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Southern Arizona Girl Scouts implement new safety procedures PDF Print E-mail
Written by Cristina Ruiz   
The Southern Arizona Girl Scouts Council was quick to implement new safety procedures after two robberies during the same weekend, in their last cookie selling season.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Streetcar construction triggers changes in downtown parking PDF Print E-mail
Written by Cristina Ruiz   

Parking in Downtown Tucson has become a headache for many, and the streetcar construction is to blame.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Parents voice concerns at TUSD school closures meeting PDF Print E-mail
Written by Cristina Ruiz   

Dark classrooms and empty hallways will be a common sight in the next school year for 11 of Tucson Unified School District's schools.

The district now has to figure out where the students of those closing schools will go and make parents aware.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Gnomefest 2013 PDF Print E-mail
Written by Alyssa Reilly   

Gnomes ventured out onto the streets of Tucson as they celebrated the second annual Gnomefest at Metro Gnome Music.

Their goal was to break the Guinness Book of World Records for the largest gathering of people dressed as garden gnomes.

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Glaucoma PDF Print E-mail
Written by Alyssa Reilly   

A new study out of Australia may offer a new way to identify people at risk for glaucoma years before vision loss occurs.

 

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Jan Brewer's 2013 proposed budget plan PDF Print E-mail
Written by Alyssa Reilly   

Governor Jan Brewer proposed an $8.9 billion spending plan in her state of the state address back in January; a four percent increase from last year.

Most of that money is directed toward helping Child Protective Services, foster care programs and education.

 

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Electronic Pickpocketing PDF Print E-mail
Written by Alyssa Reilly   

Most people have experienced the art of pickpocketing, but have learned tips on how to prevent it.

However, thieves are getting creative.

 

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Drones Over AZ PDF Print E-mail
Written by Corey Poindexter   

The tension between some peoples’ notion of security and privacy is back to the forefront on the southern Arizona border; just who or what is watching us now?

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The Power of Your Waste PDF Print E-mail
Written by Corey Poindexter   

There is a lot of money that goes into the flush of a toilet, or a draining kitchen sink.  But who is responsible for processing that waste?

 

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Sierra Vista Woman Helps Employ Ex-Prisoners PDF Print E-mail
Written by Graham G. Zurheide   

A recent study shows that 70 percent of inmates released from prison wind up detained for another crime within 36 months.

But a local woman is trying to reduce this statistic.

 

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Arizona Cat’s Eye, a 30-minute news magazine and online publication, features the best video news stories produced by students at the University of Arizona School of Journalism.

Produced once per semester, the reporters take viewers to a myriad of places in Southern Arizona, from the U.S.-Mexico border for a look at the impact of the border fence on wildlife, to downtown Tucson for a lesson on the city’s colonial past, to the UA campus and an ensuing battle to become the next starting quarterback. 

 If you have questions or comments please contact Arizona Cat's Eye Adviser, Celeste González de Bustamante, Ph.D.