Special Edition: University of Arizona's 154 Commencement

THE DAILY WILDCAT Wednesday, May 9, 2018 • VOLUME 111 • ISSUE 34

UA CELEBRATES 154TH COMMENCEMENT @DAILYWILDCAT

A DAILY WILDCAT SPECIAL EDITION

INSIDE GRADUATING SENIOR ATHLETES LEAVING A MARK IN THEIR RESPECTIVE SPORTS

FINE ARTS SENIOR JUMPS BACK INTO THE CLASSROOM, TEACHING HIGH SCHOOL ART

FOUR STUDENTS SHAPE THEIR GRADUATION CAP DESIGNS AND THE STORIES BEHIND THEM

DAILY WILDCAT COLUMNISTS REFLECT ON THEIR TIME AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA

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Can’t put a price on UA education

Presidents outline year’s highlights

Commencement 101: A guide to the 2017-2018 event

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Saying goodbye to senior Wildcat athletes

Speaker profile: Former Sec. of Navy offers tips

Grad Profile: From Tucson service to London studies

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Highlighting UA’s artistic seniors: dance and music

Highlighting UA’s artistic seniors: art and education

Behind the grad caps: Wearing your emotions on your head

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Football’s Marcus Griffin using grad transfer rule

Figuring out life after graduation

Two years down, two to go

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Top News: FBI to Red For Ed — The year in review

The year’s best: stolen underwear and pinatas

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Relive the highs and lows of Arizona Athletics

Moments that shined in Arts & Life

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Legislative Round up: Bills that affect campus

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Pres. Robbins’s accomplishments one year in

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Make the time at UA worth every second

BY DAILY WILDCAT OPINIONS BOARDS @DailyWildcat

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he final grades are in, graduation caps are decorated and the job hunt has already begun.

In some ways, it seems like college just started, but for thousands of University of Arizona students, that journey is finally coming to a close.

When the dust has settled, the tears have flowed and the celebrations quiet down, many will ask themselves the big questions: Was it worth it, and what now?

To answer the first, in nearly every circumstance, yes — it was worth it. The long nights, the stressful study periods, the boring lectures, that annoying neighbor or roommate, the crappy job — every second of the college experience adds up to something that won’t be repeated, for better or worse, ever again. Soak it all in one last time, before the moment is gone forever.

Enjoy this hard-fought victory, and don’t let anyone trivialize it. While each student has a unique experience, no one walking across that stage is doing so without having faced some struggles, some adversity and having fought through it anyway to come out the other side stronger, wiser, more prepared for what life will throw next.

Studies and statistics abound at the earning potential of those with advanced degrees versus those without, but the value of your time spent on campus can’t be measured just in dollars and cents.

Many won’t realize the true worth of the time spent here until years later, possibly when raising a family of their own or while working to survive and looking back at the good old days through rose-colored glasses.

Which leads to the second question: What next? For some, that query has burned in their minds since they started taking classes, crafting a study plan that would hone their skills for their dream job.

For many others, the degree they followed had more to do with personal interest than career prospects, and now that the time has come to enter the “real world,” there may be some

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apprehension or doubt creeping in.

Don’t panic. Remember that, by simple virtue of being a college graduate, you have shown you have what it takes to survive a grueling workload and can commit to something for several years, until completion. These are the skills and attributes employers want, regardless of your field of study.

You don’t have to be the smartest or have the highest GPA to find success after school.

Potential bosses want to see dedication, passion and willingness to learn just as much as they want to see fancy awards or bloated resumes.

Also, be careful not to get stuck in a job that squanders your potential, or that fills your wallet but drains your soul. You have fought for too long, through too much, to let that happen.

College may be one of the best times of life, but it doesn’t have to be all downhill from here.

Keep that idealism you had when you first walked on campus alive inside you; let it guide you; protect it from those that would try to extinguish the light that drives you.

For those reading that haven’t made it to the top of the mountain yet, remember your goals and continue working to get there. You are closer than you might think, whether you have one semester under your belt, or only one left to go. Don’t stop now.

For the parents, professors and everyone else at the UA who have supported a graduate or helped make their dreams a reality, take the chance to reflect on what you do, give yourself the credit you deserve and be ready to keep being there when needed.

Was it easy? No. Most good things in life aren’t. Was it worth it? Yes. Now go out and prove that you are worth it, too.

Studies and statistics abound at the earning potential of those with advanced degrees versus those without, but the value of the time spent on campus can’t be measured only in dollars and cents.”

Editorials are determined by the Daily Wildcat Opinions Board and are written by its members. They are Editor-in-chief Courtney Talak, Opinions Editor Andrew Paxton, Content Editor Marissa Heffernan, Engagement Editor Saul Bookman and Arts & Life Editor Pascal Albright.

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FAREWELL FROM PRESIDENT ROBBINS

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UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA PRESIDENT Dr. Robert Robbins talks with Arizona Athletics staff during the UA-NAU football season opener on Sept. 2.

Graduates are still part of university GUEST LETTER

FROM ROBERT ROBBINS

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ear Wildcats, At lunch in the Union on my first day, on my first visit to the University of Arizona’s programs in Yuma and my tours of each college, I have met outstanding students all year long.

Thank you all for the very warm welcome you have given me since I began as UA president in June.

I am looking forward to closing out this first year by giving our graduates a send-off that makes them as proud to be Wildcats as I felt when I was first welcomed here.

To our students who will graduate this week: You are poised to do amazing things.

Nine out of 10 UA graduates agree that their education was worth it, and 92 percent

of employers tell us that UA graduates are ready for the workforce from day one.

This is because we pride ourselves on giving our students all the tools they need to succeed throughout their careers and to be lifelong learners and innovative thinkers.

Whether it’s one job that’s been your dream your whole life or the 12 to 15 jobs over the course of your life, you’ve been prepared for excellence.

I also want you to know that being part of the UA doesn’t end here.

We expect you to stay a part of our family, even as you’re out in the world doing incredible things.

Stay connected to the UA and you will have a lifelong community of friends, supporters and fellow alumni.

Congratulations, and Bear Down!

