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Newly retired Arizona teachers Bob and Sue Reavis

Teachers' Voices with Bob and Sue Reavis

Nov 16, 2012 Married educators who say they have teaching in their blood reflect on the changes they've seen over almost four decades in the classroom.
2008 Los Angeles Citizenship Ceremony

Latino Vote: Fact or Fiction?

Nov 16, 2012 Much talked about and much courted this past election, but what do we know about Latino voters and whether candidates reached them?
Ngawang Kunga Bista, Lama and Sand Mandala Artist, speaks with AZPM about the origin of sand mandalas, and the unique cultural dynamic that is a part of his remote community.

Buddhist Sand Mandala First in Southern Arizona

Nov 15, 2012 Week-long creation process ends with dissolution ceremony in Santa Cruz River

CD 1: The Flavor of Arizona

Nov 2, 2012 New district larger, more diverse than several states

The 5th. Annual Haunted Halloween Arizona Spotlight

Oct 25, 2012 BOO!! Are you ready for a new trick-or-treat bag of seasonal goodies designed to frighten and delight? Then click bravely and prepare yourself for the chills!
Davy Rothbart is touring the country, celebrating the 10th anniversary of Found Magazine and the publication of his new book "My Heart Is An Idiot."

Divining Stories From Detritus

Oct 19, 2012 Found Magazine's Davy Rothbart, in Tucson recently, talks stories, strangers and found love letters

Director Takes on Three of the World's Deadliest Words

Oct 11, 2012 Film "It's a Girl" documents gendercide of female infants around the world

A Conversation With Maria Hinojosa

Oct 9, 2012 Her new documentary looks at democracy and the changing demographic in the U.S.
Marian Ahmed harvests tomatoes with the Iskashitaa Refugee Network. Ahmed is a refugee from Somalia who arrived in the U.S. more than eight years ago.

The Iskashitaa Harvesting Project

Oct 5, 2012 Refugees find kinship, community in harvesting Tucson’s unwanted food

A Conversation With Maria Hinojosa

Oct 5, 2012 Her new documentary looks at democracy and the changing demographic in the U.S.
By now most people have had an opportunity to navigate the ongoing construction along the modern streetcar line & traffic has been impacted along the entire route and it's clear that this transportation project will have an impact on the community and Cycling.

Modern Streetcar Tracks Snare Cyclists

Sep 27, 2012 Bike riders say falls common; city engineers working on issues
Andrea came to kindergarten sort of speaking three languages: Spanish, English, and Kanjobal. After five years of English Immersion classes, she is still struggling to communicate—in any language.

The Latino Gap: Not Quite Trilingual

Sep 21, 2012 A young girl from Guatemala struggles with English after 5 years in public school, while speaking Spanish with friends and a Guatemalan dialect at home.
9/19/12. Rebecca Brukman.

Tucson's Movie Theater History

Sep 20, 2012 Chris Dashiell looks back at the theaters that once thrilled Tucson audiences, from The Fox and The Rialto to memories of The Opera House and The Lyric.
Former University of Arizona football coach Rich Rodriguez greets fans as he leads the team into the stadium, 2012.

New UA Era Resurrects Dream Of Rose Bowl

Sep 7, 2012 Tailgaters support coach Rodriguez, look for successful season

Arizona's Newest Telescope Now Operational

Sep 7, 2012 Discovery Channel Telescope, fifth largest in U.S., makes scientific and screen debut
Roll Acosta is (L to R) Andre Gressieux, Kevin Frederick, and Jacob Acosta

Tucson Trio Roll Acosta Learn From Recording Process

Aug 31, 2012 Band members say recording in San Fransisco changed their approach to music and friendship

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