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Research-backed tips to survive college chaos
With all the things on a college student’s list, health can fall short. Managing health is a challenge throughout life, but it’s especially difficult when trying to balance classes, work and social life with it. Although students may trade a good night’s sleep for a term paper, or sometimes, a decent breakfast for a bag…
Step-by-step guide to choosing weed
With so many cannabis brands in the market, it can be tricky to figure out which product is right for you. Many factors come into play, including tolerance to THC, method of use, and condition specific considerations. At ReLeaf, we always put a special focus on the individuals and their experiences, attitudes and beliefs. When…
New merch at UA Bookstore makes community impact
Since its opening in 1928, the University of Arizona Bookstore has come a long way from selling books. For students, faculty and the rest of the Wildcat community, the shop is known as “more than just a store.” “We have apparel and gift souvenir products, but we also have technology for students and faculty,” said…
Mammoth WVH strives to avoid sophomore slump
Wolfgang Van Halen will soon witness both sides of touring. He’s gigging at the Rialto Theatre on Tuesday, Aug. 22, and then stepping on Metallica’s massive “M72” stage on its tour Friday, Sept. 1, at Glendale’s State Farm Stadium. “It’s ridiculous,” the vocalist/guitarist/keyboardist said with a laugh about Metallica’s stage setup. “Their stage alone is…
Nonprofits provide food, clothing for UA community
Sometimes, students need food to supplement their diets or clothing for an interview or internship. Two programs at the UA called Campus Pantry and Campus Closet assist students who need a little help. Campus Pantry The Campus Pantry program was designed to help students, faculty and staff with food insecurity, often caused by issues such…
Mental health care is available at UA
Life is stressful, but college students suffer even more with deadlines, projects and classes. Freshmen add to it by being away from home, family and friends for the first time, coupled with the adjustment to living with strangers. Then there’s social media. It all adds up to stress—sometimes too much. Not to fear, however. The…
Tucson Paracon explores the city’s mysteries
Much in the world can’t be explained. A new event called Tucson Paracon delves into ghost hauntings, Bigfoot, extraterrestrial activity and other phenomenon, with a focus on Tucson’s haunted history. The event is Saturday, Aug. 19, at the Fox Tucson Theatre, and organized by the Tucson Ghost Company. Becky McKiddy-Gydesen, the owner of the Tucson…
Learn the ‘real’ history at Presidio Museum
The Spanish built the Presidio San Agustín military fort and established modern-day Tucson on Aug. 20, 1775. While this is the city’s founding date, Presidio Museum director Amy Hartmann-Gordon said please don’t use “birthday” to mark the occasion. “We don’t use the word ‘birthday’ anymore, we call it a celebration,” Hartmann-Gordon said. “We recognize that…
City Week: Weekly Picks
Summer Swing Fest AUG. 18 TO AUG. 20 – Through three days of dance parties, a dance history workshop and classes in Lindy, shag, blues and “Balboa,” a dozen instructors will lead aspiring dancers through all the best retro moves. They never go out of style. The weekend kicks off at 7:30 p.m. Friday with…
Steel Panther brings the metal to Tucson
Steel Panther drummer Stix Zadinia admitted he was a little hesitant when his hair metal band was asked to appear on NBC’s “America’s Got Talent.” “We didn’t know what we were walking into,” Zadinia said via telephone from a noisy New Orleans street corner. “We were 50/50 on if it would be cool or horrible.…
Are THC potency caps in our future?
Are THC potency caps in our future? It’s a tricky conversation to have. As of right now, there are no laws in Arizona that limit or restrict THC potency levels on cannabis products. In 2020, Arizona lawmakers attempted to introduce a bill that would limit THC potency levels, but was quickly scrapped. Current limitations and…
