By Cecilia Chan Staff Writer Dogs, giraffes, monkeys and just about any animal imaginable have invaded a second-floor classroom at Archway Classical Academy Lincoln. Once a week, a handful of students at the K-5 charter campus...
By Kevin Reagan Staff Writer A Christmas movie written by an East Valley native aired on national television earlier this month. “A Christmas Winter Song” is the first script written by Melissa Bustamante, who spends part of...
By Kevin Reagan Staff Writer Megan Kiriakidis has shelves of books scattered around her Chandler home. The 21-year-old has been an avid reader since she was young – starting the “Harry Potter” books when she was in first...
By Kevin Reagan Staff Writer Kyle Stark has “4-19-16” tattooed across his left hand – the date marks an important milestone in the Chandler man’s life. It was the last day he considered himself a drug addict. The...
SANTAN SUN NEWS STAFF The 22 year theater and director veteran at Hamilton High, Christina Vail, said there’s a simple reason she chose the Disney musical “Frozen Jr.” for the students’ next big show. “I thought it...
By PAUL MARYNIAK Executive Editor They were 21st-century explorers, in love with the world’s natural wonders as much as they were with each other. Drawn by the natural beauty of earth and sea, Neal Baltz and Patricia Beitzinger...
By Torrence Dunham Contributor Before he died last year, Arthur Montano had a plan to bring some joy to children who were battling cancer through the stuffed animals he received when he was undergoing chemotherapy. He never had...
By Jordan Houston Staff Writer The implementation of 3D printing is changing the future of orthopedic surgery and a Mesa man has been at the forefront of beneficiaries in Arizona. Earlier this year, the 35-year-old man became the...
By Srianthi Perera Contributor A serious illness can leave one bruised and battered for years, but that’s not the case with Sandra Marinella. After winning a battle with cancer, the Chandler resident is enjoying success with...
By Kevin Reagan Staff Writer After providing a space at Hamilton High School for students to decompress from stress and anxiety, a Chandler elementary school is doing the same for its students. Hamilton High School opened a...
