It is important to remember that being cognizant of what our fellow man or woman is thinking is tantamount to a deeper understanding of the world around us.
My main issue with common core was getting our standards in Arizona back under our control so we could tailor them specifically to our children’s, our students’, needs.
The biggest issue for me, at the moment, is the debate on medical marijuana, the continued stigma that surrounds cardholders and, with the recent ruling, the prohibition that I now face as a gun owner.
Editor’s note: Facing Arizona is a series that will appear on KTAR.com and social media — follow KTAR News on Instagram and Facebook for updates — highlighting unique and everyday people across our state and give you a glimpse into their lives. My name is Erik. I am 23 years old and I am currently attending […]
I have actually had people give me food or money while sitting at the light rail station. It makes me angry and sad at the same time. I have a job and I have a place to live and I don’t get a hand out from the government.
People are taking pride in Arizona once more and it’s an incredible event to witness. I am very optimistic for the future of Arizona, with the people and their passion and love for being Phoenicians.
I have been competing in Spartan races since 2014. To me, being a Spartan racer, is to challenge myself, not only against others but to push myself past my limits, to be better than I am.
If the [government] shutdown had continued, long enough, into weeks, funding starts to shut down. All of the head start programs across Arizona, they serve over 22,000 children, those classrooms would just start to shut down.
I am happy that the light rail is starting to expand and develop. I live on the south side and I have heard rumors that they are looking to expand south of the downtown area along Central to Baseline, which I think is great.
I came here as an international student after graduating college in Columbia. I came to Arizona from Portland, Oregon in 2011 with my husband who works for Intel. I was afraid to come to Arizona because of SB1070.
I think there is a lot of opportunity in Arizona. I feel the people here are really kind compared to some of the other states I have been to and I think that’s really good.
“I am a single mom, raising two kids on her own with a demanding career. So unfortunately, my life does not expand too far from my home. For me, it’s about providing a warm, stable, loving home for my children because I am all they have." -- Shelly Sabo
