Wildcat Welcome magazine fall 2023

Why Should I Study Abroad?

5 REASONS YOU SHOULD STUDY ABROAD:

1. Earn credits toward your degree while seeing the world!

2. Gain a global perspective & cultural understanding by living & learning in another community.

3. Improve language skills & confidence through real-life experience.

4. Collaborate with students & instructors from around the world & explore your field through a new lens.

5. Gain a competitive edge in the job market through international experience & networking opportunities.

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Choose from over 30 diverse on campus dining options:

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are so many incredible aspects of studying abroad, but I have really enjoyed getting to travel and explore new cultures, food, and languages!"

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– Valentina Accardo: UA Rome Spring 2022

Welcome from the Dean of Students

Hello Wildcats and Welcome!

Whether it’s a welcome back or welcome to the family, we’re so glad you’re here. We are excited to share the next few years with you and beyond, because once a Wildcat, you’re a Wildcat for life!

The Dean of Students O ce serves as a central hub of support for all students at our university.We foster a caring culture on campus and work hard to ensure all students feel supported and equipped to thrive in our dynamic community.

This guide serves as an introduction to just a few of the hidden gems here at UA and in Tucson. You’ll find breakdowns of where to find the best food on and around campus, how to connect with like-minded peers and mentors and how to build a successful college career.

We also took a deeper look at how the University is keeping our campus more safe in the face of conflict and tragedy. We hope you see this as the

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Attending the University of Arizona is about more than just receiving a higher education. It’s about the activities you get involved with, the traditions that help make campus your second home, the people you’ll meet and the memories you’ll make.

The University was established in 1885. Arizona didn’t even become a state for another 27 years!

The first building, Old Main, was completed in 1890. It housed the School of Agriculture with classrooms, labs and a mess hall. It’s now the home of the President’s o ce and a museum.

There were plenty of obstacles on the path to opening the university. Our first graduating class of three students in 1895 set us on an incredible journey of learning and discovery with stories of wonder that continue to shape our Wildcat spirit:

•The Morrill land-grant acts of 1862 and 1890 designated us as Arizona’s Land-grant university

How to Find Suppo , Community and Maybe Even Your Next Bestie at UA

•Bear Down! Our beloved rallying cry, first heard in 1926, has become part of our core identity and is used by Arizona Wildcats all around the world

•In 1937 we invented tree-ring research and opened the first lab for dendrochronology

•We helped map the moon so that the Eagle could land in 1969 and sampled an asteroid in 2021 for the first time in U.S. history. #SpaceIsWildcatCountry

•Our military history runs deep. In 2016, on the 75th anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor, we honored the service members killed on the USS Arizona with the USS Arizona Mall Memorial

•In Spring 2022, we opened the new Student Success District, a restoration of iconic campus buildings with cutting-edge technologies and services to improve how students live, work and study

Getting Involved:

ASUA: Associated Students of the University of Arizona:

ASUA is the student government on the University of Arizona campus that is comprised of students who are willing to go above and beyond and serve their school and peers. Through programs, policies, events and making sure the student voice

is heard, ASUA is here to make sure that students are able to engage themselves in the University of Arizona and make their college years the most memorable yet. Our aim is to make sure that every single one of our peers is able to engage with the university through a wide spectrum of involvement opportunities which include everything from politics to event planning to changing campus for the better.

In ASUA, there are so many areas and events to get involved in, so find your passion and become a part of something that gives back to the university! By being involved in ASUA, you will be able to develop valuable experiences in areas that interest you as well as make friends and help make the U of A a better environment for every wildcat. We pride ourselves on making experiences that impact the student body! We are always looking for new students to get involved in policy, event planning, and advocacy for your fellow wildcats. Applications are available on Handshake. If you have any questions about where to get started in ASUA, email the ASUA Administrative Vice President at asuaavp@email.arizona.edu

Greek Life:

The University of Arizona is home to over 50 fraternities and sororities. These organizations fall under one of three councils; Interfraternity Council (IFC - men’s organizations), Panhellenic Council (PHC – women’s organizations), and the United Sorority and Fraternity Council (USFC – men and women’s culture and identity based organizations). You can learn more about the three councils by visiting their homepages or the How to Join page on the Fraternity and Sorority Programs website.

Each council has di erent processes for joining their organizations. IFC and PHC host structured recruitment processes where students get to know members of all chapters within their council in the fall that require pre-registration. USFC chapters have more individualized joining processes. The USFC council does host a USFC week the second week of school that is open to all students and does not require pre-registration. Joining a fraternity or sorority is about building lifelong relationships that extend beyond ordinary friendships. Bonds of brotherhood and sisterhood are formed within an organization and provide Fraternity and Sorority members with a home away from home, academic motivation/support, mentorship, career networking, opportunities to give back to the community, and a close group of support at a large university. Being a part of a fraternity or sorority exposes students to new

ideas and experiences that they may not have encountered otherwise. The benefits of membership are extensive, and they fit into people’s lives long after graduation.