— Robert C. Robbins President University of Arizona

FAREWELL FROM STUDENT BODY PRESIDENT

Things we’ve done; things we’ll do GUEST LETTER FROM MATT LUBISICH

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ear Wildcat Community, May 1 was my last day serving as your Student Body President. Through this incredible experience, I have had the opportunity to meet some of the most impressive and passionate students in the country. Their work at the University of Arizona inspired me to put everything I had into this position.

Last year, I campaigned on the platform that every student’s voice matters. During my term, I focused on turning your voices into meaningful actions. It wasn’t easy, but the past year has shown what we are capable of when we put our voices together. I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge just some of the outstanding accomplishments we as students have achieved: • Established the first private scholarship for DACA Recipients in the State of Arizona (Immigrant Student Resource Center) • Immediate investment for 12 new mental health counselors in our Counseling and Psych Services Center (ASUA Executive Team) • Immediate investment for eight new financial aid counselors and upgrade to financial aide processing technology (ASUA Executive Team) • Tackled food insecurity on campus by opening a second distribution day and creating a long-term plan so no student will go hungry (Campus Pantry) • Successfully advocated for the lowering of the ZonaZoo pass cost

so more students will be able to attend athletic events (ZonaZoo) • Increased permanent funding for our cultural centers on campus (Marginalized Students of The University of Arizona and cultural center advocacy) • Continued the “I Will” Campaign: a student led initiative to bring awareness of sexual assault to campus • Worked with the Disability Resource Center to ensure that a portion of deferred maintenance spending be allocated toward disability access to university buildings • Changed the conversation regarding sustainability on campus and laid the foundation for a university-wide Students for Sustainability • Open Source Textbooks: Encouraged faculty to offer course textbooks online save students financial costs • Set a Guinness World Record in McKale Center for most Valentines donated • Worked with the provost, faculty and staff to implement cultural competency training that will allow professors to be more inclusive in the classroom • Allocated over $250,000 to clubs and organizations to help them be successful in their endeavors • And much, much more!

It was the honor of a lifetime representing our diverse Wildcat community. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for an exceptional year. I have no doubt that a bright future awaits every single one of us and that the next generation of Wildcats will enter a better university thanks to your accomplishments.

Bear Down, — Matt Lubisich Student Body President ‘17– ‘18

CONGRATULATIONS,

SPRING 2018 GRADUATES!

The College of Social and Behavioral Sciences is proud of our

1,200 graduates.

We commend you for your hardwork and success!

SBS Outstanding Senior Award

Dino Kadich SBS Outstanding Undergraduate Research Award

Anthony McGee SBS Excellence in Leadership and Community Engagement Award

Michelle Ennabe SBS Tenacity Award

Luke Messer SBS Student Success Award

Juan Luis Zozaya Tellez

Department of American Indian Studies School of Anthropology Department of Communication Department of English Department of Gender and Women’s Studies School of Geography and Development School of Government and Public Policy Department of History Human Rights Practice School of Information School of Journalism Arizona Center for Judaic Studies Division for Late Medieval and Reformation Studies Center for Latin American Studies Department of Linguistics Department of Mexican American Studies School of Middle Eastern and North African Studies Department of Philosophy Department of Political Economy and Moral Science School of Sociology

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NEED TO KNOW COMMENCEMENT 2018

Commencement 101: Your guide From parking to the clear bag policy, here’s the ultimate guide to all things graduation

BY ROCKY BAIER @Rocky_baier It’s the 154th University of Arizona Commencement, but new graduates and their families might not know what to expect. Here’s your need-to-know guide to graduation day.

after the ceremony is finished, such as on the UA Mall.

Wi-Fi is available through the UAGuest Wi-Fi. You will need to make an account through the web browser (if it doesn’t pop up automatically, open a browser manually) and follow instructions to create an account.

GENERAL INFO

MISCELLANEOUS INFO

Date: Friday, May 11 Time: 7:30 p.m., gates open 5:30 p.m.

Location: Arizona Stadium Length: Approximately 90 minutes

WHEN YOU ARRIVE

Make sure you don’t have your purse or backpack. Like game days, a clear bag policy is enforced. Clutches, one-gallon plastic bags and approved clear bags are allowed. Other bags, including camera bags, binocular cases and even fanny packs will not be permitted.

The temperature is anticipated to be in the upper 90s, with the sun setting at 7:11 p.m.

Make sure you bring water and plan for heat (water is provided for students).

INFO FOR STUDENTS

Students need to arrive by 6:30 p.m. to be guaranteed a spot. Graduate students check in in front of the north side of the Main Library at 6:00 p.m.

To enter the stadium, make sure you have your Cat Card, your ticket and are carrying your cap and gown. After passing through security, you can put your robe on. Cap and gowns are required to participate in the ceremony.

INFO FOR GUESTS

Parking is free at all surface lots and garages.

After 4 p.m., the closest garage on Cherry Avenue will be for disabled parking only.

To get in, students need to RSVP for themselves and guests. Seating is based on a first-come, first-serve basis, so if you want to be in front, get there early. If you want more comfort, you are allowed to bring a bleacher chair as long as it doesn’t recline into other people’s space or have cup holders.

If you can’t make it, there will be a live stream on the commencement website on May 11.

There is stroller parking for families with children and baby seats are allowed inside.

Besides service animals, pets are not allowed.

If you want to get your graduate flowers, you can bring your own or buy some from the UA and pick them up at Crowder Hall, the Student Union or at Centennial Hall. Balloons and banners are not allowed in the stadium, but can be left at “balloon parking” located outside of the stadium.

It’s suggested to choose a location to meet

Commencement follows eight centuries of traditions from Europe. The cap and gowns mirror the style of those worn at Oxford University, England, with different sleeves to differentiate between bachelor, masters and doctorate degrees.

Commencement is not to be confused with convocation, which is the individual college ceremony and where names are read aloud.

Names are not read at commencement.

Commencement begins with opening remarks and the national anthem. After greetings and student speeches, special awards are presented.

The keynote speaker this year is Ray Mabus, a former Secretary of the Navy, Governor of Mississippi, U.S. ambassador to Saudi Arabia and businessman.

After the keynote address, degrees are conferred.

