Scoops: Tucson Young Reporter Stories
Elections Are Almost Here
Elections Are Almost Here In 2026, Arizona voters will choose many important leaders. The primary election was held on July 21. During the primary, voters helped political parties select their candidates. The general election will be held on Nov. 3. Arizonans will vote for state leaders, including the governor, secretary
Film is One You Won’t Forget
Film is One You Won’t Forget DreamWorks just released their amazing new film, “Forgotten Island,” in theaters! The movie is about best friends who are drifting apart because one of them is moving away from their home in the Philippines. On their last night together, they discover a magic sand
Tips for Orlando Theme Parks
Tips for Orlando Theme Parks I’m not fond of flying, but my trip to Orlando, Florida, was completely worth it. We visited Disney World, Universal, SeaWorld and Discovery Cove. I’ll tell you about my experience and some tips for your trip. A huge tip in general for rides is: always
Odyssey of the Mind Builds Problem Solving Skills & More
Odyssey of the Mind Builds Problem Solving Skills & More Odyssey of the Mind is a competition for students where they can build original designs and create stories and solutions to solve problems. There are five long term problem types in addition to primary which is a non-competitive showcase for
My Family Took a Summer Trip to China
My Family Took a Summer Trip to China In early July my family and I took a trip to China. We went to three cities: Beijing, Xi’an and Shanghai. We went to many tourist attractions that I will mention. First, I will talk about Beijing, China’s capital. Beijing is a
Keeping Your Dog Friends Safe & Happy
Keeping Your Dog Friends Safe & Happy Dogs are great companions, but if you take them everywhere with you, you need to be aware of anydangers to their paws. According to the Farmers Almanac, September averages could be around 81 degrees in Tucson. It might be a nice cool down
Raccoon Wins the Internet
Raccoon Wins the Internet On July 13, a wild raccoon named Jimothy went viral online. Jimothy was spotted by Kiana Hall, a resident of the Ballard neighborhood in Seattle, Washington. Jimothy caught her eye because she originally thought that he was a cat and wanted to get a closer look.
Children’s Museum Tucson Celebrates 40 Years
Children’s Museum Tucson Celebrates 40 Years On July 18 the Children’s Museum Tucson celebrated its 40th anniversary by having a party for all the families of Tucson. Representatives from the mayor and governor’s offices read proclamations commending the museum for shaping young minds and recognizing children as the future. Visitors
It’s a Summer of Soccer in Tucson
It’s a Summer of Soccer in Tucson Did you know that the World Cup is not the only soc- cer event happening this summer? FC Tucson still has games. I was invited as a reporter to cover their Youth Night Game and this is what happened. When I got to
Our Trip to Great Wolf Lodge Was Amazing
Our Trip to Great Wolf Lodge Was Amazing Looking for a summer vacation destination close to home that offers thrilling fun and adventure without the scorching desert heat? Come to Great Wolf Lodge in Scottsdale, Arizona! This family-friendly resort offers avariety of exciting activities such as a huge water park,
‘Beauty and the Beast’ Is Live on Stage!
‘Beauty and the Beast’ Is Live on Stage! “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast” plays in Tucson from June 16-June 21 at Centennial Hall. Touring with “Beauty and the Beast” is Stephen Mark Lukas, who plays the role of Gaston. “One of the first shows I saw on Broadway was ‘Beauty
Saguaro City Gets Kooky with ‘The Addams Family’
Saguaro City Gets Kooky with ‘The Addams Family’ From June 26 to 28, Saguaro City Music Theatre will present “The Addams Family” as part of its annual summer theatre program, Studio Arts Presents. After auditions, I had the opportunity to interview Penelope Paschke-Wood, who will be playing the role of