It is impossible to share the entirety of the UA Greek experience in a short blub like this, so we recommend you follow the four Instagram accounts below. They are always posting information and updates on recruitment and the Greek experience in general. You can also always visit the Fraternity and Sorority Programs website at www.Greek.arizona.edu. or on instagram: @Arizona.Greeklife @UArizonaIFC @ArizonaPanhellenic @UAUSFC

Students for Sustainability:

Students for Sustainability (SFS) is an ASUA and O ce of Sustainability program that empowers students, builds leaders, and pursues institutionalized sustainability at the University of Arizona and within the surrounding community. Students for Sustainability became a recognized ASUA program in 2008 and has grown considerably since its inception, currently consisting of approximately 100 interns split among our 6 committees. SFS works closely with Compost Cats as well as many organizations on and o campus including UA Residence Life, UA Student Unions, UA Green Fund, Iskashitaa Refugee Network, and several Tucson area schools to advance their mission statement.

FORCE: Feminists Organized to Resist, Create, and Empower:

FORCE creates feminist community on the UA campus and also o ers educational outreach programs. From our weekly Sip n’ Bitch to special events like Craftivism, Censored Series, Community Conversations, feminist film or the annual SlutWalk, the FORCE interns are committed to personal growth and campus change. If you’d like to be part of our feminist community and help create change, join FORCE on Wednesday evenings in the WGRC. We are currently operating in-person and hybrid for programs and events. We welcome you to apply to be an intern! All genders are welcome. Find us on Instgram @force_ua

Source:@force_ua Souce:@uasfs

Pride Alliance:

ASUA's Pride Alliance strives to create community and space for queer students at the University of Arizona. Pride Alliance is committed to fostering a safe environment so that LGBTQA+ students can thrive in a world that is increasingly fighting against us. We value active solidarity, and stand against all forms of injustice towards marginalized groups, including but not limited to: racism, colonialism, nationalism, capitalism, Zionism, ableism, queerphobia. Find us on Instagram @pridealliance_uaz

Arizona Esports and Arena: Don’t miss the campus destination for anyone who loves video games. Whether you are after casual gaming, hanging out with friends, or competitive esports, the Arizona Esports Arena has it all. Play where the Arizona Esports teams practice! There’s a pay-per-hour option for ANYONE to game on our state of the art PCs. Want to run an event? We do that too. The Arizona Esports Arena is your place to be for all things gaming.

The University of Arizona is also proud to have launched the Arizona Esports program! This program includes academic courses that are available now! They also have varsity esports teams for a variety of di erent games. Interested in taking a class or trying out for a team? Find more information at esports.arizona.edu.

2002, ever since then it’s become the largest student section in the Pac-12 with more than10,000 members. After o cially being implemented in 2003, ZonaZoo’s membership has increased at an unprecedented rate and this newfound spirit has permeated throughout the University of Arizona campus, the Tucson community, and the state of Arizona. The ZonaZoo has established itself as a monstrous force that has forever changed school spirit by creating a tighter knit campus and community. Students and community members now immediately recognize the “Sea of Red” at basketball and football games and they know that it stands for a united body that is both diverse and eclectic. This united body shares an interest in University of Arizona Athletics and at the same time it is composed of future scientists, doctors, lawyers, business leaders and public servants that are poised to lead our country in the future. Compared to similar universities with established spirit programs, the ZonaZoo has surpassed them in spirit and in attendance. zonazoo@email.arizona.edu. For more information, visit http://zonazoo.arizona.edu

Finding Support:

Campus Pantry:

The goal of the UA Campus Pantry is to reduce food insecurity in our Wildcat Community. At our distribution events, students and sta can grab important food staples at no cost. All you need is your CatCard ID.

The mission of the UA Campus Pantry is to alleviate hunger in the UA Wildcat community by providing food assistance to those in need.

UA Campus Pantry was first chartered in the spring of 2012, along with a small group of student volunteers with a passion for serving the University of Arizona students and sta members. The UA Campus Pantry is committed to helping students and sta who experience food insecurity gain access to nutritional resources.

The UA Campus Pantry contributes to an environment of growth and encouragement supporting students in pursuit of a higher education and a healthier lifestyle through community strengthen-

The ZonaZoo:

Football games bring out thousands of Wildcats for everything from tailgating on the mall to exciting halftime shows by the Pride of Arizona to touchdowns. At basketball games, Wildcats follow the Pep Band’s dance moves, and have created some timeless cheers – and, jeers for opposing teams.

The ZonaZoo started with a t-shirt and a vision in

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Campus Closet:

Campus Closet is an ASUA service organization that collects and then distributes - free of chargegently used or new business, professional, and casual clothing to University of Arizona students, faculty and sta members who cannot acquire the items otherwise. These visitors then go on to use their free clothing items for obligations such as interviews, internships, professional events, and/or daily wear. We believe providing free (business) clothing addresses an extremely relevant issue — completely qualified individuals will never obtain certain job or career opportunities if they do not have the proper resources to appear professionally. Find us on Instagram @ua.campuscloset

Student Health Advocacy Committee | SHAC

The Student Health Advocacy Committee (SHAC) originated in 1977 as a program within the University of Arizona's Campus Health Services and was later integrated into UA's student government—Associated Students of The University of Arizona (ASUA)—to provide an important avenue for students seeking to improve the health of the campus community. SHAC is composed of students with an intense passion to help others. Our members benefit from personal interaction and connections at UA Campus Health, including interactions with doctors, pharmacists, and nurses. Our members, depending on the programs they are working on, will also be working with members of prestigious institutions such as the Will and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, Sarver Heart Center and the Arizona Cancer Center. Countless professional opportunities have blossomed from partnerships originally seeded by SHAC.

