Catherine Hill, El Inde Arizona When the early birds of Tucson hit the trail at the popular Tumamoc Hill on Saturday, Oct. 28, they might be surprised by the newbie hiking beside them as the sun breaks over the saguaro-studded slope. The 12-foot-tall puppet Amal, depicting a 10-year-old Syrian refugee girl, will begin her daylong…
President Robbins faces backlash at Regents meeting Grace DeJong, El Inde Arizona President Robert C. Robbins continued to leave University of Arizona students and staffin the dark amidst the school’s $240 million budget shortfall. Students and staff were expecting answers to the financial crisis when the Arizona Board ofRegents met on Thursday Nov. 16, at…
The UA Campus was buzzing as usual on Nov. 8, save for a two-peaked tent where classicistscradled the spine of Homer’s “Odyssey.” In 10-minute increments, they completed a non-stop 11-hour reading of this ancient poem —translated by Emily Wilson — at a volume so intimate you had to tuck under the tent to hear it.The…
Four international residents share where they find the most authentic foodof their countries in Tucson By Brianna McCord, El Inde Arizona Despite its growing diversity, Tucson is not known for having the widest array of ethnic restaurants — at least not authentic ones. “A majority of the places here are not very authentic,” said Nguyen…
Four students share their thoughts on the UA’s $240 million budget oversight and possible financial aid cuts By Brianna McCord, El Inde Arizona The University of Arizona’s revelation of its “financial crisis” at a Faculty Senate meeting last week has raised many questions and concerns by students and faculty alike. UA President Robert Robbins said…
