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What Is Noah Fifita’s Ethnicity, Religion, and Nationality? Exploring His Family Roots and Background
Essentially Sports
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August 16, 2025
Noah Fifita, the Arizona quarterback, has demonstrated that he could manage the pressure of leading the Wildcats’ offense. His 2024 season had many highlights, including a 4-touchdown, 422-yard opener against New Mexico that set a program record....
Rosh Hashanah: Tradition, reflection and community in Arizona
AZ Big Media - Arizona
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August 16, 2025
As the leaves hint at autumn, Jewish communities around the world prepare for Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year—literally, the “head of the year.” In 2025, Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown on Monday, September 22, and concludes at nightfall on...
District of Arizona charges over 160 individuals for immigration-related offenses
Grand Canyon Times - Arizona
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August 15, 2025
Timothy Courchaine United States Attorney for the District of Arizona | U.S. Attorney for the District of ArizonaTimothy Courchaine United States Attorney for the District of Arizona | U.S. Attorney for the District of Arizona During the week of...
Federal cutbacks shift education-related civil rights issues to state
Arizona Capitol Times
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August 16, 2025
Key Points: Federal disability complaint system slowed by staffing cuts Handoff to states puts more focus on state-level complaint system Advocates plan to revamp conversation around complaint coverage With empty desks and a heavy caseload at the...
David Livingston posts brief tweets referencing Trump, K12 education, and DC
NW Valley Times - Arizona
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August 16, 2025
David Livingston, a Republican member of the Arizona State House representing the 28th District, posted a series of brief tweets on August 16, 2025, referencing President Trump, K12 education, and Washington D.C. At 12:40 p.m. UTC, Livingston...
Arizona helping homeowners
The Foothills Focus - Arizona
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Some would-be homeowners in the state’s largest counties could get a helping hand from the state. Gov. Katie Hobbs has allocated $5 million from the state’s share of federal COVID-relief dollars to expand a program started last year that provides...
Letter: Arizona school funding unconstitutional
The Arizona Daily Star
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A big “Thank You” to Maricopa Superior Court Judge Fox for his ruling that our “conservative” legislators have, for decades, evaded their responsibility. by failing to provide adeqauate funding to public. education. Instead, they have diverted...
Free Arizona Fall Festival returning to celebrate diverse culture, art
Phoenix Independent - Arizona
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Special to Independent Newsmedia It may still be hot outside, but Local First Arizona is already planning for cooler temperatures with its annual Arizona Fall Festival. On Saturday, Nov. 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Margaret T. Hance Park in Downtown...
Judge rejects bid to halt land transfer for huge Arizona copper mine project
The Arizona Daily Star
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By Susan Montoya Bryan The Associated Press A U.S. district judge on Friday denied the latest request by a Native American tribe, environmentalists and other plaintiffs to stop the federal government from transferring land in Arizona for a massive...
Murphy Elementary District Education: 11 white students were enrolled in schools in 2024-25 school year
PHX Reporter - Arizona
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August 16, 2025
Katherine Haley Vice President of Arizona State Board of Education | oakrosegroup.comKatherine Haley Vice President of Arizona State Board of Education | oakrosegroup.com There were 11 white students enrolled in Murphy Elementary District schools...
Advocates say Arizona 'Dreamers' find hope and clarity in Mayes' analysis of in-state tuition law
KJZZ - Arizona
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August 16, 2025
Immigrant students in Arizona are optimistic about a recent legal analysis from Attorney General Kris Mayes showing a state law providing in-state tuition to "Dreamers" aligns with federal law. Proposition 308 passed with bipartisan support from...
Arizona assistant coaches feel 'culture change' under Brent Brennan
The Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona defensive backs assistant coaches Dakari Monroe and Jamie Feldermann’s coaching journeys aligned for the 2025 season, but their paths to Tucson are different. One played football at every level, while the other dove into the coaching realm...
Congress Elementary District Education: 75 white students were enrolled in schools in 2024-25 school year
Yavapai News - Arizona
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August 16, 2025
Congress Elementary District Superintendent Stephanie Miller (2023) | Congress Elementary DistrictCongress Elementary District Superintendent Stephanie Miller (2023) | Congress Elementary District There were 75 white students enrolled in Congress...
Flowing Wells Unified District Education: 1,138 white students were enrolled in schools in 2024-25 school year
Tucson Standard - Arizona
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August 16, 2025
Flowing Wells Unified District Superintendent Kevin Stoltzfus (2023) | Flowing Wells Unified DistrictFlowing Wells Unified District Superintendent Kevin Stoltzfus (2023) | Flowing Wells Unified District There were 1,138 white students enrolled in...
Arizona Department of Transportation introduces specialized Rotary license plate
Daily Independent - Arizona
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Rotary District 5495 Governor Jim Schmidt stands by a Rotary-branded Volkswagon Beetle that sits at the entrance to Winslow, Arizona. The Rotary car was created to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Rotary Club of Winslow. Rotary fans can now...
Education, networking highlight Quantum AI conference
Indiana University Indianapolis
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August 15, 2025
Students and faculty gather for poster session during the Quantum AI and NLP 2025 Conference. Photo by Chris Kowalczyk, Luddy Communications. Opportunity arrived in the cutting edge world of Quantum AI and the Luddy School of Informatics,...
Fixing immigration, border security for the long term
The Boerne Star - Texas
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August 16, 2025
PROGRESSIVE VIEWS “Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter!” (Isaiah 5:20) Immigration and border security enforcement have gone haywire. The...
Arizona must reform its employment and unemployment insurance laws
Arizona Capitol Times
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August 15, 2025
Thomas M. Chavez Dear Governor Hobbs and members of the Arizona State Legislature, I am writing as a concerned Arizonan to address our state’s at-will employment laws, which I have seen cause profound damage. These laws erode trust between...
In Conversation with Stephanie Shimp
Mpls.St.Paul Magazine - Minnesota
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August 17, 2025
When the State Fair opens its gates on August 21, a stampede of foodies will head directly to the line at The Blue Barn, home of past hits like Pop Rocks French Toast, Chicken in the Waffle Cone, and the future novelty it’s about to roll out this...
Early Action Colleges: Your Guide and Full List of EA Schools
The College Post - Virginia
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August 18, 2025
Do you want an early entry to your top-choice college? There’s only one way to do that: early action. Early action means you will hear from colleges way before regular applicants. In fact, while others are putting pen to paper, you will be adding...