The Daily Wildcat

The Arizona Daily Wildcat is a student-run publication affiliated with the University of Arizona. Established in 1899 originally as the Sage Green and Silver, it has undergone several name changes, including Arizona Weekly Life, University Life, Arizona Life, and Arizona Wildcat. The newspaper is distributed primarily within the university and throughout the Tucson, Arizona area, reaching an audience of about 20,000 readers. It is released daily during the fall and spring semesters and transitions to a weekly schedule over the summer, when it is known as the Arizona Summer Wildcat. In 2006, the Arizona Daily Wildcat earned the title of Best College Newspaper from the Princeton Review's THE BEST 361 COLLEGES.

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BOOK REVIEW: ‘The Fire Next Time’

Jan 27, 2025 | wildcat.arizona.edu | Andres Diaz

Categories: Reckoning with Race: The Timeless Wisdom of James BaldwinJanuary 27, 2025 James Baldwin’s “The Fire Next Time” is a timeless work that strikes at the core of race relations in America, transcending its 1963 publication to remain shockingly relevant today.
Preparing for the respiratory illness season: Key insights on RSV, flu and COVID-19

Nov 25, 2024 | wildcat.arizona.edu | Andres Diaz

As the colder months approach, the University of Arizona community and Tucson residents are preparing for an active season of respiratory illnesses, including respiratory syncytial virus, influenza and COVID-19. These respiratory illnesses surge in winter months, aligning with colder weather, increased indoor gatherings and seasonal travel.
OPINION: Give us back our best buildings – The Daily Wildcat

Nov 6, 2024 | wildcat.arizona.edu | Andrew Jei-Li Tsai

Why are some of our most iconic campus buildings off-limits to everyday student life? Old Main and the former library, now the Arizona State Museum, are more than just historical landmarks – they’re spaces with untapped potential to become true campus hubs. It’s time to bring these buildings back to the heart of our campus experience.
UA Symphonic Choir to perform at Consulate of Mexico in Tucson

Oct 31, 2024 | wildcat.arizona.edu | Lizzy Sorensen

The University of Arizona Symphonic Choir will perform a concert at the Consulate of Mexico in Tucson on Friday, Nov. 1, as part of Tucson’s Dia de Muertos celebrations. The special concert, marking the first-ever performance at the consulate in the choir’s 74-year history, will feature Indigenous, Arabic and classical pieces.
CAPS tackles rising political stress amid election season

Oct 31, 2024 | wildcat.arizona.edu | Lizzy Sorensen

With political stress at an all-time high, the University of Arizona’s Counseling & Psych Services has stepped up its support, expanding resources to help students manage the mental strain associated with the current political climate. CAPS’ updated Political Stress page, part of a series on coping with current events, offers strategies for students grappling with heightened anxiety as they navigate divisive issues and anticipate the upcoming election on Nov. 5.
“Icecats handle Weber State, win fifth straight”

Oct 29, 2024 | wildcat.arizona.edu | Mike Schmitz

Twenty-four seconds was all it took for the Arizona Icecats (7-8) to take control of their two-game series against the Weber State Wildcats (7-10) and never look back. After senior defenseman Austin Capobianco netted a fluttering goal 24 seconds into the first period of Friday night’s contest, the Icecats went on to score eight first-period goals and send a depleted Weber State team packing early.
Arizona Athletics rolls out priority points system for ZonaZoo reservations vs. Duke

Oct 16, 2024 | wildcat.arizona.edu | Lizzy Sorensen

Students who want to catch the hottest men’s basketball game of the season will need to show some love to less popular games and sports to earn their spot. Arizona Athletics notified ZonaZoo Red members, students who pay $175 for their annual student section pass for access to all sports, that tickets to Arizona vs. Duke on Nov. 22 will be managed using a priority points system.
A neural breakthrough: Inside the complete map of the fruit fly brain

Oct 16, 2024 | wildcat.arizona.edu | Andres Diaz

In a groundbreaking achievement, Princeton University scientists have fully mapped the brain of an adult fruit fly, Drosophila melanogaster, unlocking new insights into how brains work. The feat marks the first time an adult animal brain with a complex structure has been mapped neuron by neuron, synapse by synapse. The fruit fly, long a staple of neuroscience research, shares about 60% of its DNA with humans and it has proven to be an invaluable model for studying brain function.
Indigenous Peoples’ Day celebrated on UA Mall

Oct 15, 2024 | wildcat.arizona.edu | Noor Haghighi

Categories: October 14, 2024 Indigenous Peoples’ Day was celebrated on the University of Arizona Mall on Oct. 14. Indigicat Student Association, which promotes Native American culture for UA students, planned the day’s celebrations. From 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., a variety of people and groups came to celebrate on the Mall including a blessing by Miguel Flores Jr., Haven’s Women’s Drum Group, dancers and more.
BREAKING: Shooting suspect in custody

Sep 25, 2024 | wildcat.arizona.edu | Sam Parker

The University of Arizona Police Department arrested a suspect in connection with Sunday’s on-campus shooting late Wednesday afternoon. Ryan Romero-Encinas, 20, was taken into custody without incident at 3:32 p.m. The police released Romero-Encinas’ name as a suspect Tuesday morning. Romero-Encinas is facing charges of murder in the first degree after Sunday’s shooting ended in the death of 19-year-old Minhaj Jamshidi, a student at Pima Community College.