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Opinion

Michael A. Chihak: Athletics rakes it in, while academics must ‘bear up’

Michael A. Chihak: Athletics rakes it in, while academics must ‘bear up’

  • Michael A. Chihak Special to the Arizona Daily Star

Donors to athletics indeed fuel wonder. The wonder: Why give to sports over academics? A basketball championship over world-class research, perhaps even a Nobel Prize?

Local opinion: Data centers must use solar power

Local opinion: Data centers must use solar power

  • Mike Carran Special to the Arizona Daily Star

As data center demand accelerates, solar plus storage systems offer a path to sustainable, water efficient digital infrastructure. Both the Pima County Board of Supervisors and the city of Marana must demand nothing less.

Tucson Speaks Out: April 19

Tucson Speaks Out: April 19

    Total victory

    Local opinion: Let them eat $2 million

    Local opinion: Let them eat $2 million

    • Rick Rappaport Special to the Arizona Daily Star

    Isn’t it a much better plan to view the city as a real partner and not a punching bag? Wouldn’t it be a better idea to make a significantly larger investment into the City’s plan to prepare for and mitigate the risks of climate catastrophe?

    Tucson Speaks Out: April 18

    Tucson Speaks Out: April 18

      Are you kidding?

      Mort Rosenblum: Improving our world, one child and one book at a time

      Mort Rosenblum: Improving our world, one child and one book at a time

      • Mort Rosenblum Special to the Arizona Daily Star

      The question in America is whether enough voters can see the looming dangers and cast ballots in November. And then keep fighting. 

      Local opinion: Shut It down? Tucson can lead this May Day

      Local opinion: Shut It down? Tucson can lead this May Day

      • Jim Driscoll Special to the Arizona Daily Star

      The goal is not just absence. It is presence. A visible, collective refusal to go along with business as usual.

      Michael A. Chihak: Athletics rakes it in, while academics must ‘bear up’

      Michael A. Chihak: Athletics rakes it in, while academics must ‘bear up’

      • Michael A. Chihak Special to the Arizona Daily Star

      Donors to athletics indeed fuel wonder. The wonder: Why give to sports over academics? A basketball championship over world-class research, perhaps even a Nobel Prize?

      Local opinion: Data centers must use solar power

      Local opinion: Data centers must use solar power

      • Mike Carran Special to the Arizona Daily Star

      As data center demand accelerates, solar plus storage systems offer a path to sustainable, water efficient digital infrastructure. Both the Pima County Board of Supervisors and the city of Marana must demand nothing less.

      Tucson Speaks Out: April 19

      Tucson Speaks Out: April 19

        Total victory

        Local opinion: Let them eat $2 million

        Local opinion: Let them eat $2 million

        • Rick Rappaport Special to the Arizona Daily Star

        Isn’t it a much better plan to view the city as a real partner and not a punching bag? Wouldn’t it be a better idea to make a significantly larger investment into the City’s plan to prepare for and mitigate the risks of climate catastrophe?

        Letter: Blessed are the peacemakers

        Letter: Blessed are the peacemakers

        • Tom McGorray, Northwest side

        I was sad to see the feud between President Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV break out recently.

        Tucson Speaks Out: April 18

        Tucson Speaks Out: April 18

          Are you kidding?

          The Ethical Life: Columns by Richard Kyte

          The Ethical Life: Columns by Richard Kyte

          • Richard Kyte Columnist

          Richard Kyte is director of the D.B. Reinhart Institute for Ethics in Leadership at Viterbo University in La Crosse.

          Editorial cartoons

          ANOTHER VIEW | Dave Granlund | Cagle Cartoons

          ANOTHER VIEW | Dave Granlund | Cagle Cartoons

          ANOTHER VIEW | Bill Day | Cagle Cartoons

          ANOTHER VIEW | Bill Day | Cagle Cartoons

          Letter: THE SECRET OF BIRTH TOURISM

          Letter: THE SECRET OF BIRTH TOURISM

            I believe that birth tourism is real.

            Mort Rosenblum: Improving our world, one child and one book at a time

            Mort Rosenblum: Improving our world, one child and one book at a time

              The question in America is whether enough voters can see the looming dangers and cast ballots in November. And then keep fighting. 

              Local opinion: Shut It down? Tucson can lead this May Day

              Local opinion: Shut It down? Tucson can lead this May Day

                The goal is not just absence. It is presence. A visible, collective refusal to go along with business as usual.

                Trump’s screed against the pope desecrates our Catholic faith | Lynn Schmidt

                Trump’s screed against the pope desecrates our Catholic faith | Lynn Schmidt

                  As an American Catholic who has sat in a church pew my entire life, received the Holy Eucharist, marked more than 50 Lents with ashes, and been taught from childhood that the pope is the Vicar of Christ on earth, I never thought I would have to say this: The president of the United States has no business attacking our Holy Father — and even less depicting himself as Jesus Christ. This is not ...

