El Jefe encourages guests to adopt during COVID-19
By Gabriella CobianEl Jefe Cat Lounge — located on Campbell Avenue — offers a unique experience purr-fect for any feline enthusiast. Read more
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UA COVID-19 Test Tracker
| Daily (1/19) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 777 | 14 | % |
| Total (8/4) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 127,198 | 3,646 | % |
Data from https://covid19.arizona.edu/updates
Updated January 19, 2021
Black Voices of Tucson Episode 2.3: March 4 Justice Tucson
In this installment of Black Voices of Tucson, March 4 Justice Tucson founders spoke with Daily Wildcat editors on the Black Lives Matter protests, sparked by the police killing of George Floyd, a Black man, in Minneapolis, and discussed what is still left to be done in fighting for justice for Black people in the U.S. Read more
Q&A with mental health activist Marlise Karlin
Whether it’s COVID-19, injustice, financial instability or something else in the long list of issues people face today, the mental health of many people is in poor shape. As therapy and other forms of help transition online, mental health activist Marlise Karlin, the mind behind the SOS Method app, designed the virtual program to help people find calm in stressful times. Read more
UA student takes all in quiz bowl
Long time quiz bowl aficionado, Samuel Rombro, was named Arizona’s top scorer on June 19, 2020 in Buzzword, the national online quiz competition created by the National Academic Quiz Tournaments as an alternative way to safely compete amidst COVID-19, according to the NAQT. Read more
Black Voices of Tucson Episode 2.2: March 4 Justice Tucson
This is part two of the Black Voices of Tucson episode with the founders of March 4 Justice Tucson. In this part, March 4 Justice discusses performative activism and racism on the University of Arizona campus. Read more
UA international students stuck in U.S. after Arizona COVID-19 outbreak
The University of Arizona has students from all over the world coming to the states to pursue their degrees, but due to the outbreak of COVID-19, many UA international students are spending summer break in Tucson as a result of the travel restrictions or for safety reasons. Read more
Black Voices of Tucson Episode 2.1: March 4 Justice Tucson
In this episode, March 4 Justice Tucson's founders introduce themselves and speak on why they started the organization and some of their inspiration for it. Read more
The past century of race, riot and protest in the United States: A brief timeline
One hundred years before the Black Lives Matter movement, diverse communities across the U.S. stood up in solidarity against social injustice like police brutality. Black Americans battled police brutality through the power of protests, riots and social uprisings. According to Tyina Steptoe, a University of Arizona Department of History associate professor who specializes in race, gender and culture at the UA, the language used to describe these events can indicate biases. Read more
Pride 2020: A month of legislation, protest and social distancing
This year, Pride month went a little bit different than many may have expected. Because of COVID-19, the usual parades, concerts and festivals that celebrate LGBTQ+ identity and liberation were shut down. However, just because people did not take to the streets to celebrate doesn’t mean there hasn't been developments in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights. Here are six strides and setbacks in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights that you might’ve missed this past month: Read more
Two salon owners' views on running businesses during a pandemic
The new normal amidst the COVID-19 pandemic for hair salons and barbershops in Tucson may not be as far away as many might think. The number of COVID-19 cases in Arizona is 74,533 cases as of today, June 30, according to Arizona Department of Health Services website. Hair salons, barber shops, cosmetology, nail and aesthetic salons, tanning salons, tattoo parlors, spas and massage therapist services have been in operation since May 8. Read more
UA club gives students direct exposure to Israeli startup culture
Despite Israel’s recognition as a religious and cultural hub, it is also recognized by many as the Startup Nation in response to its ever growing entrepreneurial spirit. At the University of Arizona, a professional development club called UA Tamid involves students with the entrepreneurial atmosphere of Israel through connecting them to Israeli startups. Read more
Black Voices of Tucson Episode 1: Eller African American Honorary at the University of Arizona
As part of a new collaborative series, the three Arizona Student Media outlets — KAMP Student Radio, UATV and the Daily Wildcat — will be highlighting Black organizations and leaders in Tucson. Read more
Muralists take a stance on Black Lives Matter
Tucson is a mural town. Impressive paintings grace the sides of buildings, decorate downtown and are staples of both the city and Tucsonans’ Instagram feeds. In the fast few weeks, however, a few new murals have appeared around town. These pieces, which are the result of a collaborative art project organized by Tucson muralist Joe Pagac, all come with a strong and clear message: Black lives matter. Read more
