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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...

Bisbee turns back clock to 1860s with annual Copper City Classic

March 30, 2023

Nine teams donning vintage 1860s uniforms will compete in this weekend's Copper City Classic at Bisbee's historic Warren Ballpark. Photo courtesy of the Friends of Warren Ballpark Tyler Robertson El...

Participant climbs the final staircase in the Bisbee 1000 before finishing the race. The Great Stair Climb was on October 20th 2018 and 1333 people ran the race. Photo by: J.D. Molinary for Arizona Sonora News.

Bisbee 1000 hurts so good

J.D. Molinary November 7, 2018

The nine staircases added up to 1,034 steps. At Bisbee’s 28th annual Great Stair Climb on Oct. 20, there I stood. With less than two weeks’ notice, I was ordered to not only cover the Bisbee...

People playing corn hole at Tucson's Culinary Dropout. Photo by: Ashlyn Hertzberg

Millennials hunger for dining adventure

Ashlyn Hertzberg October 19, 2018

Social media has revolutionized the dining-out experience, which in turn has influenced the food industry in what it serves up. According to a U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report, the average...

A view from Laundry Hill of an area with Old Bisbee homes for sale.  Jamie Verwys/Arizona Sonora News

Bisbee locals grapple with historic preservation

Jamie Verwys May 1, 2018

More than two dozen unoccupied, potentially unsafe homes can be found along Old Bisbee’s historic main drag. An unofficial network of community members, contractors and residents are buying up the...

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