Tucson's first Palo Verde Bloom Festival disappoints vendors
Vendors who paid to participate in the inaugural Palo Verde Bloom Festival say poor turnout, high winds and last-minute fee changes left most going home with less than $100 in sales.
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Border immersion brings student research to Tucson
ASU students gathered in Tucson to present original research on migration and borders after spending a day experiencing the U.S.-Mexico border crossing firsthand with BorderLinks.
UA lecture challenges anti-trans use of gender regret
A University of Illinois professor argued at a UA lecture that anti-trans politics have weaponized the concept of trans regret to restrict gender-affirming care and pressure transgender people to suppress negative emotions.
Arizona Wildcats softball sweeps Baylor in 3-game series
The University of Arizona softball team swept Baylor over the weekend, scoring 27 runs across three games behind consistent offensive production and reliable pitching.
Arizona Rep. Alma Hernandez clashes with UA Democrats
The University of Arizona College Democrats are facing threatening messages after state Rep. Alma Hernandez accused the student group of using Israel and Palestine as a political litmus test.
Tucson cat lounge hosts book drive for desert communities
Hunter's Kitten Lounge is collecting books through April 15 to benefit Cactus Cupboard, with donations going to children in the western villages of the Tohono O'odham Nation.
Photos: Dogs of Tucson
From protests to parades, Tucson's dogs are out and about. Check out this gallery of four-legged community members spotted around town by Spotlight reporter Topaz.
Tucson's Korean Rose closes permanently without warning
Boba shop The Korean Rose and Korean BBQ restaurant Taegukgi permanently closed Wednesday, with staff saying they were given no notice of the sudden shutdown.
Tucson Organic Gardeners hold final fair at ASDB Campus
Tucson Organic Gardeners hosted their annual spring fair at the Arizona State School for the Deaf and Blind, marking a final celebration at the campus before the school relocates to Oro Valley.