Behavioral studies take lead at local science fair

Twin sisters Azaea, left, and Ali Bravo, 9, try to spot their projects as students in kindergarten through grade 12 set up their experiments and demonstrations for the 58th Annual Southern Arizona Research, Science and Engineering Fair.

Behavioral studies take lead at local science fair

The annual regional science fair kicked off on Monday with a surprising shift in the types of projects that are being entered.

Raytheon reaches out to inspire young generation of potential engineers

What do missiles think about as they're flying through the air?

Wrestlers' alleged assault was reported by a parent

The mother of a Sahuarita High School student who witnessed part of the locker room assault on a classmate was the first to notify police, police and court documents indicate.

Astro 203 is a UA class students recline to take

Sarah Glitman, 19, lower right, and her classmates take a reclining position for an Astro 203 Stars class that is taught by astronomer Tom Fleming at the Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium.

Astro 203 is a UA class students recline to take

Sarah Glitman, 19, lower right, and her classmates take a reclining position for an Astro 203 Stars class that is taught by astronomer Tom Fleming at the Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium.

Astro 203 is a UA class students recline to take

As the sun sets, dim stars glow more brightly and others appear, arraying into familiar constellations.

TUSD needs court OK on school closings

While the TUSD Governing Board gave the green light to close 11 schools, the district still needs approval from federal court to finalize the deal.

Classes to offer tips for riding bikes in streetcar zone

Bike riders who cruise through the University of Arizona campus and surrounding areas can take advantage of a free bike safety class that offers navigation strategies during streetcar construction and tips on avoiding spills when crossing recently installed streetcar tracks.

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Get to UA before area's shops, restaurants are mobbed with students

Summer, as any Main Gate Square merchant'll tell ya, is slow, slow, slow. This year it's a triple whammy, what with the regular seasonal doldrums, the recession and the modern streetcar work that has University Boulevard chewed up, says Mort Edberg of Landmark Clothing, who's weathered 52 su…

You can have UA all to yourself

Owner Shane Barela tidies up at his newly relocated Scented Leaf Tea House + Lounge on East University Boulevard.

You can have UA all to yourself

Owner Shane Barela tidies up at his newly relocated Scented Leaf Tea House + Lounge on East University Boulevard.

You can have UA all to yourself

Landmark Clothing and Shoes, in an historic house near the Main Gate, has it all - backpacks, clothes, shades and every kind of flip-flop you could ever want.

You can have UA all to yourself

Miss Saigon on North Campbell Avenue is often thronged with students during the school year. But now, while they're off on vacation, grabbing a bowl of pho is positively civilized.

You can have UA all to yourself

Everything is out of the ordinary at Ooo! - a Main Gate Square shop that's packed with housewares and clothes.

You can have UA all to yourself

Co-owner Ivan Lucchina scooped some gelato for Jennifer Silberschlag and her sister Jaclynn Burns at Allegro last Tuesday. Note the absence of student mobs waiting in line.