To end the ceremony, the Alma Mater is sung and fireworks go off to mark the official end to the class of 2018’s college careers.

Note: If you are against being on camera, don’t attend. During commencement, people are free to take audio and video recordings which could be used for promotional purposes.

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MAP DETAILING HOW TO get inside the stadium for commencement. There are areas for wheelchair seating and ADA access elevators. The same game-day clear bag policy is enforced, and balloons and view-blocking banners are not allowed inside the stadium.

For all this information and more, visit commencement.arizona.edu. To all graduates, congratulations!

To know which school someone is receiving a degree in, check their tassel color: Agriculture & Life Sciences – Maize Architecture – Blue-Violet Business & Public Administration – Light Tan Education – Light Blue Engineering and Optical Sciences – Orange Family & Consumer Sciences – Maroon Fine Arts – Dark Brown Health Professions and Medicine– Green Humanities – White Law – Purple Letters, Arts & Science – Silver Music – Pink Nursing – Apricot Pharmacy – Olive Green Public Health – Salmon Sciences – Gold Social & Behavioral Sciences – White Masters – Black Doctoral – Old Gold

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UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT CHECK-IN is located on 4th Street and Vine Avenue behind the main library and graduate student check in is in front of north side of the library. Both start at 5:30 p.m. To be guaranteed a spot, students need to be in line by 6:30 p.m.

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Commencement • Wednesday, May 9, 2018

SPORTS | SENIOR ATHLETES

Leaving the Den

BY DAILY WILDCAT SPORTS STAFF @WildcatSports

Many Arizona student athletes stepped onto their respective courts, fields and grass for the last time this year; now it’s time to review a few of their careers as Wildcats

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ARIZONA’S PARKER JACKSONCARTWRIGHT (0) pushes past Buffalo’s Davonta Jordan in the Arizona-Buffalo game in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on March 15 in Boise, Idaho.

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ARIZONA’S DUSAN RISTIC 14 dunks the ball after a stifling first half in the Arizona-Buffalo game in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on March 15 in Boise, Idaho.

MEN’S BASKETBALL | PARKER JACKSON-CARTWRIGHT

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uring his time in Tucson, Parker Jackson-Cartwright established himself as one of the most dependable point guards in the Pac-12. Finishing his career with 110 wins, which is second in Arizona history, displays the underrated nature of P.J.C.’s career as a Wildcat to the fullest.

The 5-foot-11 guard improved each year, finally taking over the reins as a starter his senior year. He led the Wildcats to a regular season Pac-12 Championship, while also helping Arizona in big moments down the stretch to bring home the Pac-12 Tournament trophy as well, which just so happened to be his third, for both.

Jackson-Cartwright also finished his career in the top 10 of assists in Arizona history, which places his name among others such as Mike Bibby, Jason Terry, Damon Stoudamire and T.J. McConnell — not a bad group to be associated with at Point Guard U.

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ARIZONA RUNNING BACK NICK Wilson (28) celebrates with a teammate after a touchdown during the UA-NAU season opener on Sept. 2, 2017.

MEN’S BASKETBALL | DUSAN RISTIC

FOOTBALL | NICK WILSON

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usan Ristic leaves Tucson, besting all as the winningest player to ever put on an Arizona uniform, with 115 wins.

The 7-footer from Serbia was a steady presence in his last two years, where he was the starting center. Ristic improved year after year, while playing alongside other current and future NBA big men, Lauri Markkanen and Deandre Ayton, during both of their brief stints as Wildcats.

Ristic was part of a dominant stretch for Arizona basketball, helping win three regular season conference championships, while also winning three conference tournaments. Ristic left an endearing mark on the McKale Center faithful when he took off his jersey as he checked out of the game for the last time. The t-shirt underneath read “Thank You Arizona” and “Dusan Loves Tucson,” which will go down as one of the most memorable senior day moments in recent memory.

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ormer running back Nick Wilson looked to be a budding star in his freshman year at Arizona, racking up 1,375 rushing yards and 16 touchdowns. However, a combination of foot, shoulder and knee injuries plagued Wilson over the next three years, and he was never able to see the field consistently as a result.

Wilson ended his career at Arizona with 3,045 career yards, becoming the seventh player in school history to eclipse the 3,000-yard mark. In his senior year, Wilson started 10 of the 11 games he played in.

Wilson was signed by the Chicago Bears after the NFL Draft in April as an undrafted free agent and will compete for the third string running back position.

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ARIZONA’S OLIVIA MACDONALD 5 SENDS the ball over the net during the Arizona-Utah beach volleyball game at Bear Down Beach on April 20.

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HAILEY DEVLIN 51 BLOCKS THE ball during the UA beach volleyball game against Stetson University on April 6 at Bear Down Beach.

BEACH VOLLEYBALL | OLIVIA MACDONALD

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BEACH VOLLEYBALL | HAILEY DEVLIN

potlight senior Olivia Macdonald had the biggest impact on the team out of all the current seniors. This season, Macdonald and her partner, Natalie Anselmo, posted some impressive victories against Washington, New Mexico and Cal. But Macdonald’s impact goes beyond her work done this past season.

As a freshman, she posted a 13-1 record and had wins against Arizona State, Cal Poly and TCU, among other programs, with her ex-partner and current assistant coach Emily Kiser.

As a sophomore, Macdonald posted a 16-8 record and played in the No. 3 position with Sam Manley. That year, she defeated schools such as LMU, Colorado Mesa and Cal to name a few. In addition, she received honorable mention on the Pac-12 All-Academic Team.

Last year, as a junior, Macdonald and her ex-partner, Olivia Hallaran, competed in the No. 2 position.

Macdonald posted a 15-13 season record, earning victories against Stanford, Washington, No. 1 USC and No. 6 LSU. Now that Macdonald’s Arizona beach volleyball career is over, she plans to head over to Italy to compete in a pro circuit. She will travel along the Italian coast and compete in a series of beach volleyball matches with the hopes of competing in the Olympics one day.

ARIZONA’S ASHLEIGH HUGHES PREPARES to bunt during the ArizonaNew Mexico State game at the Rita Hillenbrand Memorial Stadium on April 18.

