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PandemiDiarios: Tales of Southern Arizonans survival
An archive in the University of Arizona Library Special Collections holds the PandemiDiarios, a collection of artifacts created by people from across Southern Arizona who endured the last three years of the COVID-19 pandemic. The UA’s Confluencenter for Creative Inquiry gave a total of $16,000 in artistic mini-grants to 35 artists, Tucsonans and people from…
Creosote plant heals from the inside out
Monsoon season in Tucson, which lasts from mid-June to late September, is a special time for locals. It provides desert inhabitants with the euphoric sense of biophilia, or innate instinct to connect with the natural world around them. “The theory is that when you’re looking at these beautiful views and plants, you’re giving yourself a…
Man arrested for arson in connection to the Salpointe Fire
The Tucson Police Department announced an arrest over the weekend of 26-year-old Forrest Harris in connection to the Salpointe Catholic Fire that occurred on Sunday, July 17. TPD responded to a call on Saturday, July 30, over a dispute about a dog, near North Country Club Road and East Grant Road and were able to…
Vampires beware: The 13th annual Garlic Festival is this weekend
Garlic cloves. Boil ‘em, mash ’em, or stick ‘em in a stew. For two days only, head down to the town of Dragoon for the 13th annual Garlic Festival at the historic Triangle T Guest Ranch on Saturday, July 30, and Sunday, July 31. Sample from over 40 festival vendors as they bring their best…
Many degrees of musical fun: Cy Barlow takes to the top
When Cy Barlow earned her two undergraduate degrees in music theory and composition, her brother gifted her with a defining photo. She made it the poster for her graduation requirement, a recital featuring her original compositions for percussion and bassoon. “I was sitting at my brother’s drum set,” she said, “wailing away wearing nothing but…
XOXO: Mark Your Calendars
Mark your calendars… Thursday, July 28 During the 1990s, Mexican singer/songwriter Leonel García began his career behind the scenes penning hits for then young Mexican pop artists: Lynda, Luis Miguel, Ernesto D’Alessio and others. García came into the public eye during the early aughts as one half of Sin Bandera. The Latin pop duo released…
Cannabis Unions Gain Steam: Marijuana dispensary workers are unionizing, while Big Cannabis throws up roadblocks
Unionization for workers in the cannabis industry is gathering steam in Arizona, as budtenders at the Curaleaf Dispensary in midtown Phoenix recently voted to unionize, while workers at several other dispensaries are poised to vote on the issue within the next few weeks. “(This) election marks an important milestone for cannabis workers in Arizona and…
Oh, SNAP!: Panic at the grocery stores as SNAP EBT cards expire
Arizona EBT cardholders were dismayed to reach the grocery store register last month and find out their SNAP funds had expired without notice. “It is chaos not being advised or notified that your EBT expired,” Bruce Cole said regarding his expired card. Bruce Cole, a disabled vet, receives the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) formerly…
Win For Mental Wellness: Local mental health organizations get help from Blue Cross Blue Shield
The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Foundation for Community and Health Advancement awarded more than $1.3 million to 19 organizations across Arizona that offer mental health services. Of the 19 organizations, six are located in Pima County: The Arizona’s Children Association, El Rio Health Center Foundation, HealthCorps Inc., San Miguel High School, Teen Lifeline,…
Coding the future
At Quantum Quest, an all-girls quantum computing camp, 20 teenage female students recently stood on the precipice of a brand new technology: quantum coding. “(Scientists) use quantum computers,” Program Manager Gabbie Meis said. “(Quantum computers) actually use quantum mechanics to solve some of the world’s largest problems, like things with lots of data or simulations…
City Week: Weekly Picks
Meet a Mermaid If you’ve got a mermaid-loving kiddo, you don’t want to miss out on this one. After all, how many times in your life do you get to see a real live mermaid? Not many, which is why it’s so mysterious that you will have an opportunity to see one this Friday in…
