Recently I watched a video on Youtube from the channel Jubilee and the title was ‘Are Americans Obsessed Race?’ First of all, props to the creator of that title because it truly does catch the eye Read more
You know the midterms are in full swing when The New York Times is actually putting out articles about Arizona. Read more
For University of Arizona alumni, whether they graduated last year or 50 years ago, this week is a chance to come home to the campus that helped shaped them into who they are today. Read more
The idea of a cut and balanced budget always seems to be the battle cry for the conservative. I, a left-leaning liberal, agree with the premise but disagree with the execution of the idea by the GOP. Read more
In this two sides column on heath care, Ariday Sued argues for power to the consumers, while Chuck Valadez thinks that as you cover the government, the government should cover you. Read more
Usually, Homecoming Week passes by before undergraduates give it a second thought. The events aren’t for us—we’re already home. The ones who do think about it might say it’s pointless or that it’s just another way for the alumni association to make money. However, homecoming should have a bigger impact on the consciences of undergraduates than anyone else. Read more
Here in America, we love to vote. On reality singing/dancing competitions and Family Feud, especially. But what if I told you that there was something you could vote on that — are you sitting down — actually matters? Read more
For as long I have been alive, Arizona has always been a red state. I can’t remember a time when the state government wasn’t controlled by a Republican majority. However, with the demographics changing, this could put everything we know about Arizona politics on its head. Read more
The U of A has had many alumni who have gone off to do great things. Here are some of our favorites. Read more
Let’s be honest here. America is becoming more inclusive and more socially just; however, there is no denying that we know of people who are extremely stuck in their ways. Read more
The United States is unique in the scope of its experiment; the whole democratic process, starting back in the 1770s, was as harebrained in its day as it is taken for granted now. Read more
Life is good right now. Really good. At least in America, we have infrastructure that allows us to get clean water even out here in drought-stricken Arizona. You can drive to McDonald’s and get an entire meal for one dollar. Streets are clean, construction is happening everywhere (they finally finished construction on Grant Road) and it’s getting cold again. Read more
Like many Tucsonans, I have a few criticisms of the streetcar (and I’m still a little sore from the time the ticket machine ate my $20). Overall, though, I think it does a great job linking the heart of Tucson together. But it’s just way too expensive. Read more
