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12May

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Events, Top Stories

Catalyst 2025 Conference Recap

By Jaymes Grace The Catalyst 2025 Conference welcomed the Phi Theta Kappa community for a fun, informative time. The conference included keynote speakers Steve Burns from “Blue's Clues” and Miguel Cervantes from “Hamilton”, as well as scholarships, the energy of the Hallmark Awards Gala and the excitement of who would be the newly elected International Officer Team. As an active Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) member, I got to be there for every part of it! It was a real treat and an eye opening experience. This year’s conference was held in Kansas City, MO. The conference officially began on April 3, but to allow for travel, Pima Community College generously paid for my accommodations to include travel and stay on April 2. Oh, had I not yet mentioned that Pima Community Col...

4Apr

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Sports, Top Stories

An Analysis of Travis Hunter

By Jackson Melin Colorado Buffaloes' Travis Hunter on the field. Photo by AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack University of Colorado wide receiver and cornerback Travis Hunter is projected to be a top pick in the 2025 NFL draft. He won numerous awards (including the Heisman Trophy) whilst playing on offense and defense. His play style consists of agility and strength. He can torch the defense with his speed, or go up top for a contested catch. He was also on the cover of the “College Football 25” video game. But how does he compare to other prospects in those same positions? As a five-star prospect in high school, Hunter chose to sign with Jackson State University. He made history as the only five-star recruit to sign with an FCS (Division-1) program. However, in 2023 he chose to tran...

Pima Men’s Basketball Advances in NJCAA Tournament with Win Over South Mountain

4Apr

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Pima Men’s Basketball Advances in NJCAA Tournament with Win Over South Mountain

By Joel Herrera Pima’s Wes Ball and South Mountain’s Drew Hoxie tip off the NJCAA Region 1, Division 2 Semifinals on March 5, 2025. Photo by Manuel Zepeda. Following their perfect regular season, Pima Men’s Basketball continued their winning ways in their opener of the NJCAA Division 2 Men’s Basketball tournament. The Aztecs knocked off region opponent South Mountain Community College with a final score of 80-55 Wednesday, March 5 at the Pima West Gym. CohenJ Gonzales led the Aztecs in scoring with 18 points, with freshmen Isaac Johnson adding 17 off the bench. Wes Ball (12) and Kota Benson (10) also added double-figure scoring for Pima. Drew Hoxie led South Mountain in scoring with 14 points. An uncharacteristic start for the Aztecs, they found themselv...

4Apr

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Culture, Top Stories

My Day with a Culture Pass

By Jaymes Grace If you are interested in taking part in a cultural experience in Tucson, first head to your closest Pima Community College library. There, you can pick up a Culture Pass for free admission for two guests to 18 different destinations in Southern Arizona. Culture Passes can be checked out by PCC students as well as community members. Individuals are allowed to check out one pass at a time, and two passes in a 30-day period. Passes must be used within one week of checkout. Among the list of participating museums, gardens and parks are Cave Creek Museum, Tohono Chul Park and Reid Park Zoo. This reporter recently checked out a Culture Pass to visit the University of Arizona Museum of Art. The checkout process was remarkably easy. I visited the library wi...

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...

A Look Back at PCC’s Production of “Dracula”

13Mar

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Arts & Entertainment, Pima Arts, Pima Theatre, Top Stories

A Look Back at PCC’s Production of “Dracula”

By Victoria Gross A scene from Pima Community College’s production of “Dracula”. Photo from Pima Arts’ Instagram Bram Stoker’s “Dracula” is a hallmark of Halloween and an inspiration to goths everywhere. Naturally, the Pima Community College theatre department’s opening night of the stage adaptation was sold out. Meg O’Connor’s adaptation, directed by Maryann Green, took place from Oct. 17-27 at the Black Box Theatre at Pima’s Center for the Arts. The production ran as smooth as a well-oiled machine without a single faulty part. The crew created a bewitching atmosphere. The room was dark except for a few candles which lit the simple, yet eye-catching set. Eerie music set the mood. The lights went out, and the play began. The rhythm and harmony created by the ensemble actors...

One-Way or the Highway: Comparing Luka Dončić and Anthony Davis

12Mar

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One-Way or the Highway: Comparing Luka Dončić and Anthony Davis

By Jackson Melin From left to right: Luka Dončić and Anthony Davis. Photo by ESPN On Feb. 2 the Dallas Mavericks had a blockbuster trade package that included point guard Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers. In return, the Mavericks received power forward Anthony Davis. The trade was seen as a surprise to analysts and players. On social media, Mavericks fans felt betrayed by the transaction. Many speculated the reason as to why the team would trade Dončić for an older player in Davis. Both players have many of the same accolades: All-Stars status, All-NBA team affiliations and Olympic achievements. However, among popular media, there seems to be a consensus winner of this trade. That being the Lakers. Some insider reports have stated that ...

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...

Pima Men’s Basketball Uses Dominant Presence Down Low to Cruise by South Mountain Community College

12Mar

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Pima Men’s Basketball Uses Dominant Presence Down Low to Cruise by South Mountain Community College

By Joel Herrera Pima’s Wes Ball and South Mountain’s Jayven Driscoll tip off the two teams during Feb.15 afternoon matchup On Feb. 15, Pima Men’s Basketball extended their winning streak to 27, handling the South Mountain Community College Cougars with ease with an ending score of 111-54. Pima, now 27-0, remains perfect on the year with only three regular-season games remaining. Highlights of the game included Wes Ball’s double-double and Gabe Oldham adding more dominance inside. Ball’s 17 points and 10 rebounds along with Oldham’s 14 points were accompanied by CohenJ Gonzalez, Max Majerle and Cooper Jones (11). Mason Hunt (13) and Isaac Johnson (10) additionally added double-digit scoring. Jacob Taylor led South Mountain in scoring with 16 points. Winners...

Honors Department Head Kyley Segers on R.I.S.E. and the All-USA Scholarship

10Mar

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Events, Pima News, Top Stories

Honors Department Head Kyley Segers on R.I.S.E. and the All-USA Scholarship

By Jaymes Grace Kyley Segers tabling at Pima Community College West Campus. During the week of Spring Break 2025, the Pima Community College Honors Club will be hosting its ninth presentation of R.I.S.E. (Resources, Information, Services, Education) for Homeless Veterans in the local Tucson community. The event will be held at PCC’s Downtown Campus on March 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Amethyst Room located in the C building. Overseen by Kyley Segers, department head of the Pima Honors Program, the event is a completely student-led initiative, with it being coordinated and presented by student volunteers. Volunteers work diligently behind the scenes for months to prepare for the one-day event. Many volunteers, including Honors faculty and advisors, attend to lend a helping...