Campaign promises. Propositions. Complaining. Damages. Injuries. What do just some of these aspects each have in common? The crumbling infrastructure of Tucson roads. In 2013, the Old Pueblo was ranked fifth worst in the country for the conditions of roads by TRIP, a national transportation research group. This crumbling infrastructure effects Tucson’s community, elected representatives…
According to the National Center on Family Homelessness, Arizona is the fifth worst in the United States for child homelessness. Every year, more than 62,000 children throughout Arizona are displaced through no fault of their own. Homeless youth are four times more likely to drop out of school. Youth on their Own in Tucson…
“X, O, C, H, I, Q, U, E, T, Z, A, L … Xochiquetzal,” said Nicola, the uncertain contestant. “I truly can’t believe it, but you’re right!” announced librarian Lupita Chavez. The room full of appalled bar patrons started to clap, cheer and clink their beer glasses together as they came to terms with the young…
Are Arizona students prepared for college? Recent data says no. The 2016 “Condition of College & Career Readiness” from the ACT testing organization shows Arizona behind the national average in all categories: English, reading, math and science. Only 23 percent of Arizona students meet the benchmarks in all four subjects, compared to 26 percent of…
Octubre del 2016. Eduardo “Eddie” Estrada, con delicadeza da un sorbo a su cerveza y mientras cierra los ojos toma una papa francesa, y al ver su mano comienza a recordar Es septiembre del 2012. Estrada regresa a los Estados Unidos después de servir a su país como auxiliar de hospital de Tercera Clase…
