Southern Arizona’s wine country is a maze of vineyards set against endless mountain ranges — a sharp contrast to the desert scenery most people envision when it comes to Arizona. But it is these vineyards in two distinct wine growing regions in Arizona that is fast becoming a tourism mecca for the state. In the last…
Think smart. Be vigilant. Call the police. Sounds too simple, but those are the key steps UAPD officials say will help prevent crime around campus. The most prevalent crime on the University of Arizona campus is theft — laptop computers, bikes, cell phones and other digital devices. The same is true for Northern Arizona University,…
When Richard J. Ablin discovered the prostate-specific antigen in 1970, he had no idea that the protein would one day be the gold standard in prostate cancer screening. But, instead of earning him a cozy spot in the annals of medical history, the achievement has led Ablin on a personal crusade against a test that…
Arizona receives triple the number of refugees it did almost 20 years ago, creating both volume and diversity challenges for resettlement agencies. The Office of Refugee Resettlement has been fair in allotting funds to Arizona over the years, said Charles Shipman, Arizona’s state refugee coordinator. The key task has been adapting services to an increasingly…
“Operation Ken and Barbie” is Grace Borst’s slogan for her transformation. It has helped her succeed in reaching her ideal image and weight along with her husband. “I have been struggling with my weight my whole life,” said Borst, 25, from Phoenix. “I have tried everything and nothing seemed to work. I was sick of…
