Arizona Spotlight for February 27th, 2015
A day at one of Tucson’s largest RV parks; tour Tucson with crime novelist Elizabeth Gunn; what do solar powered cars and zombies have to do with STEM courses? We'll explain; and a visit to one of the Frenchest places in Tucson.
Cuba as a Classroom
Annual summer trips educate University of Arizona students about the culture, politics and daily life of an isolated island nation.
Tens of Thousands Expected to Participate in Tucson Cycling Event
Cyclovia will take place Nov. 2; attendees will have 2.6 miles of car-free streets for themselves.
Who Funds Tucson's All Souls Procession?
Globally known annual commemoration of life, death marks 25th anniversary; will receive financial aid from city for first time in 2014.
Neighbors Question Plan to Raze Historic Downtown Motor Hotel
Developer will build low-income housing, housing for homeless veterans; opponents call an important part of Tucson's architectural history.
AZ Underground Film Festival Celebrates Cult Movies for 7th Year
Tucson gets to enjoy low budget, edgy cinema for 9 days at The Screening Room; creator excited to see event grow.
Camp Brings Support to Transgender, Gender Creative Kids
Freely expressing gender identity is at center of Camp Born This Way; children, families build a supportive community.
NAU Among Friendliest Universities for LGBT Students
Annual report puts university in top 50 thanks to programs, services it provides inclusive of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender community.
A Mezcal's Clandestine Origin, Migration to Old Pueblo
This brand of smoky agave spirit has humble, law bending beginnings - from Oaxaca, Mexico to the colonial Guatemalan city of Antigua.
Kids, Animals Bond at Humane Society's Dog Days in Desert Camp
Camp teaches responsible pet ownership, compassion
Summer Camp Fosters Inclusion, Understanding
Triangle Y is nestled on the north side of Catalinas; half of its counselors come from abroad.
Juneteenth
Though not recognized as a state holiday, Arizonans have celebrated an important date in the history of freedom for 44 consecutive years.
Archaeology, Adventures and Agaves
Tucson archaeologists are beginning new chapters after decades at the University of Arizona, reveal ancient culture's uses for tough native plant.
Fathers Day in a Two-Dad Family
Adam and Michael Lovallo share their lives and love with eleven-year-old son Martìn, and each offers perspective on why their unconventional family works.
LGBT Global Persecution Leads to Asylum Seekers in Southern AZ
Marco Antonio Galdino left São Paulo in 1995, lives in Tucson while he awaits appeal of refugee rejection.
