The Big Man on Campus is a Woman
A half-century ago, Jack Armstrong was radio's All-American Boy. He was swell--not only a terrific athlete but a great guy as well. Like the U of A's Jennie Finch, he didn't smoke, drink, or cuss. But he probably couldn't have hit her best pitch either.
By Tom Danehy

Mailbag
Howls of outrage and squeals of delight from our astonished fans.


The Skinny
The end of the world as we know it... Tax me, tax my satellite TV... A lawyer feels dirty...dirty? . . . And more!


Uneasy Ranch Hands
Opinions vary on the ownership and utilization of local ranch A-7, which is owned by the city of Tucson.
By Dave Devine


Off the Winding Road
There are autos and there is art. John Franzone put them together.
By Stuart Alan Becker


Captive Audience
City touts transportation plan to its workers, some of whom take to the streets on its behalf.
By Chris Limberis


Mosquito Whine
The proliferation of weed species, humans prominently among them, is ruining the garden that once was Tucson.
By Renée Downing


Reasons to sneer
Oro Valley has its own way of doing things.
By Tom Danehy


Star Power
A note from the editor.
By Michael Parnell


This Modern World
An off-site link to Tom Tomorrow's fabulous political cartoon.


Jim Hightower
An off-site link to the home page of Jim Hightower, whose populist musings often appear in the Weekly.



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