BASEBALL | CAL STEVENSON

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efore being Arizona’s leadoff hitter and center fielder, Stevenson began his college career at Nevada in 2015 playing for current Arizona head coach Jay Johnson. He played in every game and had a .359 BA and was named the Mountain West co-freshman of the year.

When he came to Arizona, he made an immediate impact. He had a .311 BA and led the conference in runs scored (61) and walks (48) on his way to an All-Pac-12 Honorable Mentions selection.

In 2016, he was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 36th round of the MLB Draft.

his season, senior Hailey Devlin mainly competed for the No. 3 team with her partner and senior Stephany Purdue. Devlin posted some very impressive wins this season against teams such as Washington, TCU, Cal Poly and Stanford. Just like Macdonald, Devlin’s impact goes above and beyond her work during this past year, and she was a key leader for the team.

As a freshman, Devlin posted a 20-6 record with crucial wins against Arizona State, Cal Poly, LSU and Oregon. In her first year, Devlin was coming off an impressive four years during her high school career, where she played for the USA Junior National Beach Team.

During her sophomore year, Devlin posted an impressive 20-5 record. That year, she played on the No. 5 team with Mackenzie Kleespies. Throughout the year, she defeated pairs from UCLA, Pepperdine, USC and LSU to name a few. She also earned second-team honors on the Pac-12 All-Academic Team and helped her team by competing in the first ever NCAA Championships.

Last year, as a junior, Devlin posted an 18-9 record and played for the No. 3 and No. 4 teams with Sam Manley. That year, Devlin had an eight-match win streak, including victories against programs such as USC, LSU, TCU and Long Beach State.

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ARIZONA’S OUTFIELDER CAL STEVENSON (8) sprints toward first base during the Arizona-Stanford game on April 21 at Hi-Corbett Field.

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ARIZONA JUNIOR PITCHER ROBBY Medel (23) was the Wildcats’ first reliever of the game. Arizona played Sam Houston in game five of the NCAA Lubbock Regional on June 4, 2017, at Dan Law Field.

BASEBALL | ROBBY MEDEL

SOFTBALL | ASHLEIGH HUGHES

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ughes has been a productive player for the ‘Cats over the past four seasons. She is a .322 career hitter whose has played multiple positions. As a freshman, Hughes earned the starting job in center field late in the season. However, as a sophomore, Hughes started 52 games at second base. Hughes filled in at second base this year when Reyna Carranco was on the bench with a concussion and facial structure. She played right field primarily as a junior, and her journey came full circle as a senior, starting in center field once again.

Hughes earned a trio of honors after her first three seasons at Arizona. In her sophomore year, she was given a Pac-12 AllAcademic honorable mention. In her junior year, she was named to the All-Pac-12 Second-team and named All-Region in the NCAA Tournament.

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edel’s college career started back in 2014 as he redshirted for the TCU Horned Frogs. He then transferred to Arizona in 2015 and was a member of the starting rotation. He was 1-3 with a 5.40 ERA and was moved to the bullpen.

His last two seasons, he has been coming out of the bullpen and has been a different pitcher than he was as a starter. He had a 2.96 ERA in 15 appearances in 2017.

Medel dabbles in broadcasting UA Athletics and has been a fixture on social media for the school, most notably for lip-sync battles.

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FORMER U.S. SECRETARY OF the Navy Ray Mabus is the guest speaker for this year’s commencement.

Navy secretary keynote at 2018 commencement

BY RANDALL ECK @Reck999

The University of Arizona will graduate its 154th class at its May 11 commencement. The keynote speaker who will send the thousands of graduates into the world will be Ray Mabus, former governor of Mississippi, U.S. ambassador to Saudi Arabia and President Barack Obama’s secretary of the Navy.

“Our graduates complete their degrees ready to make transformational impact in our world, and Ray Mabus is an ideal person to give them an opportunity to reflect on what that potential means,” said UA President Dr. Robert Robbins.

“He has an impeccable record of service and leadership, and I know he will inspire the Class of 2018 to do great things.”

After growing up the son of a local hardware store owner in a Mississippi town of 1,000 people, Mabus graduated from the University of Mississippi in 1969, a time before commencement speakers were the norm for college graduations.

Before attending college, Mabus had a life that was not characteristic of a child of rural Mississippi. According to Mabus, his parents encouraged him to lead a life in which he saw no limitations.

“My parents had this insatiable curiosity about the world, and they revered education,” Mabus said.

Before he graduated college, Mabus traveled the TransSiberian Railway and witnessed an uprising against the Shah in Iran. This travel with his parents opened up the world for him.

Mabus’ college experience, filled with professors who really cared about his success, left him optimistic about his future as he sat — some 49 years ago — in the same shoes as UA graduates this May. “I was optimistic, energetic and pretty eager to see what was going to come next after I graduated,” Mabus said. “I did not have a plan. I was just eager to see what was going to happen. I didn’t see any limitations.”

Mabus’s path landed him in 25 years of public service, first as the auditor for the State of Mississippi, where Mabus earned a reputation battling corruption. Then, with the help of his reputation, he was in the governor’s mansion a few years later.

As governor, Mabus focused on education and job creation, passing legislation to give teachers the largest pay raise in the country.

Mabus’s commitment to public service was solidified by the advice his father gave him as a child.

“The one hero I ever had in my life has been my dad,” Mabus said. “My father had a strong notion that you needed to serve and give back to the community, state, nation in some way.”

Mabus took this to heart by staying honest in his years of public service and answering both President Bill Clinton’s and President Obama’s call to service as ambassador to Saudi Arabia and secretary of the navy, respectively.

According to Mabus, there are many ways to serve your community beyond joining the military or becoming a politician. He hopes UA’s graduates walk away from his speech taking his father’s advice to heart and give back to their communities throughout their lives.

“The whole theme of my speech is doing something in your life that is bigger than yourself,” Mabus said.

Mabus’s speech will have two other major themes as well: the importance of a college education and how success cannot always be measured in the short term.

In this ever-changing, complex world, a college education is critical, according to Mabus.

When students walk away with a degree from the UA, it is not the skills or facts students learn that matter most. Rather, it’s how students approach problems, accept or challenge new ideas and are flexible and adaptable to this changing world, Mabus said.

