We lovingly remember the long time Rincon/University High swim and dive coach who recently passed away on January 5th, 2012. Coach Mike Ward was a special person in all of our lives. He really cared about his team and his students, always encouraging and pushing them to do their best and providing everyone with a [...]
Many of us may wonder, “What do UHS grads do after they leave high school? Do they ever reach great heights?” The Tucson Fringe Theater Festival was founded by two UHS alumni. Having both been very involved in the arts, Yassi Jahanmir and Sara Habib, graduates of the class of 2001, had many great things [...]
—– Cara, my almost wifey dear, I think this is pretty clear that once we are married our lives will be grand. We will go to the beach and play in the sand. We’ll go hang out with Buffy. And hate bunnies that are fluffy. We’ll slay some vampires and then slay their sires. Love, [...]
Sara Adam (UHS ’09) is the co-founder of Gypsithreads. UHS has bragging rights for its students’ test scores, impressive college statistics, and scholarships received. However, what are rarely talked about are alums’ accomplishments after high school graduation. Sara Adam (Class of 2009) is currently a junior at DukeUniversity. For the students who worry about turning [...]
As the Mock Election project reaches it climax during the debates this Wednesday, The Perspective brings you a compiled summary of all of the platforms. Take a look and compare the differences between party policies. And remember, an informed vote is a good vote. Check out full platforms, propaganda and more for all [...]
I had the great pleasure of sitting down with Molly Ragan, party chair of UP, today at lunch and asking her a few questions about the party she’s worked so hard to motivate and bring to where it is now. Me: To begin with, how would you describe your party using as few [...]
An interview with Aida Villarreal-Licona, party chair of Partyology K: Where did your party name come from? A: Well it didn’t go our original way which was like an urban dictionary, slang type thing where we would make words with –ology. But when we did our photo shoot it just got… classy and we went [...]
I interviewed Ken Decker, party chair of After Party, in the bustling, propaganda-filled room of Ms. Roediger. Here are some facts about the inner-workings of After Party, including their most radical policies. Q: What adjectives best describe your party? A: “Practical, efficient, moderate, and fun” Q: What makes your party stand [...]
Interview conducted by Sophie Clark and recorded by Karen Wang An interview with Olivia Kerwin, party chair of Icon S: So where did your party name originate? O: Well, we had a lot of ideas. We decided not to use “party” in our name to stand out. I don’t remember who came up with “icon,” [...]
We interviewed Maggie Lopez, party chair for Pardi Gras. We discussed Pardi Gras’ theme, policy, competitors, and more. Q: Pick 5 adjectives to describe your party. A: “fun, progressive, collaborative, equal, realistic” Q: Where did the party name originate? A: Lopez answered, “We wanted it to be a celebration with a theme.” [...]