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The University of Arizona (Quietly) Drops Highly Mocked “UArizona” Branding
When famous musicians continuously rebrand by changing their names, everyone gets confused. Puff Diddy - PDiddyDaddy - whatever he goes by now - kept rebranding, and we all got mixed up. Prince, the artist formerly known as Prince, then once again known as just Prince, gave fans and the media...
Pascua Yaqui Entrepreneur Hopes to Create Opportunities for Others
Nicolette Gomez wasn’t sure what she wanted to study when she graduated high school in 2009 and started thinking about college. As a member of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe, Gomez thought a gap year working for Casino Del Sol would be a good way to figure out her next step. One year turned into 10.
Tucson Wildlife Center sees increase in animals after Sunday storm
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - A powerful storm on Sunday caused significant damage to poles, power lines, and buildings, but animals in the wild were hit pretty hard as well. Summer is usually a busy time for the Tucson Wildlife Center, but since the storm, they have seen a significant increase in animals needing their help.
A Rite of Passage, the Class of 2028 Begins Their Journey in Medicine
For the Class of 2028 at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix, the White Coat Ceremony marks the beginning of more than just their studies. It is a symbolic welcome into a career dedicated to the pursuit of healing. The next four years will be built...
Blast From The Past: R Dub!; KXCI, 1994
Happy Friday! This week’s Radio Ink Blast From The Past features Randy “R Dub!” Williams at KXCI in Tucson in 1994. The photo comes from R Dub’s first on-air gig at age 15 – an unpaid shift covering early Thursday mornings at the local community radio station. That shift would officially morph into Sunday Night Slow Jams after Williams was recruited (for a paid gig) at Power 1490.
Rattlers could wind up No. 2 or out of IFL playoffs in final weekend of regular season
The Rattlers could wind up as high as the No. 2 seed and hosting next week or completely missing the Indoor Football League playoffs. There are many scenarios playing out in this final weekend of the regular season. ...
Brad Tursis bringing Parallel Love to you
Old Dominion‘s Brad Tursi is bringing his debut solo effort, Parallel Love, on the road. Brad’s headlining trek kicks off Oct. 3 in Atlanta and will hit New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and more before wrapping in Tucson, Arizona, on Nov. 7. “I’m so excited to play this...
FACT FINDERS: New rules to bring dogs into the U.S.
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Starting Aug. 1, 2024, you will need to follow new CDC rules to bring any dog across the border into the United States. These rules apply to dogs that left the U.S. and are returning, regardless of the country they are coming from. If you...
Yogi Roth on Y-Option, New Big 12 Landscape
Yogi Roth provides a perspective unlike anyone else in the college football landscape. While his time with the Pac-12 Network has ended, he still will be a crucial voice in the sport while broadcasting Big Ten games and in his newest venture Y-Option. It’s a podcast, a Substack and would have videos as well to talk college football from a West Coast lens.
Tucson Man from Pascua Yaqui Tribe Indicted for Second Degree Murder by Federal Jury
A Tucson man finds himself facing a serious charge after a recent indictment by a federal grand jury. Santiago Luis Valencia, Jr., 34, an enrolled member of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe, has been indicted on one count of Second Degree Murder, carrying the heavy weight of potentially life-altering consequences if convicted, including life in prison.
Olympic Champion Amanda Beard Retained for New Arizona Swimming Staff
University of Arizona assistant Amanda Beard will be the lone holdover on the Wildcats' revamped swimming coaching staff next season. Archive photo via Arizona Athletics. The University of Arizona swimming & diving team has confirmed that assistant coach Amanda Beard will be retained under its new coaching staff. She is the program’s lone swimming coach who will be retained under new head coach Ben Loorz, who was hired in the offseason after former head coach Augie Busch did not have his contract renewed.
'You don't need the best equipment to be the best': Tucson BMX Olympian shares her story, how she got to the top
TUCSON, Ariz. — Those watching the 2024 Olympics can tune in to see some Arizona faces racing in the BMX competition. Daleny Vaughn, a 23-year-old Tucson native, will compete in her first Olympics this year. "I'm super blessed and thankful for the opportunity," Daleny Vaughn said. "I'm excited to...
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