Have you ever heard of a wildlife overpass? I spoke with Doug Nintzel, the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) spokesman, about the new wildlife overpass. He told me that a wildlife overpass is a large bridge that goes over highways to help prevent crashes involving wildlife. The overpass will be on I-17, twelve miles south of Flagstaff, at milepost 327.4. The overpass will be 100 feet wide and will be covered in native vegetation; this will help it blend in with nature. It will have 8-foot tall fencing for about 8 miles, this will help direct the animals.

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“A Minecraft Movie” has been a big hit for the box office. This movie stars Jennifer Coolidge, Jack Black, and many more famous entertainers. The budget for this movie was around 150 million dollars, and in the U.S alone, it has made over 280 million dollars. On the day of this writing, this movie has made over $550,000,000!

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A group of smiling teens are dressed in professional clothes, standing in rows for a formal photo. They look proud and ready to do something important.

This spring, 20 Arizona high school seniors were awarded the Flinn Scholarship, valued at more than $135,000, which covers tuition, housing, and meals for four years at any Arizona public university, plus two study abroad experiences. I still can’t believe it, but I am one of these students. I am a 2025 Flinn Scholar!

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Do you know how to play a musical instrument? The UofA offers classes for children from 6 to 16 years old. It is called String Project.

I interviewed the program director, Kelsey Nussbaum. She told me String Project started at the UofA in 2000. University students teach lessons, both individual lessons and group classes, that last a semester. Students show their learning at a recital. Right now, the program has about 60 students in four different levels.

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Mobile Meals of Southern Arizona is an organization that has had a real influence and has a commendable mission. I had the opportunity to sit down with Tomas Smith, the director of process improvements at Mobile Meals. I learned about the purpose, impact, and future direction the organization wants to take.

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“Using a lightsaber is just good fun! It’s one of the most iconic weapons in history. Everyone knows what it is. There is just something about wielding a fantasy weapon in real life–it brings out the joy in you,” says Peter Borg of Borg’s Saber Academy in Phoenix.

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Have you ever been to the San Diego Zoo? If not, here are some of the cool things I saw on my recent trip.

The first thing I suggest is to ride the double-decker tour bus. By riding the bus you can see many of the animals, so you know which ones you want to go and spend more time with.

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Every year, thousands of students—elementary, middle and high school—compete in science fairs around the world. Some of the most brilliant minds congregate in one place, with projects addressing significant problems. Some of these young minds are already starting to direct attention to serious problems worldwide.

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