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Jackson’s Journal: Simple Bears’ Necessities
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Jackson’s Journal: Simple Bears’ Necessities

By Jackson Melin Quarterback Caleb Williams and wide receiver Rome Odunze, courtesy of Chicago Bears Since 2000, the Chicago Bears have had 20 starting quarterbacks, tied for second most of all time. No Chicago Bears quarterback has ever thrown for more than 3,900 yards or 30 touchdowns. The Bears were founded in 1920, yet only have one Super Bowl win to their name (excluding pre-NFL championships). With that in mind, how does this franchise only have one ring? One word, ineptness. Reflecting on the years that have passed, you’ll find continued errors, wasted opportunities and failure to learn from previous mistakes. The Bears have passed on franchise-altering talent since its conception. Here’s a short list of the available missed players in the past 15 years: Patrick Mahome...
Spring 2025 Dance/Movement Courses at PCC: Embrace Your Rhythm and Fitness Journey
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Spring 2025 Dance/Movement Courses at PCC: Embrace Your Rhythm and Fitness Journey

By Rebecca Ursule Photo courtesy of 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 to...
Car Enthusiasts Gather at Barrett-Jackson Fall 2024 Scottsdale Auction
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Car Enthusiasts Gather at Barrett-Jackson Fall 2024 Scottsdale Auction

By Nicole Camacho Highlights from the Barrett-Jackson Fall 2024 Scottsdale Auction The Barrett-Jackson Fall 2024 Auction took place from Oct. 17-19 in Scottsdale, Ariz. This location is known for its car culture and beautiful surroundings. The auction was held at the WestWorld of Scottsdale, where there were also food vendors and merchandise stands. The auction is well-known for focusing on collector cars. Established in 1971, it’s become famous for being exciting and eventful. At these events, you can find all kinds of cars, from classic models to modern supercars. The auctions attract car lovers, collectors and investors from all over, creating a lively atmosphere full of passion for automobiles. Many participants were from Arizona and surrounding states, but there wer...
Review: Samara Joy at Fox Theatre in Tucson
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Review: Samara Joy at Fox Theatre in Tucson

A signed copy of "Portrait" by Samara Joy on vinyl By Jaymes Grace The amazing Miss Samara Joy made an appearance at the Historic Fox Theatre in Downtown Tucson this past Halloween night. As I waited to enter the venue, the theatre was abuzz with anticipation. I was introduced to this 24-year-old jazz great only two weeks prior, but the theatre was packed with gray-haired aficionados of jazz, who unlike myself, have been enthralled with Joy since the release of her self-titled debut album in 2021. Once I entered, the stage was set—four chairs, a drum set, a piano and bench, a stool and a stand-alone music stand for the bass player. Right at 7:30 PM, Joy’s seven-piece band entered, took their seats against the blue and red-lit backdrop and began to play their jazzy notes. Joy gave ...
Vice President Candidate Walz Holds Rally In Tucson
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Vice President Candidate Walz Holds Rally In Tucson

Vice President Candidate Tim Walz Holds Rally at Tucson High Magnet School in Tucson, Ariz on Nov. 1, 2024 By Emmanuel Rodriguez 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 “encoura...
Vice President Harris Holds Rally in Phoenix
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Vice President Harris Holds Rally in Phoenix

Vice President Kamala Harris speaking at rally in Phoenix, Arizona on October 31, 2024 By Emmanuel Rodriguez Just days before Election Day, Vice President Kamala Harris visited Phoenix, Arizona's Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre on Oct. 31 to get out the vote from Maricopa County voters. The rally also had special guests, including Los Tigres Del Norte, a Mexican regional music band. Her list of guests and speakers also included Tucson Mayor Regina Romero, Mayor of Phoenix Kim Gallego, Ariz. Governor Katie Hobbs, Senator Mark Kelly, Former Rep. Gabby Giffords and U.S. Senate Candidate Ruben Gallego.  Romero emphasized the importance of making a plan to vote and made heavy appeals to Hispanic voters. She criticized former President Donald Trump’s remarks about immigrants, par...
Opinion: A-Ma(ye)zing Grace
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Opinion: A-Ma(ye)zing Grace

Drake Maye, photo courtesy of New England Patriots  By Jackson Melin Tom Brady, Rob Gronkowski and Bill Belichick; those are the names that are immediately thought of when mentioning the New England Patriots. The 6-time Super Bowl-winning dynasty was a force from 2001-2019. But those times are long gone, and no trace of the original team is still on the roster. This is a new-look Patriots team with a rookie head coach and a rookie quarterback.  The Patriots hired former player Jerod Mayo as head coach this last offseason to try and rebuild the dreadful 4-13 squad. They also drafted North Carolina’s quarterback Drake Maye third overall in the 2023 draft. So far, the experiment hasn’t worked out as the Patriots have a 1-4 record. The veteran “bridge QB” Jacoby Brissett has unde...
Obama Holds Rally in Tucson to Campaign for Harris-Walz
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Obama Holds Rally in Tucson to Campaign for Harris-Walz

Senatorial candidate Ruben Gallego and former President Barack Obama visit The University of Arizona on October 18 in Tucson, Arizona. By Emmanuel Rodriguez 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 ...