Monday, July 30, 2018
Mondo Mondays. It is your last chance to get in on the Trashy Time Travel month of Mondo Mondays at the loft. This week's cinematic spectacular will be "Warlock: Satan Also Has One Son" featuring Julian Sands and Lori Singer. Watch as the murderous warlock escapes and magically enters the future 300 years ahead. Monday, July 30 8p.m. General admission $3, Loft members $2. The Loft Cinema, 3233 E Speedway Blvd.
Events compiled by Emily Dieckman, Dylan Reynolds, BS Eliot, Ava Garcia and Jeff Gardner.
Friday, July 27, 2018
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This summer Tucson Local Media has been lucky to have seven amazing interns. This is the most we have at at one time and we couldn't be more grateful for the energy and hard work they have brought us over the last ten weeks.
The interns have been doing everything around the office and out in the community from writing, reporting, proofreading, helping around the office and hopefully learning along the way. From everyone here at Tucson Local Media, thank you, interns, for all of the amazing work you have done this summer and good luck in your future endeavors!
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Tucson Local Media teamed up with Top Golf this week to celebrate local nonprofits.
More than 100 representatives and friends of more than five dozen nonprofits gathered at the Marana-based golf amusement center for an afternoon of barbecue, conversation and, of course, hitting the range.
“Tucson Local Media wanted to give these selfless nonprofit staffers a day of fun for all they for our community,” said Tucson Local Media Associate Publisher Casey Anderson.
The day at Top Golf was just one of many ways that Tucson Local Media works with area nonprofits. Next month, in a special issue, Inside Tucson Business will dig into the challenges that nonprofits face in today’s world. And ITB will also be launching a new recurring feature spotlighting nonprofits.
If you work for a nonprofit, don’t hesitate to let us know about the work you’re doing in the community. We’re here to support you.
Inquiries and requests for more information can be made via email to [email protected].
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“A lot of our young and promising talent really don’t come, perhaps, from backgrounds that could afford to send them to D.C.,” said Anne-Marie Burton, vice president of programs at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, which picked 50 interns for this year’s summer cohort out of about 500 applicants. “So we use [grant] money to pay for their housing. We give them a biweekly stipend, we also provide professional-development training for an entire week.”Unpaid internships, political and otherwise, are yet another way for children of the wealthy to get a leg up on their peers, as if they need yet another advantage. Internships are a great way to network and gain experience in your chosen field, but it takes money to live without a salary. Since the wealthy are disproportionately white, unpaid internships are another brick in the great white wall separating the wealthy and privileged from everyone else.
In a statement during Tuesday's announcement, Rep. Joaquín Castro, D-Texas, chairman of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute, said the grant will support the institute’s mission “to address underrepresentation of Latinos on Capitol Hill by providing transformative experiences and the critical skills needed to embark on careers in public service.”
Walmart did a very good thing by giving some worthy young people a potentially life-changing opportunity they wouldn't have had otherwise.
To learn more about how to take advantage of the internship programs, visit the pages on the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute and the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation websites.
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The investigation found that the fraternity had violated the Arizona Board of Regents Code of Conduct on multiple occasions, citing that the Kappa Sigma Fraternity held several gatherings that provided alcohol while under sanctions from both the Kappa Sigma national office and the university.
According to a press release from the University of Arizona, the investigation also found that members of the chapter physically assaulted personnel hired to provide security and created a fund to hide activities from the university.
The revoked recognition status of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity is effective immediately. The chapter has until August 14 to appeal the university's decision. If denied, the Kappa Sigma national office won't be able to reinstate recognition on the University of Arizona campus until May of 2023 and no current members can be affiliated with the new chapter.
In addition to Kappa Sigma, there are currently six fraternities on loss of recognition status and one currently under judicial investigation according to an online database from the University of Arizona.
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This Sunday is National Chicken Wing Day, apparently, and to celebrate the occasion Wingstop will be offering five free classic or boneless chicken wings with any wing order at all their locations, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday.
Did you know:
- In 1977, the City of Buffalo, NY made it official when Mayor Stan Makowski declared July 29 National Chicken Wing Day, in honor of their beloved invention, the buffalo wing.
- The Philadelphia Wing Bowl record for most wings eaten in a single sitting is 501 wings in 30 minutes.
- In 2016, Americans ate 1.3 billion chicken wings for Super Bowl 50, according to the National Chicken Council.
Want to have a say in the 2018 winner for best wings? Go to this year's Best of Tucson contest survey and vote for your favorite! (local joints only).
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The White House released a statement yesterday explaining the importance of the day:
This year marks the 65th anniversary of the signing of the armistice that ended the fighting of the Korean War. For 3 brutal years, our Armed Forces and allies fought valiantly to stop the spread of communism and defend freedom on the Korean Peninsula. On National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day, we remember the bravery and sacrifices of those who fought and died for this noble cause.Flags across the country are lying at half staff today to honor and commemorate those who were lost in the Korean War, many of whom have never been found.
Today also marks the 23rd anniversary of the dedication of the Korean War Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C. The memorial, which sits close to the Lincoln Memorial on the National Mall, was dedicated on July 27, 1995. The memorial is comprised of 19 statues, described by the Korean War Veterans Memorial website:
The 19 stainless steel statues were sculpted by Frank Gaylord of Barre, VT and cast by Tallix Foundries of Beacon, NY. They are approximately seven feet tall and represent an ethnic cross section of America. The advance party has 14 Army, 3 Marine, 1 Navy and 1 Air Force members. The statues stand in patches of Juniper bushes and are separated by polished granite strips, which give a semblance of order and symbolize the rice paddies of Korea. The troops wear ponchos covering their weapons and equipment. The ponchos seem to blow in the cold winds of Korea.The memorial is made up of four different parts including the statues, the 164-feet long mural wall, the Pool of Remembrance and the United Nations Wall.
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The Western Attraction. The Wilde Meyer Gallery is hosting a monthlong group show featuring artwork that’s all about the West and why we love it. From contemporary cowboy and Native American interpretations to western landscapes to some of the area’s most iconic features, you’ll walk through the gallery and be reminded of why we love where we live, even in the heat of summer. With artists like Karen Bezuidenhout, Judy Choate, Ka Fisher and Jim Nelson, there will also be plenty of variety. Head down this weekend! Through the month of August. Gallery summer hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, but open until 7 p.m. on Thursdays, when there is a weekly art walk from 5 to 7 p.m., and 1 to 4 p.m. on Sundays. Wilde Meyer Gallery, 2890 E. Skyline Drive, Suite 170. Details here.
Shinrin Yoku “Forest Bathing” Walk. Join integrative health and wellness coach Carol Roberge on this twilit walk atop Mount Lemmon. These walks, in which you observe and experience the transition from day to night, have become a trend around the world. And it makes sense. Can you imagine a more peaceful or tranquil way to end the day than to head up to the forest and be as present as possible for the sunset? A tea ceremony and snacks will be included on this non-strenuous walk. 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 27. Call Carol at 206-714-0544 to RSVP and receive directions. $30. Details here.
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