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Looking Back at the Road to LIX
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Looking Back at the Road to LIX

By Jackson Melin Philadelphia Eagles Quarterback Jalen Hurts playing against Kansas City Chiefs player during Super Bowl LIX. Photo by Matt Slocum, Associated Press The NFL season has come to an end and the Super Bowl festivities have simmered down. This year was a rematch of Super Bowl LVII with the Kansas City Chiefs taking on the Philadelphia Eagles.   How did each team get there?            Since taking over in 2021, Eagles’ Head Coach Nick Sirianni achieved a record of 40-28. The Eagles have appeared in the playoffs each year under Sirianni's tenure. Philadelphia went 14-3, clinching the NFC East.  This was largely in part to quarterback Jalen Hurts and running back Saquon Barkley. Hurts had a wor...
Pima Men’s Basketball Take Down Mesa in Dominant Fashion
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Pima Men’s Basketball Take Down Mesa in Dominant Fashion

By Joel Herrera From left to right: Pima’s Mason Hunt (22), Aiden Schmidt (20) and Cooper Jones (23) huddle up during a timeout during their 111-76 win over Mesa Community College. Photo by Manuel Zepeda Pima Men’s Basketball remains undefeated as they took care of business versus Mesa Community College on Wednesday, Jan. 29 with an ending score of 111-76. Mason Hunt scored 15 points off the bench. Max Majerle added another 15. Now 23-0 (11-0 conference), the Aztecs remain with only seven regular season games in search of an undefeated regular season.  With those 111 points, this win marks the 13th game of the season where Pima reached the century mark in scoring. Alongside Hunt and Majerle, CohenJ Gonzalez (13), Kota Benson and Gabe Oldham (10) all scored in double di...
Pima Community College Set to Host PTK Regional Conference
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Pima Community College Set to Host PTK Regional Conference

By Jaymes Grace, Phi Theta Kappa President A photo of PTK Lead Chelsea James In collaboration with Yavapai College, Pima Community College Downtown Campus will be hosting Phi Theta Kappa’s 2025 Regional Conference on March 7 from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. and March 8 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. This will be a great opportunity for anyone interested in joining PTK, seeking leadership development and scholarship opportunities and more. The event will also include food and games.  The conference registration fee is $65 if paid by Feb. 19, $75 after. For Pima students, discount tickets are available. Students can request a scholarship for the event while completing the conference’s interest form, or they can reach out to PTK Lead Chelsea James. James shared that community colleges fro...
Old Pueblo Playwrights Annual New Play Festival Returns
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Old Pueblo Playwrights Annual New Play Festival Returns

By Carol B. Somer, Communications for Old Pueblo Playwrights From left to right, Eric Everts, Meagan Jones, Sydney Flynn and Scott Berg act in a staged reading, and premiere of Leslie Powell’s “Crossroads.” TUCSON, Ariz. — Old Pueblo Playwrights presents staged readings of 17 original works by 11 playwrights, some award-winning, at its 36th Annual New Play Festival. No tickets needed; $10 per show; no credit cards. Just arrive at the Temple of Music and Art’s Cabaret Theatre before 7 p.m. on Feb. 6 through 9—or before 2 p.m. on weekends. Prepare to laugh, cry, consider provocative ideas and talk back! Visit https://oldpuebloplaywrights.org for more info. The Temple of Music and Art’s Cabaret Theatre is located at 330 S. Scott Ave. Old Pueblo Playwrights also welcome student...
Car Enthusiasts Gather at Barrett-Jackson Fall 2024 Scottsdale Auction
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Car Enthusiasts Gather at Barrett-Jackson Fall 2024 Scottsdale Auction

By Nicole Camacho Highlights from the Barrett-Jackson Fall 2024 Scottsdale Auction The Barrett-Jackson Fall 2024 Auction took place from Oct. 17-19 in Scottsdale, Ariz. This location is known for its car culture and beautiful surroundings. The auction was held at the WestWorld of Scottsdale, where there were also food vendors and merchandise stands. The auction is well-known for focusing on collector cars. Established in 1971, it’s become famous for being exciting and eventful. At these events, you can find all kinds of cars, from classic models to modern supercars. The auctions attract car lovers, collectors and investors from all over, creating a lively atmosphere full of passion for automobiles. Many participants were from Arizona and surrounding states, but there wer...
Review: Samara Joy at Fox Theatre in Tucson
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Review: Samara Joy at Fox Theatre in Tucson

By Jaymes Grace A signed copy of "Portrait" by Samara Joy on vinyl The amazing Miss Samara Joy made an appearance at the Historic Fox Theatre in Downtown Tucson this past Halloween night. As I waited to enter the venue, the theatre was abuzz with anticipation. I was introduced to this 24-year-old jazz great only two weeks prior, but the theatre was packed with gray-haired aficionados of jazz, who unlike myself, have been enthralled with Joy since the release of her self-titled debut album in 2021. Once I entered, the stage was set—four chairs, a drum set, a piano and bench, a stool and a stand-alone music stand for the bass player. Right at 7:30 PM, Joy’s seven-piece band entered, took their seats against the blue and red-lit backdrop and began to play their jazzy notes. Joy g...
Vice President Candidate Walz Holds Rally In Tucson
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Vice President Candidate Walz Holds Rally In Tucson

By Emmanuel Rodriguez Vice President Candidate Tim Walz Holds Rally at Tucson High Magnet School in Tucson, Ariz on Nov. 1, 2024 On November 1, Governor of Minnesota and Democratic Vice-President Candidate Tim Walz held a rally at Tucson High Magnet School in a last-minute effort to rally the vote from Tucson voters. The rally, just three days before Election Day, hosted a small yet attentive crowd eager to hear from Tim Walz and other leaders such as Tohono O’odham Nation Chairman Verlon Jose, Ariz. Democratic Chairwoman Yolanda Bejarano, Tucson Mayor Regina Romero, Senator Mark Kelly, Former U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords and U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra.  Jose encouraged attendees to “walk and talk and knock all the time” and told people to “enc...
Vice President Harris Holds Rally in Phoenix
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Vice President Harris Holds Rally in Phoenix

By Emmanuel Rodriguez Vice President Kamala Harris speaking at rally in Phoenix, Arizona on October 31, 2024 Just days before Election Day, Vice President Kamala Harris visited Phoenix, Arizona's Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre on Oct. 31 to get out the vote from Maricopa County voters. The rally also had special guests, including Los Tigres Del Norte, a Mexican regional music band. Her list of guests and speakers also included Tucson Mayor Regina Romero, Mayor of Phoenix Kim Gallego, Ariz. Governor Katie Hobbs, Senator Mark Kelly, Former Rep. Gabby Giffords and U.S. Senate Candidate Ruben Gallego.  Romero emphasized the importance of making a plan to vote and made heavy appeals to Hispanic voters. She criticized former President Donald Trump’s remarks about immigrants,...