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An old diving helmet used for decoration within The Dive Shop on April 20, 2025, in Tucson, Ariz. The Dive Shop contains many unique decorations including old scuba equipment and uniquely crafted artwork.

Diving in the desert: Tucson’s scuba community is bigger than you’d think

Madeleine Slawny, Reporter May 20, 2025

Near the intersection of Campbell Avenue and Prince Road, red and white PADI flags flap in the air like a fish out of water, flying above the dirt, dry bushes and cacti near the intersection. The striped...

Students gather inside The Scented Leaf Tea House on University Boulevard during the final weeks of the spring semester.

Surviving the summer: What happens to student-favorite spots when campus empties out

Mohim Jahongirova, Reporter May 5, 2025

When the University of Arizona’s campus quiets down for the summer, the businesses that depend on student traffic face a familiar challenge: staying afloat in the absence of their biggest customer base. While...

Customers at the Korean Rose visit vendor tables and enjoy boba tea at a Date With My Idol event on February 8, 2025. (Courtesy of MiniMoni Creations)

K-pop and anime themed vendor events help local businesses flourish

Isabel Vidrio, Reporter May 1, 2025

On a sunny afternoon, sellers set up booths filled with handmade goodies and trinkets, often made to represent cute characters or popular culture. Soon, visitors gather to look at and buy products ranging...

DiBella’s Brunch N’ Booze pairs inventive breakfasts with craft and domestic beers.

Boozey brunch comes to Oro Valley

Kaitlyn Wright, Reporter April 29, 2025

Softly toasted nine-grain bread topped with thinly sliced avocado and a mild jalapeño pico with a hint of fresh cilantro. Add two sunnyside up, runny eggs and deliciously salty everything bagel seasoning...

A group of people gather around the karaoke stage at The Hut on North Fourth Avenue, singing along  to the lyrics.. (Zander Burnes, Arizona Sonoran News)

Gen Z might be drinking less, but not in Tucson

Zander Burnes, Reporter April 16, 2025

Coby Douangpanya and his friends love Tucson’s Thursday party scene. Douangpanya says it's a tradition to start at Main Gate on University Boulevard and stop at Gentle Ben’s before hitting North...

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