Another week of school is almost complete at the University of Arizona, and Deshawna Sherlock, a Navajo freshman in pre-nursing, takes a much-needed break after class. She is having a good week since she found out that she will finally be receiving her Navajo Nation scholarship. Read more
With the midterms over, Arizona will seat a new State Legislature and State Senate in January. With that in mind, the Arizona Board of Regents, the governing body of Arizona’s three public universities, discussed its new legislative agenda and lobbying positions for the state legislature’s upcoming year during its meeting at the University of Arizona Nov. 15. Read more
The Arizona Board of Regents, the governing body of Arizona’s three public universities, approved six new development projects proposed by the University of Arizona during its meeting on campus Nov. 15. The projects, totaling $352 million, will focus on expanding UA’s research infrastructure to draw in national research grants, provide students research opportunities and expand UA’s international reputation. Read more
The Arizona Board of Regents, the governing body of Arizona’s three public universities, voted to change how state universities, including the University of Arizona, set their student tuition and fees Friday, Nov. 16. Read more
Countries all over the world are attempting to come up with solutions to climate change and the lack of resources, energy and land to sustain the ever-growing population. One idea in particular, “agrivoltaics,” or “solar sharing,” has been around for a while but has recently grown in popularity. Read more
Scores of horror movies feature mysterious callers. Luckily a frightening phone call turned into a near-miss scam after it was reported to the University of Arizona Police Department on Oct. 22. Read more
Music, a cheering crowd and bold makeup could all be found Thursday night in the Social Sciences building, as Delta Lambda Phi hosted the annual Divas in the Desert drag show. Read more
Pride Law and Southern Arizona Gender Alliance are putting on a clinic to assist transgender and gender-nonconforming individuals in changing their names or gender markers on official documents Nov. 15 and 17. Read more
Tucson is in the desert, and with the 300+ days of sunshine annually comes the increased likelihoods of tans, sunburns and skin cancer. The Skin Cancer Institute at the University of Arizona Cancer Center hosted its ninth annual Melanoma Walk to raise funds for medical programs for melanoma and other skin cancers and educate the community on the UA Mall Nov. 3. Read more
The Associated Students of the University of Arizona, UA’s student governance body, met Nov. 7 at the Eller College of Management to discuss the benefits of open access educational resources and to approve funding for a number of campus clubs. Read more
Protesters dressed as “sluts,” marched from the Women’s Plaza of Honor to the Rialto Theatre in the SlutWalk 2018. This was a world-wide protest aimed at reclaiming the word “slut” and fighting for women’s rights over their bodies. Protestors sought to bring awareness to sexual violence, end rape-culture and discuss consent. Read more
Two female students were assaulted near the University of Arizona campus Nov. 3 and Nov. 5, according to a Clery report from the University of Arizona Police Department. The UAPD and the Tucson Police Department are investigating the two reports, which were reported separately. Read more
Election night brought wins and losses to both Republicans and Democrats, with multiple races too close to call. This is your Arizona election night round-up. Read more
