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Latin by Tradition, Not Definition

College can be an overwhelming experience for many young women, but a new interest group at The University of Arizona is attempting to alleviate some of the strain.

The Interested Ladies of Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority Incorporated is catering towards the needs of Latina women at the UA by offering outreach programs and community services projects to help women find their niche in society.

By Allana Erickson 02 February 2010 Read Article

 

Passport Cards: How To Get Yours

On July 14, 2008 the United States Government began to offer the U.S. Passport Card. The benefits and drawbacks of these cards are all very different from the original passport book, but according to the government travel website over a million have been issued.

By Josh 28 January 2010 Read Article

 

Expected Growth in Hispanic-Owned Businesses

The Tucson Chamber of Commerce, 4420 E. Speedway, serves over 450 Hispanic-owned businesses.When the owner of Concept 100 Realty, Inc decided to retire in October 2009, Lupita Mitz saw her opportunity. As a broker for the company for the past three years, she felt that she was ready to become an owner.


By Samantha S. Easter 27 January 2010 Read Article

Tucson Volunteers for Haiti

Haiti at the UAIn the two weeks since the earthquake in Haiti, almost 1,000 volunteers in southern Arizona came to a local organization, World Care, to do whatever they could to help.

 

By Nikki Helms 01 February 2010 Read Article

Pottery Project

An array of pots on dispay at Pottery Project hosted at the Arizona State Museum.

 

With such a large campus,  University of Arizona students often miss out on some of Tucson's unknown gems. The UA offers more than ten galleries and museums on campus that display a variety of diverse art exhibits, and one of those is located in the heart of the main campus.

 

 

 

By Marcy Christine Jones 01 February 2010 Read Article

UA Soccer Star Goes International

Cuellar leads all active scorers at UA (Photo courtest of UA Sports Information)On Dec. 20, 2009, University of Arizona sophomore Renae Cuellar headed out onto the pitch at Estadio do Pacaembu in São Paolo, Brazil. But this time, it was the world-renowned Federacion Mexico de Futbol logo emblazoned on the front of her jersey, rather than the Block A she had become accustomed to.

By Mateo Lorenzo Alvarez 01 February 2010 Read Article

El Guero Canelo: The Sonoran Dog

 It's wrapped in crisp, delicious bacon and lies in a fluffy, fresh pillow of a bun. There are eight total toppings it comes with and it's utterly delicious.

By Jocelyn Bresnick 24 January 2010 Read Article

Casa Molina Stands the Test of Time, Taste

Photo by Jackie SmithStill situated in its original location, the well-known Tucson restaurant Casa Molina, 6225 E. Speedway Blvd., has come a long way from the days when it had only six tables.

 

 

By Jackie Smith 25 January 2010 Read Article

Men Over The Border

On Reforma Street, a mile south of the border in Nogales, Mexico, two men sat at a taco shop and talked about their attempts to get back into the U.S. despite the dangers.

By WJ Anderson 05 February 2010 Read Article

Sergio Mendoza of "Mendoza Y La Orkesta" gets deep

Photo by Nicky Hamila

Sergio Mendoza is 28. He is a native of Nogales, Sonora but currently lives in Tucson where he plays with his band, Y La Orkesta, in the heart of downtown. 

 

 

By Nicky Hamila 25 January 2010 Read Article

 

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