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Signage inside a building at the University of Arizona promotes mask wearing on campus, July 2020.

Where the Constitution and COVID-19 intersect

A group of law professors at the UA explore constitutional law in the pandemic.
No More Deaths said since 2004, Byrd Camp has provided aid to migrants crossing through the desert and usually operates without incident. But on the morning of July 30, the group says Border Patrol agents entered the property to arrest a migrant receiving care there. Agents on horseback, in cars and on foot continued to surveil the area surrounding the camp into Friday evening.

Border Patrol agents raid No More Deaths migrant aid camp

The group says the event is the first of its kind in over a year.
[Orange choropleth map of Arizona counties showing rate of COVID-19 cases per 100k people, for the week ending Aug. 1]

News roundup: Grijalva tests positive for COVID-19, border wall construction, UA reopening plan

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, Aug. 1
The Cocopah and Quechan Indian tribes donated ventilators they received from the Strategic National Stockpile to Yuma Regional Medical Center during the COVID-19 pandemic May 14, 2020.

Yuma County tribes use messaging, testing to beat back COVID-19 amid surge

Fort Yuma Health Center said the start of the surge was "scary," but they were prepared.
The Sonoran beach town Puerto Peñasco is a popular destination for Arizona tourists.

'The time is here': Rocky Point opening beaches

The Sonoran destination is reopening its beaches this weekend for the first time in more than four months.
University of Arizona freshmen Diego Salcedo, Nooreen Qureshi, Celeste Mesa

Own Words: Starting college during the pandemic

Three UA freshmen share their concerns and hopes for their college careers.
Santiago Castiello-Gutiérrez works on his computer at the University of Arizona on July 28, 2020. Castiello-Gutiérrez is an international student working toward his Ph.D. in higher education.

Pandemic creates added pressures for international students

The UA has about 3,700 international students.
Arizona 360 host Lorraine Rivera interviews Arizona Board of Supervisor Chair Larry Penley over Zoom on July 28, 2020.

ABOR issues guidance for universities ahead of new school year

A discussion with Arizona Board of Regents Chair Larry Penley.
The University of Arizona Administration building.

Coalition concerned about UA furloughs, COVID-19 risks on campus

The Coalition for Academic Justice at the University of Arizona includes hundreds of faculty, staff and students.
The McKale Center ticket office at the University of Arizona. July 2020.

Delayed season, limited fan capacity possibilities for UA fall sports

A discussion with athletic director Dave Heeke.
Signage inside a building at the University of Arizona promotes mask wearing on campus, July 2020.

UA rolls out new protocols to guard against pandemic

How the university plans to minimize the risk of COVID-19 spreading on campus.
A wildcat statue at the University of Arizona sports a custom mask. July 2020.

University of Arizona preps for reentry amid pandemic risk

Arizona 360 learns more about its strategy.

Arizona Illustrated Episode 635

Reopening safer; gender inequality; Arizona Oceanographer

Episode 243:The psychology of coping with the coronavirus pandemic

Why some people are finding it hard to adjust to a new routine.
Gov. Doug Ducey at July 30 update on Arizona's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ducey says the state's not responsible for covering loss of federal unemployment help

The federal benefit is set to expire this week, and Ducey says it's up to Congress to act.
Pima County COVID-19 testing at the Kino Events Center, July 13.

Daily news roundup: State single-day record for COVID-19 deaths, Pima County ups contact tracing

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, July 30.

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