Anna Almazan – No matter what the situation, she maintains a wonderful attitude and is always willing to help. Chiara Bautista – Day after day, week after week, we turn to Chiara to create the Star’s visual brand and to give us a look that has multigenerational appeal. Kim Bergeron – Her drive to find …
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Behind the Byline with Shaq Davis
Reporter Shaq Davis tells stories about life on the streets of Tucson. He is the author of the occasional column Roadrunner, which updates readers on transportation issues, such as road maintenance—or the lack of it. He is also works the police beat, covering, in his words, “crime, crashes and convictions.” He recently talked about his …
Tucson Steampunk Society
By Melissa Davis. 8th Annual Dickens’ Tea was an amazing event that included live musicians, a buffet of teacakes and tea sandwiches, teas from around the world, a costume contest, raffles, silent auctions and even a tea duel! Welcome Steampunk enthusiasts of all stripes! Whether you are a mad inventor in his desert workshop, a …
Employee Service Awards
SERVICE AWARDS 1 YEAR André Boudy – Human Resources Danyelle Khmara – Newsroom Gloria Knott – Newsroom Monica Morales – Circulation 5 YEARS Andi Berlin – Newsroom Sara Brown – Newsroom Stephanie Casanova – Newsroom Johnny Childs – Circulation Julie Goksel – Advertising Kim GravesAdvertising Jorge RancanoBuilding Maintenance 10 YEARS Micky Schmelzle – Newsroom 15 …
10 Quotes from Fina Johnson
If your impression of a bookkeeper is a meek, reclusive soul whose closest coworker is a spreadsheet, you’re one of the few people in this company who hasn’t met Fina Johnson, Advertising Revenue Manager. Here are 10 insights into this lively, friendly keeper of numbers: I am a native Tucsonan and my husband is too. …
Junebuggg’s Jewels
I opened Junebuggg’s Jewels just days after New Year’s 2019, right before my 29th birthday. I started selling rhinestoned accessories to help express my love of all things shiny and sparkling, and because I genuinely love to create. While I had opened the shop “just for fun” and never thought anything would come of it, …
Tony Davis – Reporter
Behind the Byline – Tony Davis has our backs on the environment. Tony Davis may well know a lot more about the environment of Southern Arizona than some government and industry officials whose decisions impact it profoundly. He’s been covering the beat for the Star for the last 15 years, writing hundreds of pieces about …
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10 Quotes from Rick Jennings
Circulation Single Copy Operations Manager Have you ever wondered, “Who is this guy buzzing in and out of the office at odd hours of the day and night.? This guy who perpetually wears a smile—and shorts?” Well, here’s the answer to that question…and a few you’ve probably never thought to ask. My dad was a …
Chiara Bautista at the Tucson Comic Con
Readers of the Daily Star know Chiara Bautista as the source of playful illustrations and crisp infographics that illuminate our stories. Fans of the Tucson Festival of Books know her as the illustrator who creates the event’s signature creatures from letters of the alphabet. But event goers at next weekend’s Tucson Comic Con—as well as some …