Snowbirds are an important economic drive to Arizona as they migrate for a few months into Arizona to escape the northern winter. Every winter, the sun belt region gets an increase in population by what are called “Snowbirds.” usually elderly who migrate from the northern states and Canada to avoid harsh winters. Jacki Salisberry, 74,…
There is not a more relaxing springtime activity in Arizona than gardening on a cool, 85-degree day surrounded by sky-high saguaros and the dry, cracking dirt floor beneath you. Gardening in desert lands can seem impossible. The days are warm—hot, even—and rainfall is few and far between, but what many desert dwellers do not…
UA senior and business major Austin Shake is the founder of American Monarchy, an up-and-coming and rapidly growing streetwear brand for a good cause. While American Monarchy is on a mission to expand across the nation, for Shake, it’s not just about the money. While he has always enjoyed clothing, his upbringing was the real…
What many thought would be a passing fad, scholars in Tucson saw it as something worth study. Today, Tucson is a beacon for the distinct sound and study of hip-hop. Unlike other genres, hip-hop, a black sheep of the music family, has a fixed origin. Aug. 11, 1973, an apartment in the Bronx. A niche…
What do champagne flutes, sweets and one-on-one personalized attention have in common? Selling to the high-end clientele of Tucson. In 2017, the U.S market for luxury goods reached about $179 billion. But when high-end retailers don’t have low prices to advertise, how do they attract clientele? Through an authentic experience. According to Kathleen Kennedy, a…
