A look at University of Arizona Olympic Swimming hopefuls past and present. Includes interviews with head coach Eric Hansen, swimmers Cory Chitwood and Margo Greer, as well as Beijing 2008 silver medalist Lacey John. {youtube width=”650″}LKOkQT-M6Rw{/youtube}
Although Tucson Unified School District cut its Mexican American Studies program under political pressure from state officials, cultural studies at the university and community college level remain a significant driving factor in education throughout the state of Arizona.
And there’s a reason these types of programs are needed, experts argue. Arizona’s population is becoming much more diverse. According to the 2010 USA TODAY census data, Arizona ranks 10th in the nation in diversity index.
There are also statewide cultural groups like the Arizona Asian American Association that connect with the state community and raise diversity awareness in a positive and objective way.
Arizona-Sonora News Service spoke with educators and a culture association membership coordinator throughout Arizona to better understand what it means to teach culture, the educational significance and the relationship with the changing racial population makeup in Arizona.
Listen to varied viewpoints on the issue from educators in the state:
{youtube width=”650″}xEqpaSxEtig{/youtube}
This February Arizona celebrates turning 100 and people all over the state are gearing up to pay tribute. Check out the three-part series about the anniversary. Part 1: Celebrating 100 Years of Arizona Part 2: Arizona’s Historical Love Stories Arizona Native Writes Book on Centennial
It’s a classic good news bad news story.
Arizona has the lowest reported rate of cancer in the nation, but those who get cancer here, are more likely to die from it.
That’s because people in Arizona wait too long to get checked for cancer, and once diagnosed, the disease overtakes most cures.
In this economy not many are willing to work free for five years. Not Lisa Schnebly Heidinger.
The Arizona native spent half a decade compiling 100 years of Arizona’s history into the official book of the Arizona centennial, Arizona: 100 Years Grand.
“Since I was a kid I had always been excited about being alive during the centennial,” said Heidinger, who serves on two centennial committees and is the author of five other Arizona books.
