Young Musicians Prepare for 'World Series of High School Bands'
Tucson Jazz Institute students will be traveling to New York City to perform at the Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Band competition.
Harvesting Cholla Buds
For many generations of native people, spring in the Sonoran Desert meant it was time to harvest cholla buds. Now, there is new interest in the prickly plants as a sustainable local food source.
CDO's Academic Decathlon Team Heads to Natl Finals
Canyon del Oro High School attending event for fifth time in nine years; theme is WWI and competitors will be questioned on knowledge.
Interdisciplinary Consciousness Conference Celebrates 20 Years
Toward a Science of Consciousness hosts around 800 scientists, philosophers, experimentalists, artists and students from different backgrounds and perspectives; taking place in Tucson thru April 26.
OSIRIS REx Moves From Planning Phase to Fabrication
Latest NASA project for the UA is one step closer to launch; its ultimate goal is bringing back a piece of an asteroid to Earth.
Border Clinic Providing Free Care for More Than 40 Years
Impoverished children from Mexico with a variety of disabilities travel to St. Andrew's Children's Clinic once a month for medical attention.
Roses Can Thrive in Desert Climate With Proper Care, Conditions
The flowers have a reputation for being delicate, demanding but they are not only able to survive but also flourish in the Southwest.
Supreme Court Won't Hear Appeal of SB 1070 Harboring Ban Block
The justices declined to review ruling that barred police from arresting people for sheltering immigrants living in U.S. undocumented.
Tucson Ranks 4th Best in US for People with Asthma
The dry heat of Southern Arizona has long drawn people with respiratory problems; new study says city's air quality ideal.
AZ Illustrated Politics: Friday, April 18, 2014
Bill to expand 'empowerment scholarships" dies in Arizona House; fundraising totals for congressional races; campaigns' "dark money."
AZ Week: TUSD Solar Panels Expected to Save Money
Project may be largest of its kind, aiming to reduce carbon footprint; energy costs down $11M in 20 years.
The Militant Baker's Body Love Revolution
Blogger and advocate Jes Baker asks 'What do you love about your body?'
Restless Artist Finds Joy in Unusual Medium
"Fuddx" is a professional magician and balloon sculptor; he recently won bronze for his individual work at the World Balloon Convention.
Tucsonan Aims for 2016 Olympics
Mountain View High School senior hopes to land a spot on the team USA's skeet shooting team.
Murders in Mexico Appear to Drop By 15% Last Year, Analysis Says
Authorities would like to take credit but report's author says that is 'debatable;' certain cartels have established monopolies so no need to fight anyone, he argues.
