Across Arizona, bars and restaurants do not have to require guests to wear masks and, with that, crowds are becoming more frequent. As quickly as social gatherings are resuming, vaccines are becoming more accessible. Sitting down with several University of Arizona students, some fully vaccinated and others only on their first dose, revealed how news of these updates is being taken. Read more
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| 246,837 | 4,259 | 1.7% |
For the past month, Tucson art gallery, "& gallery", has been hosting Lore, an art exhibition focused on the spooky and scary. Featuring over twenty local artists and a variety of artistic medium, Lore seeks to explore folktales from a variety of cultures and countries. The exhibition is open until Oct. 30, and tickets can be purchased on & gallery’s website. Read more
The pandemic has encouraged some University of Arizona students to become their own bosses. Apps like Depop and Instagram have helped students like Anastasia Castillo, launch businesses. Read more
Victor Navarro, a 2010 graduate of the University of Arizona's BFA Studio Art program, is a finalist in the running to receive awards for the categories of “Philanthropy” and “Artist” at this year's Governor’s Arts Awards which will be held virtually on Oct 28th. Read more
Every minute, 20 people suffer physical abuse from their partners according to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. The pandemic may have slowed economic trends, but unfortunately the domestic violence clock ticks on. Most concerning are the effects social distancing and quarantine measures have had on victim outreach rates. Read more
A review of Tucson magician Michael Howell's drive-in magic show "Terror at the Drive-in," which took place in the Park Place Mall parking lot on Oct. 16. Read more
Tanna's Botannas, also known as Tanna’s Snacks, has a little something for everyone. Handmade snacks ranging from salty to sweet to spicy with an added Mexican twist can accommodate any sweet tooth craving. This business operates through Instagram, where customers can message the account with their order and then meet at the shop owner's home to pick up the purchase. Read more
The University of Arizona Poetry Center is celebrating 60 years of existence with 60 rare books in an Online Exhibit this November with multiple events including a virtual celebration on Nov. 17. The Poetry Center will also showcase historical first additions and fine press work that dates decades back all the way to the 1960s. Read more
The University of Arizona hosts more than four thousand international students, who are part of the over 1 million international students who leave their home countries to live, study and work across the United States. While studying in a new country offers unique opportunities to engage with different cultures, industries and education, it also comes with a plethora of concerns, particularly surrounding the United States' controversial and ever-changing immigration policies. Read more
Every year, thousands of international students come to the U.S. to get an education. Chinese students comprise the largest international student group in the United States and at the University of Arizona. With the U.S. and China placing the first two places in the world economic leading, these two countries interact with each other regularly on an international scale. Read more
The University of Arizona College of Social and Behavioral Sciences has brought together a group of diverse women to start important conversations of female empowerment. The virtual lecture series, "Woman Power," will be hosted online throughout the month of October. Read more
White text dominates the homepage of Old Tucson Studio’s website, notifying visitors that it, too, has been a victim of the pandemic. The “Hollywood in the Desert” saw the production of more than 400 film and television projects over 75 years. But with COVID-19 still as a disruptive force, the future of its shuttered doors remains uncertain. Read more
A local annual tradition kicked off Oct. 1 with new virtual and socially distanced in-person formats. This year’s Tucson Meet Yourself Folklife Festival has been “reframed” to safely serve the community without losing the element of entertainment. Read more
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