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Where to Howl, Wildcats: 50 things to do before you graduate
1. See a concert! In the Before Times, Tucson had a rich music scene of both talented locals and touring bands both big and small. You’ll see the bigger acts at downtown Rialto and Fox Theaters or at the local casinos, while you can catch up-and-comers and old veterans playing at smaller venues such as…
ASU vs. Ohio State? ACC, Big Ten, Pac-12 alliance could change landscape of college football
PHOENIX – The ACC, Big Ten and Pac-12 conferences announced an official alliance Tuesday – a move that could impact the athletic programs at Arizona State and Arizona as well as the PlayStation Fiesta Bowl. “Despite the shifting landscape, there are some critical constants among many college athletics, and specifically among every one of the…
Border town ‘fed up’ as ban on nonessential travel extended yet again
WASHINGTON – Nogales Mayor Arturo Garino said he is “fed up” with the federal government’s COVID-19 ban on nonessential border crossings, which has been extended for another month, further crippling local businesses that rely on cross-border customers. The ban, which was set to expire Saturday, has been extended through at least Sept. 21, which will…
Surge in COVID-19 puts state on pace to hit 1 million cases next week
WASHINGTON – Arizona is on pace to record its 1 millionth COVID-19 infection within the next week, and health experts fear that kids in schools and the looming Labor Day holiday will only make matters worse. The Arizona Department of Health Services reported 979,580 cases as of Friday and its data shows that the state had…
Black leaders say Ruben Gallego has dismissed and abandoned their community
When Ne’Lexia Galloway started her job as the Black outreach representative for U.S. Rep. Ruben Gallego in January 2020, she thought that the Phoenix Democrat would listen to people that look like her. Fifteen months later, she felt used, and quit her job. Galloway posted on Twitter that she left after concluding that Gallego, who…
Marana School District Will Require Masks
Students in the Marana School District joined a growing number of classrooms across the state in wearing masks when indoors. The Marana Unified School District governing board voted 3-2 at a special meeting on Friday to require universal use of masks when indoors on school property and district buses. The mask requirement starts Monday and…
COVID Is Spreading in Local Schools but No Call for Remote Instruction Yet
As health experts have predicted, COVID-19 is spreading in Pima County schools. As of Thursday, the Pima County Health Department reported 836 cases in schools since July 20. Staff accounted for a little more than 100 of those cases, while the rest were students. The county has declared 31 outbreaks in schools. Along with school…
Renowned autism speaker heads to Tucson
We Rock the Spectrum Tucson is hosting autism activist and award-winning producer Marcus Boyd for a discussion on his experience navigating the world with an autism diagnosis. We Rock the Spectrum is a gym designed for children with autism and special needs. Owner Destiny Wagner was touched by Marcus Boyd’s story. “As the mother of…
Solar Switch: Homeowners can save money by switching to solar, but be sure to shine some sunlight on the details
As the average electric bill in Pima County increases each passing year, many Tucsonans wonder whether solar power would be a benefit to their home or business. Living in a city that receives more than 300 days of sunshine each year lends itself to generating copious amounts of solar power, which is cheaper to produce…
Cannabis on Campus: Weed is legal for adult recreational users in Arizona. Here’s what you need to know.
Local institutions of higher learning are about to start the first fall semester since the advent of legal adult-use, recreational cannabis in the state of Arizona. But don’t break out the party bowls just yet, as there are still prohibitions related to possession and use on campus because of conflicting state and federal laws. “What…
Creature Comfort: Cathey’s Sewing Drive Supports Humane Society
More than a hundred shelter animals awaiting adoption are now a little more comfortable — and stylish — thanks to a donation from Cathey’s Sewing & Vacuum to the Humane Society of Southern Arizona. The donations are part of Cathey’s annual Christmas-In-July sewing event, where customers and staff create specialized items for local nonprofits. In…
Bettor Days: Dice are tumbling at Casino del Sol
A new age of legal gaming has come to fruition for Southern Arizona casinos as Pascua Yaqui Chairman Peter Yucupicio symbolically shot the first round of dice on Casino Del Sol’s new craps table at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 11, five days after Gila River’s Wild Horse Pass Casino in Phoenix was the first…
City Week: Weekly Picks
Editor’s Note: While we are delighted to see Tucsonans once again gathering for fun events, we are also aware that the new Delta variant is circulating and case counts in Arizona are on the rise. Please consider getting vaccinated against COVID if you haven’t yet and following CDC guidance, which includes wearing masks at crowded…
Making Waves: After a “weird year,” Surfer Blood is back on tour
Music can create powerful emotional reactions—and nobody is really sure why. Simple guitar chords and pedals can cause a wide range of emotions with no true explanation, and indie-rock band Surfer Blood is a prime example of this musical mystery. Surfer Blood is set to perform at Club Congress on Sunday, Aug. 22. Worn-Tin and…
Big Bug on Campus: University officials are requiring masks but health experts say it’s vital for students to get vaccinated
The University of Arizona will require masks in all indoor spaces where it is not possible to maintain social distance, President Robert C. Robbins said last week after ASU and NAU officials made similar announcements. Robbins said the decision is based on “the current health conditions and aligned with CDC guidance as well as our…
Virtual Mess: Gamers might like ‘Free Guy,’ but it’s a slog for everyone else
Ryan Reynolds grinds a bit on the tolerance nerve in Free Guy, a mundane movie made for gamers that will leave you non-gamers feeling left out of the party. Some up front honesty: I have a PlayStation 4 that I haven’t plugged in for more than three years. The last game I played was some…
Danehy: If you’re an incoming freshman, here’s what you need to know about UA sports
Dear Incoming Freshman: Welcome to the University of Arizona, the greatest university in Arizona and almost-certainly in the entire Mountain Time Zone. You’re going to love it here. For those who want to get the most out of their college experience and maximize their post-college opportunities, there are a few common-sense rules to follow. Stuff…
Editor’s Note: Welcome Wildcats!
In just a few days, CLASSES will begin for fall semester at the University of Arizona. We’d like to offer a warm welcome and best wishes to all these Wildcats, as well as a list of milestones all students ought to do before they graduate. In addition, staff reporter Christina Duran lays out the efforts…
Bugging Out: As Delta Wave Builds, School Districts Are Requiring Masks While the City and County Work To Mitigate Spread, Increase Vaccination Rate
As the third wave of COVID washes over Arizona, local governments are debating vaccine requirements, schools are instituting mask mandates and Gov. Doug Ducey is issuing executive orders to try to block mitigation efforts. In the last couple of weeks: The Pima County Board of Supervisors has met twice, debating and rejecting a number of…
In the Spotlight: UA announces return to live theatre for upcoming season
Students from the university of Arizona’s School of Theatre, Film & Television are finally returning to the stage for in-person performances this October. The School of Theatre, Film & Television recently announced its 2021 & 2022 season, which will comprise four shows produced by the Arizona Repertory Theatre and two productions by the student-devised Next…
