Opinions • Wednesday, July 30, 2014
RESOURCES
of activities for students to actively engage in. The opportunities to work with such a diverse FROM PAGE 29 group of people in such a tight-knit setting as the UA is relatively unique; those opportunities will want to make sure that it’s universally accessible. likely not come as easily once you have left college. In either case, the Disability Resource Center is If you are ever considering entering politics, happy to work with you. marketing or any work in which you cater to the Or maybe you’re white but you grew up in a interests of diverse populations, it would behoove predominantly Asian neighborhood, and you you to take the time to learn as much about the feel more culturally at home in the Asian Pacific needs and preferences of these groups. The American Student Affairs, and so you hang out students that make up these centers will someday there. There is nothing wrong or weird about that. be your constituents and your customers; you These centers are inclusive, not exclusive. While should begin to get to know them. their primary goal is to promote the interests of These centers are not exclusive fraternities or their respective students, they also exist to educate sororities that will turn you away because you and welcome anyone who might be interested in don’t have enough money or because you do not learning or participating in their cultures. fit some other criterion, nor will they haze you; The opportunity to learn leadership skills is instead they are safe havens for students of all also something types and places where that anyone anyone can walk in, can gain from They are safe havens for students ... make some new friends, participating in where anyone can walk in ... and share some laughs, these centers. take advantage of ... opportunities. learn about some Each cultural different cultures and center has a take advantage of some specific month neat opportunities. in which it hosts an array of cultural activities, in Whether you go to a resource center because addition to the regular events it has throughout you are a member of the particular community it the school year. serves, interested in getting to know and help the For example, Native American Student Affairs diverse communities on campus or expanding holds events ranging from film showcases to tribal your leadership abilities, I urge you to check these leader panels during November. These events resource centers out. are entirely student-organized and operated, and they are always looking to get more students involved. Event planning and management are — Vince is a junior studying philosophy, politics, useful skills that look good on a resume. These economics and law. Follow him @DailyWildcat resource centers offer a diverse and constant flow
Campus Guide • 31
ZONAZOO
For those wanting to embrace the tradition and spirit of our FROM PAGE 25 great university, there is no better environment. Standing with 9,000 projections of another stellar fellow Arizona students cheering men’s team, we can expect to see for a touchdown is quite an them again. inclusive experience. This will be However, it isn’t all cheering my last year as an undergraduate and chanting in the Zoo. You will at the UA, but I will be passing invariably make connections down the traditions to my brother, with your fellow Wildcats in those an incoming freshman. Traditions grandstands. After a physics in the Zoo can be anything from lab one Thursday a chant shouted evening, I headed after an on-field to McKale to watch It isn't all accomplishment, a men’s basketball cheering ... you to staying after the game despite game to listen to will invariably nobody in my usual the Pride of Arizona make “zoo group” being Marching Band connections able to attend. I ran play Alma Mater. into two students I with your Some traditions recognized from a fellow Wildcats. are new and past chemistry class. some date back After watching the a decade, but I game together we have the utmost confidence that became fast friends. this incoming class will make The ZonaZoo is more than just a the ZonaZoo a more fun and sports fan club. It can be a release enriching experience than ever from long hours of studying. Many before. Stand together (we don’t students treat it as one of the best sit down in the Zoo) and bear social experiences on campus, down with class and pride this tailgating for hours on the UA year. Mall before football games. Don’t forget to swing past the ZonaZoo — Myles is a senior studying tent on the corner of the mall anthropology. Follow him and Cherry Street to grab a free @thegetawayMYLES hamburger before the game.