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The beginnings of "Bear Down, Arizona"
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The beginnings of "Bear Down, Arizona"

  • University of Arizona
  • Sep 20, 2022
  • Sep 20, 2022 Updated Nov 23, 2024
Flooding at Sabino Canyon
Flooding at Sabino Canyon
Stranded visitors at Sabino Canyon
Stranded visitors at Sabino Canyon
JoAnna Mendoza announces win to a crowd of eager supporters
JoAnna Mendoza announces win to a crowd of eager supporters
U.S. Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Ariz., at election night watch party
U.S. Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Ariz., at election night watch party
Heavy rain in Tucson brings out the wash watchers
Heavy rain in Tucson brings out the wash watchers
JoAnna Mendoza speaks to the press after declaring victory
JoAnna Mendoza speaks to the press after declaring victory
Kevin Volk, who represents Arizona's 17th district in the State House of Representatives, speaks at JoAnna Mendoza election night event
Kevin Volk, who represents Arizona's 17th district in the State House of Representatives, speaks at JoAnna Mendoza election night event
Weather delay in effect at Arizona Band Day, Oct. 31
Weather delay in effect at Arizona Band Day, Oct. 31
Tucson weather forecast for November 1
Tucson weather forecast for November 1
Tucson weather forecast for October 31
Tucson weather forecast for October 31
Tucson's Top Stories: November 2
Tucson's Top Stories: November 2
Kirsten Engel, former Arizona State Senator, speaks at JoAnna Mendoza election night event
Kirsten Engel, former Arizona State Senator, speaks at JoAnna Mendoza election night event
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Tucson's Top Stories: November 1
Tucson weather forecast for October 30
Tucson weather forecast for October 30
Rio Grande performs as guests arrive to JoAnna Mendoza’s election night event
Rio Grande performs as guests arrive to JoAnna Mendoza’s election night event
The Wildcast: Previewing the Arizona-Texas Tech game, other Big 12 matchups
The Wildcast: Previewing the Arizona-Texas Tech game, other Big 12 matchups
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U.S. Rep. Juan Ciscomani at election night watch party
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Arizona Wildcats’ sports schedule for Nov. 2-8
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Tucson Fire: 1 person injured in two-alarm fire
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