Scoops: Tucson Young Reporter Stories
‘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
Tucson Soccer Teams Compete in Vegas
Tucson Soccer Teams Compete in Vegas The ball is kicked to me. In that moment, I feel and hear nothing as I race toward the goal and shoot. The ball flies straight into the corner of the net. I scored. I couldn’t believe it. The crowd was shouting my name,
Spindle Happy to Return to Tucson
Spindle Happy to Return to Tucson In February, Dan Spindle, an anchor for Good Morning Tucson on KGUN9, came to my school to read and talk to students about his career. He read a book about whether a shark or an orca would win in a battle against each other
Finding A Summer Camp at 2026 Camp Expo
Finding A Summer Camp at 2026 Camp Expo Do you know what you are doing this summer? I have some ideas now that I had the opportunity to go to a Summer Camp Expo put on by Bear Essential News! It took place at the Tucson Mall on March 7.
Will AZ See a Superbloom?
Will Arizona See a Superbloom? In the December of 2025, we had random rainfall showers, which was surprising and confusing. This made phenologists, who are scientists that predict events in nature, think that we would have a potential superbloom, which is an excessive amount of blooming of wildflowers in the
Travel into the Past at Renaissance Festival
Travel into the Past at Renaissance Festival Have you heard of the Renaissance Festival? Just imagine it as if you went to the past. There’s jousting, giant turkey legs, and performances in outdoor theaters. Keep reading to learn more about the Renaissance Festival. When you first walk in, you can
Autistic Doll Is a Barbie, Too
Autistic Doll Is a Barbie, Too Twenty-nine years ago, Share-A-Smile Becky was born. She was a wheelchair user Barbie. Throughout the years, Mattel has created more disabled Barbies for every disabled child, invisible disabilities or not. This year, in 2026, the “Autistic Barbie” doll was made by Mattel and inspired
TFOB Young Authors Winners Include Me!
Tucson Festival of Books Young Authors Winners Include Me! Every year, Altrusa International and Tucson Festival of Books have a Tucson Young Authors Contest. Usually there are 20–24 winners picked for either their short story or poem. However, this year there were six winners who won both awards for their
The World Cup is Coming
The World Cup is Coming The most exciting and important tournament of soccer is coming to North America June 11–July 19. The FIFA 2026 World Cup will be held in 17 cities including Los Angeles,Toronto and Guadalajara.This World Cup will be special because, for the first time, it will be
Smart Plugs Make Life Easier
Smart Plugs Make Life Easier Every holiday season brings a few standout devices that are affordable, easy to install, and surprisingly helpful. This year, the spotlight is on simple upgrades that deliver immediate convenience: smart plugs, smart thermostats, affordable security, and quick-installed lighting. If you’re dipping your toes into DIY
I’m Excited to See New Steph Curry Movie
I am really excited to see the new movie “GOAT” with Steph Curry because he is my favorite basketball player of all time. Curry is a producer and one of the voices in this animated story about a small goat who wants to play a high-intensity sport. As a 13-year-old