AltWeeklies Wire
Fighting Under a Green Bannernew

History has nearly forgotten the story of the San Patricios, a battalion of U.S. Army deserters -- many of them Irish -- who fought for Mexico against the United States.
Tucson Weekly |
Margaret Regan |
03-17-2005 |
History
Renewal in the Desertnew
Joe Studer, co-owner of the Coyote Moon Health Resort and Spa in Tucson, Ariz., discusses his goals for what may be the first health spa specifically targeting the gay community.
Tucson Weekly |
Jimmy Boegle |
03-10-2005 |
Travel
Tags: travel
Questioning the All Mightynew
A query for creationists: If the Earth is so young, why did God make it appear so old?
Tucson Weekly |
Renee Downing |
03-10-2005 |
Commentary
Book Betrayalnew
The library book is a sacred object--and those who besmirch them deserve pain.
Tucson Weekly |
Catherine O'Sullivan |
03-04-2005 |
Commentary
Young Athletes in Dangernew
Many pushy parents are robbing their kids of their youth and their health.
Tucson Weekly |
Tom Danehy |
03-04-2005 |
Commentary
American Expressionistnew
The radical work of Fritz Scholder (1937-2005) spawned a liberating movement.
Tucson Weekly |
Margaret Regan |
02-25-2005 |
Art
Tags: visual arts
Fine "Free" TVnew
The ads aside, network TV offers pleasurable viewing options.
Tucson Weekly |
Renee Downing |
02-25-2005 |
Commentary
Tags: 24, Law and Order
Annoyed by Foreignersnew
What's wrong with the English? They swear too much and not just like regular people. They use "sodding" and "bloody," too.
Tucson Weekly |
Catherine O'Sullivan |
02-17-2005 |
Commentary
Modern Scripturenew
If the Ten Commandments must be put on display, why not revise them to apply to today's American society?
Tucson Weekly |
Connie Tuttle |
02-17-2005 |
Commentary
Rare Commoditynew
University of Arizona Wildcats basketball star Channing Frye takes his potential All-American status in stride.
Tucson Weekly |
Tom Danehy |
02-17-2005 |
Commentary
Liquid Refreshmentnew
Behold, at long last: The Perfect Margarita recipe. Those of us who like to drink alcohol like the feeling of happiness it gives us.
Tucson Weekly |
Renée Downing |
02-10-2005 |
Food+Drink
Buffet Etiquette 101new
Help out your fellow man: Don't be an all-you-can-eat amateur.
Tucson Weekly |
Jimmy Boegle |
02-03-2005 |
Food+Drink
Multifaceted Performernew
Rain Pryor, the daughter of comic Richard Pryor, turns her mixed heritage and various personalities into an acclaimed one-woman show.
Tucson Weekly |
James Reel |
02-03-2005 |
Theater
Tags: theater
Veggie Logicnew
There are good reasons for forgoing meat, these recipes included.
Tucson Weekly |
Connie Tuttle |
02-03-2005 |
Commentary
I'm Not Superstitious--but My Point Guard Wishes I Wasnew
Is superstition for the birds? What about in the world of sports?
Tucson Weekly |
Tom Danehy |
01-28-2005 |
Commentary