Alexa Rodriguez is a full-time student at the University of Arizona, has a full-time job and runs her own business — a business making a difference. In March 2019, Rodriguez started Adela Artisan Made, through which she sells products inspired by traditional Mexican culture — dresses, purses and jewelry — which are handmade by local artisans from Guadalajara, Mexico. Read more
The culture and style of Africa will come to the UA today in a fashion show organized by members of the University of Arizona African Students' Association. Read more
Dance and ballet legend Edward Villella returned to the UA this past weekend to coach four pairs of dancers performing George Balanchine’s "Tarantella," and to receive a doctorate degree in fine arts from the university. Read more
To many UA students, the idea of studying abroad is both an appealing and daunting opportunity. The "Wildcats Abroad: Photo Exhibition" is one way students can get an idea of study abroad experiences by hosting photos of students’ real-life endeavors in places around the world. Read more
We hear the word sustainability thrown around a lot these days, but rarely does it come with an indication of what it really means or what would constitute the best way of attaining it. We can always start with the basic foundation of life itself, though—good ol' water. Read more
Created in 1978, the undergraduate literary magazine at the UA, Persona, publishes submitted poetry, fiction, nonfiction and visual art. Read more
What would happen if the witnesses of the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral were able to tell us their stories? Who would we believe and how would we know the truth? “Tombstone Rashomon” might help find these answers. Read more
Among the sea of Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton memes, the voices backing both candidates intensified as Election Day drew closer. Phoebe Johnson, a junior from England studying American literature, took particular interest in the unique dynamic of the 2016 presidential election. Read more
Families, friends and students gathered on Fourth Avenue for the All Souls Procession Sunday night, their faces painted in homage to loved ones lost or in the spirit of festival. The sea of painted faces and even elaborate costumes filtered through Fourth Ave. and through downtown Tucson towards the Mercado in symbolism of the living walking among the dead. Read more
Micah Blatt, owner of Mr. Head's Art Gallery and Bar, has called Tucson home since 1996. Blatt began glass blowing when he was 18 years old. Self-taught, he wanted to open his own smoke shop with functional glass he would create himself, so he headed to the library to find books to study up on the unique art form. Read more
The beating heart of Tucson’s creative body came alive at the All Souls Procession last night. Read more
Sol Y Luna apartments are just steps from campus. Even though they’re not on-campus housing, these apartments are closer to the Student Union Memorial Center than some dorms are. Read more
"The Lesbian Sex Haiku Book (with Cats!)." by UA grad Anna Pulley is not just about lesbians, not just about sex and not really about cats (though they beautifully grace many pages), but is a collection of haiku framing the life of young people with various sexual orientations navigating the world's many hurdles. Read more
