep, taking and wellness. These are just some of the care of physical health, including ensuring many resources created to foster a healthy that you eat, drink enough water, limiting environment on campus for students. drugs and alcohol, maintaining social

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Extracurriculars across campus: Involvement and opportunity

BY JACOB MENNUTI, ELLA MCCARVILLE, VIVEK AKING, KRISTIJAN BARNJAK @DailyWildcat

UA FUN FACT:

A band director was inspired to write the UA’s fight song after flying over Bear Down Gymnasium.

At UA there are many ways to get involved, celebrate diversity and meet new people.

There are over 600 student clubs and organizations to takepart in.

There are over 20,000 registered members in clubs and organizations at the UA. For more info on how to get involved go to diversity.arizona.edu

Extracurriculars are one of the easiest ways to meet people and get involved on campus. Whatever your interests are, the University of Arizona’s got something for basically everyone.

Research

Even as COVID-19 cases surge across the state, the UA is still continuing on with its research initiatives, providing both online and in-person laboratory opportunities for their undergraduate and graduate students.

With the UA ranking in the top 20 for research funds and earning more than $600 million in funding, it is evident that they continue to excel in various aspects of science.

LAUREN SALGADO | THE DAILY WILDCAT One of the most prominent research JOSH BURGESS, 20, SITS at a table explaining the anatomy of a shark to those who ask as part of the Marine projects related to the coronavirus looks Awareness and Conservation Society Undergraduate Biology Research Program. at whether or not copper can disable trigger the mutations within the cells. in working alongside the athletics the virus behind COVID-19. A team He is accompanied by medical department’s reentry planning team as of researches has been experimenting students and professors who are helping the fall sports season approaches. No with various copper and chemical him understand and analyze what word has been given about if students compounds since mid-March and hope exactly these occurrences are. will be allowed to attend sporting events to further their research with medical While some laboratory experiments in the fall, but ZonaZoo has confirmed professionals. are held virtually, he still is “able to gain that if Arizona athletic competitions The university is also allowing a lot of knowledge of what is happening,” were to be canceled, those who have undergraduate research to continue, Brown said in an email. purchased a ZonaZoo membership can providing many opportunities UA provides a vast array of research receive one of these three options: to students in such programs as for people of all specialties and interests 1. Credit: Receive a credit that can be Undergraduate Research Opportunities within STEM. With research catered to applied to future ticket purchases.

Consortium’s-PREP, AWARDSS, the virtually everyone, there shouldn’t be 2. Donate: Reallocate payments to Summer Research Institute, Maximizing a problem finding one that suits your a tax-deductible donation to Arizona Access to Research Careers, Minimizing desires and aspirations.

Athletics.

Health Disparities, Biosphere 2 3. Refund: Receive a refund. experiences, Research In Optics, Intramural sports and the Undergraduate Biology Research ZonaZoo Clubs Program and many more. Each On June 29, Gov. Doug Ducey passed Want to go above and beyond your opportunity caters to specific fields an executive order to close all gyms academic course load and join a of STEM, so the options are virtually within the state of Arizona through the community of students who share your endless. These opportunities each end of July. The UA Student Recreation passions and interests? Chances are have their own initiative, application Center was originally scheduled to you’ll find just the extracurricular for deadlines and prerequisites, which can reopen with a limited capacity on July you among the hundreds of Associated be found online.

6 and has now been put on hold with Students of the University of ArizonaJohn Brown is a sophomore no official reopening date. Intramural sponsored clubs and organizations! undergraduate researcher at Banner sports have been affected by this as Students looking to join a club can University Medical Center — Tucson. there is no update on their return in the browse the over 600 clubs registered His study focuses on lead diseases such fall semester. with ASUA. as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s and ZonaZoo, the UA’s student section, “Extracurriculars are a great way to how certain compounds can prevent usually in the stands to cheer on these occurrences from happening by Wildcat sports, has continued its efforts EXTRACURICULAR, 53 interacting with various proteins that

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make friends who have similar interests to you,” said Olivia Rye, president of the UA Disney Club, in an email. “It also helps create a scheduled time in the week to push yourself to meet new people outside of your classes or dorm with a bunch of other people who are doing the same thing!”

However, new measures being taken by the UA to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 on campus will likely throw a wrench into club operations.

“In general, I think unfortunately like a lot of things right now it’s up in the air and it’s a little bit dependent on other university policies and procedures and how we can enforce it,” said ASUA President Tara Singleton.

She said ASUA will be following the university’s best practices and helping clubs get the resources and other assistance they need.

Noah Vega, executive vice president of ASUA, said that the goal is to get clubs and organizations back to meeting in-person, if possible.

“I definitely still want to see clubs meet in person but as we always talk about, things are up in the air in terms of advising and stuff,” Vega said.

ASUA has not released an official policy yet on whether or not clubs will be allowed to meet in-person; however, they are preparing for clubs to go online.

The following statement can be found on ASUA’s website within the organization’s statement on COVID-19 under the “Coronavirus COVID-19” subsection of the home page: “All Club Advocates are in the process of becoming trained in Zoom in order to help clubs adjust to regular Zoom meetings for the remainder of the semester.”

The statement encouraged clubs to contact ASUA if they have questions about meetings, changes in club funding or

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registration.

Rye explained some of the extra measures the Disney club is taking as a result of COVID-19.

“We are currently trying to see if we can still book lecture halls to hold socially distant meetings,” Rye said via email. “If this is not a possibility, we are discussing either meeting outdoors or via Zoom.”

