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Arizona Sonoran News

Arizona Sonoran News

Student Newswire of The University of Arizona School of Journalism

Arizona Sonoran News

“Conch shells resemble water, we keep them facing up because we are asking for rain,” said a performer of Grupo Coatlicue, while leading a blessing of Arizona’s sacred river waters before the campaign launch.

Local campaign launches to protect Arizona’s most vital resource

Zoe Montaño, Reporter October 16, 2024

After more than a year of researching community concerns and priorities, the Water Guardians, a campaign by the Arizona Center for Empowerment, officially launched last Saturday at Kino Sports Complex. More...

The Campus Sustainability Fund committee members from Spring 2024 posed for a group photo. (Photo courtesy Campus Sustainability Fund)

University of Arizona’s Campus Sustainability Fund: Empowering a greener future amid budget realities

Lizzy Sorensen, Reporter October 7, 2024

As the University of Arizona grapples with ongoing financial challenges, one area that hasn’t been impacted is the Campus Sustainability Fund.   The fund is supported by student fee dollars, which...

The Tucson Mountains’ vegetation is mostly saguaro desert scrub.

Escape the heat on top of Tucson’s mountain ranges

Kelly Marry, Reporter May 1, 2024

Tucson is filled with beautiful places to explore and discover. Even with the scorching summer right around the corner, you can get above the heat and still enjoy the outdoors without packing a suitcase.  Tucson...

Smoke overtakes the neighborhood streets during the fire that destroyed large sections of Lahaina, Maui, August 2023. Photo courtesy of Louisa Williams.

Starting over after the fire

Analeise Mayor, Arizona Sonoran News April 29, 2024

After the devastating 2023 wildfires on Maui, Louisa Williams and her fiance Aaron Walton became climate refugees.  Now, they’re starting over in Tucson, and they are not alone The International...

The Yume Japanese Gardens of Tucson's koi pond pictured in spring. Provided by Patricia Deridder

Tucson’s Yume Japanese Gardens struggle to stay afloat

Tommy Hoos, Reporter April 26, 2024

The Yume Japanese Gardens on North Alvernon Way has multiple courtyard-style gardens.  There’s a zen garden, a bamboo garden and more. Water lilies float on top of the koi pond and there’s a tea...

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