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19May

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Desert Rose Social Club Aims to Bring Connectivity to Tucson

By Lucia Grijalva Desert Rose Social Club founders (from left to right) Haylee Howe, Shayna Larson, Madison Baity and Kelly Hart. Photo from the Desert Rose Social Club Instagram page. Social clubs, running clubs, book clubs and more local groups such as these have seen a surge in popularity over the past few years. After the Covid lockdown, the world faced a micro extinction of community and places to assemble. Locally run restaurants forcibly shut down, mom and pop shops couldn’t survive and gyms and movie theatres were vacant. Ever since then, individuals have been in search of an environment to foster relationships and build engagement. A select few have taken it upon themselves to create a third place. “Third places” is an idea originally created by sociologist Ray Oldenb...

19May

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Get to Know PCC Student Media Advisor Ambur Wilkerson

By Jackson Melin PCC Student Media Advisor Ambur Wilkerson at the 2025 Student Media Celebration with the new Pima Post logo. Photo by Stephanie Montaño. The Pima Post reached out to Pima Community College Student Media Advisor (and editor of The Pima Post who also edited this article) Ambur Wilkerson for a Q&A about her life and career. “My love for journalism began when I was a preteen,” Wilkerson said. “I was always getting magazines covering the Disney Channel stars and my friends knew me as the girl who knew all the celebrity gossip.” “I began pursuing it professionally in 2017 when I interned for City News Group in California,” Wilkerson said. She started a blog about her journey with mental health, and then later chose to pursue journalism as a career more c...

Rialto Theatre Bridging the Gap to Live Music

13May

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Rialto Theatre Bridging the Gap to Live Music

By Lucia Grijalva Photo from Tripadvisor In the past few months, popular artists such as Pink Sweat$, G-Eazy and Jimmy Eat World have performed at one of Tucson's most popular venues, the Rialto Theatre—a local hotspot for acts and events such as live music, comedy, tribute shows and community gatherings. Credibility for the theatre, sourced from their website, includes, “over the last 10 years the Rialto Theatre has become a Top 100 Major Club Venue worldwide, according to concert industry trade magazine Pollstar, consistently ranking among the top 55 such venues by ticket sales ( #43 in 2015), and recently named #84 in The 100 Greatest American Music Venues by Consequence of Sound. The Rialto has also consistently been named the best venue in the Tucson Weekly’s annual...

Beyond the Boots: A Century of Rodeo Life & Legacy

13Mar

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Beyond the Boots: A Century of Rodeo Life & Legacy

By Cardi Mendez Bright and early, as I step foot on the Tucson Rodeo Grounds, I take in the perfectly coordinated hustle and bustle—a routine that clearly demonstrates something that has been perfected over the course of a century. Take away the livestock, and the amount of leather in the vicinity and it would have you thinking everyone is gearing up for a Judas Priest show in the 80s. As the chutes started to fill and the gates swung closer to opening, one thing was for certain: there was a uniform, and those who didn’t abide by it surely stuck out. The bleachers began to pack with eager spectators of all ages—and I mean all ages. From newborns to some that were surely closer in age to the actual rodeo itself. As if the back-to-back-to-back sold-out shows weren’t proof enoug...

Hip-Hop in Arizona: A Growing Cultural Force

12Mar

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Hip-Hop in Arizona: A Growing Cultural Force

By Emmanuel Rodriguez and Cristian Padilla MC Magic at Wonder Ballroom on June 22, 2019. Photo by Miguel Padilla, Vortex Music Magazine Hip-hop can trace its origins back to the 1970s in Bronx, New York, as a cultural movement among African American and Latino youth. It began as a way to express creativity and respond to the socio-economic challenges faced by these communities. As the genre grew, so did the movement. Hip-hop has continued to be a source of creativity for the youth and for those with something to say. Though originating in New York, hip-hop has become a regional staple in some parts of the United States like Atlanta, Los Angeles and Houston. The question lies in what has Arizona brought to the rap table? Hip-hop has become an influential cultural force in Arizo...

2Mar

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Behind The Loft Cinema’s Expansion

By Lucia Grijalva Side-view of The Loft Cinema's renovation under construction. Photo by Roman Contreras. Local Tucson treasure The Loft Cinema first announced their expansion campaign via their Instagram page on July 15, 2024. Plans initially began under wraps with their quiet start (or soft launch) back in 2023. From 2023 up until their announcement date this past July, the donation pool reached a near-total of $2 million. Now, as of January 2025, a whopping near $4 million has been amassed in total. The renovation will transform the well-known and well-loved institution. The money raised is also funding an added expansion to the current campus. In the updated version of The Loft, visitors can expect to see a new fourth screen/indoor theater, an outdoor rooftop cinema ...

Pima Community College Set to Host PTK Regional Conference

2Mar

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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...

2Mar

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Coffee House of the Desert

By Roman Contreras Photo by Sonoran House via their Instagram Local coffeeshop Sonoran House is located off of Speedway and Tucson Boulevard. There you can find yourself transported into an atmosphere of comfort and productivity. Customers can be found busy at work, their gazes never leaving the screens of their computers as they sip on their coffee or indulge in the locally sourced sweet treats the shop serves. Sonoran House opened up in the middle of 2024 in the heart of Blenman-Elm which is one of Tucson's historic neighborhoods dating back to 1900. This historic neighborhood was the perfect spot for Arianna Wilson and Courtney Bedient to open their shop. The two Tucson natives feel a special connection to their hometown, having started not just one, but two businesse...

Car Enthusiasts Gather at Barrett-Jackson Fall 2024 Scottsdale Auction

15Nov

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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...

Discover the Mission Campus Ministry at Pima Community College: Your Path to Authentic Connections and Purposeful Living

21Oct

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Discover the Mission Campus Ministry at Pima Community College: Your Path to Authentic Connections and Purposeful Living

By Rebecca Ursule, member of Mission Campus Ministry Image by Mission Campus Ministry Did you know we have a vibrant student club right here at Pima Community College dedicated to fostering genuine friendships, exploring faith and living life with purpose? The Mission Campus Ministry is where students come together to do all this by connecting, exploring and living fully. About Mission Campus Ministry At Mission Campus Ministry at Pima Community College, we believe in creating a welcoming environment where students can connect with an authentic group of friends, explore a relationship with Jesus and live life with purpose. Their community is built on the values of love, respect and inclusivity, ensuring that everyone feels valued and accepted. What Mission Campus Ministr...