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Arizona Sonoran News

Arizona Sonoran News

Student Newswire of The University of Arizona School of Journalism

Arizona Sonoran News

Biologist Don Swann peers toward Tucson from Saguaro National Park -- North. © Kaite Fletcher, 2018

Climate change and the national park’s saguaro cactuses

Kaitlyn Fletcher December 5, 2018

Tall and resilient, the saguaros of the Sonoran Desert are finding it more difficult to reach maturity as higher temperatures exacerbate drought and leave a trail of young cactus carcasses. A hotter,...

A GABA member stops for a picture before continuing her ride through the Sonoran Desert.

Bicycling community peddles sustainability

Joey Cunningham October 19, 2018

Sustainability programs that advocate for bike-friendly roads are helping fuel cycling’s popularity in Southern Arizona, creating more local and tourist riders and enhancing the already-booming bicycle...

Nicholas Becker's tattoo of an Arizona desert sunset. Becker is a tattooist at Fast Lane Tattoo in Tucson, Ariz.

Tucson tattoo culture: Oasis for art, expression in Southwest

Harry Reed October 2, 2018

  Tattooing in Tucson booms with the help of social media, thrusting the city’s history of great shops and even better artists into the limelight. Tucson’s tradition of being a military...

Cyclists enjoying the completion of The Loop during its celebration. Photo by Christian Torres/Arizona Sonora News Service.

Tucson’s 131 mile loop complete after 35 years.

Cristian Torres April 11, 2018

Tucson’s completion of 131 miles of connected bike routes called The Loop marks a victory for all bike and trail enthusiasts by keeping them off the streets populated with motor vehicles. The...

Front view of High Desert Market and Cafe (Photo by Savannah Shippen / Arizona Sonora News Service)

Woman’s dream comes alive at Bisbee café

Savannah Shippen February 14, 2018

Wind down Tombstone Road into quirky Bisbee and you will come across the famous “Iron Man” statue. Look directly across from the Iron Man and there you will see Bisbee’s biggest gem. It’s...

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