Why was HBO Max's 'Duster' pilot shot in Tucson?
By Bryan SavicIt’s been a while since a major Hollywood studio has made a stop in Tucson. The production of HBO Max's "Duster" may serve as a boost to Tucson's pandemic economy. Read more
Arts & Life
UA COVID-19 Test Tracker
| Daily (12/8) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 669 | 11 | 1.6% |
| Total (8/2) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 66,070 | 1,065 | 1.6% |
Data from https://covid19.arizona.edu/updates
Updated December 8, 2021
UA students' perspectives on being single this Valentine’s Day
Valentine's Day arrived, but after a year like 2020, the in-person possibilities of meeting someone were lower for University of Arizona students. With few students on campus, the idea of finding someone was more difficult. Read more
Around the Corner: Celestial Rites calls upon its fighting spirit during COVID-19 pandemic
A small white door tucked into the side of the building is all that stands between the current life one may lead and a new spiritual path. The white door of Celestial Rites opens to reveal walls lined with herbs and powders, shelves filled with spiritual literature and two individuals dedicated to helping people find their spiritual connection to the world around them. Read more
The UA to hold virtual events for Black History Month
In celebration of Black History Month, the University of Arizona’s College of Humanities launches their Tucson Humanities Festival this week. The festival will occur from Monday, Feb. 8 to Feb. 23, and will include three virtual events. Read more
ART IS ACTIVISM: Documenting history with local artist Robbie Lee Harris
The decay of a work’s relevancy is a common fear amongst modern-day creatives. After all, it’s the buzz that fuels longevity, at least in the popular sense. Our third and final artist of the mini-series, however, hopes that his work is left as a blip in our socio-political timeline. Robbie Lee Harris said that his “[U]ltimate goal is that we get to a place where my mural doesn’t make sense.” Read more
What's Up, Docs? The Loft Cinema presents annual showcase of UA student documentary films
The Loft Cinema, which has been part of the Tucson community for over 18 years, will present its annual showcase of short documentaries made by UA film and television students, What's Up, Docs?, this month. This year, the films in What's Up, Docs? tell stories of Tucson and its people. Read more
Students react to COVID-19 vaccine’s arrival on UA campus
Speaking with University of Arizona students revealed ways in which individuals living on and around campus are reacting to its arrival and how they plan to move forward. Read more
From Merida to Tucson, UA PhD student Alma Tejeda Padron never wants to stop learning
UA Psychology PhD student Alma Tejeda Padron embodies the qualities of determination and perseverance shared by international students across the US. Read more
UPRISING: Black Lives Matter Tucson’s zine calls to local Black creators
Black Lives Matter Tucson is asking for submissions from local Black creators for “Uprising,” their upcoming zine. They will be accepting art submissions until Feb. 1, with plans to launch the zine in March. Read more
Art activism: Carnegiea Literary Magazine opens charity print shop for No More Deaths
Last year alone, 227 lives were lost crossing Arizona’s southern border, according to the Arizona OpenGIS Initiative for Deceased Migrants. For University High School student Ruby Velez, complacency in the face of this brutal reality was unacceptable. Read more
UA students use Tik Tok trend to thank their teacher
The transition to a virtual semester has been troubling for many. Online lectures, discussions and meetings presented a completely new and unfamiliar learning experience that not only students, but also teachers had to adapt to. Read more
OPINION: Stuck in the U.S. for the holidays: A reality for many international students
Classes are over, which means winter break is here. It is that time of the year where students go back home to spend the winter holidays season with their loved ones, but for many international students in the United States, this is not the case. Read more
The power of listening: Three perspectives from the deaf community
According to the World Health Organization, 466 million people in the world live with deafness, more than 5% of the world’s population. A consequence of being a minority is often they are misrepresented in the mainstream. What the deaf want to make clear, however, is that they are unashamed of who they are. Read more
