OPINION: Is in-person graduation a light at the end of the tunnel?

By Payton Toomey | 05/12/2021 7:09pm

Hope is high that, with the introduction of in-person commencement ceremonies, the University of Arizona campus can hit a wonderful post-pandemic normal by the fall.

Global coronavirus cases reach new heights despite declining cases in US

By Amit Syal | 05/04/2021 2:05am

As the U.S. continues to vaccinate its population at extremely efficient rates, cases around the globe are surging, mostly driven by India and South America. India, a country with a population of nearly 1.4 billion, is seeing daily case counts higher than any other country at any point in the pandemic.

Creative adaptation necessary in online classes

By Capri Fain , Grant Hoover , Vic Verbalaitis and Elle Nangia | 05/11/2021 12:42am

Taking classes during the pandemic has not been easy, but we have gotten through it.  For the year in review edition of the Daily Wildcat, the enterprise desk presents eight stories out of the many lived this year that show the variety of experiences people had in online and COVID-19 precautioned classes. In our print edition there are four out of eight stories — with the rest posted online — from a student and a professor each in four University of Arizona colleges/schools: the College of Nursing, the School of Dance and the School of Theatre, Film and Television from the College of Fine Arts and the James E. Rogers College of Law.

Q&A with former Arizona football wide receiver Cedric Peterson

By Jordan White | 04/28/2021 12:49pm

The Daily Wildcat recently spoke with former University of Arizona wide receiver Cedric Peterson via Zoom in an interview.

What have we learned about the coronavirus in the past 15 months?

By Amit Syal | 05/11/2021 12:39am

On Jan. 21, 2020, the U.S. reported its first case of the coronavirus in the state of Washington — a man in his 30s became infected. In the past 15 months, the world has gained an immense amount of knowledge about the coronavirus. Let's take a look at the major developments since then.

CDC and FDA lift pause on Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine

By Amit Syal | 04/24/2021 5:51pm

On Tuesday morning, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a joint statement calling for a pause on the administration of the Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) coronavirus vaccine. The call came after the two agencies reviewed data involving six reported U.S. cases of a rare and severe type of blood clot in individuals who received the vaccine.

Pandemic perspectives with UA campus workers

By Grant Hoover and Vic Verbalaitis | 04/13/2021 10:57pm

In this new mini-series from the enterprise desk, people who worked on campus throughout the pandemic share their experiences.  This episode, hosts Vic Verbalaitis and Grant Hoover talked with Kennedy Bell, a cashier at the UA Bookstore.  

Coronavirus resurgence leads to declining mental health among health professionals

By Andres Diaz | 04/06/2021 11:10am

Over the past week, coronavirus cases have increased dramatically, and the World Health Organization has announced that new deaths from coronavirus have risen by 5%. Healthcare workers are experiencing the brunt of this surge and are facing mounting mental health challenges as a result. 

OPINION: No matter how desperate Doug Ducey is, the pandemic is not over

By Payton Toomey | 04/05/2021 2:04pm

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey thinks it's time for Arizona to return to normal, with no pandemic restrictions to speak of. Scientists and reasonable people alike think that this is premature and dangerous.

The Center for Creative Photography introduces digital viewing during the pandemic

By Abbie Kosoc | 04/07/2021 2:17pm

The Center for Creative Photography is temporarily closed to the public through the spring semester. Although, their extravagant Finding Meaning exhibit and other collections remain open for online viewing. The curators of the CCP hope that the works can offer a space for community and collective reflection as the pandemic continues.  

Pfizer says its coronavirus vaccine is 100% effective in children ages 12 to 15

By Amit Syal | 04/05/2021 2:06pm

On Wednesday morning, Pfizer reported that its coronavirus vaccine, which has been authorized for Americans who are 16 years and older, is 100% effective in children ages 12 to 15. This encouraging news comes as experts warn of another resurgence of coronavirus cases, mostly driven by the younger population.

New CDC study confirms mRNA coronavirus vaccines highly effective at preventing infection

By Amit Syal | 04/02/2021 10:42am

A new study out of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides strong evidence that the mRNA coronavirus vaccines made by Pfizer and Moderna are highly effective at preventing infection — and not only severe disease — by the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, in real-world conditions. 

Taking a deeper dive into the three major coronavirus variants

By Amit Syal | 03/28/2021 10:03am

Oftentimes, change can be good. Other times, change can be another hurdle to getting back to the sense of "normalcy" we felt before the pandemic.

Arizona opens vaccine eligibility to residents 16 years of age and older

By Amit Syal | 03/23/2021 2:46pm

On Wednesday, March 24, Arizona will open its vaccine eligibility to residents who are 16 years of age and older. The previous change to this policy came a few weeks back when Gov. Doug Ducey expanded eligibility to those 55 years of age and older. 

Around the Corner: Senae Thai Bistro, a unique and local favorite

By Madison Beveridge | 03/23/2021 4:35pm

Located in the heart of downtown Tucson is Senae Thai Bistro, an award-winning and popular restaurant notable for its creative and authentic take on Thai cuisine. 

Disability rights advocates call for Ducey to prioritize people with disabilities in vaccine distribution

By Udbhav Venkataraman | 03/16/2021 4:56pm

On Friday, Feb. 26, the Arizona Center for Disability Law along with various other disability rights advocacy organizations and members of the disability community sent a letter to Gov. Doug Ducey requesting a meeting to engage with disability rights organizations to discuss vaccine access to members of the Arizona Long Term Care System and their caregivers regardless of age and setting. 

CDC releases new guidance for vaccinated Americans

By Amit Syal | 03/19/2021 10:23am

On Monday morning, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released new guidance for people who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. To date, there have been three vaccines that have received an emergency use authorization by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, with the most recent being the one produced by Johnson and Johnson. 

Arizona switches to hybrid age-based coronavirus vaccination distribution model

By Amit Syal | 03/05/2021 2:36pm

Earlier this week, the Arizona Department of Health Services announced that it will be changing its distribution model from numbered phases and switch to a hybrid age-based distribution model. This news comes as national experts warn about people across the country letting their guard down too soon.

Are you eligible to get your coronavirus vaccine right now?

By Briana Aguilar | 03/03/2021 7:09am

Arizona alone has had over 818,000 COVID-19 cases and upwards of 16,000 deaths. With around 1,000 COVID-19 cases being reported daily recently, some students may be eager to get vaccinated. The good news is that there are three U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved vaccines. Unfortunately, the general population of college students has yet to receive them.