Tucson on a bumpy road to becoming modern city
(04/18/13 2:45am)
Anyone who has spent time driving in Tucson knows that our roads are sub-par.
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Stanford animal rights activists fail to beef up argument with comparison to civil rights movement
(03/27/13 3:10am)
Several weeks ago, a group of student activists at Stanford University attempted to draw a comparison between vegetarianism and the civil rights movement.
Immigration reform does not mean ending deportation
(03/21/13 3:24am)
Last Sunday, a group advocating radical immigration reform held a protest at the headquarters of the Tucson Police Department.
Political correctness not the issue when it comes to Cornell University's gigantic jugs
(03/06/13 3:02am)
A fraternity at Cornell University was recently pressured by members of the campus community to change the name of its popular philanthropic event titled, “Which Sorority has the Best Water Jugs on Campus” — and this is after the name was changed from “Best Jugs on Campus” several years previously.
University of Alabama police breakup of 'Harlem Shake' violated First Amendment rights
(02/28/13 3:40am)
Students at the University of Alabama were recently denied the opportunity to record a “Harlem Shake” video on their campus by overzealous campus police.
Police resources better served in the Tucson community, not college parties
(02/21/13 4:45am)
Editor’s note: An earlier version of this column mistakenly went online attributed to the Daily Wildcat Editorial Board. This view does not represent the views of the editorial board or the Daily Wildcat staff. The error has been corrected.
Luxury, not academic standards, attract students to lower-ranked colleges
(02/06/13 3:13am)
For many college students today, brand new dormitories and gyms are more important than stellar academic programs.
New smartphone law utterly ridiculous
(01/31/13 5:18am)
It is now illegal to unlock your smartphone to use it with multiple carriers.
Male birth control could be worth the pain
(01/24/13 6:22am)
A new birth control method being tested in India has the potential to completely change birth control for men.
Streetcar project lacks efficiency, transparency
(01/17/13 2:19am)
Further delays in the Tucson Modern Streetcar project were announced recently, causing the date for the start of operations to be pushed back from October to the second quarter of 2014.
Violent actions of few does not justify limiting rights of many
(01/09/13 12:44am)
In the wake of the tragic shooting that occurred in Newtown, Conn., on Dec. 14, many politicians, as well as commentators and members of the general public, called for stricter gun control measures. Last week, Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., introduced new legislation regulating assault weapons. The proposed legislation is meant to be a renewal and expansion of the Federal Assault Weapons Ban of 1994, which expired in 2004. Its provisions include banning magazines or clips holding more than 10 rounds, as well as requiring gun owners to federally register their guns.
Run on UA Mall raises nearly $5K for medical student
(12/03/12 2:53am)
A 5K run held Sunday on the UA Mall raised nearly $5,000 to benefit a student in the College of Medicine who was diagnosed with lung cancer in September.
Small-scale green projects contribute to campus sustainability
(11/29/12 8:11am)
While the UA has a number of large-scale sustainability projects in the works, it also employs a number of smaller, day-to-day efforts to keep the campus green.
School in Sudan goal for fundraiser
(11/17/12 8:24pm)
A fundraiser on Friday night aimed to provide a village in Sudan with a school and swimming pool.
Eller students promote festival for healthy eating
(11/13/12 4:58pm)
A group of students in the Eller College of Management have been working with the Tucson Village Farm to promote its annual harvest festival, which was held on Saturday.
Eller students promote event for healthy eating
(11/10/12 10:19pm)
A group of students in the Eller College of Management have been working with the Tucson Village Farm to promote its annual Harvest Festival event, which was held on Saturday.
Hart presents at reunion dinner hosted by Alumni Association
(11/09/12 9:07am)
A reunion dinner for the class of 1962 Thursday night gave Wildcats the opportunity to mingle, share stories and reflect on where the UA is now.
Students working in Office of Sustainability collect data on environmental costs of Homecoming
(11/09/12 8:57am)
The UA Office of Sustainability is spearheading an effort to evaluate the environmental impact of Homecoming events in order to reduce costs for next year.
Student Promoters spread news of UApresents' shows
(11/01/12 4:27am)
Thanks to a program started last year, students are now entirely in charge of promotion for shows put on by UApresents.
Struggle continues for UAccess with recent system crash
(10/29/12 4:28am)
Even with the tweaks made to UAccess over the last several years, the university’s course registration system continues to struggle when it’s time to sign up for classes.