Opinion

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...

Veterinarian opens Sun Lakes Chandler Animal Clinic

SANTAN NEWS STAFF Dr. Ashley Greenway was only 8 years old when she decided what she wanted to be when she grew up. “I always loved animals growing up,” she said. “I got my first cat Smokie at the age of 8, and always knew...

With T-square and cross, architect readies his latest work

By PAUL MARYNIAK Executive Editor Steve Barduson describes the trajectory of his education as going from the T-square to the cross. In reality, both mark the career of the man called “The Pastors’ Architect.” Barduson has...

Seasoned Chandler restaurateurs share recipe for success

By Colleen Sparks Assistant Managing Editor Mix two seasoned restaurateurs with escargot and other classic French food, then add a dose of family-oriented charm and you have a winning recipe for a Chandler restaurant toasting its...

Homeless students in Chandler to receive free tutoring

By COLLEEN SPARKS, Staff Homeless students in the Chandler Unified School District dealing with the stress and chaos of not having a permanent place to sleep at night will get a boost because of a grant. The district is one of 32...

Chandler drug firm facing mounting legal woes

By Wayne Schutsky, Staff Insys Therapeutics is in hot water over business practices related to its fentanyl-based Subsys pain reliever as the state of Arizona, health insurer Anthem and even a U.S. senator accuse the...

All ages perform vibrant mariachi music, folklorico dance at festival

By COLLEEN SPARKS, Staff Mexican culture will come to life in a colorful display of dynamic dance and music at a festival that merges budding child performers with professional adult artists. Musicians will strum guitars, blow...

OPA! Celebrate at the Taste of Greece Festival in Chandler

BY David M. Brown, Contributor Dance the syrto and the zembekiko with the Eliaktithes. Munch on dolmathes, souvlaki and spanakopita. Shop in the agora. If it all sounds Greek to you, it is. That will be joyously clearer when the...

Casteel players making a name for themselves

By Greg Macafee, Staff   Over the past two years, the Casteel High School football team has started to get some notice. As a freshman program in 2015, the Colts finished 8-1. Last year, their first as a varsity program, they...

Amid atrocities in the world, can we return God’s love?

By RABBI IRWIN WIENER, Guest Writer Brother against brother was demonstrated so vividly just 156 years ago. Hundreds of thousands of our countrymen were killed or wounded.  The nation was torn apart and really has never fully...