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Student Newswire of The University of Arizona School of Journalism

Arizona Sonoran News

Tombstone Epitaph

Tombstone Film Festival Attendees gathered outside of Schieffelin Hall on Feb. 1 , 2026. The film screenings took place in the hall.

Tucson duo wins western film pitch competition

Noah McNamee, Reporter February 5, 2026

A round of applause erupted in the historic Schieffelin Hall in Tombstone as the last pitch video faded to black. The crowd watched five filmmakers pitch their projects, then a panel of finalists answered...

Attendees view a screening at the Tombstone Film Festival. (Courtesy of Tombstone Film Festival / Myers Photography)

The Tombstone Film Festival is back

Noah McNamee, Reporter January 22, 2026

The Tombstone Film Festival is returning for its fourth annual celebration starting Jan. 29, bringing Western films to the famous Wild West town. This year’s festival features 10 short films and two...

(Photo Courtesy Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Department) Santa Cruz County Sheriff Tony Estrada has served as the county's sheriff for over 25 years. He is currently the only Hispanic sheriff in Arizona.

Tony Estrada: an old, new sheriff for Arizona

Eddie Celaya December 5, 2018

Arizona is known for its tough-on-crime sheriffs. An image of a take-no-prisoners lawman is part of the state’s reputation.  Tony Estrada of Santa Cruz County, currently Arizona’s...

Business is growing for dispensaries, like the Prime Leaf in Tucson, and many believe it could get even better if the state ever fully legalized marijuana use. Photo by J.D. Molinary/Arizona Sonora News

Marijuana legalization enjoys new high among Americans

J.D. Molinary December 5, 2018

Arizona's voters in 2016 narrowly defeated a proposition to legalize marijuana, but advocates for the measure say they aren't done yet. Ten states and Washington, D.C., have legalized marijuana,...

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