Econ — yes, definitely; I’ll study econ. Wait, no — supply chain sounds better; I’ll go with that. No, no. I’ve got it: I’ll do history (I love history!). Wait — I can’t get a job with that degree. Maybe I’ll…

Here in the sunny Southwest, the rays of the sun are plentiful. Beyond bringing winter visitors, they’re also helping power the future.

Daughter, wife, mother. Engineer, entrepreneur, artist. Mary Contreras, owner of Tempe-based Contreras State Farm Agency, grew up on a South Dakota ranch, attended college, graduated with degrees in engineering and commercial art.

Some journeys are a single step. Others take thousands. Marcia Fine, author of “The Blind Eye: A Sephardic Journey” and winner of the Adult Category of 2015 OneBookAZ, began her own journey in Miami, Florida.

There’s a rejuvenated sense of excitement when Friday nights roll around at Corona del Sol High School.

The transition from high school to college can be daunting, but for two recent Corona del Sol High School graduates, it’s been joy-filled.

Staff at the dental offices of Tempe Smile Design will be doing their annual candy buyback program to benefit Operation Shoebox, a charitable program that embraces a practical mission of providing hands-on support for U.S. troops deployed overseas and returning home.

When you’re four feet tall and full of energy, you might be able to build a castle or a pirate ship before lunch.