Alongside this, Mabus cautioned, even as UA graduates walk away with a degree from an amazing university, students must continue to be lifelong learners.

For Mabus, the most rewarding experiences of his life were when he was given the opportunity to continue to learn, and not always those where he saw immediate success.

“The things that have given me the most satisfaction are the long-term things,” Mabus said.

According to Mabus, if you are lucky, you will be able to see the impact of your actions immediately. But for him, his biggest accomplishments, like pushing the Navy to reduce its fossil fuel emissions and funding education in Mississippi, are focused on long-term goals.

Even today, Mabus’s company, The Mabus Group, helps advise other companies, like Google, on sustainability and resiliency in the modern, technological world.

Mabus remains just as optimistic and eager about what the future will bring as he was when he graduated college.

According to Mabus, UA graduates are the future leaders of this country. No one knows what the world will look like in 20 years. UA graduates are in the same position Mabus faced so many years ago, but Mabus is confident in their ability to lead us into this unknown future.

“Having known many of these young people, whether my daughters or sailors and Marines around the world, if you meet the people who are 18 to 27 today, it is hard not to be optimistic about the future,” Mabus said.

The UA is an iconic university in Mabus’s mind, and he is honored and excited to speak to this year’s graduates and to explore Tucson after his speech.

“I was incredibly honored and thrilled to be asked to be the commencement speaker,” Mabus said.

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SBS places humanitarian above others Dino Kadich, who was granted the College of Social Behavioral Sciences Outstanding Senior Award, is not only a 4.0 student, he also participates in Model U.N. and works at Tucson’s Jewish History Museum

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With the semester winding down, senior Dino Kadich has been roaming around campus feeling nostalgic lately.

Coming to America as a young immigrant, Tucson became his home.

He thinks about his community full of friends that he will soon have to leave behind when he begins the next chapter in his life in a different place.

Kadich will be leaving Tucson this fall to pursue a Ph.D. in Geography at Cambridge University.

“I am going to miss so much,” he said. “I’ve lived in Tucson for a long time, and I’ve come to appreciate 360 days of sun, which will not be the case when I come to England.”

Kadich, a geography development and Africana studies double major with a minor in North Eastern and North African studies, has recently been chosen by the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences as the spring semester Outstanding Senior Award in light of his numerous achievements.

SBS Associate Dean and facilitator of the award’s selection process Amy Kimme Hea said, “It is certainly incumbent of the college to celebrate, as well as elevate, the success of our students.”

Outstanding Senior Awards are given to one student every semester from each college. In the SBS College, a committee of faculty members are set up to review nominations from 17 different divisions.

“These awards don’t create the success for the students, but acknowledge the success that the student themselves have created,” Kimme Hea said.

This year’s judges were School of Geography and Development Director Lynn Straeheli, SBS Assistant Direrctor Allison Ewing-Cooper and communication associate professor Kyle Tusing.

Ricky Salazar, SBS associate director, provided review for two awards as Straeheli recused herself by

nominating Kadich.

“He is just a tremendous person,” Straeheli said, noting the 18 months she spent working with Kadich. “I’m not sure if I’ve had a student like this in 30 years that I have been teaching undergraduates.”

Kadich’s many achievements include managing a 4.0 GPA, being a UA Magellan Circle Scholar, a 2017 Beinecke Scholar and receiving the Gates Cambridge Fellowship — an award that had 55 recipecents out of 6,000 applicants.

Born in Italy after his parents left Bosnia and Herzegovina to escape war, Kadich came to the United States with his family in 1997 as a young refugee.

In his honors thesis, Kadich took great initiative in his independent research on youth politics in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

According to Kadich, one of his greatest achievements of all is being involved with Arizona Model United Nations, not because of the many travel opportunities but of the impact he felt he made on high school students.

“The experience of bringing different people together to talk about political issues is really rewarding,” Kadich said.

He said the work was similar to his current job giving tours at the Jewish History Museum, translating his research and impacting young children.

“He has done a lot of service for the University of Arizona and the community — service that is about trying to build a more inclusive society and community,” Straheli said. “If you think about what he has done, it hits every marker of what we want of an Outstanding Student.”

Kadich was equally appreciative in his praise back to Straheli.

“She has been pivotal in everything I have done,” Kadich said on having Straheli as his adviser. “I’ve been so lucky to work with her because her style is a good mix of toughness and helps in pushing me to do my best.”

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first-generation college student, Kadich said he feels like everything kind of “fell on his lap.”

“Every important or impactful thing I have done … was because I was coming from the right angle,” he said. “I had been there at the right time and am open to experience.”

Straheli said Kadich’s character is the chief reason for his success.

“He is a very thoughtful, careful person,” Straheli said. “He is very aware of the work we do in academics can really profoundly affect peoples’ lives. And that is something I really

appreciate from him and learned more from him.”

Kadich said he hopes to become a professor.

“When I came to the UofA, I became much more plugged into the Tucson community and the interesting things happening here,” he said. “I’m really thankful for them.”

Kadich said he will definitely return to Tucson and could imagine teaching on campus one day.

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MOVING ON TO THEIR OWN BEATS

Natalie Anne Allen

BY THERESA COTTON @DailyWildcat

Natalie Anne Allen showed immense passion and drive while at the University of Arizona, graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in dance and a Bachelor of Arts in communication and being recognized as an Outstanding Senior of the School of Dance.

The BFA program hasn’t been the only territory Allen excelled in. She also pursued a thematic minor in French art and culture, where she earned a 4.0 GPA. “I always knew that I wanted to pursue an additional degree in college. I honestly kind of stumbled into the communication major but have thoroughly enjoyed every class I’ve taken,” Allen said.

Jazz and contemporary dance are genres that have always been important to Allen, and they are the forms of dance she wants to pursue in the future. She associates herself with more of the jazz/contemporary/modern side of dance and would love to pursue both commercial and concert work in the future.

The School of Dance is a core part of the College of Fine Arts, as well as “an extremely impressive attribute for the UA,” Allen said.

Students come from all over to audition and study the curriculum in the program.

