Scoops: Tucson Young Reporter Stories
Blippi Tour Delights Young Fans
The creative storyline will have you having fun the whole time! You’ll love the catchy and fun songs! If you managed to catch it, I hope you had a fun time! Little kids all over the world watch “Blippi” every day. They also love music. So what if I told
School Picnic Was Epic!
In August, there was a school picnic at Canyon View Elementary. There were awesome games, extraordinary food trucks and soaking wet water guns. At the beginning there were a few kids at the school’s very big field. There were a lot of water guns sitting around big tubs filled with
Turn Prickly Pear into Delicious Dish
Have you ever seen a prickly pear cactus and thought, “that’s boring,” and thought nothing of it?! Well, we are gonna learn how to make it into something delicious! Prickly pear grows throughout the thriving saguaro cactus forest called the Sonoran Desert. They have flat green pads covered in white
Author Creates Immersive AI World in ‘The Vale’
“The Vale,” written by Abigail Hing Wen, a New York Times Bestseller, is a novel about a 13-year-old boy named Bran Lee whose family has fallen on challenging times. Nobody has wanted their inventions and so itis one rejection after another. Bran enters his beloved Vale, an immersive, AI-generated, virtual
High Schools Add Double First Base for Safety
Have you ever seen a MLB or college field having two first bases? Well, if you have, in 2027, try to catch a high school baseball or softball game to see the same. High schools all around the world have had only one first base, but there have been one
Tucson Comic-Con Brings Excitement
Tucson Comic-Con Brings Excitement Most weekends you can find my family and me at the movies. I am definitely a huge movie fan. This year I went to Tucson Comic-Con for the first time. I was so excited because I had no idea what to expect As I walked into
Tucson Swim Team Keeps Things in Sync!
Tucson Swim Team Keeps Things in Sync! Can you imagine holding your breath for one minute underwater while performing acrobatics and beautiful stunts? This is just a part of what we do in synchronized swimming, now called artistic swimming. Let me tell you all about the local synchronized swimming team:
Program Changed My Outlook
Program Changed My Outlook This summer, I experienced something that changed my outlook on law enforcement. I am 15 years old, and I was eligible to attend the Southern Arizona Law Enforcement Explorer Academy. It was a two-week academy, and it was an impactful two weeks. I learned an incredible amount of
Play in Clay at New Downtown Spot
Play in Clay at New Downtown Spot Being a part of the art community demands creative talent and unwavering dedication. While this may be easier for those who have been at it for years and have made an informed decision to be a part of, it can be challenging for
Inspired at Fencing World Championships
Inspired at Fencing World Championship This summer, I got to go to Milwaukee for the fencing world championships. Kids, teens, and adults from all across the world came to Milwaukee to compete for first place. The venue was packed with people—I had never seen so many people in one spot
My Goal is to be Better Prepared!
My Goal is to be Better Prepared! In June, I participated in the Arizona State Jiu- Jitsu Championship in Phoenix. I competed in both the Gi and No-Go divisions. To prepare I had to practice every day. For one hour a day, I practiced moves such as the scissor sweep,
Desert Flowers
Desert Flowers If you are someone that likes to plant flowers, then read this article. The Sonoran Desert has five seasons. They are spring, dry summer, wet summer, fall and winter. We plant all year long in our desert. It just has to be the right plant. Some people wonder