Former Israeli Soldier Serves on the UA Tennis Courts

Danielle Steinberg takes to the courts after serving 2 years in the Israeli army.

Posted by Michael Ritter on May 02, 2008

Avid Gardener and Folklorist Donates Time to Community

After serving Tucsonans with beautiful fresh and paper flowers for 43 years, Josefina Lizarraga plans on selling her flower shop and dedicating her time to community events.

Posted by Mackenna Guest on April 30, 2008

International Swimmers Lead Arizona to Title

Albert Subirats and Darian Townsend are international athletes that led the Arizona swim team to a national championship.

Posted by Michael Ritter on April 07, 2008

How Lesley Castillo Lost Her Husband

Lesley Castillo sent her husband back to Mexico to become a legal U.S. citizen, but now she is left with his denial letter and eight years to wait on his return.

Posted by Rachael Lieberman on April 01, 2008

Mexican Native Golfer Follows in Big Footsteps

The future of the Wildcats’ Golf team could be in the hands of a freshman: Mexico City native Alejandra Llaneza.

Posted by Michael Ritter on March 26, 2008

Emerging Latina Author Malin Alegria Participates in Las Nuestras Raices Literary Arts Festival

Malin Alegria Ramirez reads from her first novel, Estrella's Quinceanera, and discusses why she became an author.

Posted by Mackenna Guest on March 10, 2008

Irish in the Desert

The Irish in Tucson are big!

Posted by Sarah Briggs on February 28, 2008

Alfred Quiroz and the Virgen

University of Arizona studio art professor speaks about the Virgin.

Posted by Andrea Berlin on February 28, 2008

Bull Riders are not the Only Talented Individuals at the Rodeo

Artists Jerry Culver and John D. Bowman showcase their beautiful wookwork and graphite art at La Fiesta de los Vaqueros.

Posted by Michael Ritter and Mackenna Guest on February 28, 2008

Mexican Jumper Learns English, Competes at High Level for UA

Luis Rivera is living proof that anyone can live the American dream, even if you dream it from another country.

Posted by Michael Ritter on February 19, 2008

T.C. Boyle's The Tortilla Curtain hits close to home for a Tucson Couple

Richard and Ann Bates discuss the impact that T.C. Boyle's novel has had on their lives.

Posted by Mackenna Guest on February 18, 2008

Francisco X Alarcon has High Hopes for Children

Francisco X. Alarcon, a bilingual poet and educator, speaks at the University of Arizona about his life experiences, and why he especially loves working with children.

Posted by Brittany Pollock on February 17, 2008

Recovery in the Desert

Brenda Morris uses her experience with recovery to help others.

Posted by Sarah Briggs on February 07, 2008

A new home for a Rocky Point couple

Inez Cruz and her husband receive the answer to a six-year-long prayer for a new home.

Posted by Ashley Donde on November 30, 2007

UA Professor directs celebrated short film "Alma"

Professor Yuri Makino directs a film about different aspects affecting many people within the Border region.

Posted by Aaron Pugh on November 20, 2007

Tucson organization helps families cope with death

Tu Nidito is a non-profit organization that provides support for children and families who deal with death and terminal illness.

Posted by Rachel M. Gross on November 13, 2007

Crossing the border: Two immigrants' stories

Two Mexican immigrants' attempts to live the American Dream.

Posted by Alex Jeffries on November 12, 2007

An immigrant mother does what's best for her children

The extraordinary immigration story of an occupational physician from Mexicali, Mexico, searching for a better life for her deaf daughter and family.

Posted by Stefanie Weiser on November 05, 2007

A mission to the Sierra Madres

Posted by Ashley Donde on October 21, 2007

Coalación de Derechos Humanos

Coalición de Derechos Humanos, a local non-profit group that educates the local community and reports human rights injustices happening at the U.S.-Mexico border

Posted by Danielle Rideau on October 08, 2007

Local writer didn't set out to write

Tom Miller is a local author who has written pieces for The New York Times and Rolling Stone magazine, as well as written and edited many books.

Posted by Jamie Ross on September 18, 2007

Music spotlight and tradition: Professor Celestino Fernandez

Celestino Fernandez, a sociology professor at the University of Arizona, is an expert in corridos, a tradition of Mexican music and story telling.

Posted by Kelli Hart on September 11, 2007

Itule's Gold

Author Bruce Itule speaks about what inspired him to write the mystery novel The Gold of San Xavier. Part 3 in a series of narrated slideshows examining San Xavier Mission.

Posted by Cassandra Miles and Katrina Lopez on May 05, 2007

A Snapshot of History: Protecting Cesar Chávez.

Antonio Bustamante, former bodyguard to Cesar Chávez, recalls his time spent protecting one of this century's top civil rights activists.

Posted by Kari Shaffer on April 04, 2007

Reporter Lived Border Issues Before He Was Old Enough to Tell About Them

A local reporter talks about his experiences growing up as a first-generation Mexican-American and his experiences in covering the border.

Posted by Kari Shaffer on February 23, 2007