“My experience at UA dance has been beyond what I could have imagined,” Allen

said. “As an out-of-state student, being far from my family was challenging to adjust at first, but the students and faculty in this program have truly become my home away from home.”

The UA dance faculty have extensive professional experience in dancing, as well as a remarkable expertise in dance and art education, according to Allen. Many faculty members are sought after as prime educators for dance festivals, workshops and schools all over the world.

“Natalie has distinguished herself in the dance program as a captivating performer, repeatedly featured in five of eight faculty members’ choreography in the jazz and modern genres,” said Melissa Lowe, a UA dance professor and the director of student services and adviser in the School of Dance.

Being accepted as a major in the dance program is one of Allen’s proudest moments.

At the beginning of her freshman year, she was only accepted as a jazz minor and knew if becoming a major was going to happen, she was going to have to work twice as hard.

She pushed herself and, in late September of her freshman year, she auditioned again and was “thrilled” to be accepted.

Allen aims for a professional career in dance with a company this summer, after graduation.

She hopes to pursue a dance career that gives her the opportunity to do what she loves, which is perform. She also wants to explore teaching.

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NATALIE ANNE ALLEN, NAMED Outstanding Senior in the School of Dance, is earning a BFA in dance and a BA in communication. She has been part of many UA dance productions and has been an inspiration to her peers.

Allen is looking forward to what the future holds. She encouraged others to get involved.

“This program is filled with the most talented, passionate and inspiring people I have ever encountered; it’s been humbling just to be surrounded by them every day,” Allen said. “The characteristics that the faculty

instill in all of their students—dedication, perseverance, drive just to name a few—are so important going forward in this profession.”

The faculty holds a similar opinion of Allen.

“The dance faculty are proud to endorse Natalie and following her successes and accomplishments in years to come,” Lowe said.

Nat Anderson

BY LEIA LINN @DailyWildcat

COURTESY NAT ANDERSON

NAT ANDERSON, A SENIOR getting a degree in music and business, has a passion for composing and producing his own songs and said he wants to continue on that path in the future.

Combining music-integrated studies and business administration, Nat Anderson found his passion in the University of Arizona College of Fine Arts.

Although Anderson was born in Glendale, Arizona, he lived almost all of his life in Texas.

He decided to make the move back to Arizona after being offered a scholarship and direct admission to Eller College of Management.

Originally, Anderson was a pre-business major. He later decided to switch to a major he had more passion for: music studies.

“I couldn’t picture myself going the route of getting a business degree in college and then working for one particular company,” Anderson said.

Anderson’s love for music and creativity inspired him to switch his major and follow his dreams. He plays guitar and piano and uses digital software to bring his music to life.

“Doing music is almost meditation for me,” Anderson said.

His favorite genre of music is hip-hop, and in the future, he wants to improve his

singing and performance skills, as well as record music.

His goal is to save enough money to invest in recording equipment and have his own recording studio to produce music.

At UA, Anderson was part of a project for an environmental science journalism class where he created music for a documentary.

John Mello, a student in the same class, said Anderson was “very helpful and willing to work with everyone in a professional way.”

Anderson also works as a paper delivery driver for Fast Copy and was briefly involved in Young Life, a youth organization in Tucson aiming to “introduce adolescents to Jesus Christ and helping them grow in their faith,” according to its website.

Anderson gained an internship at a recording studio under Wiley Ross, director of the Rec Studio at the UA, in order to get “some experience in a real studio.”

He loves music first and foremost, almost to a fault he said, but doesn’t think it’s steered him wrong. He tells others to “pursue what you love, not because it sounds nice to say, but because you’ll find a way to make everything else work out.”

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In her time at the University of Arizona, Tucson native Elizabeth Denneau found her artistic calling in art education. She’s graduating with a degree in art and visual culture education and is establishing herself as a designer and local artist.

Denneau, a non-traditional transfer from Pima Community College (PCC), has worked with youth most of her life, as a social worker and through youth programs. She ran a fashion line and small business at the same time before making her move to the UA. She’s shown a passion for art throughout her life. When she was growing up, she remembers making her own clothes and being creative as a way to better communicate her self-expression.

“When I was younger, I was always drawing and making things and tearing things apart,” Denneau said. “Art was that escape, and when I worked in social work with youth, it was very evident that art is therapeutic.”

After realizing that running a small business took more work than Denneau intended, she decided it was time to focus on another passion: mentoring and teaching art to youth.

Taking the PCC route was the best way to get back into the school routine and helped her adjust to the college lifestyle. Once at the UA, she became involved in the UA School of

Art community.

“Being an older student made me even more nervous, knowing that most students are half my age, but the art school made me feel very welcome and helped me get to where I am today,” Denneau said.

Like most college students, she held several jobs, including barista and book store associate, and worked with art programs at the UA. She continues to carry out her online clothing store, CandyStrike, and produces assembly art, which focuses on combining multi-medium materials on a visual platform.

Cerese Vaden, a professor of art, and Aaron Coleman, an assistant professor of art, have influenced Denneau the most while at the UA. They have made her think differently about art and about the importance of keeping her own practice while still teaching.

“Denneau is positive, ready to learn, grow and she pushes herself and applies constructive criticism to every project,” Vaden said. “Her work is exceptionally strong, with technical skill and conceptual relevance.”

Vaden has had Denneau in several classes and enjoyed her work ethic and positive attitude, calling her ability to communicate and produce art an immense talent.

Coleman, who teaches in the 2-D division in the UA School of Art, also enjoyed having Denneau in his courses, calling her a joy to be around and a great role model for her classmates.

“Elizabeth is also a dedicated educator. I believe she will make a major impact in the lives of young people,” Coleman said.

Denneau enjoyed the print shop at the UA the most, referring to the kind community and diverse atmosphere it brought to the art school. Given her background in fashion, one of Denneau’s passions is to continue working in print-making.

With her degree, she will be the new visual arts teacher at Marana High School and is looking to give her students that expressive platform and build a strong relationship between the school and the UA. “I’m very excited to work with high schoolers, and I enjoy working with all age groups,” Denneau said. “High schoolers are really fun because you’ve got that sassiness while also thinking on that deep level, usually about themselves.”

