OPINION: Tips on documenting protests

By Selena Kuikahi

The influx of citizen journalism activity over the past month has flooded the internet with crucial evidence regarding police brutality, especially as it pertains to recent protests. Without these firsthand videos, our only documentation of injustices would come from mainstream media, which has revealed its biases time and time again. Although this documentation has been and is currently essential to proving true the existence of police brutality, journalists of any degree are now called more than ever to protect the citizens they catch on camera. Read more

Who terrorism really impacts … and it’s not the west

In the Western world, people are conditioned to believe things are worse than they actually are. If there is one shark attack, people are suddenly afraid to go to the beach. The chances of being involved in a mass shooting are slim. Read more

OPINION: No family here for family weekend? Don't let that stop you from having a fun time!

Family Weekend is honestly one of those weekends at the UA that a student never forgets. The UA in general provides the most extreme day parties, football games and activities, but nothing compares to family weekend. Despite not having any of my family come to family weekend (because Philadelphia is a long way away), the energy on campus is one I knew I definitely wanted to feed off from. Read more

TOPIC OF THE WEEK: Who in your family inspires you?

Family members will forever be a strong source of inspiration, hope and reliable advice. This week we ask the Daily Wildcat staff who inspires them in their family Read more

OPINION: Family weekend is great for out-of-state students

Family weekend is an opportunity for students to show their families around the campus, get their much-needed grocery shopping done and just have some good, ol’ fashioned family time. But family can visit whenever, not just Family Weekend. So what’s the big deal? Read more

OPINION: So is the U.S. the human-rights crusader in the Middle East?

OPINION: The U.S. has been at war in the Middle East for the larger part of at least two decades. Our involvement in the region goes back even further, in true American fashion. The U.S. has had various motivations throughout the 70-odd years we have had true relations. Read more

TOPIC OF THE WEEK: A VEEEEEEERY revealing tweet

Set against the backdrop of recent sexual assault allegations leveled at Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, what do our columnists think of an inflammatory tweet from Vox-contributor Eve Foster? Read more

The cost of cotton

Arizona has long tried to deal with the largest inhibitor of growth into the hottest parts of the state: water. The Water Resources Research Center at the University of Arizona estimates that the Grand Canyon state uses about 2.5 trillion gallons of water a year over its 7 million residents. Read more

For the love of eagles, apple pie and America, vote for Kyrsten Sinema!

Whether you love Martha McSally, hate her or feel indifferent, don’t vote for her. You’ll get what you want, and Arizona will get a great representative outcome. Read more

GUEST COLUMN: Go register and vote

This year, the stakes are too high to sit out on Election Day, especially for young people. If the Republican allies of Donald Trump remain in power, we are the ones who will bear the brunt of their destructive policy agenda, from irreversible damage to the environment to inhumane immigration policies to their attempt to repeal Roe v. Wade. This November, we must take action at the ballot box. Read more

Are women in the Middle East oppressed?

What do you envision when you think about women in the Middle East? The common picture blasted all over the news is women wearing dark burqas and niqabs, unable to go outside without a male escort, unable to attend school or work, without freedom in any sense of the word. Read more

Topic of the Week: Is the iPhone X sexist?

Apple's bigger-screen iPhones are being slammed by some for being 'too big' for women's hands. Find out what our columnists think about it Daily Wildcat's Issue of the Week Read more

GUEST LETTER: UA NROTC honors Senator McCain by upholding his values

GUEST LETTER: Although flags are no longer at half mast, University of Arizona’s Naval Reserve Officers' Training Corps unit continues to honor Senator and Navy Captain John McCain’s passing away on Aug. 25 by striving to emulate the values of honor, courage and commitment that the senator revered throughout his military and public service career. Read more

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