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21Feb

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Learn About La Fiesta de los Vaqueros

By Lynessa Corrales & Mike Korchmaros Image courtesy of Mike Korchmaros Okay, buckaroos and buckarettes. Get ready for this year's Tucson Rodeo. The La Fiesta de los Vaqueros (Festival of the Cowboy) is celebrating its 99th year here in the Old Pueblo. It runs from Feb. 17-25. This year’s parade will follow a new route. The new route will begin at South 12th Avenue and West Drexel Road. The route will head east on Drexel to South Nogales Highway. Then it will head north until it reaches East Irvington Road, just before reaching the rodeo grounds. The parade starts at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 22. It is free for everyone. but grandstand seats are available to purchase. There is also a parking charge. La Fiesta de los Vaqueros (or the Tucson Rodeo) has been a long-...

19May

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PCC Students learn to find artifacts

Students from ARC 275 and ARC 277 dig at a site in the northern Tucson Basin. From left to right, Emily Barrick, instructor Mary Prasciunas, Justin Elliott, Jacob Lanning, Skylar Morrell, with June Williams in the background. (Photo courtesy of Mary Prasciunas)Students in Pima Community College's ARC 276 and 278 classes. (Photo courtesy of Mary Prasciunas)Students in Pima Community College's ARC 276 and 278 classes. (Photo courtesy of Mary Prasciunas)Students in ARC 278. (Photo courtesy of Karl Hoerig)Students in the ARC 276 class. (Photo courtesy of Mary Prasciunas) By JENNIFER LANEPima Post For the first time in the history of Pima Community College, archaeology students recently searched for artifacts on Pascua Yaqui Tribe’s ranch land. The students did this in the Archaeolo...

18May

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My New York City Trip: Part Two

Story and photo gallery by QUENTIN S. AGNELLOPima Post Part Two Friday, March 24 It was another day in The Big Apple. My parents, my step-sister and I, were staying in an Airbnb in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Despite the old and rugged feeling of the building, it became a comfortable haven from the frigid cold of the early mornings. My step-sister and her father were early risers, so they went and got coffee for us while we slept. Once everyone was awake, we decided on brunch at the Reunion Café. It was a short but harrowing walk to the café. Apparently, street fights are common throughout Manhattan. I witnessed my first one on the way to brunch. Two men broke out into a brawl for seemingly no reason. Within four seconds, the fight ended as both combata...

11May

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A trip to New York City: part one

A photo of Liberty Island's Lady Liberty. (Quentin S. Agnello/Pima Post)A photo of the main processing center of Ellis Island. (Quentin S. Agnello/Pima Post)A Draft Beer: Weihenstephaner Hefeweiss Dunkel.(Quentin S. Agnello/Pima Post)The ceremonial armor of King Henry VIII, 1509-47. (Quentin S. Agnello/Pima Post) Story and photos by QUENTIN S. AGNELLOPima Post Part One Tuesday, March 21, 2023 I did not know what to expect when I first arrived in New York City. Graciously, our Uber driver at the airport navigated the aggressive streets of Manhattan. The Manhattan Bridge was part of our route. However, at night it is more of a deathtrap than a beautiful sight, because there was very little paint to signify the border on a two-lane road. We made it in one piece to our...

‘Proof’ positive: Pima’s Spring production explores connections

13Apr

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‘Proof’ positive: Pima’s Spring production explores connections

Gianbari Deebom. Director for 'Proof'P.J. Peavy, Assistant Director for 'Proof'The set house under a glow from the opening light display.Set lighting for the presentation of "Proof."Nickole Custodio (Catherine) and Julia Waters (Claire) present shared prop work in this scene together.Juan Galvan (Hal) shares dialogue with Nickole Custodio (Catherine)Mike Sultzbach as Robert giving a short monologue Pima Arts Event InformationWhere: Pima Community College West Campus, 2202 W. Anklam Road, Black Box TheaterWhen: 7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday April 13-23Ticket Info: Pima Community College | Ticketing - Ticket Office Home (universitytickets.com) Story and photos by QUENTIN AGNELLOPima Post I have seen many live and broadcast productions of theater over the years. ...

