After a long closure due to the pandemic, live shows will finally return to Broadway in Tucson starting fall of 2021. The theatre rolled over the spring shows from this year into the 2021-22 season, so the schedule will be packed with so much variety there is sure to be a performance for everyone to enjoy. Read more
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Lone Malefho, a University of Arizona junior, is one of the student leaders from the Coalition of Black Students and Allies and Voices of Indigenous Concerns in Education who questioned President Dr. Robert C. Robbins, Provost Liesl Folks and other university administration and demanded accountability through the COBA list of demands.In addition to her activist work, Malefho is a self-proclaimed influencer in the making, also known as Botswana's Jewel on Instagram, described herself as multifaceted in her own right. Read more
The University of Arizona’s Disability Resource Center prides itself on being one of the most inclusive and accommodating disability resource centers in the nation according to DRC employees. Read more
On the Historic Fourth Avenue in a concealed patio, the Flower Shop on 4th Avenue is a hidden gem with fresh flowers and a passion to create unique and artistic floral arrangements for the Tucson community. Read more
The student population of 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 all the details you need to know on each center. Read more
To Marla Franco, one of the main advocates for the University of Arizona obtaining the official title of Hispanic Serving 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 University of Arizona’s Hispanic Serving Institution designation. Read more
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. Read more
While approximately 70% of incoming freshman students live their first year in campus dorms, many off-campus places accommodate other living essentials with student discounts. Having a CatCard can help off campus too. Here are some businesses near campus that can help you buy essential items at a discount. Read more
There are dozens of ways to get involved on campus at the UA. 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. Read more
“Hamilton” has been rescheduled to run in Tucson at UA Centennial Hall in 2021, according to Broadway in Tucson. Read more
People all over the world have been marching, protesting, and petitioning for change in the wake of the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and many other innocent Black Americans who were killed by law enforcement officers. This shift in political priorities has also brought with it a wave of support for removing Confederate monuments all across the United States. Despite a small role in the Civil War and less than a year in the Confederacy, Arizona has a handful of Confederate monuments and its own conversation about whether or not they need to be removed. Read more
With 27 years of service working at the University of Arizona, Melinda Burke '75 '81 recently announced her retirement from the presidency of the Alumni Association. Read more
The Tucson Museum of Art is reopening to the public on Thursday, July 30, and debuting a new art installation — the Kasser Family Wing of Latin American Art to the Tucson community. Read more
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