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Preventable, not inevitable: Hazing prevention and reporting at the University of Arizona
With the recent death of a Delta Tau Delta pledge at our neighbors to the north, NAU, students and Arizonans of all ages have been reminded of the importance of reporting and prevention efforts. In the wake of this tragedy, attention has turned to how state law, UA policies and student reporting tools work to prevent hazing and protect students. The human cost of hazing Unfortunately, hazing isn’t always as mild as getting baptized in the fountain by Old Main.
Breaking Point USA
Today, I joked with a friend that I never would have thought "getting sent home from work because Charlie Kirk was assassinated" would be on my 2025 bingo card. And, to that end, I'm conflicted. Yesterday left a bitter taste in my mouth. In October 2023, Kirk came to my campus. Like everyone else, I stopped, gawked, and stared. His tactics - cheap and hard to stomach - brought an odd sense of nostalgia.
It’s the busiest time of year, Wildcats. With reading day around the corner, campus is anything but quiet. While you’re buried in textbooks and coffee cups, the University of Arizona Police Department has been busy handling everything from flier fires to scooter standoffs. Catch up on the chaos in this spring semester edition of Police Beat.
Throwing eggs in this economy? February’s Police Beat says yes
As we head into spring break, this edition of Police Beat will get you up to speed on some notable campus crimes from the month of February, courtesy of our partnership with the University of Arizona Police Department. From bathroom breaks gone wrong to U-Hauls doubling as drug dens, February’s Police Beat has it all. Enjoy the break, and stay safe out there, Wildcats! On Feb.
UA College Democrats seek clarity on university’s immigration policy compliance
On January 20, Acting Department of Homeland Security Secretary Benjamine Huffman issued a directive rescinding Biden administration guidelines that had restricted Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection from conducting enforcement operations in certain sensitive locations, including schools and churches.
ASUA president speaks to evolving relationships with campus safety officials: ‘That communication wasn’t there before’
Campus safety has been a pressing issue for many University of Arizona students, faculty and community members since the shooting of Dr. Thomas Meixner in 2022. The on-campus shooting spurred significant reform and restructuring of the university’s crisis response and management, including the creation of the Office of Public Safety and increased engagement between campus safety officials and the community.
Police Beat 10: Fumbled heist fuels frat furniture diplomacy
With Homecoming and Family Weekend behind us, midterms heating up and the election just wrapping up, campus has been anything but quiet. This edition of Police Beat will get you up to speed on some notable campus crimes from the peak of the semester — and it might just be wilder than your parents’ weekend debrief. Man opts for UAPD officer’s bike over requested ride home On Sept.
Tim Walz holds rally in Tucson
Minnesota Governor. and Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz held a rally at Palo Verde High School to mobilize voters on the first day of early voting in Arizona on Wednesday, Oct. 9. The rally drew a crowd of about 500 in the school gymnasium, with an estimated 300 gathered in an overflow area, where guests watched via livestream. The event featured a range of speakers. At the time of the rally, former President Donald Trump held a narrow lead in Arizona polls.
Douglas Emhoff visits Tucson on Harris-Walz ‘New Way Forward’ tour
Categories: The Second Gentleman gave remarks on reproductive rights to a gathered audience September 13, 2024 Douglas Emhoff, the Second Gentleman of the United States, visited Tucson as part of the Harris-Walz campaign’s New Way Forward tour Sept. 12. The tour is meant to engage swing states on key issues, with appearances by Presidential candidate Kamala Harris, her running mate Tim Walz and their spouses Emhoff and Gwen Walz.
Police Beat 9: Syllabus week and scientology spooks
We’re so back, Wildcats! As we kick off the academic year, expect to see long lines at the gym, free swag on the Mall, and, of course, a warm welcome to the record-breaking incoming students. If you’re new here, this edition and future editions of Police Beat will keep you informed on the notable crimes that the University of Arizona Police Department responds to amidst the hustle of classes and club fairs.
Repeat offender arrested for stalking, assault near UA campus
Categories: August 13, 2024 Henry Yanez III was arrested after two incidents of inappropriate behavior affecting two female victims near campus after having been arrested under similar circumstances in 2015. UAPD recounts the timeline of Yanez’s crimes and responds to community speculation that Yanez may be connected to crimes against women dating back to December.