Find us on Instagram @shac_ua

Don’t want to miss anything happening on campus? From shows at the Flandrau Planetarium to sports, tours and professional development, be sure to bookmark the o cial UA Calendar: http://news.arizona.edu/calendar

Learn more about student life on our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@uarizona/about

Safe Ride:

SafeRide is a completely free transportation service for all University of Arizona a liates. Since it’s inception at 1981, SafeRide has provided a night-time alternative to walking alone on campus and in the Tucson community. It is managed and operated entirely by students under the sponsorship of the Associated Students of the University of Arizona (ASUA). Within three (3) miles radius of the campus, saferide provides it’s services to any student or a liate who books the service with a simple phone call.As an academic service, SafeRide's mission is to serve those commuting to or from campus, while also providing a friendly and o cial presence on the streets at night. Call 520-621-SAFE (7233) for ride requests.

Emergency Preparedness Over the Summer

By University Communications and Sam Parker, Arizona Daily Wildcat

In May, university leadership also announced the formation of a “mobile crisis team” and the creation of a new university safety website. The crisis team will provide support to students through the UA’s Counseling and Psychiatric Services, specifically in situations where UAPD is not the entity best suited to resolve a situation or o er support. The new website, safety.arizona.edu, “includes in one central location actions plans, the university's latest campus security updates and resources for students and employees,” according to UA News.

and reviewed key roles and responsibilities, including activation of the Campus Emergency Operations Center and how members of the executive team receive real-time information during an emergency or crisis.

Other preparedness activities that have taken place this summer include:

From the installation of locks on classroom doors to simulated emergency exercises, this summer has seen a flurry of activity related to emergency preparedness.

The work is part of ongoing e orts to establish a more consistent and coordinated response from all on campus during a crisis, a key recommendation contained in the PAX Group report issued in the spring. The report was commissioned after the Oct. 5 on-campus shooting death of Thomas Meixner, head of the Department of Hydrology and Atmospheric Sciences.

Overseeing many of the e orts is the O ce of Public Safety, which is led by Steve Patterson, interim chief safety o cer.

"When I arrived at the University of Arizona, one of my first goals was to determine the physical updates that were needed to make campus safer," Patterson said. "At the same time, we need to make sure everyone on campus is educated about what to do in the event of an emergency, whether they are a student, a front-line employee, a faculty member or a leader."

In a Q&A with University Communications, Patterson explained the reasoning behind creating this new o ce, expressing his hope that it would serve as a strong “umbrella” to unify di erent aspects of the university’s safety and security.

These decisions address one of the primary concerns referenced in the committee report: excessive bureaucratization that makes it di cult for members of the community to report on issues of safety.

Patterson is aware that rebuilding trust is simultaneously essential to creating a safer campus environment and will be a major challenge for all parties involved. In his Q&A with University Communications, Patterson addressed the cultural changes that need to take place at the UA in order to truly create an atmosphere in which everyone feels safe.

“We're looking at not only some of the recommendations from the PAX report, but also the cultural changes that we need to make at the University. How do we have the conversations with groups that often feel marginalized, how do we ask them what we need to do to ensure that, if they feel like a crime has been committed or they have been victimized, that they feel comfortable making a call to UAPD,” Patterson said.

Building a trusting relationship between the university’s security systems and groups that have been disproportionately impacted by these system’s failures in the past is a work in progress, but one that leaders throughout the community are hoping to prioritize.

In that vein, University President Robert C. Robbins and other members of the Critical Incident Response Team's executive team participated in a training and a tabletop exercise in June. Comprising 18 leaders across campus, the executive team provides general assessment of critical incidents and events and makes recommendations to the president regarding response and operations. The team also is involved in recommending actions to manage and resolve incidents, including activation of the Campus Emergency Operations Center, which is sta ed by the CIRT working group

During the June 13 training, members of the executive team studied a mock scenario and

The group also reviewed the National Incident Management System and the Incident Command System, and discussed the importance of timely and coordinated dissemination of accurate information to key stakeholders and the public. In a separate activity, leaders of the units that are part of the newly formed O ce of Public Safety –including Facilities Management, the University of Arizona Police Department, the O ce of Emergency Management, Risk Management Services and Parking & Transportation Services – met at the Campus Emergency Operations Center for a tabletop exercise and discussion surrounding emergency response.

"Participating in the training and tabletop exercise was an incredibly valuable experience for me,” Robbins said. "This kind of training develops a mindset for emergency preparedness, and it creates an ongoing dialogue for how we can best achieve campus safety readiness. With this and many other safety initiatives, we have made a lot of progress over these past few months, but there is still a lot of work to be done and, like many members of our community, I am eager to continue this work."

