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Arizona Sonoran News

Arizona Sonoran News

Student Newswire of The University of Arizona School of Journalism

Arizona Sonoran News

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 Tucsons 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...

Mount Lemmon, Tucson, pictured after a heavy rain storm in August 2022.

Earth Day 2024 events around Tucson

Tommy Hoos, Reporter April 19, 2024

As Earth Day approaches this upcoming Monday, April 22, many residents around the city are looking for ways to reconnect with nature and raise awareness. Luckily for those residents, Tucson has plenty...

Mission Garden looks to inspire next gen with ‘Tomorrow’s Garden’

Shawn Flanagan, Reporter April 3, 2024

Mission Garden in Tucson, set amidst the harsh Sonoran Desert landscape, is a tribute to the region's agricultural legacy. With a focus on history and culture, the garden is unveiling “Tomorrow's...

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