                  Tucson Speaks Out: April 17

                  Tucson Speaks Out: April 17

                    Dire straits for fossil energy?

                    Juries rebel against excessive prosecutions | Abbe Lowell and Steven Salky

                    Juries rebel against excessive prosecutions | Abbe Lowell and Steven Salky

                      The rule of law in America is facing an unprecedented stress test.

                      Ignoring the facts is anarchy with a law degree, not justice | John Fredericks

                      Ignoring the facts is anarchy with a law degree, not justice | John Fredericks

                        Here they come again.

                        Editorials

                        A note to readers

                        A note to readers

                        To our readers:

                        Arizona Daily Star editorial: Julia Benitez, 'la abuela,' must be released

                        Arizona Daily Star editorial: Julia Benitez, 'la abuela,' must be released

                        Arizona Daily Star border reporter Emily Bregel reported last Sunday that our government is in the business of jailing confused grandmothers with no criminal history.

                        Arizona Daily Star Editorial: The Star endorses Propositions 418, 419

                        Arizona Daily Star Editorial: The Star endorses Propositions 418, 419

                        The Arizona Daily Star endorses the passage of Propositions 418 and 419, the RTA Next plan and funding authorization.

                        Are we confusing outrage with truth in the age of algorithms? | The Ethical Life podcast

                        Are we confusing outrage with truth in the age of algorithms? | The Ethical Life podcast

                        🎧 The hosts examine how personalized feeds amplify conflict, bury progress and leave citizens exhausted and polarized, reinforcing a distorted picture of society that feels broken and perpetually on edge.

                        Columnists

                        Michael A. Chihak: Athletics rakes it in, while academics must ‘bear up’

                        Michael A. Chihak: Athletics rakes it in, while academics must ‘bear up’

                        Donors to athletics indeed fuel wonder. The wonder: Why give to sports over academics? A basketball championship over world-class research, perhaps even a Nobel Prize?

                        Local opinion: Data centers must use solar power

                        Local opinion: Data centers must use solar power

                        As data center demand accelerates, solar plus storage systems offer a path to sustainable, water efficient digital infrastructure. Both the Pima County Board of Supervisors and the city of Marana must demand nothing less.

                        Local opinion: Let them eat $2 million

                        Local opinion: Let them eat $2 million

                        Isn’t it a much better plan to view the city as a real partner and not a punching bag? Wouldn’t it be a better idea to make a significantly larger investment into the City’s plan to prepare for and mitigate the risks of climate catastrophe?

                        Mort Rosenblum: Improving our world, one child and one book at a time

                        Mort Rosenblum: Improving our world, one child and one book at a time

                        The question in America is whether enough voters can see the looming dangers and cast ballots in November. And then keep fighting. 

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                        Tucson Speaks Out: April 19

                        Tucson Speaks Out: April 19

                        Local opinion: Let them eat $2 million

                        Local opinion: Let them eat $2 million

                        Michael A. Chihak: Athletics rakes it in, while academics must ‘bear up’

                        Michael A. Chihak: Athletics rakes it in, while academics must ‘bear up’

                        Shopping

                        How to Buy WLFI Token: Full Beginner Guide

                        How to Buy WLFI Token: Full Beginner Guide

                        Affiliate. Learn how to buy WLFI Token in this step by step guide for beginners. 

                        Solana Wallet for Beginners (2025): Setup, Safety, Staking & Swaps

                        Solana Wallet for Beginners (2025): Setup, Safety, Staking & Swaps

                        Affiliate. Learn how to create and use a Solana wallet, stake SOL, swap tokens, bridge assets, and stay secure with Best Wallet’s multi-chain features.

                        Web3 Wallet for Beginners: How to Set Up, Stay Safe, and Pick the Right App

                        Web3 Wallet for Beginners: How to Set Up, Stay Safe, and Pick the Right App

                        Affiliate. Learn what a Web3 wallet is, how to set one up, and how to stay safe while exploring DeFi, NFTs, and new crypto coins with beginner‑friendly apps like Best Wallet.​

                        Which Crypto May Boom in 2025? A Look at What’s Trending

                        Which Crypto May Boom in 2025? A Look at What’s Trending

                        Affiliate. Find out which crypto coins you should watch closely in 2025. 

                        Letters to the Editor

                        Tucson Speaks Out: April 19

                        Tucson Speaks Out: April 19

                        Total victory

                        Letter: Blessed are the peacemakers

                        Letter: Blessed are the peacemakers

                        I was sad to see the feud between President Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV break out recently.

                        Tucson Speaks Out: April 18

                        Tucson Speaks Out: April 18

                        Are you kidding?

                        Letter: THE SECRET OF BIRTH TOURISM

                        Letter: THE SECRET OF BIRTH TOURISM

                        I believe that birth tourism is real.

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