The U.S. Senate Votes on The Protect College Sports Act

On Sept. 15 the U.S Senate voted 74-24 to invoke cloture on the Protect College Sports Act. Having surpassed the three-fifths supermajority requirement the Senate has voted to end the filibuster. There has since been a procedural vote, 70-21, to advance the bipartisan bill, which now awaits a final up-down vote to reach the House […]

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Noah Fifita and His Wildcat Loyalty

The new generation of NCAA football is immersed in NIL and the transfer portal. However, not every player is interested in switching teams.  Noah Fifita is a rare athlete in the current transfer portal era. Fifita is one of five senior quarterbacks, including redshirts, within the Football Bowl Subdivision to spend the entirety of their […]

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Big 12 Football Expectations Amidst Pac-12 Conference Relaunch

The newly revamped Pac-12 Conference is anticipated to make an impact on collegiate football. The addition of six new institutions creates a fresh era of competitiveness within the conference, which concludes its previous two-year, two-school stint. The new football members include Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State, San Diego State, Texas State and Utah State. […]

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The Concert Cancellation Crisis of 2024-2026: A Deep Dive Analysis

The live music industry is experiencing an unprecedented wave of concert and festival cancellations, a phenomenon so widespread it’s spawned a new industry term: “Blue dot fever.” While the industry remains overall worth $23.64 billion globally (projected to reach $40.65 billion by 2032), the economic realities facing mid-tier and emerging artists have become dire. This report examines […]

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Survey: Nearly Two-Thirds of Marana Residents Say Town Is Heading in the Right Direction

Marana, Arizona A new community poll shows broad satisfaction across public safety, parks, infrastructure, and fiscal value — with public safety earning the highest marks of any measure. A new independent survey of Marana residents paints a picture of a community largely satisfied with its leadership and quality of life, with strong majorities expressing confidence […]

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Former Marana Councilwoman Jackie Craig Announces Write-In Candidacy for Marana Town Council

Foreign Service Officer and Conservation Leader Returns to Ballot as Write-In; Campaign Calls for Voter Engagement, Civility and Active Support MARANA, AZ – Jackie Craig, a former U.S. State Department Foreign Service Officer with 25 years of distinguished international diplomatic experience, former Marana Councilwoman, and current Board Member of Friends of Ironwood Forest National Monument, […]

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Oro Valley Town Council Candidate Forum Recap

Oro Valley, Arizona On Thursday evening, April 23, 2026, the Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce hosted a candidate forum at the Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene (500 W. Calle Concordia). Residents gathered to hear from five Town Council hopefuls — Rhonda Piña, Christopher DeSimone, Matt Wood, Jacob Herrington, and Rosa Dailey — as they […]

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The Stripping of an American Institution – Red Lobster

March 26, 2026 A Man, a Theory, and a Landlocked Seafood Restaurant On January 18, 1968, Bill Darden and his business partner Charley Woodsby opened the doors of the Red Lobster Inn on the shores of Lake Parker in Lakeland, Florida a city 60 miles from the nearest coastline. The location was not accidental. It […]

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End of an Era: CBS News Radio Shuts Down After Nearly 100 Years

March 20th, 2026 Breaking: The Shutdown Announced On Friday, March 20, 2026, CBS News delivered a stunning blow to American journalism: the entire CBS News Radio division will cease operations on May 22, 2026 just months short of its 100th anniversary. The announcement, made simultaneously to staff and to approximately 700 affiliated radio stations across […]

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