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The master blister beetles are out at Catalina State Park
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The master blister beetles are out at Catalina State Park

  • Henry Brean, Arizona Daily Star
  • Apr 4, 2026
  • Apr 4, 2026 Updated Apr 4, 2026
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VIDEO: Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd on keeping things 'normal' with Final Four looming
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Wildcat fans takeover a Southwest flight to Indy for the Final Four
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Arizona Wildcat fans pile into McKale for Final Four watch party in Tucson
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VIDEO: Koa Peat discusses Arizona's loss to Michigan, freshman season at the UA
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Watch as Arizona's run to the Final Four is added to the McKale Center wall
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