In late June, representatives from several campus units joined colleagues from Pima Community College and Arizona State University at a three-day course titled "Crisis Management A ecting Institutions of Higher Education: A Collaborative Community Approach." The training covered stakeholder relationships, crisis prevention and protection, recognizing risk, mitigation, recovery and crisis communications.

That was followed by an exercise held early this month for members of the O ce of Emergency Management and University of Arizona Health Sciences. Coordinated by the Pima County O ce of Emergency Management, the event was an opportunity to ensure the University's Campus Emergency Response Plan aligns with the city and county emergency response plans.

University leaders meet regularly as part of an Incident Command System to drill down on the recommendations outlined in the PAX Group report. The University previously used an ICS to assess and develop solutions for COVID-19 challenges.

•Members of the Campus Safety Commission have been meeting regularly. The group comprises faculty and sta members, students and community members. Its mission is to advise the University's chief safety o cer on matters related to the development, implementation and evaluation of informed, inclusive and responsive safety policies and practices.

• The O ce of Emergency Management, Risk Management Servcies and Facilities Management worked with FM building managers to update 165 individual campus building emergency plans, which will be available to the campus community in the coming weeks.

• The process followed by the Threat Assessment and Management Team was updated.

• Campus safety walk-throughs involving University leaders.

• Locks are being installed on classroom doors.

• All-hazards posters are being installed in classrooms.

• Additional message boards are being installed in classrooms.

• Several updates were made to the UAlert emergency notification system.

A Communications Advisory Group was formed. Members include leaders and communications professionals from several central o ces, including the Dean of Students o ce, Counseling & Psych Services, Human Resources, the University of Arizona Police Department, University Information Technology Services, University of Arizona Health Sciences and Research, Innovation and Impact.

For more information on emergency preparedness and related resources, visit the University Safety website. Additional tips can be found in the article "Staying safe at UArizona Health Sciences" on the Arizona Health Sciences Connect website.

Don Get Stuck!

Your Guide to Tucson’s Cactus

The University of Arizona is home to several cactus, trees and shrubs that are native to the Sonoran Desert. To kick o your introduction to desert plant life, head to the Alumni Cactus Garden on the east side of Old Main. It’s home to more than 600 native species and has a long history on campus. The University of Arizona was established as a Land Grant Institute in 1891. That’s also when a sta botanist recognized the value of the aesthetically unique vegetation that thrives in the Sonoran Desert. He started the cactus display garden now formally known as the Joseph Wood Krutch Garden.

The garden provides a place to connect with nature, with shaded seating and is also a micro-habitat for birds, lizards, insects and other creatures. Plants thrive in the intense desert sunlight, heat, and drought, fearlessly blooming in summer confident in the preparation of many thousand years of adaptations in this place. Over time, the plants and animals in the Sonoran Desert have been shaped by the environment, and work together in the most biodiverse deserts in the world.

TIPS TO HELP IDENTIFY CACTI ACROSS CAMPUS:

The Giant Saguaro is the cactus Tucson calls its own and one of the most recognizable symbols of the desert Southwest as it looks like it’s waving a thorny “hello” with broad arms. They survive the harsh terrain by collecting moisture through a vast but shallow root system, and can store some 200 gallons of water in large, green thorny columns. A Saguaro can reach 50 feet tall and provide food or shelter for more than 100 types of birds, reptiles, mammals and insects. The brilliant white bloom with a light yellow center is Arizona’s state flower and turns into a sweet, red fruit in early summer. It’s often harvested by members of the Tohono O’odham nation as an honored cultural tradition and turned into syrup and sacred wine. You’ll find mighty Giant Saguaros in several areas across campus.

Did You Know: Saguaros don’t grow their first arms until they are between 75 and 100 years old and can live up to 200 years?

Barrel Cactus are small but mighty. Its Latin name Ferocactus, means "fierce or wild cactus." The green plants grow firmly rooted on the desert floor. They can be identified by a thick barrel or ball shape and clearly defined vertical ribs covered in long, hooked spines interlaced with smaller furry spines. Both can pack a sting. Barrel cacti in the Sonoran desert are typically between 2 and 4 feet tall with a diameter up to 2 feet. Funnel-shaped flowers bloom at the top of the plant in Spring and are usually bright yellow, orange or red. They only start to appear after many years of growth. The long-lived plants can survive up to 100 years.

Jumping Cholla don't actually jump, but you want to be wary around them just the same. These bushy plants get big and are made up of large branches densely covered in sharp, barbed spines that easily detach from the parent plant. The “jumping” parts then root in new areas after hitching a ride on who or whatever passes by.

Jumping cholla can cover much desert real estate, growing more than 12 feet high and up to 8 feet across. From May through August, most cholla are covered in small, cheerful pink flowers.

more than 12 feet high and up to 8 feet across. From May through August, most cholla are covered in small, cheerful pink flowers.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU GET STUCK BY A CACTUS:

Start by carefully pulling the larger needles out with tweezers. If smaller spines remain beneath the skin, it’s going to be more challenging. Spread standard white glue or something similar over the area. Don’t use super glue! Cover the a ected area with gauze and allow the glue to dry. Carefully pull the gauze and glue o . The stickers and prickers should come o with the glue. Using adhesive tape isn’t a good idea. Once it’s cleared, wash the area, apply an antibiotic and cover with a bandage.

