Photos: Mamta Popat wins photographer of the year in Arizona Press Club competition
The Star’s Mamta Popat was named the Nick Oza Arizona Photojournalist of the Year in the annual Arizona Press Club competition.
All Souls Procession, 2024
Participants stand along the side of the urn at the start of the 35th Annual All Souls Procession in Tucson, Ariz. on November 3, 2024. The procession started in 1990 by a local artist, Susan Johnson, who was inspired by the Mexican holiday, Dia de los Muertos. Johnson was grieving the death of her father. The event, now put on by Many Mouths One Stomach, has grown to draw thousands of people who come together to march and honor their loved ones who have passed.
Hot weather in Tucson, 2024
Geanna Varela laughs as she gets hit by a water cannon by her brother at the splash pad at Catalina Park, 941 N 4th Ave in Tucson, Ariz. on June 13, 2024. According to the National Weather Service in Tucson, Tucson hit its first 110°F day this year.
Arizona Wildcats vs Washington Huskies, women’s basketball
Arizona Wildcats forward Isis Beh (33) defends Washington Huskies guard Jayda Noble (3) in the second half during a game at McKale Center on February 18, 2024.
Former President Donald Trump, 2024 election
A supporter sings along to the National Anthem before former President Donald Trump spoke during a rally at the Linda Ronstadt Music Hall in Tucson, Ariz. on September 12, 2024. This was Trump’s first visit to Tucson since October 2020. Arizona is receiving attention as a battleground state in the November presidential election.
Partial Solar Eclipse, Arizona
David Miranda and his girlfriend, Estivalyz Robles, joined hundreds of people on the University of Arizona mall to watch the partial solar eclipse in Tucson, Ariz. on April 8, 2024. Seventy-five percent of the Sun's diameter was covered by the Moon.
"That's a Wrap," grant-funded public art project
Ten utility boxes in downtown Tucson recently received vinyl wraps featuring artwork from local artists. The project, called "That's a Wrap,” is a grant-funded public art project that hired five artists to each create two designs. Porter McDonald designed the utility box at 98 E Congress St. which pays tribute to the former Wig-O-Rama store. The public art project was made possible through the Public Art Panel, Rio Nuevo, the city of Tucson and the Arts Foundation for Tucson and Southern Arizona. November 19, 2024.
No. 11 Arizona Wildcats vs Stanford Cardinals
Arizona Wildcats guard Caleb Love (2) lets out a scream after Stanford is called for a foul in the second half during a game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on February 4, 2024. Arizona won 82-71.
Veterans Day Parade, 2024
Parker Fite, middle, waits for the start of the 105th annual Tucson Veterans Day Parade in Tucson, Ariz. on November 11, 2024. The parade honors all veterans, but this year’s theme features Desert Shield, Desert Storm and Desert Calm.
Arizona (17) vs. Duke (12), Men's Basketball
Arizona Wildcats forward Trey Townsend (4), Arizona Wildcats guard KJ Lewis (5) and Duke Blue Devils guard Cooper Flagg (2) dive onto the floor for a loose ball in the second half during a game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on November 22, 2024. Duke won 69-55.
Arizona Wildcats vs Washington Huskies, women’s basketball
Arizona Wildcats guard Courtney Blakely (1) runs back to the bench after hitting a three-pointer at the buzzer to end the first quarter in the first half during a game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. on February 18, 2024. Arizona Wildcats forward Isis Beh (33), Arizona Wildcats forward Esmery Martinez (12) and Arizona Wildcats guard Helena Pueyo (13) celebrate as well.
Good Friday Cross Procession, 2024
Antonio Pinarosantibanez unties the cross in preparation of the 57th annual Good Friday Cross Procession led by Los Dorados Orphan League up Sentinel Peak on March 29, 2024.
Good Friday Cross Procession, 2024
Worshippers carry the cross during the 57th annual Good Friday Cross Procession led by Los Dorados Orphan League up Sentinel Peak on March 29, 2024.
Good Friday Cross Procession, 2024
Jerry Carlyle, a Tohono Oʼodham tribal member, blesses a station of the cross during the 57th annual Good Friday Cross Procession led by Los Dorados Orphan League up Sentinel Peak on March 29, 2024.
Good Friday Cross Procession, 2024
A group of women hold a white banner and pray during the 57th annual Good Friday Cross Procession led by Los Dorados Orphan League up Sentinel Peak on March 29, 2024.
Good Friday Cross Procession, 2024
Worshippers carry the cross during the 57th annual Good Friday Cross Procession led by Los Dorados Orphan League up Sentinel Peak on March 29, 2024.
Good Friday Cross Procession, 2024
Worshippers pray together after carrying the cross up Sentinel Peak during the 57th annual Good Friday Cross Procession led by Los Dorados Orphan League on March 29, 2024.
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