Opinion

Time to take action, pray after campus tragedies

By DR. RABBI IRWIN WIENER, Contributor It is natural that when tragedy strikes, our emotions seem to take over. We tend to forget that each tragedy in our lives requires us to look at it logically so that we can gain some comfort...

Preventing taxes on sugary beverages is an attack on health

By Adrienne Z. Udarbe, Guest Writer House Bill 2484, which prevents taxes on sugary beverages, was quickly pushed through our state Legislature by special-interest groups with deep pockets – namely, in this case, the American...

Chandler to celebrate 30 years of the Ostrich Festival

By SAM HUANG Contributor The Chandler Chamber of Commerce is bringing the celebration of the ostrich to you at the 30th Annual Ostrich Festival. More than 100,000 visitors are expected during this three-day extravaganza taking...

SciTech Festival celebrates exploration, invention

By René Lopez, Contributor Every February, Chandler celebrates the exploration of science and invention as part of the statewide Arizona SciTech Festival. Various events take place throughout the state embracing science,...

Chandler demonstrates global leadership for businesses

By Mayor Jay Tibshraeny, Guest Writer Chandler’s success is built upon a foundation of great vision, engagement and the spirit of entrepreneurism. It is a city – a quarter million strong – that enjoys a reputation as...

Oh yeah? Well, what about the other guy, huh?

BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ Guest Writer If you derive joy from following politics and the news media – the hobby equivalent of putting your hand in a moving garbage disposal because you love “tinkering” – you’ve no doubt heard...

Chandler Symphony Orchestra plans two special events

-Rene Lopez, Chandler City Council member Chandler Center for the Arts is home to several of the Chandler Symphony Orchestra’s performances. Every concert is free; however, a donation at the door always is appreciated. The...

So far, Arizona school graders merit a D with wacky drama

By PAUL MARYNIAK, Tribune Executive Editor Let’s suppose you were waiting for a copy of your job evaluation. You were pretty confident it would be a good one, maybe already spending in your mind the bonus or raise that you knew...

Former Cardinals cheerleader to give women a life boost

By COLLEEN SPARKS Staff When life knocks down Andrea Goodman, the former Arizona Cardinals cheerleader is quick to get back in the game. The energetic mother of three, who has cared for her parents through their serious medical...

Chandler Symphony Orchestra opens doors to diversity

By RENÉ LOPEZ, Guest Writer Happy 25th birthday, Chandler Symphony Orchestra! Since 1993, Chandler has been blessed with the musical sounds of its very own orchestra. Maestro Jack Herriman founded and has conducted the orchestra...