Prickly Pear are easy to spot. The bushy plants are made up of flat, circular or oval pads. Some varieties have smooth pads, but most are covered in spines. Pads range in color from green to blue-gray, to purple or pale yellow. The spines are surrounded by tiny barbed bristles that can really irritate the skin. The cactus are native to the Americas, but more than 150 varieties can be found on every continent except Antarctica.

Prickly pear flowers typically appear in May and June, with their blooms encouraged by winter and early spring rains and triggered by rising temperatures. In late summer, some varieties of prickly pear fruit is harvested and turned into sweet syrups, juices and jellies. The pads, called nopales, are also edible and rich in nutrients.

Did You Know: All cactus are succulents, but not all succulents are cacti?

Ocotillo are one of the easiest plants to identify in the desert. They are large shrubs with long cane-like spiny stems that reach to the sky. Its clustered limbs can grow up to 20 feet tall. Small green leaves grow from the stems when there is enough moisture. Dense clusters of red tube-shaped flowers grow from the end of the long stems.

More hidden botanical beauty at the University of Arizona:

Mark Dimmitt Desert Plant Conservatory: Nestled on the sixth floor of the 6th Street Parking Garage is a greenhouse infrastructure dedicated to the legendary University of Arizona botanist Mark Dimmitt.

Photo: Historic cactus gardens on campus (1931-32) Shantz Photo Collection

The Conservatory also called a “secret garden,” is The President’s Turtle Pond: On the corner of Park Avenue and 2nd Street, hidden in plain sight is the “Turtle Pond.” It’s a campus treasure both for its charm and history. Also known as the “President’s Pond”, the water feature and surrounding garden was built in 1933 on the site of the former president’s residence. The pond has historically been planted with palms and other lush-looking species to give the impression of an oasis, but recently got an update of new perimeter plantings. Turtles and blue herons have frequented the pond as have many students, faculty, sta , and community neighbors seeking a quiet spot for rejuvenation.

You can learn more about all the plants on campus at the The University of Arizona’s Campus Arboretum website.

Sources: The UA Campus Arboretum, The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, The National Park Service,This Is Tucson.com and, The Arizona Daily Star

Photo: USS Arizona Coral Reef Garden (2019) Source: Campus arboretum

Photo: President's Pond Source: Campus Arboretum

Beginning Fall 2023 the University of Arizona BookStores will be launching a new program for main campus undergraduate students called Pay One Price. This digital-preferred program aims to make the process for getting required textbooks and courseware for classes simple and fast. It will do this by making required materials more accessible to students on the first day of classes, improving costs and saving students’ time.

Regardless of your major or the number of courses you take, you will pay a predictable and flat rate of $250 per semester. Now that’s a deal!

Pay One Price will replace a similar program called Inclusive Access for all main campus undergraduate

students. Graduate students and undergraduate students who are enrolled in Arizona International, Arizona International Direct, Arizona Online, Community Campus, Distance, Phoenix and Southern Arizona will continue to utilize the Inclusive Access program or purchase print books. Inclusive Access students opt out by course, while Pay One Price students opt out for the full semester.

With the new program, most of your required textbooks and courseware will be digital and accessible through D2L by the first day of classes. Required books and Class Notes not available digitally are included in the program, but must be picked up at the BookStores, SUMC location. The flat rate will be billed to your Bursar account the same day as your tuition and additional fees.

If this program is not right for you, you can opt out until September 3, 2023 for a full refund at d2l.arizona.edu > my D2L Tools > Pay One Price/Inclusive Access Opt-Out.

Pay One Price program by negotiating prices with publishers using overall enrollment as an economy of scale vs one class at a time, as well as collaborating with the University Libraries for Open Educational Resources and subscription ebooks.

Not only will students benefit from this program, but so will faculty members. With Pay One Price, faculty can be assured all students have their required course material for the first day of class on their D2L account. Faculty will continue to retain full academic freedom to select the best materials for the course they’re teaching under Pay One Price.

For additional information visit the BookStores’ Pay One Price website shop.arizona.edu/ payoneprice_student. If you have any questions about the program, email payoneprice@arizona.edu.

TECHNOLOGY SERVICE CENTER ON

CAMPUS

Located on the lower level of the BookStores, the Technology Service Center is the one-stop shop on campus for tech service, sales and support.

As an Apple Authorized Service Center, our team members are Apple Certified Mac Technicians trained to perform both in warranty and out of warranty service on your Apple devices. No driving to La Encantada mall, we have the Apple Techs right here.

Not an Apple user? The Technology Service Center is also an authorized Dell and Safeware service hub ready to service your in warranty devices.

SERVICES OFFERED INCLUDE:

Hardware Repairs & Services

Broken LCD Displays

Liquid Damage

Keyboard and Trackpad Malfunctions

Battery Replacements

RAM/SSD Upgrades

Software Services

Basic Troubleshooting

Data Back-Ups and Transfers

Operating System Reinstalls

BRANDS WE SELL: Apple Dell

MSI

NOW YOU CAN SAY GOODBYE TO THE STRESS OF EXPENSIVE TEXTBOOKS AND EMBRACE THE CONVENIENCE AND AFFORDABILITY OF PAY ONE PRICE.