Repeat offender arrested for stalking, assault near UA campus
August 13, 2024 Henry Yanez III was arrested after two incidents of inappropriate behavior affecting two female victims near campus after having been arrested under similar circumstances in 2015. UAPD recounts the timeline of Yanez’s crimes and responds to community speculation that Yanez may be connected to crimes against women dating back to December.
Police Beat 8: Bitcoin blues
With just weeks before classes begin, our Wildcat habitat is about to get even more wild. This edition of Police Beat will catch you up on the latest schemes and lewd behavior that the University of Arizona Police Department responded to over the summer, and what to look out for as we return to campus.
Police Beat 7: Fraudulent crime in the summertime
Crime doesn’t stop for final exams or after students have left campus. This edition of Police Beat will get you up to speed on some notable crimes and trends from the end of the semester and after. Additionally, Police Beat will continue into the summer to keep readers in and beyond Tucson in the know on all things campus activity. Male and female students’ argument ends in brawl On April 25, officers were flagged down on Park Avenue by a witness to an assault that had just occurred.
Campus Crime Roundup #5: Full swing after spring
Between the Tucson Festival of Books and the University of Arizona’s College of Medicine class of 2024’s campus has certainly been more crowded than usual. These events, combined with different criminal incidents across the UA, have kept the University of Arizona Police Department busy. From vehicle theft to a knife-bearing festival-goer, this edition of Police Beat will get you up to speed on what UAPD has been up to in the last couple weeks.
Camus Crime Roundup #4: Library employee dubbed hero by Barstool Sports followers
February 17, 2024 Amidst the hustle of midterm season and the trials and tribulations of Valentine’s Day, campus has certainly felt busier than usual, but when students lock in, what goes on behind the scenes? This edition of Police Beat will get you up to speed. Incident in Main Library On Feb. 7, library staff reported an assault in progress on the first level of the Main Library.
Campus crime roundup #3: Exam time and cyber crime
As the spring semester flies by and with midterms approaching, it is easy to get overwhelmed by the demands of obtaining a degree. In all of this chaos, take solace in the fact that students aren’t a blue Jeep Sahara with five missing tires. In this Campus Crime Roundup, the Daily Wildcat will bring the campus community up to speed on recent campus crimes (like the theft of this poor car’s tires) and potential trends. Stay safe, Wildcats! Napper in McKale Center On Jan.
Campus crime roundup #2: Pi Kappa Phi’s ‘Nightmare on Elm Street’
January 27, 2024 As the semester gets into full swing, here are some notable incidents that the University of Arizona Police Department has responded to since campus activity picked up earlier this month. This article is a product of the Daily Wildcat’s new UAPD partnership aimed at raising students’ awareness of crime trends on campus. Additional campus safety resources can be found in the Wildcat Safety Guide from the UA Office of Public Safety. Theft On Campus Between Jan.
Campus crime roundup #1: Winter break spared no Hyundai vehicle owner
As part of the newly revived police beat, the Daily Wildcat will be breaking down key crime details and trends from over the break to be aware of going into the spring semester. Greek Row robberies Winter break brought burglaries to Greek Row, prompting some chapters to request increased security in the area. The initial burglary occurred at the Zeta Psi fraternity house on Dec. 27.
Newly instated UAPD chief hopes to build trust and strengthen community ties
The October 2022 shooting of Professor Thomas Meixner sparked a critical period of reform and introspection for the University of Arizona’s leadership, leading to both independent and faculty-led reviews of the university and its police force. Former University of Arizona Police Department Chief Paula Balafas resigned in the wake of these efforts with Christopher Olson stepping in as interim chief at the conclusion of this year’s spring semester. On Dec.
UA Spanish department adjusts attendance policy to pre-pandemic standards
As the COVID-19 lockdown becomes a more distant memory for many, some University of Arizona faculty are beginning to tighten up attendance policies in an attempt to return to pre-pandemic normalcy. One notable change is in the department of Spanish and Portuguese, particularly in the four unit, four day a week Spanish courses. Cassidy Reis, interim director of the Spanish language program, explained how attendance policies changed throughout the pandemic.
