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Chinese New Years Celebration

The Tucson Chinese Cultural Center's lion dance team performed this weekend in honor of the Chinese New Year. This major Chinese holiday took place on Monday and marks the beginning of the Year of the Dragon.

By Jessica Hoerth 25 January 2012 Read Article

 

Critical Theorist Spivak Talks of ‘Borderless World’

On Thursday Jan. 19, scholar Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak spoke at the University of Arizona on the concept of a “borderless world.”

In the lecture, she discussed the possibility of a slow and steady process of social change that starts with an “educated electorate with a will for social justice for all.”

By Charles Misra 25 January 2012 Read Article

 

The Border Project: A History on the Divide

The University of Arizona Museum of Art displays artwork from the most prominent contemporary border artists, exploring the historical, cultural and political lifestyles associated with the border.

 

By Melissa Guz 25 January 2012 Read Article

 

Tucson Reacts to TUSD Mexican-American Studies Elimination

In a city with a Hispanic population of 41 percent, many believe Mexican-American studies are an integral part of education.

That’s why when the Tucson Unified School District Governing Board eliminated MAS courses from their district high schools’ curriculum for legal issues, criticism sparked like wildfire.

By Lauren Inouye 25 January 2012 Read Article

Take a Retro Roadtrip

The transformed Monterey Court Studio Galleries is revving up to put on their first major event – a fusion of art and music called Mercury Portal. Monterey was once a motor court motel with casitas and carports for travelers who left the railways to take to the open road when the popularity of the automobile suddenly surged in the mid 20th century.

By Alexandra K. Newman 25 January 2012 Read Article

2012 FC Tucson Desert Diamond Cup Kick Off

Tournament LogoThe second annual FC Tucson Desert Diamond Cup is about to kick off the 2012 tournament. Hosted by FC Tucson, four Major League Soccer (MLS) teams will compete in the round-robin preseason tournament.

By Jeff Kessler 25 January 2012 Read Article

De La Perla a Las Estrellas

Engel Indo is one third of the Tucson local band A Son y Sol. On the side, his project "De La Perla a Las Estrellas" aims to teach English through music, dance, and theater to underprivileged children in La Perla, Callao, Peru.

 

 

By Maria Taracena 24 January 2012 Read Article

International Student-Athletes, Bringing More Than Just Competition

The University of Arizona opens its arms to more than 30 international student-athletes.

This year, the UA is home to 33 international student-athletes from 21 different countries, plus two from U.S. territories. Men’s and women’s swim and diving, men’s basketball, men’s and women’s track and field, men’s and women’s cross country, football, men’s and women’s golf, women’s soccer, men and women’s tennis all have at least one athlete from a country outside of the U.S.; track and field/ cross country having the most with a total of seven athletes.

By Lauren Sokol 25 January 2012 Read Article

UA Enables Bright Futures for International Students

While lounging on the balcony of his house, less than one mile from campus, Ankesh Amarnani, a University of Arizona business economics senior said attending college in the United States opened many windows of opportunity for his future.

 

By Shannon Maule 25 January 2012 Read Article

Border Journalism

Geographically, border journalism is tied to news and events along the U.S.-Mexico border. But there’s more to tell than by looking at a map that trails the 1,961-mile wall. Border reporters cross the line, in more ways than one.

 

By Lucia Valencia 25 January 2012 Read Article

Chinese Influences on 17th Street Music

Inside the 17th Street Music in Tucson, Ariz. is a small, scattered, yet ethnically diverse group of instruments from Bali, Ghana, India and mostly from China.

By Steven Schiraldi 25 January 2012 Read Article

Finding Identity through Art

PhotobucketAdapting to the American way of life was a challenging task at first for Yumi Shirai, a native of Tokyo, Japan. At the age of 24, she decided to leave her home in Japan and attend the University of Arizona Masters Program declaring, “dance movement therapy” as her primary focus.

