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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...

Carlotta Walls LaNier and Bob Elliot discuss LaNier’s memoir, “A Mighty Long Way: My Journey to Justice at Little Rock Central High School” and the historical struggles of the Little Rock Nine on Friday, Feb. 9, at Palo Verde High School Minnijean Brown, Terrance Roberts, Elizabeth Eckford, Ernest Green, Thelma Mothershed, Melba Patillo, Gloria Ray, Jefferson Thomas, and Carlotta Walls were the first African American students to enter Little Rock's Central High School. (Photo by Antonia Muskat, Arizona Sonoran News)

Youngest of Little Rock Nine recalls struggles 77 years after landmark Brown v. Board of Ed

Antonia Muskat, Reporter/Photographer February 13, 2024

In a powerful celebration of Black History Month, Carlotta Walls LaNier, the youngest member of the historic Little Rock Nine, stood before a captivated audience at Palo Verde High School on Friday, Feb....

Longtime UA music prof retiring after 35 years

Grant Hoover, Reporter December 16, 2023

Daniel Asia credited with expanding School of Music’s composing program Longtime UA music professor Daniel Asia is leaving at the end of the school year. Daniel Asia, a prolific composer who...

Students and faculty can enjoy food with friends in the new dining room.

Cork & Craft: UA’s First Restaurant with On-Site Alcohol Service

Liv Leonard, Reporter November 29, 2023

UA students can grab a beer and burger at the newest restaurant in the Memorial Student Union. Cork & Craft quietly opened in late September, the university’s first restaurant that serves...

El Tour de Tucson beneficiary team helps cyclists around the globe

Gracie Sleeman, Reporter November 15, 2023

Riders racing past an airfield during El Tour de Tucson. Courtesy of El Tour de Tucson.  USA Today recently named El Tour de Tucson, which returns to downtown Tucson...

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