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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...

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...