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Arpaio Takes Final Stab On Obama Birther Issue

Arpaio Takes Final Stab On Obama Birther Issue

By Lorin McLain Sheriff Joe doesn’t plan on leaving office without making a final stink on the Obama birther debacle. Maricopa County’s embattled sheriff on Thursday held a press conference claiming his office has new evidence showing President Obama’s birth certificate was

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Experts: Call for Electoral College Revolt Unlikely to be Heeded in State

Experts: Call for Electoral College Revolt Unlikely to be Heeded in State

The elections are over, but the electing isn’t. The president is not officially elected until the 538 Electoral College members meet in their state capitals to cast their ballots. (Photo courtesy Arizona Secretary of State) By Aida Chavez | Cronkite

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New Lawsuit Against Sheriff Arpaio, Maricopa County, Should Take ICE Out of 4th Avenue Jail

New Lawsuit Against Sheriff Arpaio, Maricopa County, Should Take ICE Out of 4th Avenue Jail

Phoenix, AZ  — Sheriff Arpaio is landing in court once again due to his continued racial profiling and anti-immigrant pursuits. This morning Jacinta Gonzalez, a local resident and the field director for Mijente, filed a suit against the Sheriff and

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Mambo Exquisite Dance Co. Presents: The Mambo/Bachata Holiday Jam Dec. 17th

Mambo Exquisite Dance Co. Presents: The Mambo/Bachata Holiday Jam Dec. 17th

By: Samantha Collins The dancers of Phoenix cannot be stopped, no matter what time of year it is. Phoenix has a vibrant salsa community, and they’re bringing you yet another night full of incredible music and non-stop dancing. Featuring two

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Faculty, Students See New Role for Latin American Studies in AZ, US

Faculty, Students See New Role for Latin American Studies in AZ, US

Janet Castillo has focused mainly on theater and politics in the new Latin American studies program at Arizona State University’s West campus. (Photo by Hope Flores/Cronkite News) By Hope Flores | Cronkite News As President-elect Donald Trump approaches his inauguration amidst

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Top 5 Events for Happy Holidays

Top 5 Events for Happy Holidays

By: Samantha Collins If you’re like me, then as soon as November 1st hits, you’re singing Christmas tunes and dreaming of coquito. It’s the holiday season, and while for the rest of the country, that usually means cozy nights indoors

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Youth vs. Experience in Upcoming UFC Match

Youth vs. Experience in Upcoming UFC Match

(Featured Photo: Yair Rodriguez/ufc.com) By Carla León Celaya Yair Rodriguez, a.k.a. El Pantera, is from Chihuahua, Mexico. He’s a mixed martial artist and Taekwondo black belt. Rodriguez started to train in martial arts when he was just 5 years old.

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Obama Legacy Leaves Mixed Success In AZ

Obama Legacy Leaves Mixed Success In AZ

By Lorin McLain Leaving office after two terms of butting heads with Republican majority members, it’s no surprise the legacy of Barack Obama will show mixed success in policies affecting Arizona. The Grand Canyon State’s current economic health is noticeably better

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DACA Faces Unlikely Future Under Trump

DACA Faces Unlikely Future Under Trump

Feature Photo Credit: davidsperlinglaw.com By Lorin McLain Immigrants in Arizona benefitting from the DACA program enacted under President Obama might be in trouble in the incoming administration under President-elect Donald Trump. The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (DACA) allows

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It’s Tamale Season – Unwrap a Holiday Tradition

It’s Tamale Season – Unwrap a Holiday Tradition

(Featured Photo Credit: El Palacio Mexican Restaurant) By Isabel Byfield Tamales are synonymous with holiday celebration in Hispanic cultures. Maybe it’s because tamales are labor intensive and require hours of seasoning, crafting and cooking. They’re usually reserved for special occasions,

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