Rosa Buelna supports her 75-year-old mother’s back as she walks around, pushing her walker in front of her. She does this for her mother every single day, and so much more. Ysidra Buelna had three strokes in the past, and her daughter Rosa Buelna, 47, tends to her needs from day to night. She has…
Just north of downtown, a wrought-iron fence surrounding a simple white building gives no clue of the historical importance of what’s inside. A barber academy in a small classroom and a dance academy in a standard school auditorium don’t hint at anything special, either. But behind an office door labeled “Staff Only” in the back of the…
In the 1950s, Tucson was a major fashion industry player, all thanks to one garment: the squaw dress. The dress’ skirt fans open like an accordion. Its lightweight style makes it perfect for hot summer days, but due to evolving silhouettes over time, it can often only be found in a vintage shop around town…
One day, three cities, five people. The trip from Douglas to Naco to Nogales is a classic look into the American Southwest. The sun is hot, there is a sea of yellow grass, and each downtown vaguely emanates the Wild West. Along the endless stretches of highway, however, modernity breaks up the timelessness. U.S. Border…
As more colleges drop standardized tests from their admissions requirements, the redesigned SAT features new elements that claim to better reflect a student’s ability to perform well after high school. The College Board’s new SAT, however, seems unlikely to influence the college admissions process any time soon. “Many schools have dropped test scores from admission requirements…