‘What a time to exist’: Activists express urgency, advocacy at Tucson climate rally
Students and community members gathered at Tucson’s City Hall Friday, Sept. 15, to demand the Arizona government do more to address climate change. This demonstration was one of over 500 across 54 countries as part of a Global Climate Strike Day led by Fridays for Future, a youth-organized climate movement inspired by Swedish activist Greta Thunberg. The protest was organized by two local youth-led activist groups: UArizona Divest and the Arizona Youth Climate Coalition.
Role of artificial intelligence unclear as the 2023-24 academic year commences
Generative Artificial Intelligence innovations — primarily natural language processing technologies, such as ChatGPT — are rapidly transforming the lives of college students. With AI becoming so frequently used among students, it almost feels as though not utilizing it puts one at a disadvantage. Arthur “Barney” Maccabe, the executive director of the Institute for the Future of Data and Computing at the University of Arizona, seemed to share this opinion.
President Robbins unveils three new interim leaders for the 2023-2024 academic year
On May 31, President Dr. Robert C. Robbins announced three new interim leadership appointments that he anticipated will “best position the University of Arizona to further advance its mission.” These appointees have a diverse range of plans for the 2023-2024 academic year.
Trans Day of Visibility rally draws in hundreds of Tucsonans to support cause and demand action
Hundreds gathered at Tucson City Hall Friday, March 31, for International Transgender Day of Visibility to rally and protest recent anti-trans legislation that has been circulating nationwide.* Countless chants rang through the crowd — a sea of colorful signs, flags and individuals holding each other for comfort as emotions ran high.
A closer look at the University of Arizona's safety failures in handling of campus shooting
Released Monday, March 27, the security report on the University of Arizona’s response to events before, during and after the on-campus killing of professor Thomas Meixner highlights four main areas of failure across multiple departments. UA President Dr. Robert C. Robbins hired the PAX Group security consulting firm three weeks after the Oct. 5, 2022, shooting.
Senator Bernie Sanders visits campus to promote new book
On Sunday during the Tucson Festival of Books, Sen. Bernie Sanders and co-author John Nichols visited the Student Union Memorial Center for a discussion about their new book, "It's OK to Be Angry About Capitalism". The visit was part of a series of a not-for-profit tour to promote the book and Sanders’ progressive platform.
Candidates for student body president discuss goals in debate Tuesday
Last night, the Associated Students of the University of Arizona candidates for student body president Patricia Yango and Alyssa Sanchez took to the debate floor to promote and defend their platforms. Throughout the debate there were some key moments to help student voters make informed choices on their ballot. The candidates were first asked to introduce themselves.
University of Arizona faculty committee creates report on university safety
Members of the University of Arizona General Faculty Committee on University Safety for All came together to write a report addressing the events of Oct. 5 and how they were handled. The report is titled “Oversight and Response Failure: Broken Trust. Lessons From the Events Surrounding the Murder of Professor Thomas Meixner.” The background of the report shares how Faculty Chair professor Leila Hudson created the committee following the shooting.
University of Arizona reproductive rights webinar: Experts discuss foggy legal terrain in a post-Roe Arizona
On Nov. 4, the University of Arizona School of Government and Public Policy held a webinar to discuss the confusing state of abortion law in Arizona as a result of the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization decision back in June. The panel consisted of three leading experts in fields impacted by the decision: Emeritus professor Barbara Atwood of the UA's James E.
University of Arizona alumni rally to save canceled Homecoming parade
The University of Arizona Homecoming parade began in 1929 and has been an annual feature of Homecoming up until 2020 when it was canceled due to COVID-19. It has not been held since. On Oct. 20, UA alumni Kirk Sibley created a Facebook group that has since gained a following of 700 Wildcat alumni. They all have one thing in common: disappointment over a canceled 90-year-old tradition.
UA students stage campus walkout in solidarity with LGBTQ+ community across the nation
Roughly 40 people at the University of Arizona joined 50 other universities in a nationwide protest in support of the enforcement of Title IX at religious universities. The Strike Out Queerphobia national campus walkout took place in front of the Administration building in the free speech zone on Oct. 11.
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