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southwest storyteller 🏜️ | @nabj | 1913 | @uazjschool ‘25 | words in: @reviewjournal @dailywildcat @azluminaria
Tucson, AZ
Joined September 2021
Last night was chaos, and thanks to the hard work of local Tucson reporters and student journalists, every moment of it was documented in real time. Check out the articles at @TucsonStar and @dailywildcat to get a full picture of the night. This is community journalism!.
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‼️: And we’re back! An encampment has returned to the University of Arizona Campus near Park Ave and University Blvd. Around 8pm protesters and police clashed, leading the police to retreat for the time being. It is unclear at if the 10:30 curfew is back in effect. More to come.
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‼️: TEAR GAS FIRED. Officers have begun firing tear gas and pepper ball at protesters exiting the encampment. They have fully moved in and pushed protesters to Park Ave.
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Midnight on University Boulevard after the clearing of the encampment. Woops Bakery was tagged with the words “Free Gaza”, planters were destroyed, and goggles from protesters were left behind. All of this happening while Gentle Ben’s plays the Cupid Shuffle.
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“Faculty are here to stay, this is peaceful go away” chants organizers from the keeping student safe group following the sudden police presence.
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Finished up a successful summer internship at the Las Vegas Review-Journal with a front page story about dark skies and light pollution, a bunch of new professional connections and plenty of knowledge about local journalism! Thanks for everything @reviewjournal!!
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‼️: STANDOFF ON PARK AVE. Protesters and Police have clashed while on different sides of Park Avenue. Gas canisters have been deployed at both protesters, counter protesters, and media.
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After a pro-Palestinian encampment peacefully dispersed from the University of Arizona Mall, university officials have barricaded off the entire campus mall with no trespassing signs in anticipation of tomorrow’s protests.
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At 11pm, the scene remains kind of eerie. With no police presence in sight and a peaceful encampment with lively music coming from it, it is a stark difference from the last encampment.
It’s five minutes until 10:30pm, the non-academic activity curfew at the University of Arizona. But, there are no cops visible right now. It’s actually a little eerie.
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At 2:07am, the encampment has been destroyed and rubber bullets have been fired on protesters. It is unclear at this time if arrests have been made.
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‼️: Officers are moving protesters South on Park Avenue. They are currently holding a line on Park Ave and 4th Street, not allowing anyone North of Park.
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‼️: “Do not risk harm to yourself. Do not risk exposure to gas. Do not risk arrest.”. Chaotic scenes as protesters leave the encampment and enter Park Ave, only to be met with two SWAT vehicles from the Pima County Sheriff’s Department.
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At 11:41pm, UAPD Sgt. Valenzuela has ordered the encampment to disperse immediately at risk of being exposed to chemical agents. “Leave the area now or you may be exposed to gas, pepper spray, pepper ball, or other chemical munitions”
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A new group has appeared this time around under the name Keeping Students Safe and has provided a slight barricade to the actual encampment.
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In a shocking turn of events at 2am, police and protesters on Park Ave have clashed and tear gas has been deployed.
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At 2:22am, University Police is pushing protesters down Park Ave. It is unclear how far police will move protesters.
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At 10:30pm, University of Arizona police has closed off the encampment completely and protesters have moved to University Boulevard. University Boulevard is closed from Park Ave and 2nd St to Park Ave and 4th St.
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At 10:47pm, University of Arizona police along with the Pima County Sheriff’s Department have begun moving in to the encampment
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At 11:07pm, a UAlert was sent out about an unlawful assembly, at the same time many officers from UAPD and Pima County arrive with riot gear.
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My first byline with Arizona Luminaria!! I covered Governor Hobbs’ address in Tucson and the 3 key takeaways Southern Arizonans need to know. Check it out!.
Gov. Hobbs talks infrastructure, border security and water at her annual speech in Tucson
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At 12:32am more officers move in on the north side of the encampment. Multiple officers have been hit with water bottles.
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Today for @AZLuminaria I covered U.S. Senate candidate for Arizona, Kari Lake's campaign rally on the University of Arizona campus where her views about abortion has changed, especially following Tuesday's historic Arizona Supreme Court ruling.
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At 12:11am UAPD Officer Sgt. Valenzuela, who has been making announcements of unlawful assembly since 11pm, said “If you continue to throw things at our officers, chemical agents will be used.”.
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At 11:20pm, a sergeant with the University of Arizona Police Department officially declared the encampment an unlawful assembly and those who remain will be subject to arrests.
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My first story as a Metro Intern with the @reviewjournal has been published! Check it out here:
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I’m in an article that @uazjschool wrote! I’m going to be working at Arizona Luminaria this semester as a part of the inaugural class of Jamieson-Metcalf Scholars! Super excited! 🥳 . Check out the article here:
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Composting is something everyone can do, even all the way to an eight-year-old. Such a fun story to write about kids making a difference in their local community!.
Logan, 8, Jonathan, 9, David, 12, Ellie, 12, and Westley, 14, are on a mission to save the world and make a little money by doing one simple task: Composting.
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Being able to talk to Corey Fagan of @FirstFridayLV, and learn more about the history of First Friday in Las Vegas, made this such a fun article to write! Check it out below!.
The popular monthly downtown festival now draws thousands of visitors to experience art, live music, unique eats, and more.
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In my first article back at the @dailywildcat, Pres. Robbins held a Welcome Back Safety Briefing to provide updates on campus safety for the current Academic year following the incidents of the Fall 2022 semester. Read the article here:
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@ScooterMagruder oh my god this is exactly what i sound like everytime i talk about the thunder.
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When considering solutions to the dwindling federal funding for asylum seekers, Tucson city leaders came up with an interesting option: Phoenix. Read more in my latest story with @AZLuminaria.
Tucson city leaders are suggesting thousands of asylum seekers who could get dropped off on Tucson streets should be sent to Phoenix instead.
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Had a great time covering Brick Fest Live today at the World Market Center! I also received my first official media credential! Such a great event! 🤩
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@BenjayCreates @okcthunder @joshgiddey @ChetHolmgren @shaiglalex @JdubPSCEO At least over 50 games with Chet now in the line up. They already won 40 without him, they're just gonna get better.
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My most recent at the Daily Wildcat! Check out fun ways to enjoy the eclipse on campus!.
The Flandrau Center is holding various events for UA students and the community to view the partial eclipse on Monday, April 8. It is the last solar eclipse for the next two decades. Read more:
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