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Quarterback Rush
Khalil Tate has gone from little-known backup to gracing the cover of Sports Illustrated’s college football preview issue in less than a year.
New York State Senate Candidate Supports Sex Worker Rights
Supporting human rights seems like a no brainer, but for sex workers that has, unfortunately, not been the case. Even Bernie Sanders voted for SESTA-FOSTA, the so-called anti-trafficking law passed earlier this year that shut down Backpage.com and other sites where sex workers could post ads and vet potential clients in a way that was…
“ALL in for Education AZ” Holds News Conference About Latino Representation On State Education Boards
Arizona’s state education boards should look like Arizona. More specifically, they should look like Arizona’s students. It just makes sense that everyone has a seat at the table so the needs of all Arizona’s students are considered when educational decisions are made. And since, according to Arizona for Latino Leaders in Education (ALL in for Education…
UA Invites Community to their Classrooms
The University of Arizona College of Social and Behavioral Sciences is offering a new “Community Classroom” program this fall, where members of the community can learn from campus experts about a variety of topics. Such classes and discussions involve: Philosophy in Star Trek, how the digital age affects our humanity, the personal life of Cleopatra,…
Arizona Forward Ira Lee Had BAC of .215 When Arrested on Sunday Morning
Details surrounding Arizona sophomore forward Ira Lee’s arrest for Extreme DUI came to light Wednesday morning. Lee, who averaged 2.4 points per game in 27 appearances as a freshman, was pulled over by a University of Arizona Police Department motorcycle cop just after 1 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 19 near the intersection of Seventh Street…
Claytoon of the Day: All the President’s Felons
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Four Great Things to Do in Tucson Today: Wednesday, Aug. 22
Gary Steigerwald and Diana Muller Piano. The fall arts season is upon us! Which means it’s time to drop your jaw to the floor while you watch a pair of hands fly across a piano keyboard. Or, alternatively, you could watch TWO pairs of hands (married hands, no less!) fly across the keyboard in this…
Far-Right Group Draws Counter Protest in Reid Park
Police lined a waist-high barricade during a protest at Reid Park, on Saturday Aug. 18. On the inside of the barricade was Patriot Movement AZ (PMAZ), a group whose members support Trump and the most far-right political candidates, including Senate candidates Joe Arpaio and Kelli Ward. Many in the group brandished guns on their hips.…
Election Integrity. More Important Than Ever
Brad Friedman has been writing about election integrity issues for as long as just about anybody. Not about Republicans’ “voter fraud” disinformation. About the ways election systems can be hacked and the results changed. Until recently, Friedman wrote about possible bad actors in government who have control over the vote counting machines and can swing…
UA Researchers Say Irony is the New Black
What is Eller College of Management up to these days? Figuring out if you are wearing that Justin Bieber t-shirt because you are a legitimate Belieber or because you are being ironic. Trucker hats, are they really cool? PBR, is it actually good? Or is it all in the name of irony? New research by…
Arizona forward Ira Lee cited for Driving Under the Influence
This story has been updated. Arizona Wildcats sophomore forward Ira Lee was cited for driving under the influence in the early morning hours of Sunday, Aug. 19, according to a University of Arizona statement. Lee, who averaged 2.4 points per game in 27 appearances as a freshman last year, may face repercussions from the school…
Claytoon of the Day: Reality TV Show Lowlife
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Three Great Things to Do in Tucson Today: Tuesday, Aug. 21
The Smokescreens are cursed with seeing through life’s bullshit (which, really, is the true definition of cool.) Whether envying happy-go-lucky fools who “never ever feel blue” or kicking around with “nothing to do,” they don’t allow themselves wishes because those “never come true.” Ah, but their cynicism is lushly enveloped in fuzzy layers of ear-bending…
Charlie Needs a Home and a Yard
“Do you have a yard I can run and play in?” – Charlie Go fall in love with Charlie at HSSA Main Campus at 635 W. Roger Rd. and bring your family, including dogs! Have questions? Give an adoptions counselor a call at 520-327-6088, ext. 173.
Welcome Back Wildcats! UA Welcomes 7,900 New Freshmen
Today is the first day of school at the University of Arizona and 7,900 freshmen from all 50 states are starting their college careers. The new batch is a smart one, according to UA, with seven percent more students entering with a 4.0 grade point average and 16 percent more students with high GPA’s between…
Look What We Got in the Mail Today!
Dear Reader, We, here at the Tucson Weekly, receive lots of mail every day and so in efforts of paying it forward, here is a letter to you about a book that landed in our mail box. Every now and again some kind publisher sends us a book with the hopes and dreams that we…
Justice of the Peace Candidate Keith Bee II Talks About Judge Training
Many eyes have been fixed on Keith Bee II as he quietly conducts his campaign for Justice of the Peace in Precinct 5. His candidacy initially raised concerns because he is the son and namesake of the man who currently holds this position, Judge Keith Bee. Bee II has been unusually quiet for a candidate…
Claytoon of the Day: Parade Gets a Deferment
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Three Great Things to Do in Tucson Today: Monday, Aug. 20
Tucson’s 243rd Birthday Party and Happy Hour. Some people’s drinking slows down as they get older, but Tucson’s nearing a quarter of a millennium, and it’s still all about that happy hour, which its residents certainly appreciate. The Tucson Presidio and the Tucson-Pima County Historical Commission are presenting this birthday bash at La Cocina Restaurant,…
Banner – UMC Phoenix and Tucson Named Best Hospitals
Our local Banner – University Medical Center and it’s counterpart in Phoenix have been recognized as “Best Hospitals” by U.S. News and World Report. Banner – UMC Tucson was named number one in Tucson, number three in all of Arizona and ranked nationally in three specialties: number 36 for gynecology, 49th for pulmonology and 50th…
Celebrate Nandi the Elephant’s Birthday!
