University of Arizona Basketball: Grant Jerrett

Portrait of University of Arizona Basketball player #33, Grant Jerrett, Fr. Forward at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on Wednesday, October 11, 2012. Photo by Ron Medvescek/Arizona Daily Star.

University of Arizona Basketball: Grant Jerrett

Portrait of University of Arizona Basketball player #33, Grant Jerrett, Fr. Forward at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on Wednesday, October 11, 2012. Photo by Ron Medvescek/Arizona Daily Star.

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Arizona basketball seniors

Portrait of University of Arizona Basketball player #2, Mark Lyons, Sr. Guard at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on Wednesday, October 11, 2012.

Arizona basketball seniors

Portrait of University of Arizona Basketball player #3, Kevin Parrom, Sr. Forward, Guard at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on Wednesday, October 11, 2012.

Arizona basketball seniors

Portrait of University of Arizona Basketball player #44, Solomon Hill, Sr. Forward at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on Wednesday, October 11, 2012.

Arizona basketball seniors

Portrait of University of Arizona Basketball player #51, Quinton Crawford, Sr. Guard at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on Wednesday, October 11, 2012.

Arizona basketball seniors

Portrait of University of Arizona Basketball player #52, Max Wiepking, Sr. Forward at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on Wednesday, October 11, 2012.

Guest Column: ACC shows hostile, destructive thinking on solar power's promise

State must back or increase commitment to renewable energy.

Tucson girl will attend State of Union at first lady's invitation

Haile Thomas

Oasis offers host of classes for lifelong learners 50 and up

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Oasis offers host of classes for lifelong learners 50 and up

Instructor Bobbie Guillory, left, and Maggie Keldahl share a funny moment. This was Keldahl's first beading class.

A sweet deal for chefs, attendees, community

is a baker/cake decorator at Marco's Bakery

Lots of events at Catalina State Park connect folks with wildlife

Mom Jennifer Becker, left, and son Kameron Kerry, 6, check out a woodpecker that tour guide Doris Evans is pointing out during a birdwalk. The walk was part of "WILD Connections, A Celebration of Wildlife, Landscape and Community" at Catalina State Park, 11570 N. Oracle Road, last weekend.

Lots of events at Catalina State Park connect folks with wildlife

A curious King snake gets acquainted with Crystal Barboa. "WILD" featured exhibitors, children's activities, presentations, hikes, birding walks and wildlife demonstrations. The park hosts lots of other events - go online to azstateparks.com/Parks/CATA/index.html for more information.

Lots of events at Catalina State Park connect folks with wildlife

From left: Steven Knight and Misty Lenz listen to wildlife biologist Scott Sprague explain wildlife crossing bridges. "WILD" is a community event sponsored by the Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection.

Zenhens co-op is all about coops

A custom-made coop is home to 13 chickens in Darcy Nagle-O'Brien's backyard. Her husband, Randy O'Brien, built it.

Zenhens co-op is all about coops

The chicken coop in Darcy Nagle-O'Brien's backyard features a drip system that lets the chickens drink on demand. Eggs are sold under the Zenhens label.

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Get to know joe at crawl

Cartel will host a comparative tasting of coffee brewed in different ways during Tucson's inaugural coffee crawl.

Get to know joe at crawl

"All of the participants take great pride and care in how they roast their coffee," says organizer Laura Adams.

SaddleBrooke pair provides sweet treats for troops

Stoller said she burned out her old "indestructible" KitchenAid blender making cookies and recently bought another.

Enjoying our desert's bounty

Lorelei Swanson, 2, and her dad, Tom Thompson, make a bird feeder by rolling a peanut-butter covered tube in bird feed. The event featured workshops, bird walks, face-painting and birdhouse building.

Enjoying our desert's bounty

Beans await milling. Last year's popular "milling-alone" event provided the impetus to expand the day into a festival.

Enjoying our desert's bounty

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Enjoying our desert's bounty

Flour milled from mesquite beans is loaded into plastic bags.

Zenhens co-op is all about coops

A custom-made coop is home to 13 chickens in Darcy Nagle-O'Brien's backyard. Her husband, Randy O'Brien, built it.

602,000 AZ ballots remain to be counted

Thousands of provisional ballots await attention at the Pima County Elections Center warehouse.

