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Fall Student Welcome kicks off new school year with energy and community
23Dec By Pima Post Editorial TeamNo Comments
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Fall Student Welcome kicks off new school year with energy and community

By Annadi Talla Clip from flyer for PCC's New Student Welcome, by PCC Student Life Pima Community College’s Fall Student Welcome brought excitement, connection and community spirit to the Downtown Campus on Friday, Oct. 24 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event featured mariachi music performed by Pima students, pumpkin decorating, face painting, games, free food, a chance to win a prize and opportunities for students to connect with clubs, programs and campus resources.  According to West Campus Student Life Coordinator Nikaylie Federico, the goal of the event was to “help students feel more connected with the community by allowing them to meet other students—new, returning and continuing—to make them feel more comfortable going out to things outside of the classroom.” Th...
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Inside the Tucson Classic Car Show
17Nov By Emma PetersonNo Comments
Arts & Entertainment, Events

Inside the Tucson Classic Car Show

By Jackson Melin A custom-painted Citroën 2CV. Photo by Jackson Melin. Once a year, Tucson holds the “Tucson Classic Car Show.” The event, which took place Oct. 18, is hosted by the Rotary Club of Tucson Foundation. I spoke with volunteer coordinator Davis White about the event: Jackson Melin: When did the event kick off? Davis White: We started the Tucson’s classic car show in 2007. JM: Was there any problems getting attention for the event? DW: We have over 600 volunteers that wanted to raise money and involve the community. We have numerous people that come in attendance and demonstrate commitment to our city and to make Tucson better. JM: Is there a vetting/screening process for the chosen cars? DW: The cars have to be pre-1999, unless they fit in a uniq...
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Cal’s Comeback
7Nov By Emma PetersonNo Comments
Business, Events, Features, Food

Cal’s Comeback

By Quinn Smalley In November 2024, Tucson was dealt a bittersweet blow to its sweet-tooth. Cal’s Bakeshop announced on Instagram that it would be closing its cottage bakeshop in early 2025. At first, it seemed as though Caleb “Cal” Orellana, the owner of Cal’s Bakeshop, was bidding Tucson a permanent goodbye. But the caption for the post was later edited to tease a brick-and-mortar location opening. Oct. 11 and 12, 2025, served as the grand opening weekend for Cal’s Bakeshop, a mostly vegan bakery that originally operated out of Orellana’s kitchen during the pandemic. Now located inside the building that Rocco’s Little Chicago called home for 25 years, the bakeshop is back and just as delicious as ever. Scores of Tucsonans queued up in a line that wrapped around the building for ...
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Cardboard Connections: Card Show Held in Arizona
19Oct By Ambur WilkersonNo Comments
Events

Cardboard Connections: Card Show Held in Arizona

By Jackson Melin Twice a year, Tempe, Ariz. is host to the Collectibles on College’s state card show. The show, now going on its 10th anniversary, offers a wide range of collectibles ranging from signed photos to pop figures to packs of Pokémon cards.  “We’re trying to connect and give back to the collectible hobby more,” Collectibles on College Associate Luis Sanchez said. “We want to branch out more than just sports memorabilia, reaching out into different collectibles that maybe you don’t usually see.” 450 tables surrounded the convention, all with different vendors and collectibles. Some tables had games to win small prizes or raffle tickets for bigger rewards. Sports cards tend to dominate the market. Large briefcases full of 2.5x3.5 inch pieces of cardboard on ful...
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Wisdom for Your Wallet: TRIO hosts Hughes Federal Credit Union’s Valeria Arnold to Speak on Financial Literacy
19Oct By Ambur WilkersonNo Comments
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Wisdom for Your Wallet: TRIO hosts Hughes Federal Credit Union’s Valeria Arnold to Speak on Financial Literacy

By Diedra Eby, TRiO SSS Participant Hughes Federal Credit Union representative Valeria Arnold speaking to students. Photo by Ambur Wilkerson. On Sept. 24, TRIO held a money management workshop at Pima Community College’s West Campus Student Life Center. Valeria Arnold from Hughes Federal Credit Union was the speaker, giving students a short, but thorough, introduction to credit; what it is, how it works, why it’s important, and how to make it “work for you.” She also explained how Hughes Federal Credit Union, and other credit unions, can help you establish and maintain a health money management plan that includes covering your needs, sparing some money for your wants, and contributing to your savings for future plans and emergencies.  After a brief introduction to credit and a...
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Thrilling Activism for Upcoming No Kings 2.0 
17Oct By Ambur WilkersonNo Comments
Events, Top Stories

Thrilling Activism for Upcoming No Kings 2.0 

By Caroline Hansen On Saturday, Oct. 18 there will be “No Kings 2.0” protests across the United States. More than 2,200 events are already scheduled. Many participants plan to incorporate fun and creative activities as a way to connect with others and to raise people’s spirits. Here in Tucson two friends will be adding their own creative dash of spooky fun to one of Tucson’s No Kings events, the Defend Tucson, ¡Tucson Se Defiende! (DTSD) rally being held downtown.  Florence Johnson and Margo Itule are involved with local activism and wanted a way to encourage other people to get involved. Their goal was to create a fun project that would bring strangers together for a common cause. They also wanted it to be a healthy activity and something that would get people a little bit ...
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PCC ARC Food Pantry to Host Semesterly Health and Wellness Event
8Oct By Ambur WilkersonNo Comments
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PCC ARC Food Pantry to Host Semesterly Health and Wellness Event

By Caroline Hansen Flyer by ARC Food Pantry Being a student is challenging and can be really stressful. It’s easy to get discouraged and  overwhelmed, trying to make ends meet while striving for a certification or degree. Everyone could use some help sometimes. The Aztec Resource Center and Food Pantry (ARC) at PCC West Campus offers help regularly to students and faculty. And on Thursday, Oct. 9, ARC is holding its semesterly Health and Wellness Resource Event at the West Campus from 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in front of the library. Different community health and wellness agencies will be there to offer information and assistance to anyone who asks. Some of the organizations who will be in attendance include CODAC Health Recovery and Wellness, The Tucson Community Food Ba...
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PTK Honors President and Student Journalist Jaymes Grace Shares Speech at 2025 PCC PTK + Honors Ceremony
19May By Ambur WilkersonNo Comments
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PTK Honors President and Student Journalist Jaymes Grace Shares Speech at 2025 PCC PTK + Honors Ceremony

https://www.youtube.com/live/F8P11ZzhntM?feature=shared&t=3243 Video by PCCTV The Pima Community College Honors and Phi Theta Kappa Awards and Induction Ceremony was held on Monday, May 12 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the PCC West Campus Center for the Arts. Our very own Jaymes Grace shared a speech to students as their PTK president, which included his experience as a student journalist for The Pima Post. Check it out in the video above. Read the speech Grace wrote for the event here: Good evening everyone, We are all so glad that you are here! I want to hear lots of cheering! This is a celebration! Honors students and Honors club members, Phi Theta Kappa members, Honors award winners and graduates of Pima Community College Class of 2025, congratulations! And we a...
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