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Time Out with Calais Campbell

Photos by Billy Hardiman Freeway Chevrolet drove its generosity into high gear again this year with a combination 27th birthday party and charity fundraiser honoring the efforts of Calais Campbell, defensive end for the Arizona Cardinals, at...

Kyrene schools developing ways to counteract out-of-district migration

By Diana Whittle Photo by Billy Hardiman School choice allows parents the freedom to select the best learning environment for their children. It also may be one reason behind an enrollment drop in the Kyrene district as more...

High school override enlists a who’s-who of backers at kick-off gala

Story by Diana Whittle Photo by Billy Hardiman Editor’s note: Backers of two school-district overrides have ramped up their campaigns to draw attention to a pair of November ballot measures. Tempe Union staged a personality-studded launch party at...

Marcos ‘42nd Street’ production among nation’s best

Story by Bill, Becky Ottinger Marcos de Niza High School has been recognized by the National Youth Arts Awards for its production of the classic musical, 42nd Street. The school collected one winner and six nominations, making it the...

In the Zone.

Story by Chelsea Martin Photo by Billy Hardiman Children are often identified as the best hope for the future, a resource too critical not to develop and mold into bright, intellectual, minds through a longstanding relationship with...

Book helps Tempe celebrate its journey to achieve diversity

Story by Kris Baxter-Ging It seems fitting that as America celebrates the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington that the Tempe History Museum introduces a new book about African-American history in Tempe. In his book “The African American Experience...

Inspiration grows from desire to help those in desperate need

Story By Ben Nicolls Photo by Lori Barmore Lori Barmore had what’s typically known as a normal life—nice house in Chandler, good job, great family—but she was missing something. Inspiration. So she quit her job and went after a career...

Kyrene report card, A and B grades rate schools’ effectiveness.

By Diana Whittle Earning straight “A” ratings is a feat any time it happens, but to start the school year on the honor roll is an unusually impressive accomplishment. The Arizona Department of Education recently issued its annual report cards...
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