Arizona Daily Wildcat

Across the Tucson area, sightings of a masked man are being posted to social media. He has been seen clinging to walls, perching on ledges and walking around Target all while wearing the costume of a familiar copyrighted character.

These photos follow the artistic techniques of the “Patterson-Gimlin Film,” except the man in them is not a cryptid, but a costumed street performer following in the long line of “real-life superheroes.” While other real life superheroes use original creations, Tucson Spider-Man uses the creations of Stan Lee and Steve Ditko.

Tucson Spider-Man began patrolling the Dirty-T in January. His adventures have taken him across downtown, Vail, Rita Ranch and the University of Arizona. The desert heat has proven to be his arch enemy. He has recently ditched his original costume, spending $280 on the materials to craft a superior more heat friendly version.

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📝: Aiden Williams
📸: Griffin Salkowski

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Tucson’s own friendly neighborhood Spider-Man Tucson is now the province of costumed do-gooders. Dressed in Spider-Man cosplay and armed with a charitable attitude he hopes to inspire the citizens of Arizona in a world stricken with conflict. But webslinging isn’t easy, as Comic-book fantasy often clashes with the hot and grimey streets of Tu...

In her latest piece, opinion writer Isabel Vidrio writes about the pressure to stay busy as a college student.

“College is meant to be a place of exploration and learning. Leaving time for spontaneity, whether it is self-care, socializing or exploring a new place or new routine — these can make all the difference when it comes to managing endless stress. The version of yourself that does all of these activities is not a less productive student; you are sustainable,” Vidrio writes. “We do not have to earn the right to enjoy our lives after we have checked every box. The busyness was never the point. You are.”

📝: Isabel Vidrio
📸: Abby Darland

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OPINION: Being busy isn’t a personality trait; It’s a problem So, what have you been up to lately? It’s a question that leads with nothing to say. However, the only acceptable answer would be classes, internships, club leadership and volunteer hours. The longer the list, the better. Being busy isn’t just a state of being in college. It’s a personality tr...