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Elvia Verdugo

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Community Sports Editor at the @TucsonStar🌵 @UArizona journalism & history alumna 😊 Say hi! everdugo@tucson.com

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Elvia Verdugo’s Biography

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Elvia Verdugo.

Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and History from the University of Arizona.
Member of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists.

Experience:
Digital features reporter for #ThisIsTucson at the Arizona Daily Star.
Apprentice reporter for the Arizona Daily Star.
Reporter for the Arizona Daily Wildcat.
Copy editor and layout designer for the Aztec Press.

Academics:
Kappa Tau Alpha member (exclusive to the top 10% of your class at the school of journalism.)
Tau Alpha member (a n…

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Arizona soccer seeks first win of season in Saturday home opener

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By Elvia Verdugo Verified
| The Wildcaster Verified
Arizona soccer is looking to secure its first win of the season at its home opener this weekend. The Wildcats will take on New Mexico State starting at 7 p.m. Saturday at Murphey Field at Mulcahy Soccer Stadium. Despite weather delays and attempts to fight off the Lopes on Wednesday, Arizona couldn’t hold off GCU and fell 2-0 in its season opener on the road. After Saturday’s home opener, the Wildcats hit the road once again, this time to face Gonzaga on Aug. 20 and LSU on Aug. 30.
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Arizona volleyball is ready to dig deeper this season

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By Elvia Verdugo Verified
| The Wildcaster Verified
For Arizona volleyball, last season was all about proving the Wildcats belonged in the NCAA Tournament. This season is about seeing just how far that momentum can take the Wildcats. After last year’s 17-13 season, including the program’s first NCAA Tournament win since 2016, the Wildcats have no interest in slowing down as they look to turn last year’s success into something bigger. Building on that momentum, the Wildcats have been hard at work.
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Arizona women’s tennis announces addition to coaching staff

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By Elvia Verdugo Verified
| The Wildcaster Verified
Arizona women’s tennis is adding one more name to its coaching staff this season. Lily Woods, an assistant coach from Mercer University in Georgia, was hired as an assistant coach for Arizona’s women’s tennis program, head coach Ryan Stotland announced Wednesday. Woods was a member of the Wofford College women's tennis program from 2021-25, a two-time second-team All-Southern Conference honoree (in singles and doubles) and a four-time ITA Scholar-Athlete selection, according to Arizona Athletics.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Reporter at the Arizona Daily Wildcat.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes

How is social media changing news?

Audiences are receiving the news faster than ever, although it may not be completely accurate. We shouldn't sacrifice accuracy for speed.