7Apr

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Fraud and loathing in Pima County

The Pima County Courthouse in downtown Tucson. (Michael Barera/Wikimedia Commons License) By JOSHUA BAILEYPima Post Last year, Pima County suffered a loss of nearly $43,000 due to a fraudulent account that used county taxpayers' funds, as per a fiscal report by the state's Auditor General released in March. The report stated the account was created by an employee of a construction company contracted by the county, and the procurement department failed to obtain a tax form to change the account's log-in credentials for an online money transfer service, leading to the loss. The audit report also highlighted issues with the county's verification procedures and recommended measures such as staff training and creating a monitoring system for vendors. The report further revealed ...

Pima student named for All-U.S.A. Academic Team also gets a $25K Scholarship

16Mar

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Pima student named for All-U.S.A. Academic Team also gets a $25K Scholarship

Kira Okuma is acknowldged for her success after being named to the All-US and All-Arizona academic teams. (Photos courtesy PCC Community Relations.)Kira Okuma (Photos courtesy PCC Community Relations.) By QUENTIN S. AGNELLOPima Post One Pima Community College student has proven her academic skill, compassion and determination. Kira Okuma, 25, has not only been chosen to be a part of the All-U.S. Academic Team. She has also been named one of the seven students to be in the All-Arizona Academic Team. Through this, they have been each rewarded with a scholarship worth $25k. “After shaking off the shock, I felt gratitude for every moment of kindness,” Okuma said in a recent e-mail. Only seven students are chosen to receive this award, and only 20 students in the nation...

Pima College pathways for future paralegals

12Mar

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Pima College pathways for future paralegals

Sarah Jenista (left), Professor Lynnae Thandiwe (middle), Sydney DeZinno (right)Nathan AngelesSydney DeZinnoSarah Jenista What: Legal Service Assistance DayWhen: 10 a.m. to noon March 14Where: Amethyst Room, PCC Downtown Campus, 1255 N. Stone Ave. By JENNIFER LANEPima Post Sydney DeZinno, who is studying law in the Paralegal Program at Pima Community College, wants to work in criminal defense. Growing up in south Florida, local media and neighborhood chatter teased with near-endless information about big criminal cases. Details behind the wrongdoings of notorious criminals such as Casey Anthony and Ted Bundy were easily accessible thanks to the Sunshine Law; a Florida law that provides open access to public records. Under Florida law, DeZinno could teach herself...

Pima offers students solutions to help in combating stress

2Mar

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Pima offers students solutions to help in combating stress

PCC Academic Success Counselors Todd Slaney, M.Ed. and Erika Elias M.Ed. offer resources and support to help students find success. (Photos courtesy Pima Community College.) By JENNIFER LANEPima Post Life is full of curveballs. When students juggle too many balls, they can be hard to catch or even dodge. If you are going to school and work, going to school and raising a family or doing all three at once, your hands may be full. Pima Community College caters to the non-traditional student and offers resources to help students reach their academic goals. For example, counselors and advisers can work with students who struggle to complete classes needed for their degree or certificate. A counselor can help a student figure out how to organize time spent on what...

Northwest Campus offers lunchtime discounted relaxing full-body massages on Fridays

27Jan

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Northwest Campus offers lunchtime discounted relaxing full-body massages on Fridays

Photo courtesy John Sweeney of the Therapeutic Massage Program at PCC. Student giving seated massage to client. By JENNIFER LANEPima Post Tense shoulders, clenched jaws and a tight lower back could be signs of emotional distress. For $20 for students and employees at Pima Community College, a 50-minute full-body Swedish massage can help refresh a strained body and worried mind. The massages are offered at 12:30 p.m. and 1:35 p.m. Fridays through March 17 at the Therapeutic Massage Program at Northwest Campus. PCC Therapeutic Massage students are perfecting their technique for a price you may not find anywhere else. People who sign up for a Swedish massage should expect to have “a feeling of deep relaxation and a general feeling of well-being,” said John Sween...