The easiest way to get your courseware for just one price.

Same cost for all students regardless of major.

Get back In the game

Did you think your athletic days were behind you? They don’t have be. Continue your sport of choice or try something new! Here are a list of clubs and intramural sports you can join.

Archery

Badminton

Ballroom Dance

Baseball

Cheerleading

Cycling

Equestrian

Fencing

Golf

Lacrosse

Rodeo

Roller Derby

Roller Hockey

Rugby (M,W)

Soccer Swim

Synchronized Swimming

Table Tennis

Tennis

Tricats

Ultimate Frisbee (M,W)

Volleyball (M,W)

Water Polo (M,W)

The Rec Center o ers 2 seasons every semester. Di erent Intramural sports are o ered during those times. Here they are.

Season A

Flag Football

4v4 Sand Volleyball

3v3 Basketball

Dodgeball

Cornhole

Tennis Singles

Racquetball Singles

3v3 Pool Basketball

Mario Kart 8 Tourney

Super Smash Bros Tourney

Madden 23 Tourney

FIFA 23 Tourney

Season B

5v5 Basketball

Outdoor Soccer

Kickball

Spikeball

Cornhole

4v4 Indoor Volleyball

Tennis Doubles

Racquetball Doubles

Mario Kart 8 Tourney

Super Smash Bros Tourney

FIFA 23 Tourney

NBA 2K Tourney

Season C

Outdoor Soccer

6v6 Sand Volleyball

5v5 Basketball

Dodgeball

Cornhole

Spikeball

Pickleball Singles

Tennis Singles

Racquetball Singles

Mario Kart 8 Tourney

Super Smash Bros Tourney

FIFA 23 Tourney

Trivia (Free)

Season D

Softball

Flag Football

Indoor Soccer

3v3 Basketball

4v4 Sand Volleyball

Cornhole

Pool Basketball

Pickleball Doubles

Tennis Doubles

Super Smash Bros Tourney

Racquetball Doubles

Mario Kart 8 Tourney

Trivia (Free)

Six restaurants that capture the culinary spirit of Tucson:

Eat like a native in Tucson’s vibrant City of Gastronomy

If you’re new to Tucson or you haven’t had the chance to wander beyond the national chains and o erings in the Memorial Student Union, we found five Tucson restaurants that define our UNESCO City of Gastronomy designation.

These are restaurants that have been around for years – some have been here since your grandparents were college students -- and they define the culinary spirit and taste of Tucson.

Kingfisher Bar & Grill: 2564 E. Grant Road, kingfishertucson.com, 520-323-7739

Kingfisher Bar & Grill has been a name many locals have known for about 30 years. Consistently fresh seafood paired with a large selection of wine makes for a perfect celebration night, especially if your parents have tagged along to help you move in. It’s a great spot for date night or family dinner.

“I'm a UA graduate, and after years of working hard to earn the degree, going out to have a fantastic meal and drinks, celebrating the achievement of graduating with family and friends is a great way to end the journey and make some wonderful memories in the process,” said owner Jacki Kuder said in an email interview. “Kingfisher Bar & Grill specializes in fresh seafood -- we have several varieties daily of fresh oysters, shucked to order, and a varied assortment of seafood on our menu, as well as non-seafood items.

We take pride in highlighting an extensive selection of American wines on our wine list, and also o ering vegetarian and gluten-free options.”

El Charro Café

Three locations including the flagship at 311 N. Court Ave. downtown, www.elcharrocafe.com; 520-622-1922

El Charro Café is the oldest continually operating Mexican restaurant in the United States. The family-owned restaurant has been around since 1922 and is a household name in the city of Tucson. The Flores family also Charro Steak and The Monica downtown.

El Charro specializes in classic Mexican food, as well as being known as the first location to ever create the infamous Chimichanga. It also has roof-dried carne seca.

El Charro has been featured in Forbes Magazine, several Food Network shows and other newspapers and magazines nationwide. Gourmet Magazine listed the restaurant as “one of America’s 21 Most Legendary Restaurants.”

“Our family is Tucson’s oldest Wildcat dining tradition! The Si Charro family of restaurants has

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Empire Pizza

137 E Congress St.

www.empire.pizza

520-882-7499

Empire Pizza has been serving the locals of Tucson since 2009. Their late-night hours paired with delicious pizza served by the slice is a match made in heaven. Ask any student around campus and they will know exactly what restaurant you are describing.

At Empire people can either buy whole pizzas or pizza by the slice. They also sell wings, tiramisu and cannolis.

The pizza stems all the way from traditional cheese or pepperoni to their famous “Elote” pizza that is topped with roasted corn, cotija cheese blend, fresh cilantro and chipotle mayo. They serve locally brewed with many of them on tap.

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The Fentons – siblings Tyler, Courtney and Zach –kept the funeral home’s name when they renovated the building using a lot of the existing materials back in 2012.

