UA grad sent to collections over empty apartment utilities
A University of Arizona graduate says she was charged utility fees for an empty apartment near campus, leading to a collections notice and damage to her credit report.
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Drone shows replace fireworks at UA, local celebrations
Drone light shows are gaining popularity at the University of Arizona and municipal celebrations nationwide as a safer alternative to traditional fireworks displays.
PCC Vet Tech Club offers $15 dog vaccines
Pima Community College’s Vet Tech Club will host a low-cost dog vaccine clinic Feb. 21, offering $15 rabies shots and other discounted services to support student scholarships.
TUSD updates ICE guidelines after school detentions
Tucson Unified School District officials updated immigration enforcement guidelines after ICE detained two people outside a school, prompting educators to demand clearer campus protocols.
Satellites disrupt Tucson’s dark-sky research
Thousands of new low-Earth-orbit satellites are streaking across Tucson’s dark skies, disrupting astronomy research and raising environmental concerns.
UA students criticize LGBTQ+2S center rename
The University of Arizona renamed its LGBTQ+2S Resource Center to Pride Student Space, rejecting the top student-voted name and drawing criticism from students and former staff.
2026 AIA Boys Open Soccer bracket released, play begins Feb. 11
The 2026 AIA Boys Open State Soccer Championship bracket is out, with postseason play beginning Feb. 11 and the title match set for March 2 in Mesa.
Students showcase careers at Pima JTED program event
Pima County students demonstrated hands-on skills at Pima JTED’s annual showcase, highlighting career pathways from cybersecurity to firefighting.
Tucson students raise concerns over Turning Point USA club
Rincon-University students urged the TUSD board to address safety concerns after a Turning Point USA–affiliated group appeared on campus.