Nandi is another year older, and the Reid Park Zoo is throwing her a party! The elephant is turning four years old and her favorite activity is rolling in the mud so what better way to celebrate than with a Muddy birthday bash. The event will be held Saturday, August 18 from 8:30 a.m. to 10…
The Alarm’s Mike Peters Is Hitting Back with Love, Hope and Strength
The Alarm performs on Wednesday, Aug. 22, at 191 Toole, 191 E. Toole Ave. Tickets are $24-$26, at rialtotheatre.com Mike Peters first hit the world music scene with his Welsh rock band The Alarm back in the early 1980s with dramatic and anthemic gritty battle songs like “68 Guns”, The Spirit of 76” “Blaze of Glory”…
UA Research Finds Workplace Bias Differs for Single vs Married Parents
There are many differences women and men experience in the workplace, including benefits or penalties for parenthood. Research has shown that mothers are penalized in the workplace as it is assumed that they are less focused or dedicated because of their children. According to the UA, research has shown that mothers in the U.S. are…
Claytoon of the Day: R.E.S.P.E.C.T.
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18 Great Things to Do in Tucson This Weekend: August 17-19
Friday, Aug 17 TGIF ’90s Spectacular. For every Friday in August, Casa Video is allowing you to relive the ’90s! Go back to a wonderful decade where we didn’t have any of the strife we have today; no unnecessary wars and no corrupt politicians. It was just technicolor tracksuits and Tamagotchis, all day every day.…
National Alliance on Mental Illness Southern Arizona Receives Funding for Youth Mental Health Programs
The Southern Arizona chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness recently received a grant of $210,883 from the David & Lura Lovell Foundation to fund an initiative for reducing mental illness stigma in local youth. This grant enables NAMI of Southern Arizona to expand stigma reduction education and advocacy for youth mental health statewide.…
Town of Marana Developing Plans to Treat Contaminated Water
During a standing room only study session on Tuesday, Aug. 14, the Marana Town Council members said they support building water treatment centers in response to recent news of contaminated wells. Marana residents who live in the affected residential areas have been asking the Council to treat the tap water ever since news broke last…
Claytoon of the Day: Troll
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Salsa, Tequila & Tacos Take Over Tucson
The latest entry in a string of fantastically delicious events set up by the Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance is better than just a Salsa, Tequila & Taco Festival — it’s a Salsa, Tequila & Taco Challenge! Over 50 vendors will converge in Tucson to battle it out for nearly 20 culinary awards. Both…
Editor’s Note
To welcome our Wildcats back to town, we turned over much of the paper to our unpaid college interns.
Reel Indie
Movies to see at local indie theaters this week.
To Be Kihntinued
Over an impressive 42 years, Greg Kihn has managed to squeeze in three entirely separate and successful careers.
XOXO
Live music shows not to miss this week.
Mad Science
The UA College of Science is doing some amazing stuff these days: space missions, drug research, insect examinations and a lot more.
Know Your Product
Introducing Paul Cherry: a total ham, even when he’s adorned in fruits.
How To Survive on Campus for Just Pennies a Day!
Tuition. Books. Craft beer. Everything costs more now than it did 10 years ago, or 20 years ago…
Police Dispatch
A man refused to acknowledge the difference between urinating in a public restroom and on a public restroom
Four on the Floor
Tucson’s Legislative District 10 is a rarity in state politics: A competitive district that could go either way in a general election.
Travel Guide
Nothing symbolizes the start of a new school year better than the sudden onslaught of humanity racing across the University of Arizona.
Quick Bites
Great places to eat around Tucson this week.
Nightcrawler
Shows for those night owls out there.
City Week
Keep busy this week with these great Tucson events.
Beer and Sausages
This new beer hall, which opened on Congress Street last week, aims to give locals a taste of German traditions while incorporating the local culture.
Shark Weak
From the moment the first book hit stands, producers have been attempting to make a movie out of it.
Fee Rein
An innocuous request from a state senator has once again turned eyes toward the Arizona Department of Health Service’s growing pile of cash graciously provided by the state’s medical cannabis patients.
Wild Westside
Westside Legislative District 3, which includes the University of Arizona, downtown and Tucson’s west side, is such a heavily Democratic district that it didn’t even draw a Republican candidate in the general election.
Problematic Partnership
On Feb. 20, a crowd had showed up to protest Stonegarden’s annual renewal. The supervisors voted 3-2 to accept the federal grant.
Police Dispatch
Sheriff’s deputies responded to a gas station whose attendant reported a shirtless, bald, heavily tattooed man harassing customers.
Danehy
Tom picks a fight with a columnist from the morning daily.
