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Over the past month, I have been researching and writing the thesis for my master’s degree in journalism. I chose to focus my thesis on a subject I am deeply passionate about; documentary journalism. I want to reach out to the community of DSLR filmmakers and journalists to find out what they think about the ethical implications of...
Vector Artwork Image by Michelle Lanier February 12, 2012 marks the 100th year of statehood for Arizona, the 48th state to join the union. A number of events are planned in various cities throughout the rest of the year. The celebrations kick off with Arizona Best Fest, a showcase of the state’s greatest areas of...
Bringing home a new pet can be an exciting event in any household. But before introducing any new pet to the family, it is important to prepare for the new arrival. Using just a castoff doghouse and a few materials found on roadsides and desert trash heaps, anyone can build their own mobile backyard chicken-coop....
Christmas of 2011 marks the 12th year of sobriety for David Armijo, husband and father of two living in Phoenix, Arizona. Current statistics show that men are twice as likely to become alcohol dependent as women. Alcohol abuse is described as a pattern of drinking that leads to the degradation of one’s physical health, relationships...
In a coordinated effort with the group AZ Resist ALEC, Occupy Phoenix protesters moved to Scottsdale, Arizona on November 30th, 2011. A week of protests and marches are planned to expose the American Legislative Exchange Commissions connections to controversial laws like SB1070 in Arizona and the Wisconsin ACT 10. ALEC came to...
“Sí, se puede” roughly translates to “Yes it is possible!” The most famous quote from César Chávez, the inspirational civil rights activist from Phoenix, Arizona. Mr. Chávez spirit carries on in the hearts and minds of those protesters who currently occupy the city park that shares his name. In an extended expression of civil...
Rikki Drotar is a versatile and talented local artist living and working in the Phoenix metro area. Mrs. Drotar’s many talents include drawing, graphic design, animation and painting in various mediums including acrylic and watercolor. For many, the creative process remains covered in a veil of mystery, but for Mrs. Drotar it is just another day at...
Sandra Shaffer is a mother, sister, grandmother and breast cancer survivor. Or rather, Ms. Shaffer is a cancer fighter, as she would describe it. Ms. Shaffer had a rare form of cancer known as triple negative. Researchers have recently found a correlation between triple negative breast cancer and vitamin d deficiency. Ms. Shaffer explains the...
It is always said that a city never sleeps. It remains in perpetual motion. The inertia of the day keeps the cycles spinning well into the early hours of the morning, when the circle can begin again. Phoenix has it’s own unique scene that is subtle and artistic. The Roosevelt district is home to a...
Its funny how people react when I tell them I live in Buckeye. Its usually a look like “Why would anyone choose to live way out there?” Beauty isn’t always obvious and meaning is usually obscured. Only the most intrepid and observant of us see the rarest of worldly treasures, most of which have been...
After my recent trip to North Carolina, I reflected on whether the Pacific or Atlantic ocean was best for soothing a tired soul. Here is a podcast of what I figured out. Tweet
