First Thursday: St. Andrew's Children's Clinic
St. Andrew’s Children's Clinic in Nogales, Ariz. comes to life every first Thursday of every month except July when volunteers, doctors and medical personnel offer their time examining adn treating more then 150 children with disabilities from all over Sonora, Mexico. We followed children’s personal stories of why they need St. Andrew’s Clinic. This is our experience as student journalists reporting on the border. (Rachel Kolinoski)
By Border Beat Staff 22 April 2012 Read Article
Cafe on 4th Makes Crepes for a Sweet Escape
Cafe Marcel Creperie & Espresso Bar is a cafe nestled in the heart of Tucson’s 4th Avenue. Their cuisine, filled with Swedish and French influence, draws customers from around town to a quiet breakfast environment.
By Charles Misra 04 April 2012 Read Article
Personal activism turns into motivation for demonstration
The University of Arizona’s Chicano/Hispano Student Affairs hosted a discussion panel Wednesday night where two speakers discussed their personal backgrounds and attempts toward activism and protesting within the state.
By Melissa Guz 29 March 2012 Read Article
UA Medical Student Works to Create Change in Africa
After seeing a disturbing video on the Internet about a hospital in her homeland, Charity Adusei, a first-year medical student at the University of Arizona College of Medicine — Tucson was determined to make a difference. Along with two other individuals, she created The Beds For Life Project to create awareness and fundraise in order to better the facilities at Ridge Hospital in Ghana, Africa.
By Written by Shannon Maule, Video by Lauren Sokol 04 April 2012 Read Article
A Sit Down with One of the Many Minds Behind BorderLinks
BorderLinks is a local non-profit organization aiming to expose the cruel reality in the life of migrants and the reasons why they come to this country. Scott Nicholson has been the development coordinator for approximately two years, but before joining the organization, Nicholson traveled throughout Latin America, and learned about the poor living conditions that push millions of people to emigrate.
By Maria Taracena 03 April 2012 Read Article
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News
- Take Back the Night: Cover it Live
- Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument clears air about dangers of the border
- Missing on the Border
- University of Arizona NROTC members may carry weapons on training hikes near Mexico
- The Reincarnation Tour: Celebrating a Vibrant and New Central Phoenix
- Identificame
- Market on the Move
- Republican Candidates for CD8 Special Election Speak on Border Issues
Culture
- Covering Grupo Folklorico Miztontli Live!
- "Around the World in 50 Years: Destination Guatemala"
- Cover it Live- Borderlands Community Film Series
- Islam and Hip Hop
- Preserving Cuban Architecture
- What is a Muslim Citizen?
- Dolores Sloan and the Crypto Jews of the American Southwest
- A Cemetery Full of Life
People
Education
- Rap, Culture & God Lecture
- Cover it Live - CBP's Mario Escalante will share tips of how to be a better border reporter with SPJ.
- Cover it Live: Margaret Regan Talk on Arizona-Mexico Border Stories
- Similarities Emphasized at ‘Queer-ability’ Discussion
- The Essence of Gamma Alpha Omega
- Spanish Heritage Learner Program Enhances UA Education
- Arizona Women's Heritage Trail
- Border Beat Class
Health
Sports
- Cover it Live Boxing Training Session
- UA Decathlete Strives to Make the Most of Life in the US
- Ride Report- Premises Park Progress
- The Grip On Tucson Climbing
- Shootout decides 2012 Desert Diamond Cup Championship Game
- Soccer Success Still Kicking in Tucson
- L.A Galaxy v. New York Red Bulls
- La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo
Food
Border Beat Blogs
Educación en la FronteraBy: Shannon Maule
A look at higher education in regard to those who have and have not been able to travel from various countries to the United States. Stories from people in the higher education world relating to the border.
A Mosaic AmericaBy: Rachel Kolinski
"Exploring Diversity one Face at a Time"
By: Hope Jamieson
Explore dance throughout the borderlands.
A City of Musical DiversityBy: Maria Teracena
Tucson musicians influence and are influenced by the sounds of the world.
Culture CrossingBy: Chelsey Barthel
American borders are crossed every day by cultures of all kind. These stories tell the personal experiences of people from different lands, offering further insight into the difference of cultures.
By: Lauren Inouye
A look at Mexican and Latin films that reflect culture, politics, and society -- reviews, research and analysis.
By: Charles Misra
Stories about martial arts and combat sports with a cultural twist, all finding a home in America's southwestern borderlands.
Border PeopleBy: Jamie Turow
Profiles of English language learners.
By: Jessica Hoerth
Meet some of the people in Tucson who have made the journey across the border as they share what they came in search of and what struggles they may have encountered along the way.
By: Lauren Urratio
Fashion and how it is impacted by the border and international cultures.
By: Lucy Valencia
News from along the border with Mexico
The Border ProjectBy: Melissa Guz
"The Border Project" is an art showcase located in the University of Arizona's Museum of Art. It has over 40+ art pieces related to border issues.
Athletics and the BorderBy: Preston Fawcett
Get to know high school coachs and athletes from Arizona border towns or from Mexico and their struggles to get to where they are.
By: Audrey A. Fitzsimmons
The Southwest boasts of diverse ethnic backgrounds and a wealth of interesting personalities. Border Personalities is dedicated to the people of the Southwest and their stories.
By: Jeff Kessler
U.S. - Mexico border issues, current events, and interesting local stories
Music of the BorderBy: Steven Schiraldi
Music reviews of musical works by Mexican or other ethnic artists.
By: Brett Haupt
A visual exploration of America’s last frontier -- pictures and videos from different areas of the wall and fence that separate two different worlds and insight into what really stands between the United States and Mexico, ramifications of wall building and what it means for the average citizen.
Border AthletesBy: Lauren Sokol
Meet international student athletes at the University of Arizona, a look at the recruiting process that helped them find a temporary home in the desert, and culture changes that the athletes might have endured.
Journey Across the BorderBy: Emily Kjesbo
Spotlighting Mexico’s top travel destinations, as well as a few of its hidden gems.
Border ShotsBy: Keith Perfetti
A photojournalist looks at how other photographers have viewed the border and shoots lesser known spots of the southwest.
MLS Soccer comes to the Desert
By: Jeff Kessler
All about the 2012 Desert Diamond Cup, a 10 day exhibition soccer tournament featuring four Major League Soccor teams coming to Tucson.



