The Hypocrisy Footprint
Author Chris Cokinos tries to explain the logic behind what he calls the 'hypocrisy footprint' left by backyard pools in the arid Southwest
Architect: Old Main Renovations Should Stay True to Its History
Corky Poster is a Tucson architect, one of the many hands involved in project; says structure is a distinctive symbol.
AZ Illustrated Politics: Friday, December 13, 2013
AZ Legislature gets back to work this week, what can we expect?; gas tax hike to pay for road construction.
AZ's Only Governor of Mexican Descent Receives Award
The Consular Corps of Arizona gives Raul H. Castro the Global Diplomat Award; "I feel honored," he says.
4th Ave Street Fair Brings Millions into Community Each Year
Biannual fair usually brings hundreds of thousands of people; vendors make a huge chunk of their income in that weekend alone.
Tucson Has Spent 8% of Road Repair Funds, Official Says
Halfway through the fiscal year, the city has spent about $1.5M of the $20M voters authorized for fixing streets this year.
Barber Applauds Mental Health Funding Expansion
Vice President Biden announced Tuesday an additional $100M for services, facilities; AZ Democrat advocate of mental health awareness to prevent gun violence.
Retinal Implants Get New Tech That Could Improve Clarity
Wolfgang Fink, member of the joint U.S.-German research team developing product said current retinal implants allow people to see, but only basic, blurry shapes.
AZ Residents Look to Alt Types of Grass for Sustainability
Recently acquiring buffalo grass, artificial turf has been a growing trend to save water, other resources.
UA Biologist Captures Unusual Animal Behavior on Camera
After scouring endless hours of footage, Pacifica Sommers began to notice something a little odd: a dancing mouse.
UA-Led Research Team Finds New Planet
Gas giant discovered orbiting around star outside Earth's solar system; relatively young at 13 million years old.
Tucsonan Helps Philippines Relief Efforts
Arizonan coordinating emergency medical aid on Leyte Island with Doctors Without Borders.
AZ Week: Child Abuse Victim Gives Back as Foster Parent
Daniela Preciado says she sees herself in many of the kids she cares for now that she has reached adulthood.
AZ Illustrated Politics: Friday, December 6, 2013
Discussion of 6,000 child abuse reports un-investigated, other crisis in state's CPS; challenges for Tucson's City Council, TUSD.
Siblings Apart For Years, One US Citizen, Other Faces Deportation
Brother and sister are part of nationwide effort to fix "a broken immigration system;" born to same parents but in different countries.
