Entries for date "2007"

Good Times: Save the Ocean, Save the World

'Man of the hour,' local marine biologist Dr. Wallace J. Nichols, delivers a sobering message about the state of the world's oceans: "Really, no kidding, this is our 11th hour". The International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) recently released its Red List. Using the mental manna…

Tucson Citizen: Tucson Talents

Entertainment news about events and personalities with Old Pueblo ties. Old Pueblo among top arts destinations, magazine says Tucson’s vibrant arts scene makes it a top 10 draw among mid-sized cities in the nation, according to readers of AmericanStyle magazine. Participants in the 10th annual poll of the top 25…

DiCaprio Documentary Features Two UA Connections

Leo DiCaprio's latest film, "11th Hour," a documentary due to be screened at the Cannes Film Festival on May 19, includes two connections to The University of Arizona. DiCaprio's film - which he directs and narrates - features interviews with thoughtful and notable folks from a range of disciplines. The…

Mote Marine Lab: Tracking Sea Turtles

By: Emily Laughnan The moon casts a gauzy, yellow light along the tops of curling waves. It’s after midnight along Florida’s Gulf Coast. Waves knead the shores, repetitive and predictable. Until she arrives. Like magic, the sea turtle’s shadowy figure remains on shore as the shimmering tide pulls away. Then…