On top of their incredible food options, there are di erent locations within the restaurant guests can dine, including outdoor seating for a more casual experience or, for larger groups, their Beer Garden with more than 20 beers on tap and a variety of wine. The full menu is still available to those who want to enjoy the beautiful Arizona weather.

Located beneath the restaurant, Tough Luck Club o ers guests the ability to relax and finish o the night with a cocktail.

“You have the ability to create the best experience for you,” said Courtney Fenton, director of operations, who said the family is adding a rooftop bar.

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The historic 4th Avenue location includes a large outdoor dining patio.

The house favorite at Caruso’s is its Lasagne al Forno. It’s made with homemade pasta noodles, layered with a sauce full of meat and cheese, then baked in what they call “a blanket” of even more cheese. There’s also a veggie lasagne option.

If you can’t make up your mind, you can go for the Caruso Special, which includes spaghetti, house-made meatballs and meat or cheese ravioli. You can customize it with one of 16 di erent sauces, from marinara or alfredo, to pesto and spicy diavolo. Or try the white garlic-mushroom sauce to really make this combo unique.

Seafood lovers will have plenty of options at Caruso’s too, including shrimp and scallop Alfredo, pasta with red or white clam sauce. There’s also pizza on the menu with 15 di erent toppings to choose from.

For dessert, the cannoli here is legendary, but the pistachio almond cake is not to be missed.

Tumerico

2526 E. Sixth St. www.tumerico.com

520-240-6947

Tumerico is an establishment that has garnered a reputation that is indisputably incredible.

At Tumerico, they specialize in vegan-Latin inspired food, using local ingredients and produce. The menu changes with di erent specials daily that can be found on their chalkboard.

Reilly Craft Pizza & Drink

101 E Pennington St., www.reillypizza.com; 520-882-5550

Located downtown, Reilly Craft Pizza & Drink has been serving modern takes on Italian food through their scratch kitchen helmed by chef-owner Tyler Fenton. Everything is made by hand and fresh daily including pizza, pasta, salads, appetizers and desserts. Their menu o ers patrons the ability to share or get their own meal, with ease.Fun fact about Reilly: It’s located in a former funeral home.

434 N. Fourth Ave. www.carusositalian.com 520-624-5765

This family-run Italian restaurant first opened its doors in 1938. Nicasio “Caruso” Zagona was its founder and first master chef. The pasta, including gluten free options, is made in house and all sauces are homemade. The heart of the kitchen is the “big copper pot,” visible from the main dining room. Every Caruso sauce served since its first days in Tucson has been made in this pot.

Guests can expect to find items such as traditional, delicious jackfruit tacos, vegan tamales, mole bowls and enchiladas. The idea of a vegan restaurant can turn some people away, but Tumerico is an absolute exception to this.

Chef/owner Wendy Garcia has been featured in article after article while winning awards such as “Yelp’s ‘Top 100 Places to Eat in the Southwest.”

Garcia also has a smaller version of Tumerico called Tumi on 4th at 402 E. Fourth St.

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Clubs in the UA Campus

There are more than 400 clubs on campus. Here are a few of the most popular organizations. Check the link below for the full list!

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Here are some of the most popular:

STEM-Focused Clubs

Engineers Without Borders

M.E.Ch.A

The Microbiology Club

Student Optics Chapter

Women in Medicine and Science

For Athletes & Adventurers

Arizona Club Golf

Arizona Cycling

Elevation Ski and Snowboard Club

Men's Ultimate Frisbee

Ramblers Hiking Club

Professional Development

American Marketing Association

Arizona Model United Nations

Google Developer Student Club

PULSE Cat Pre-Health Ambassadors

Pre-Pharmacy Club

Special Interest Clubs

Arizona Esports and Gaming

Arizona SkyCats Skydiving Club

Comedy Corner

Financial Freedom Club

Wildcat Formula Racing

Health & Wellness

Arizona Global Health Project

Arizona MEDLIFE

Healthy and Active Minds Society

Meditation Cats

Veggie Cats

Creative Clubs

Arizona Swing Cats

Art ClayWorks

Black N' Blue Hip Hop Crew

Photography Club

University Filmmakers Organization

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Construct your own future with an individualized plan that puts you in the driver’s seat. With more than 150 undergraduate majors and over 200 graduate programs, at the University of Arizona you can craft a unique course of action full of limitless possibilities. As a premier research university, we o er unparalleled innovation and the support of a world-class faculty that’s committed to your success both inside and outside the classroom.

A college major is just one component of a college degree. A UA degree includes foundational, general education, major, minor, and elective courses. Everyone’s degree will be di erent, too. You might decide to double major, add a couple of minors, or even have two separate degrees. The best news is you don’t have to have it all figured out right away. You can start your studies as an undeclared major.

The A Center is an academic advising o ce to help you through the process of focusing your academic plan.

Here is a list of the department courses of study:

*Agricultural Sciences

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*Architecture, Planning & Development

*Arts & Media

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*Law, Policy & Social Justice

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Looking for a unique course to fill out your schedule next semester? Check out what you could learn in these cool classes.

FTV 323 Music Video: Genre, Style, and Production

This course is o ered every other year for Film and TV majors. Students first watch and learn about music videos and then apply what they’ve learned making a music video.