She wants to keep a connection between the UA and her classroom to establish a pipeline for her students to get the experience of higher education, particularly in art.

She wants people to know art education is “one of the coolest avenues” and you can be an artist and teach art to people, which can be very rewarding.

“You can have a job that pays your bills while still producing art and being in that artistic atmosphere,” Denneau said. “Being able to nerd out about art with kids is the coolest thing; it’s really rad.”

COURTESY ELIZABETH DENNEAU

ELIZABETH DENNEAU, A SENIOR getting a degree in art and visual culture education, will use her degree to teach art at Marana High School.

Denneau continues to inspire her peers and show her passion for art education while finishing her degree. She looks forward to working with youth and spreading her knowledge in a new creative atmosphere: the classroom.

Erica Silverman

BY LEIA LINN @DailyWildcat

COURTESY ERICA SILVERMAN

ERICA SILVERMAN, A SENIOR from the College of Letters, Arts and Science, is getting her degree in arts, media and entertainment. She will continue to pursue the arts as she looks for her next step.

Graduating from the University of Arizona College of Letters, Arts and Science with a degree in arts, media and entertainment, Erica Silverman is exploring her next step.

Silverman, who is from Phoenix, came to the UA to be close to home and her sister, who also attended the UA. As a child, the painting “The Starry Night” by Van Gogh was an important symbol to Silverman. She had an urge to study Van Gogh, his art and his creative process, which drove her to pursue a degree in the arts.

“It’s probably a cliché choice, but I would sit for hours and stare at this piece and be completely and utterly fascinated by every inch,” Silverman said.

She said she wanted to study art because she always had a passion for looking at pieces and is “such an art nerd.”

Silverman liked her major because it allowed her to pick from a broad range of classes, as well as give her the opportunity to express herself in different ways.

“I had an abundance of classes to choose from, so I was able to choose from art history to studio art courses to psychology,” Silverman said. “I also like to paint for fun and as a way to express myself.”

Some of Silverman’s favorite courses included painting and graphic design, as she likes to express herself through brush strokes and multiple mediums.

Drawing is another way Silverman expresses herself creatively. Although she enjoys being artistic, she also likes learning and using technology.

“I liked how we got to figure out new ideas and programs and play around with the software in the graphic design class,” Silverman said.

Silverman was also involved in Greek Life on campus and was on the executive board for her sorority, where she was the new member educator, in charge of getting the new members ready for initiation.

During her time in her sorority, she has made friends, including another graduating senior, Talia Capozzoli.

“I love her [Silverman’s] artwork because she really puts everything into it time, energy, interest and it always turns out amazing,” Capozzoli said.

Silverman’s sorority, Alpha Epsilon Phi, is special to her as a senior.

“You don’t realize how much you grow in a house,” Silverman said.

She gained many sorority sisters, but her biological sister was part of her sorority, too, which was very meaningful to her.

Not only was Silverman involved in Greek Life, she participated in the foreign exchange program. In fall 2017, she went to Florence, Italy to study art.

“Coming from taking art history classes, you’re learning about the history and the culture and the art from European countries, and we got to see the artwork we learned about in class in person,” Silverman said.

Silverman doesn’t know her next step quite yet but is excited to graduate; she looks to continue pursuing her artistic talents as she enters the workforce and looks back at the memories made at the UA.

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With a 9.25-by-9.25-inch canvas, graduation caps serve as a surface for graduates to express themselves, either with something meaningful or humorous. Here are some explanations behind the designs Brie Zepeda’s cap references her family. “This, for me, means everything,” Zepeda said. “It’s to honor my family, to honor their struggles and sacrifices. To be a first-generation college graduate fills me with so much joy, it’s close to indescribable.”

Zepada will be moving to Los Angeles at the end of May to continue her work as an actress.

M.J. Duffy decorated her cap with the Air Force logo after being a part of ROTC. “I’m grateful for the opportunities this university and Air Force ROTC have given me,” Duffy said.

“The badge [on my cap] is for the job I will be doing in the Air Force, and I couldn’t be more excited for the adventures to come.”

After she graduates, Duffy will be a Logistics and Readiness Officer at Aviano Air Base in Italy.

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The NCAA ruled in 2006 that a college athlete who graduated with remaining athletic eligibility could transfer without sitting out the required season to pursue a graduate degree. Since this rule was put in place, the graduate transfer has become a key piece in recruiting for teams looking for immediate help across college sports.

Arizona football’s defensive tackle, Marcus Griffin, is using that rule.

The redshirt junior was looking for a fresh start and a place to clear his head after three seasons at the University of Arizona.

Griffin had played 11 games in those three seasons, and he knew about midseason that he would be looking to explore his options.

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“When the news got out I was looking to transfer, I didn’t really know the response I would get at first,” Griffin said.

After all, while the NCAA created the transfer rule, not all coaches agree on its value. Current University of Texas basketball head coach Shaka Smart spoke to ESPN in 2012 about the value of transfers: “Transfers have become the No. 1 target in recruiting in the spring — not high school kids because the pickings are very slim by the time you get to this point in the year,” Smart said.

Tubby Smith, basketball coach at High Point University, is one of the coaches that sits opposite of Smart, believing the transfer rule should not exist. “[The increase in waivers] is a disturbing trend because kids can come up with many [reasons]. That just gives them another way to quit,” Smith said to ESPN in a 2012 article on graduate transfers. “You signed the papers. This is where you wanted to be.”

However, it worked out for Griffin, and soon, big-name schools such as Texas Tech, Virginia and Oklahoma State came calling when they heard he was looking to transfer.

Griffin, however, was looking for a place that had a different atmosphere than some of the bigger places and programs across the country.

“I wanted more of a small town feel and atmosphere, someplace where you won’t get caught up in the glam of it all,” he said.

Central Michigan University is located in the city of Mount Pleasant, Michigan, with a population of just over 26,000, according to the 2016 census. For Griffin, this was just the type of atmosphere he was looking for.

“They were one of the first schools to offer,” Griffin said. “Head coach [John] Bonamego always made me feel important and wanted during the process.”

Griffin was sold on the culture, and he announced shortly thereafter that he was committing to the Chippewas.

