A day in the life of ‘Green Shirt Guy’

Alex Kack, also known as ‘Green Shirt Guy,’ reminisces about the day he went viral in Tucson. “I was there with my colleagues from Tucson Families Free and Together and the People’s Defense Initiative. We were there because we are pushing to have this Sanctuary City initiative forward.” That was back in August. The Sanctuary…

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Bird lady

When you walk into the Tucson Audubon Society, you will notice a nature shop with numerous artifacts featuring a little creature—a bird. The nature shop sells bird-printed clothes, hats, decorations, toys and books. Next to the nature shop, you will walk into a small office. There is a huge, colorful poster with various kinds of bird…

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For the love of running

Life can be overwhelming. There are times when we let stress get the better of us, and we need an escape, a break, a breath of fresh air. For Sandy Crusa, that breath of fresh air is quite literal; it also reflects her character and how she operates in other aspects of her life. She’s…

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A day in the life of Dr. Jennifer Barton

On the medical side of the University of Arizona campus, inside the Keating Research Building, Dr. Jennifer Barton is giving a talk to the Arizona Women’s Forum, whose members have come to learn more about her research. About 15 people sit around the conference table, while Barton, a trim blonde woman with a confident voice…

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Pulled from the void

Ask any student on the University of Arizona campus why they are attending school here, and you’ll get a different reason for every person. For some, it’s to continue a legacy of collegiate education or be the first in their family to ever attend. For others it’s a way to broaden their horizons and make…

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