Game Design, Development and Behavior:

For students interested in eSports, the UA iSchool o ers 2 minors that focus on gaming: Games and Behavior and Game Design and Development. Here are just a few of the cool classes available:

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Film and Television student Connor James Ranking says, “This music video production class has been the most hands-on production class I have attended at the university, as well as an incredibly creativity-based course.”

The first experience is to edit a video with “Believer” by Imagine Dragons. For the final project, students partner with a music artist to create their own music video.

FTV150B: The Haunted Screen: Understanding the Horror Film

If you’re a fan of scary movies, FTV 150B1 looks at the violence featured in horror films and asks if

GAME306 is a hands-on and project-based course that focuses on the project development, including storyboarding, modeling methods and more.

GAME311 focuses on studying the emerging industry of eSports. People will learn about organizations covering this new industry and the

The Geography of Beer and Beverages:

If your interest lies more with food, GEOG350 or FOOD 350 are calling your name. Students will study culture, history and economics through the lens of food and drinks.

To register, see you academic advisor.

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UA’S HAUSOF STYLE

UA’s first-ever fashion media club looks to grow with style this fall.

By Payton Rutkowski, El Inde Arizona

The UA’s first-ever fashion media club is making a big push for members and engagement on campus this fall. Haus of Style’s “goal is to create a social club dedicated to building a community of creative professionals,” said former club Vice President Kayla Linderman.

The idea of the new fashion club was introduced to a group of students by fashion professor Elif Kavacki.

“We kinda all came together because of our professor, which is really sweet,” said club President Julia Gray.

The new club's goal is to create a place where students can get a jump-start on their fashion careers and to, according to Linderman, “prepare for the fashion workforce out of college and build an impressive portfolio.”

Haus of Style launched last school year. It has groups within to align with what route members want to take as a career in fashion. There are groups of social media professionals, fashion journalists, photography and styling, blogging, influencer relations and graphic design.

“I want it to be straightforward and easy for people to come and see if there is stu here that they want to do in the fashion industry,” said Gray.

The club has 20 members and is hoping to grow its numbers. Starting this fall, there will be professional mentors assigned for each line of work within the club to help guide and teach students along the way, said Gray.

“You choose your niche and we will provide the rest,” Gray said. For more information or to get involved, visit uahausofstyle.wixsite.com/haus-of-style

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UA Women’s Beach Volleyball

Ready to spike Victory

Allie Skaggs, El Inde Arizona

As the 2023 beach volleyball season came to a close, one player’s role changed significantly.

Mady Noble, the junior blocker from Tempe, announced her medical retirement in February.

After a long fight with back injuries, she decided to take an early departure from her sport as a player, but hasn’t left the game completely.

University of Arizona beach volleyball head coach Steve Walker has o ered Noble the opportunity to join the sta as a student assistant coach for the 2024 season.

“It was a way for me to be involved and give back to my team while staying around the sport that makes me happy,” said Noble.

Noble has found her skills she built as a player have translated into her coaching style.“I was always super positive and a strong mental player and that has helped me now as a coach,” she said “Giving positive feedback and uplifting your starts

is the best way to help them succeed.”

Assistant coach Makenna Martin has been impressed with Noble’s ability to step into a new leadership role. “The sky’s the limit for Madywhen it comes to coaching. She is a natural at it,” Martin said. “She is fantastic at the college level all the way to the littles. The passion she has for the sport shines every time she coaches.” Martin, a former indoor and beach volleyball player at UA, understands the importance of having former players join the sta . “It is a super strength because we know the volleyball system and how the program functions. Mady and I can relate to the players while also understanding there is so much more going on in life, not just volleyball,” said Martin.

UA Women’s Tennis:

Freshman's leadership changes the narrative

Allie Skaggs, El Inde Arizona

The future of Arizona women’s tennis is in good hands thanks to Reece Carter’s talent and poise on and o the court.

The rising sophomore from Canada emerged as a key piece to the lineup throughout her freshman year, and she credits that to her growth as a leader.

“I have grown so much in the past few months by learning what it takes to be a true leader. This year I formed relationships with my teammates, making sure that we all feel comfortable with each other,” said Carter.

While Carter doesn’t shy away from being a vocal leader, she knows that she can lead by example in how she shows up on the court physically as well. take risks. I am a person who will not go down

without a fight, I will do anything it takes to win,” she said.Transitioning into collegiate athletics can be di cult for freshman athletes, and while Carter experienced her own struggles, she also found ways to work through them.

“Being a student athlete is tough and nothing is given easy. You are living the same day over. Some people have no family and are across the country from home like myself,” said Carter. “The biggest thing I remind myself is the reason why I am here doing what I love every day. I have learned how to respect myself and be grateful for what I have. This changed my mindset this season.”

But she hasn’t had to face the year alone. Carter has found support in all of her teammates, including senior Salma Ziouti.

“She has been a big role model for myself this year. We play the same; we are hard on ourselves and we share the same goals. She is someone I aspire to be on the court, in the gym, in the classroom, and as a person,” said Carter. Ziouti, the senior from Morocco, has found just as much comfort in playing alongside the freshman and is excited to see where her career takes her.