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Pima News

Honors Department Head Kyley Segers on R.I.S.E. and the All-USA Scholarship
10Mar By Ambur WilkersonNo Comments
Events, Pima News, Top Stories

Honors Department Head Kyley Segers on R.I.S.E. and the All-USA Scholarship

By Jaymes Grace Kyley Segers tabling at Pima Community College West Campus. During the week of Spring Break 2025, the Pima Community College Honors Club will be hosting its ninth presentation of R.I.S.E. (Resources, Information, Services, Education) for Homeless Veterans in the local Tucson community. The event will be held at PCC’s Downtown Campus on March 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Amethyst Room located in the C building. Overseen by Kyley Segers, department head of the Pima Honors Program, the event is a completely student-led initiative, with it being coordinated and presented by student volunteers. Volunteers work diligently behind the scenes for months to prepare for the one-day event. Many volunteers, including Honors faculty and advisors, attend to lend a helping...
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Pima Men’s Basketball Take Down Mesa in Dominant Fashion
2Mar By Ambur WilkersonNo Comments
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Pima Men’s Basketball Take Down Mesa in Dominant Fashion

By Joel Herrera From left to right: Pima’s Mason Hunt (22), Aiden Schmidt (20) and Cooper Jones (23) huddle up during a timeout during their 111-76 win over Mesa Community College. Photo by Manuel Zepeda Pima Men’s Basketball remains undefeated as they took care of business versus Mesa Community College on Wednesday, Jan. 29 with an ending score of 111-76. Mason Hunt scored 15 points off the bench. Max Majerle added another 15. Now 23-0 (11-0 conference), the Aztecs remain with only seven regular season games in search of an undefeated regular season.  With those 111 points, this win marks the 13th game of the season where Pima reached the century mark in scoring. Alongside Hunt and Majerle, CohenJ Gonzalez (13), Kota Benson and Gabe Oldham (10) all scored in double di...
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Behind The Loft Cinema’s Expansion
2Mar By Ambur WilkersonNo Comments
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Behind The Loft Cinema’s Expansion

By Lucia Grijalva Side-view of The Loft Cinema's renovation under construction. Photo by Roman Contreras. Local Tucson treasure The Loft Cinema first announced their expansion campaign via their Instagram page on July 15, 2024. Plans initially began under wraps with their quiet start (or soft launch) back in 2023. From 2023 up until their announcement date this past July, the donation pool reached a near-total of $2 million. Now, as of January 2025, a whopping near $4 million has been amassed in total.  The renovation will transform the well-known and well-loved institution. The money raised is also funding an added expansion to the current campus. In the updated version of The Loft, visitors can expect to see a new fourth screen/indoor theater, an outdoor rooftop cinema ...
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Pima Community College Set to Host PTK Regional Conference
2Mar By Ambur WilkersonNo Comments
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Pima Community College Set to Host PTK Regional Conference

By Jaymes Grace, Phi Theta Kappa President A photo of PTK Lead Chelsea James In collaboration with Yavapai College, Pima Community College Downtown Campus will be hosting Phi Theta Kappa’s 2025 Regional Conference on March 7 from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. and March 8 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. This will be a great opportunity for anyone interested in joining PTK, seeking leadership development and scholarship opportunities and more. The event will also include food and games.  The conference registration fee is $65 if paid by Feb. 19, $75 after. For Pima students, discount tickets are available. Students can request a scholarship for the event while completing the conference’s interest form, or they can reach out to PTK Lead Chelsea James. James shared that community colleges fro...
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Coffee House of the Desert 
2Mar By Ambur WilkersonNo Comments
Features, Food, Opinion, Pima News, Reviews, Top Stories

Coffee House of the Desert 

By Roman Contreras Photo by Sonoran House via their Instagram Local coffeeshop Sonoran House is located off of Speedway and Tucson Boulevard. There you can find yourself transported into an atmosphere of comfort and productivity. Customers can be found busy at work, their gazes never leaving the screens of their computers as they sip on their coffee or indulge in the locally sourced sweet treats the shop serves.  Sonoran House opened up in the middle of 2024 in the heart of Blenman-Elm which is one of Tucson's historic neighborhoods dating back to 1900. This historic neighborhood was the perfect spot for Arianna Wilson and Courtney Bedient to open their shop. The two Tucson natives feel a special connection to their hometown, having started not just one, but two businesse...
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Spring 2025 Dance/Movement Courses at PCC: Embrace Your Rhythm and Fitness Journey
15Nov By Pima Post Editorial TeamNo Comments
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Spring 2025 Dance/Movement Courses at PCC: Embrace Your Rhythm and Fitness Journey

By Rebecca Ursule Photo by Pima Community College Pima Community College offers an array of dance (DNC) and movement classes that not only provide a fun exercise experience but also contribute towards academic goals. From Ballet to Jazz, Modern Dance to Ballroom and even specialized classes like Belly Dance and Pilates, there's something for every dancer or fitness enthusiast to explore. PCC DNC Classes: Where Fitness Meets Artistry Pima Community College's DNC classes are conducted on real dance floors, allowing students to immerse themselves in the art and joy of movement. These classes are designed to enhance coordination, flexibility and overall physical fitness while also nurturing creativity and expression. What's more, many of these classes can be counted towards As...
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Vice President Candidate Walz Holds Rally In Tucson
4Nov By Pima Post Editorial TeamNo Comments
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Vice President Candidate Walz Holds Rally In Tucson

By Emmanuel Rodriguez Vice President Candidate Tim Walz Holds Rally at Tucson High Magnet School in Tucson, Ariz on Nov. 1, 2024 On November 1, Governor of Minnesota and Democratic Vice-President Candidate Tim Walz held a rally at Tucson High Magnet School in a last-minute effort to rally the vote from Tucson voters. The rally, just three days before Election Day, hosted a small yet attentive crowd eager to hear from Tim Walz and other leaders such as Tohono O’odham Nation Chairman Verlon Jose, Ariz. Democratic Chairwoman Yolanda Bejarano, Tucson Mayor Regina Romero, Senator Mark Kelly, Former U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords and U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra.  Jose encouraged attendees to “walk and talk and knock all the time” and told people to “enc...
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Obama Holds Rally in Tucson to Campaign for Harris-Walz
1Nov By Pima Post Editorial TeamNo Comments
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Obama Holds Rally in Tucson to Campaign for Harris-Walz

By Emmanuel Rodriguez Senatorial candidate Ruben Gallego and former President Barack Obama visit The University of Arizona on October 18 in Tucson, Arizona Former President Obama rallied Arizona voters on Friday, Oct. 18 at The University of Arizona. Crowds gathered to listen to the 44th president and hear his support for the Harris-Walz ticket and his heavy criticism of former President Donald Trump. The event featured speeches and remarks from notable Arizona leaders like Tohono O’odham Nation Chairman Verlon Jose, Tucson Mayor Regina Romero, Ariz. Democratic Party Chairwoman Yolanda Bejarano, Congressional candidate Kirsten Engel, Senator Mark Kelly, Former U.S. Representative Gabby Giffords, Governor Katie Hobbs and Senatorial candidate Ruben Gallego.  Voters at the r...
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