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Arizona Sonoran News

Arizona Sonoran News

Student Newswire of The University of Arizona School of Journalism

Arizona Sonoran News

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Alan Sanchez shapes a hat for a customer at the Tucson Rodeo on February 20, 2025.

Popular Texas-based hat company makes its last appearance at the Tucson Rodeo

Sara Richardson, Reporter February 22, 2025

Since 1925, the Tucson Rodeo, also known as the La Fiesta de los Vaqueros, has attracted people from all over the country to this small desert town. Ranked as one of the top 25 rodeos in the United...

Student and community activists gathered to protest "UA students stand with immigrants" on Friday, Feb. 14 at Old Main.

Protesters say more actions will follow UA pro-immigration march

Mohim Jahongirova, Reporter February 17, 2025

Holding up homemade signs, protesters chanted "We say no to racist fear, immigrants are welcome here” as they walked across the University of Arizona campus calling for change. Students and community...

The Arizona Center of Empowerment held a Know Your Rights training session at the UA Guerrero Center on Jan. 24. The event was open to all University of Arizona students. (Courtesy of Joseph “Rocky” Riveras)

Social justice organization aims to empower UA students

Isabel Vidrio, Reporter February 8, 2025

With the passage of Prop 314 in Arizona and a slew of presidential executive orders in recent weeks, groups are hosting events at the University of Arizona to empower students to know their rights and...

1925 Tucson Rodeo Parade. Photo Courtesy of Herb Wagner.

A century in the saddle: Tucson’s rodeo parade turns 100

Jimmy Furcini, Reporter February 5, 2025

As the Tucson Rodeo Parade celebrates its 100th anniversary, the community is coming together to honor a tradition that has endured for generations.  The parade, the largest non-motorized procession...

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...

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