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Arizona Sonoran News

Arizona Sonoran News

Student Newswire of The University of Arizona School of Journalism

Arizona Sonoran News

BORDERLANDS

Three protesters ride a motorcycle on Avenue Libertador in Chacao on July 29, following the Venezuelan presidential elections. That day, residents from the poorest neighborhoods, including Petare—a former socialist stronghold, the biggest favela of Latin America—poured into the streets of Caracas to denounce electoral fraud. The avenue, a key artery connecting eastern Caracas, became a focal point for demonstrations and repression, as disillusionment spread from the working-class barrios to the city's urban core.

From Caracas to Arizona: How Venezuela’s crisis shapes the Sonoran border and why the U.S. has a dog in the fight

Arizona Sonoran News, Reporter December 15, 2024

A new Venezuelan migration movement might be underway, poised to become the largest exodus since the country’s political crisis began more than a decade ago.  The International Federation of Red...

Ahliz Soto and Noemi Lopez proudly hold their certificates of achievement from Mexican American Student Services Department’s College Academy for Parents.

How TUSD is expanding opportunities for Latino students and their families

Zoe Montaño, Reporter December 4, 2024

Balancing cross country races, dual-enrollment classes and evening JTED courses, Catalina High School junior Emiliano Caldera is no stranger to hard work. Last month, he added another achievement to...

Sahra Fong-Kee

Sahra Fong-Kee: From illustration student to professional tattoo artist

Angelica Fenwick, Reporter December 1, 2024

Tucson tattoo artist Sahra Fong-Kee often laughed as she reminisced about her past and described her hopes for the future over coffee during a recent interview. As far back as Fong-Kee can remember, she...

Nathalie Raye at the Turquoise Tortoise Gallery, where her sculptures are available for purchase.

Rio Rico artist creates unique beauty from desert bloom

Flo Tomasi, Reporter November 13, 2024

The Art of Desert Resilience People have asked Rio Rico artist Nathalie Harmening if her ethereal sculptures are made from plastic.  “No! It’s natural prickly pear!” she responds.  With...

Carlos Valenzuela stands in front of "The sun, the moon and the star," one of his vibrant tile murals in the city of South Tucson, visible on 26th Street.

South Tucson Spotlight: Community support saves beloved muralist’s home

Flo Tomasi, Reporter November 9, 2024

For more than three decades, muralist Carlos Valenzuela has given voice to South Tucson’s rich history with his colorful tile murals.   But this fall, facing $20,000 in medical bills and the possibility...

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