Student Life Spirit & Traditions
Bear Down
A motto. A feeling. A way of life.
Old School Meets
New School
Timeless traditions and innovative spirit create a college experience unlike any other.
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Paint it Red
Heart-pumping. Earth-shaking. Mind-blowing. ZonaZoo is one of the nation’s largest, loudest student sections and a signature part of your life as a Wildcat.
“ZonaZoo is something you have to experience. If you haven’t been part of it at least once, then you haven’t truly been a Wildcat.”
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BEAR DOWN FOR LIFE
Why do we say "Bear Down" if we're the Wildcats?
In 1926, John Byrd "Button" Salmon, our student body president and quarterback, was critically injured in a car crash. His last words to his coach were, "Tell them ... tell the team to bear down."
Today, this simple two-word phrase is a rallying cry that embodies the spirit of our university.
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TRADITIONS 101
Your guide to everything Arizona
OLD MAIN:
The heart of campus.
MASCOTS:
Wilbur and Wilma - the two coolest cats you’ll ever meet.
A MOUNTAIN:
You can’t miss this local landmark
SPRING FLING:
The nation’s largest student carnival.
THE PRIDE OF ARIZONA:
Our nationally acclaimed marching band.
RED BRICK:
Students love our iconic red brick buildings.