Community involvement opportunities

College is a great time to explore your interests, but why not explore while giving back? Here are some options and websites that can help you find a good community service/outreach fit for you: General: If you are not sure what kind of community service or outreach opportunity you want to contribute to, sites like VolunteerMatch can help you share your specific skills with community members in need. The site even includes virtual volunteer opportunities that you can participate in.

Environment: Want to help the UA reduce its carbon footprint? ASUA’s Students for Sustainability can be a great opportunity for environmentally conscious Wildcats.

Students for Sustainability has eight committees ranging from environmental social justice to environmental arts.

Camp Wildcat: Going to college can seem unattainable to some underprivileged children. The studentrun organization Camp Wildcat seeks to help local youth think of higher education as attainable through free camping trips. Camp Wildcat is also free to UA students who complete the required training.

For information and an update on the future plans of Camp Wildcat during the COVID-19 pandemic, call (520)429-0348 or email campusrelations@campwildcat.org.

FROM TOP TO BOTTOM: Members of UA’s club synchronized swim team pose for a photo during practice.

The club team is split into different skill groups, with solo acts as well as duets performing various songs.

(CLAUDIO CERILLO | THE DAILY WILDCAT) Barbara Quintana, left; Miwa Yamamura, middle; and Cheng Tao, right, go through a Kyudo ceremony during their practice on Sunday, March 18, at the Rhythm Industry Performance Factory in Tucson, Ariz. Kyudo is an ancient form of Japanese archery that focuses on a meditative approach to shooting. (SOFIA MORAGA | THE DAILY WILDCAT) The most experienced Latin students gather around to translate a poem by J.R.R. Tolkien from English into Latin as part of the Latin Poetry Composition Club. (MIKAYLA KABER | THE DAILY WILDCAT)

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s a student of the University of Arizona, it is your responsibility to keep up to date with the doings of the institution and speak out when you feel something is unfair.

When you come into contact with something that the university has done that is unjust, there are steps you can take to safely organize protests and other demonstrations to make your voice heard. Quite frankly, the university owes you their time in respect to your involvement and tuition.

Multiple protests were held last September for issues regarding discriminatory faculty (Queers United Coalition versus Dull in September 2019), awareness of the global climate crisis (Arizona Youth Climate Strike) as well as an open letter published in October addressing a racially insensitive comment made by President Dr. Robert C. Robbins (the Native Students Outreach, Access and Resiliency group — or SOAR — versus Robbins).

Students have historically held this academic institution responsible for their wrongdoings

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YOUR VOICE | NEW STUDENT RESOURCE GUIDE LEFT TO RIGHT: Hundreds of local Tucson protesters surrounding the stage where BLM speakers spoke their thoughts during the July 6 Celebration of Black Lives on the University of Arizona Mall. (Elijah Bia | Daily Wildcat) UA healthcare workers and faculty kneeling in front of the College of Medicine’s building entrance. (Courtesy Dr. Taylor Riall) Local Tucson protesters holding up a sign with the words “color is not crime” written on it. (Elijah Bia | Daily Wildcat)

OPINION: Want to make a change on campus? Start here and shortcomings and brought local attention to large-scale issues. As a new student, do not be afraid of speaking out and taking action for the things that matter to you. The social literacy and support you will find within the student body will be there for you in your activist endeavors.

All you really need to know is where to start.

After an issue comes to your attention, start by researching what you can do to change it locally.

This can be in the form of a petition, open letter, on-the-ground protest, pulling your financial support, etc. Once thoroughly researched, pick your plan of action. All of these options are most effective when supported by a group of people.

Rally your friends together to support the chosen cause. An individual can instigate a conversation on their own, but the “strength in numbers” cliché is popular for a reason.

If you choose to write an open letter, team up with an on-campus group that can help you get your idea across. For example, when there was controversy surrounding the Black Lives Matter demonstration on June 6, the Coalition of Black Students and Allies published an open letter to Robbins paired with a list of demands. Their university affiliation and organized approach added a sense of veracity to their statements and

people were more inclined to take it seriously.

It’s not that any call for justice is diluted by a lack of organizational backing, but when going up against large institutions such as a college board, getting their attention often takes an air of officiality.

On-campus protests are also an effective way to bring notice to an issue. Before setting a date and rallying people together, begin by looking into the “First Amendment Basics Guidelines” check-list that is available on the Dean of Students homepage under “Student Rights and Responsibilities.” The UA is private property, so make sure that your demonstration fits within the parameters of the “Rally Toolkit” guidelines.

It is recommended that the school and the UA Police Department be informed ahead of time to prevent any dismissal. Although, if you request that Tucson Police Department is not present at the demonstration, there is no guarantee that UAPD will not call TPD for backup if they “feel unsafe” or “overwhelmed” by the crowd.

Peaceful protests and marches usually go undisturbed if kept to sidewalks, campus and public spaces, but again, this isn’t guaranteed due to the general policing climate we’ve been in. Make sure your collective is prepared with

supplies like water, first aid kits, face coverings (for surveillance and health reasons), etc.

For undocumented students, protesting in-person can pose added issues. Technically, constitutional rights, including First Amendment protections, pertain to all U.S. residents regardless of immigration status.

But if TPD is called to campus and decides to break up the protest for any reason, I would not put escalation and arrests out of the realm of possibility. Always stick with a group at a demonstration, and if you know of anyone that is undocumented, make it a point to update them on things first. This is not brought up to scare anyone away from getting involved, but with the presence of U.S. Border Patrol on campus during spring career days (March 20, 2019), I would not necessarily bank on the consideration of the university to keep students comfortable.

Organizing is the key to social change.

Colleges are not the sun-shiney safe spaces they are rumored to be; injustice lives here too.

Always do your research before participating in action and never let your fear of being unheard keep you from speaking up in the first place.

Every singular voice adds up.

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