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News from August 2024

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Student body in Maricopa County universities comprised mostly of white students in 2022-23 school year

By PHX Reporter | Aug 8, 2024

Enrollment data for the 60 universities in Maricopa County revealed white was the most common ethnicity among students in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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Merissa Hamilton: 'Going to the grocery store under Kamalanomics steals the joy of most Americans'

By PHX Reporter | Aug 8, 2024

Chairman of Strong Communities Action Merissa Hamilton said the state of the economy under Vice President Kamala Harris "steals the joy of most Americans."

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St. Therese's parishioner: Harris repealing tax cuts is 'designed to make America fail'

By PHX Reporter | Aug 8, 2024

Cindy Ketcherside, a Phoenix resident and member of the St. Therese parish, said Vice President Kamala Harris' plan to repeal the 2017 tax cuts from former President Donald Trump's administration is a "policy designed to make America fail."

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Banner fetal surgery team performs first TTTS procedure on twins

By PHX Reporter | Aug 8, 2024

TUCSON, Ariz. (Aug. 8, 2024) – Banner – University Medicine Fetal Care Center performed its first twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) surgery.

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Banner MD Anderson shares summer safety tips for cancer patients

By PHX Reporter | Aug 8, 2024

GILBERT (Aug. 8, 2024) – Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center is advising cancer patients to take additional precautions during the summer heat. Experts from the center have shared essential safety tips for patients and their families to navigate extreme temperatures while enjoying the season.

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Cardinals coach discusses evaluating Zaven Collins beyond sack totals

By PHX Reporter | Aug 8, 2024

The Cardinals have shown confidence in Zaven Collins, extending his contract after a season where he transitioned to outside linebacker and recorded 3.5 sacks. This figure has raised questions about whether it adequately reflects his performance, given the versatile role he plays on the team.

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Marvin Harrison Jr. set to debut against Saints

By PHX Reporter | Aug 8, 2024

No, Kyler Murray isn't playing preseason games, but -- at least in the opener against the Saints Saturday at State Farm Stadium -- rookie wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. will play, coach Jonathan Gannon said on Thursday.

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Cardinals rookies Tip Reiman and Isaiah Adams reunite as teammates

By PHX Reporter | Aug 8, 2024

During one of the Cardinals' training camp practices at State Farm Stadium, offensive coordinator Drew Petzing called a counter run play to the outside. To most, it was a standard run play that every team in the league hopes to perfect.

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Banner Health receives national recognition for advancing supply chain diversity

By PHX Reporter | Aug 8, 2024

PHOENIX (Aug. 8, 2024) – Banner Health has been nationally recognized for supporting supply chain diversity as part of its social responsibility initiatives. Premier, Inc., a leading healthcare improvement and technology company that unites an alliance of more than 4,350 U.S. hospitals and health systems and approximately 300,000 other providers and organizations, presented the 2024 Supplier Diversity Award for Members to Banner Health.

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State Rep. Willoughby votes 'yes' on bill requiring public schools to include victims of communism in curriculum

By PHX Reporter | Aug 7, 2024

A bill which was passed by the Arizona State Senate and Arizona State House of Representatives earlier this year that would create a day to honor victims of communism was vetoed by Governor Katie Hobbs.

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Blessed Sacrament's parishioner: VP Harris' policies are 'pure vehemence'

By PHX Reporter | Aug 7, 2024

Joanne D. Scappatura, a Scottsdale resident and member of the Holy Spirit parish, said the policies of Vice President Kamala Harris are "pure vehemence" and damaging to families.

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Paradise Valley Community College announces new leadership appointments

By PHX Reporter | Aug 7, 2024

Paradise Valley Community College (PVCC) has welcomed three new members to its leadership team, each bringing unique expertise and a commitment to the college's mission.

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How to watch Saints vs. Cardinals preseason opener

By PHX Reporter | Aug 7, 2024

The Arizona Cardinals will face the New Orleans Saints at State Farm Stadium on Saturday, August 10, at 5:00 p.m. MST.

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Cardinals conclude last open practice amid preparations for upcoming games

By PHX Reporter | Aug 7, 2024

The pads were on for the final open practice of training camp at State Farm Stadium on Wednesday. The Cardinals have a game here Saturday against the Saints, and perhaps it's timely that another team is coming.

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Quarterback competition heats up between Desmond Ridder & Clayton Tune during preseason

By PHX Reporter | Aug 7, 2024

Desmond Ridder acknowledges that his performance in training camp has not met his expectations, but he is looking forward to the preseason opener against the Saints as an opportunity for improvement.

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State Rep. Travers votes 'no' on bill requiring public schools to include victims of communism in curriculum

By PHX Reporter | Aug 6, 2024

A bill which was passed by the Arizona State Senate and Arizona State House of Representatives earlier this year that would create a day to honor victims of communism was vetoed by Governor Katie Hobbs.

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Local Government Meeting today in City of Phoenix

By PHX Reporter | Aug 6, 2024

City of Phoenix City Council Meeting starting at 6 pm today — here's what you need to know!

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Commemorating another year: Gary Tillery, writer, artist, spiritual biographies and public sculptures marks birthday milestone (August 6)

By PHX Reporter | Aug 6, 2024

Gary Tillery was born on August 6, 1947, in Phoenix, Arizona, where he grew up surrounded by the city's unique desert landscape and vibrant artistic community.

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Commemorating Yori Boy Campas' birthday: reflecting on the former professional boxer achievements (August 6)

By PHX Reporter | Aug 6, 2024

On August 6, 1971, Luis Ramón "Yori Boy" Campas Medina was born in a bustling city in Mexico, where the streets echoed with the rhythm of life.

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Cardinals' Kyler Murray to sit out entire preseason

By PHX Reporter | Aug 6, 2024

Kyler Murray will not participate in any preseason games, as confirmed by Cardinals coach Jonathan Gannon on Tuesday. The decision means the franchise quarterback will miss the upcoming preseason opener against the Saints at State Farm Stadium.