Rock 'n' roll class has a distinctly academic tone

The class is part of a pilot program at Eastpointe High and counts as an elective for students.

Rock and Roll History class

Eastpointe High School's Theodore Roberson, 17, student and drummer plays during practice with their newly formed school band on Friday, November 2, 2012 in Tucson, Ariz. The school, an alternative charter school 8495 E. Broadway, launched a Rock and Roll History class this semester. The cla…

Rock and Roll History class

Eastpointe High School's student Brittany Murray, 21, left, sings as Rey Vasquez, plays with their newly formed school band on Friday, November 2, 2012 in Tucson, Ariz. The school, an alternative charter school 8495 E. Broadway, launched a Rock and Roll History class this semester. The class…

Rock and Roll History class

Eastpointe High School's Brittany Murray, 21, Student and singer, belts out a tune s during band practice on Friday, November 2, 2012 in Tucson, Ariz. The school, an alternative charter school 8495 E. Broadway, launched a Rock and Roll History class this semester. The class is part of a pilo…

Rock and Roll History class

Eastpointe High School's Brittany Murray, 21, Student and singer, left, and Rey Vasquez, vice-principal, instructor and guitarist with the newly formed school band discuss lyrics during practice on Friday, November 2, 2012 in Tucson, Ariz. The school, an alternative charter school 8495 E. Br…

Rock and Roll History class

A favorite quote graces the skin of the snare drum during Eastpointe High School's band practice on Friday, November 2, 2012 in Tucson, Ariz. The school, an alternative charter school 8495 E. Broadway, launched a Rock and Roll History class this semester. The class is part of a pilot program…

Rock and Roll History class

Members of Eastpointe High School's Rock and Roll music class band practice in their band on Friday, November 2, 2012 in Tucson, Ariz. The school, an alternative charter school 8495 E. Broadway, launched a Rock and Roll History class this semester. The class is part of a pilot program and co…

Rock and Roll History class

Eastpointe High School's student Brittany Murray, 21, left, reads lyrics from oldie tunes off an iphone as Rey Vasquez, vice-principal, instructor and guitarist and Theodore Roberson, 17, student and drummer.practice with their newly formed school band on Friday, November 2, 2012 in Tucson, …

Rock and Roll History class

Eastpointe High School's student Brittany Murray, 21, ,left, reads sings as Rey Vasquez, right, vice-principal, instructor and guitarist practice with their newly formed school band on Friday, November 2, 2012 in Tucson, Ariz. The school, an alternative charter school 8495 E. Broadway, launc…

royal Treatment for cancer survivors

Penney's offered free haircuts to cancer survivors in October in honor of breast cancer awareness month. Sereno is a two-time cancer survivor.

royal Treatment for cancer survivors

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Grandparents, books galore

From left, Kaye Coutts with grandson Carter Cliff, 2, and Gayle Lewis with granddaughter Whitney Lewis, 3, at story time.

Grandparents, books galore

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Grandparents, books galore

Randi Shipley, left, and her mother, Helen Nelson, examine a book. They are grandmother and great-grandmother, respectively, to Peyton Shipley, 3, not pictured. He was busy playing on the playground.

Grandparents, books galore

Ashton Lin, 2, snuggles with Clifford the Big Red Dog, played by Jana Molinari, 12.

Cyclists come out in droves for Jam

Albert Garcia carries some of the 30 pizzas supplied by Kory Laos' father, Scott Laos.

Cyclists come out in droves for Jam

Riders examine raffle tickets. Event-goers were treated to freebies such as water bottles and pizza.

Cyclists come out in droves for Jam

Brandon Russell repairs his bike at the event.

Cyclists come out in droves for Jam

Riders admire the helmets that are among the items to be raffled. Kory Laos' friends and family worked to open the park where bicyclists could safely ride.

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Resident Dick McLean, third from right in plaid shirt, looks at floor plans with visitors to his Villa home during the showcase of homes tour at Splendido.

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Riders came by the hundreds to the One-year Anniversary Jam at Kory Laos Memorial Freestyle BMX Park. 5510 N. Shannon Road on Saturday, October 27th, 2012 in Tucson, Ariz.

Groups pull together for Bag-A-Thon

American Heritage Girls member Claire Osborne, left, gets a hand from Senior Patrol Leader Jane Fairchild as they sort donations during a food drive for Interfaith Community Services.