“It was a great campus and fanbase,” Griffin said. “I have family in Michigan I wanted to get a little closer to as well, so everything worked out well.”

Griffin leaves for Central Michigan on June 1 and still has yet to determine what he will pursue his graduate degree in. But he said he will always remember the class he came in with during his time at the UA. “That group I came in with and the bond we’ve had over these last four years is one I wouldn’t trade,” said Griffin. “They really made my time on campus, and in Tucson, special.”

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OPINION

After graduation, what happens next?

COLUMNIST SAMMY MINSK @DailyWildcat

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hen May rolls around, the atmosphere on campus is at a whole new level. Kids are sobbing in the study rooms at the library, some are skipping off to the airport with their bags packed and others are just crossing off another year of college.

As a senior, those students, the ones that will be back next year, are the ones I’m most jealous of.

You hear people talk about their new internship in New York or Los Angeles, or those who somehow scored a real-life-careerjob, and wish you had your life together.

Writer David Foster Wallace said during a commencement speech in 2005 to Kenyon College, “You graduating seniors don’t have any clue what ‘day in and day out’ really means,” then went on to explain my worst, yet so relatable, nightmare.

There you are in your cozy white-collar, college-graduate job that you go to five days a week. Today was extremely stressful and all you want to do is go home and Netflix and chill, go to bed early and be ready for work tomorrow. Then you remember you don’t have any food at home, so you decide to stop at the grocery store.

There’s so much traffic it feels like the entire city decided to go to Safeway, too.

You start to get irritated and begin judging people based on their appearance. Ew, look at that haircut. He looks like a blind nun dressed him. Another Canadian tuxedo, *barf.* They deserve to be judged because they are clearly in your way, ruining your date with your couch.

Inside Safeway, you push a cart aimlessly

down aisles as fluorescent lights beat down on you while hearing “soul-killing muzak or corporate pop” in the background. You head to the checkout and only a few cashiers are available, all with long lines. The lady who rings up your things frantically bags everything, exhausted from the heavy flow of shoppers. Her day-to-day life seems so meaningless and trivial, an unimaginable place for an ambitious college student.

I’ve been in that same scenario while interning in Beverly Hills for a YouTube affiliate company. I thought it was the coolest thing ever. I had my own key card to get in the company garage, there was always a stocked kitchen with Costco snacks and famous YouTubers walking around.

After a week, I was over it. I didn’t like looking out the wall-sized window at the little ant-sized people. They were all going places with a purpose while I sat stuck in an office building. The days started meshing together, and life became robotic, like another day in and another day out. And that’s why I envy those students who are continuing their studies, because optional dress and attending class never gets old.

Wallace ends his speech with hope for those who are able to find the real value of education, which has nothing to do with knowledge and everything to do with simple awareness.

Whatever he means by that, I’m really excited to have my future, an open slate of opportunity, to figure it out. So even though I’ll miss getting my student discounts at the movies and newspaper subscriptions, it’s scary and exciting to find what inspires me and motivates me in the world — which is not a 9 to 5 job.

Still looking for a job?

— Sammy Minsk is a senior who took the slow track to graduation. After six years, four internships and lots of debt, she’s ready to take on the real world.

Crossing the college halfway point COLUMNIST ALEC SCOTT @DailyWildcat

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wo years down, two to go. Without a doubt, this year has been the first time that I was actually able to settle into the routine of classes and feel like I knew what I am trying to do.

The first half of my freshman year taught me the only way to make it to get through college is to sink or swim; you either have to try your hardest, or take a step back and think about what you should really be doing. And if I had not transferred from the University of Denver to the University of Arizona after my first semester, I likely would have sunk.

I appreciated the staff and the students at Denver, and the time I spent there was a highlight I will never forget, but my decision to transfer was ultimately the right one. I have a support system here that I did not have up in Colorado, and it was precisely that group of friends and family that helped me through the confusion of freshman year.

My total confusion at the start of college is not unique in any way, and many students often feel overwhelmed by the new environment. In fact, when looking at college students who enrolled in 2008, the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center found that almost a third of all students dropped out without receiving a degree.

This problem is different state by state, with high graduation rates seen in Delaware, with 73.6 percent receiving a degree in six years, and low in Alaska, with only 30.6 percent receiving a degree in six years. Arizona is actually ahead of the national average, with almost 60 percent graduating in six years, and the UA leads all public universities in the state at 61.4 percent.

Students cite economic costs, competition, stress and the demands of working to pay the bills as all being a part of their decision to drop out. And during my freshman year, I felt those very pressures that push many to either drop their coursework to part time or pull out of college entirely.

It wasn’t until sophomore year that I actually started to take inventory of what I was trying to accomplish and how to do it.

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Getting a part-time job may often be stressful, but it has allowed me to gain experience, have some money in my pocket and branch out to meet new people. Time management has allowed me to structure my day more effectively and make use of the free time I have between work and classes.

Long gone are the wild and improvisational responses to homework and group projects.

These would often not only hurt my grades, but the grades of those unlucky enough to be stuck with me.

Overall, this semester has been one where I have tried to take the successes and failures of freshman year and make some sense of them, try to put together a plan that allows me to feel accomplished and guided at school without also feeling dead inside. At least that’s the plan.

At the time of writing this, grades have not been finalized and I am yet to take my last final exam, or even begin my final paper for another class. So, it’s not as if I have this down to a science yet. But the important part is that I am trying to make college work by building up strategies and methods that will help me not feel lost in all the noise.

My biggest recommendation to anyone about to start their sophomore year is to start taking inventory. Why are you going to college? What do you want to get out of this experience? Do you know the best way to do that? If you don’t have an answer to any of those questions, you don’t have to panic.

I am relatively sure I don’t actually know any of them, and I feel pretty good about most things. But if you start thinking about the present and the future more concretely, such as study tips that help you prepare for tests or using techniques you’ve noticed help you remember homework, it becomes much easier to get through the year and feel like you are doing something better than just treading water for four years to get a piece of paper and join the labor market.

Looking back, this year has been much more stable than freshman year, and I hope to take what I have learned during it and work out all the bugs to make sure junior year is even better. Or at least not worse. I will take that, too.

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