Being a part of the art community demands creative talent and unwavering dedication. While this may be easier for those who have been at it for years and have made an informed decision to be a part of, it can be challenging for a neophyte who is just starting out. This is where a nonprofit that offers art classes for curious people comes in—the Temple Arts Collective.
I got a great opportunity to interview a former young reporter, Dee Catalan, a member of the Tucson Village Farm (TVF). Dee helps out with their program for kids. The TVF was formed in 2010 by Leza Carter and Elizabeth Sparks. It was made so that kids would learn where their food came from and to create hands-on experiences for them.
In June, I participated in the Arizona State Jiu- Jitsu Championship in Phoenix. I competed in both the Gi and No-Go divisions. To prepare I had to practice every day. For one hour a day, I practiced moves such as the scissor sweep, take downs, and chokes. I was ready for the big day!
The event room was really big with lots of people. I got to watch a few fights before my matches. I won my first fight in Gi. For my next in the semifinals, I came in with hope but I lost. It wasn’t enough. I earned a bronze medal in that division.
Thirty-five years ago, my mom, Vanessa, attended Arizona Girls State. She talked about her memories of staying in the dorms at the UofA, learning about government in an engaging practical way and making friends that she still keeps in touch with today. It was truly a memorable opportunity that she was excited for me to experience.
Whenever India is mentioned on social media, people immediately tend to highlight the worst aspects of a truly diverse culture and country, saying, “Oh, I’m glad I wasn’t born there,” or “I can immediately smell the video.”
Despite being born Indian-American, I kind of believed what social media was saying, since I didn’t believe it applied to me. Growing up in America, surrounded by a blend of cultures, I never felt out of place. I was with Indians, but I was also with my East Asian friends, Hispanic friends, and anyone in between.
If you are someone that likes to plant flowers, then read this article. The Sonoran Desert has five seasons. They are spring, dry summer, wet summer, fall and winter. We plant all year long in our desert. It just has to be the right plant.
The Magna Carta was a document that was signed by King John of England as a peace treaty between him and people who rebelled against him. Harvard Law School is believed to have an incredibly rare copy of the Magna Carta. It was from the 14th century, and the actual Magna Carta was written in the 13th century.
I went and saw the play “Hopscotch to Infinity,” written by Alejandro Canelos and directed by Betsy Kruse Craig, at The Invisible Theatre. There were eight adults in the cast, and they were all pretending to be kids in the play while they recreated some things that happened in their childhood school years. The play is about different activities that kids did in school, starting from second grade all the way to fifth grade. It was broken down into eight different scenes, and each one was an activity that students took part in during various school years.