 

By Chelsey Barthel 25 January 2012 Read Article

Dancing Across Borders

The School of Dance at the University of Arizona is host to a diverse group of dancers from across the United States to beyond its borders. Ana Estrada, a junior in the program,
 was born and raised in Hermosillo, Mexico in the Mexican state of Sonora. For her, dance has been a huge slice of her life.

 

 

 

By Hope Jamieson 25 January 2012 Read Article

Ancient Beauty Technique Revived

Hair removal can be a real pain whether it's with a beaming laser, hot drippy wax, or tedious plucking to the face. However, an ancient Middle Eastern alternative has made its way locally to offer a more natural approach for eliminating facial hair.

By Rachel Kolinoski 25 January 2012 Read Article

 

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Woman Across Borders

By: Alexandra Newman

This blog compares Mexican and American women in terms of their culture's beauty ideals and traditional gender roles.

Border Personalities

By: Audrey A. Fitzsimmons

The Southwest boasts of diverse ethnic backgrounds and a wealth of interesting personalities. Border Personalities is dedicated to the people of the Southwest and their stories.

The Border Wall

By: Brett Haupt

A visual exploration of America’s last frontier -- pictures and videos from different areas of the wall and fence that separate two different worlds and insight into what really stands between the United States and Mexico, ramifications of wall building and what it means for the average citizen.

CaPOWera

By: Charles Misra

Stories about martial arts and combat sports with a cultural twist, all finding a home in America's southwestern borderlands.

Culture Crossing

By: Chelsey Barthel

American borders are crossed every day by cultures of all kind. These stories tell the personal experiences of people from different lands, offering further insight into the difference of cultures.

Journey Across the Border

By: Emily Kjesbo

Spotlighting Mexico’s top travel destinations, as well as a few of its hidden gems.

Dancing in the Desert

By: Hope Jamieson

Explore dance throughout the borderlands.

Border People

By: Jamie Turow

Profiles of English language learners.

MLS Soccer comes to the Desert

By: Jeff Kessler

All about the 2012 Desert Diamond Cup,  a 10 day exhibition soccer tournament featuring four Major League Soccor teams coming to Tucson.

Tear Down Borders

By: Jessica Hoerth

Meet some of the people in Tucson who have made the journey across the border as they share what they came in search of and what struggles they may have encountered along the way.

Border Shots

By: Keith Perfetti

A photojournalist looks at how other photographers have viewed the border and shoots lesser known spots of the southwest.

Borderfilmbeat

By: Lauren Inouye

A look at Mexican and Latin films that reflect culture, politics, and society --  reviews, research and analysis.

Border Couture

By: Lauren Urratio

Fashion and how it is impacted by the border and international cultures.

Border Athletes

By: Lauren Sokol

Meet international student athletes at the University of Arizona, a look at the recruiting process that helped them find a temporary home in the desert, and culture changes that the athletes might have endured.

Public Safety and Crime near the U.S./Mexico Border

By: Lucy Valencia

Public safety along the border and any crime-related issues. A look at issues that occur within the justice system when Mexican and U.S. laws overlap.

A City of Musical Diversity

By: Maria Teracena

Tucson musicians influence and are influenced by the sounds of the world.

The Border Project

By: Melissa Guz

"The Border Project" is an art showcase located in the University of Arizona's Museum of Art. It has over 40+ art pieces related to border issues.

Athletics and the Border

By: Preston Fawcett

Get to know high school coachs and athletes from Arizona border towns or from Mexico and their struggles to get to where they are.

A Mosaic America

By: Rachel Kolinski

"Exploring Diversity one Face at a Time"

Educación en la Frontera

By: Shannon Maule

A look at higher education in regard to those who have and have not been able to travel from various countries to the United States. Stories from people in the higher education world relating to the border.

Music of the Border

By: Steven Schiraldi

Music reviews of musical works by Mexican or other ethnic artists.