TUSD approves updated sex education curriculum
One board member called the curriculum "inclusive, medically accurate and comprehensive."
Adapting to life under social distancing
Plus, answers to listeners' COVID-19 questions, food bank use doubles, weddings rescheduled, and a reminder about library resources.
COVID-19 redefines the semester: One UA student's perspective
In this radio essay, an AZPM student production assistant describes her experience balancing classes and a pandemic.
Arizona coronavirus news briefs, March 16
AP coverage of COVID-19 impacting the state: Arizona schools closed, cases up to 18, primary election, and more.
Arizona closing schools due to COVID-19 concerns
The governor and the superintendent of public instruction announced schools will be closed through at least March 27.
UA delays return to classes, moves them online due to coronavirus
The university has delayed the start of classes following spring break, and online instruction will be in effect next week.
Science fair cancels some events amid coronavirus fears
Friday night events for the SARSEF fair were canceled. Saturday awards will be streamed.
UA researcher studies how exercise and stress impact the immune system
Richard Simpson says exercise habits and stress can release the same hormones, with different effects.
Pizza, hamburgers and ... local broccoli? School lunch in Tucson
70 years on, a WWII-era program to combat malnutrition is healthier than ever.
State board to consider banning sale of vaping products at universities
Regent says it's the board's responsibility in the wake of vaping-related illnesses and deaths in the U.S.
Nurses strike in Tucson over staffing, quality of care
Organizers are hoping the strike leads to increased investment in registered nursing staff.
Diné College, UA to train future neuroscientists
Native Americans are one of the most underrepresented groups in biomedical sciences, according to the NIH.
Marana High School takes steps to curb vaping on campus
The school's principal says it has been a growing problem in recent years.
TUSD moves closer toward approving new sex education curriculum
The district's sex ed policies have not been updated since 2006.
Food bank teaches nutrition and effective food shopping
The Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona trains families to save money and eat nutritiously.
