Most kids were online quite a bit before the pandemic. You may have watched a viral video, laughed at a meme or gif that your friend texted to you, played games online, or video chatted with out-of-state grandparents or cousins. A lot of kids are connected, but the last year and a half changed things in a big way. Being online went from being a convenience to becoming a necessity for kids and families.
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Kids in the Know
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Prior to the landing of the NASA Rover Perseverance on Mars, I attended a live NASA webinar, Mars Perseverance: Mission Overview & Countdown to Mars.
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On Jan. 21, Young Reporters had another virtual opportunity to interview a guest, Kelly Saunders.
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KFC is developing the KFConsole, a gaming system shaped like a bucket of chicken.
Going Places
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During spring break my family and I took a trip to Rocky Point or Puerto Peñasco, Mexico.
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There are many ways to celebrate New Year’s Day.
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My family and I recently went camping at the Bog Springs Campground in Madera Canyon and we had
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Recently I visited the Casa Grande Ruins National Park with my Girl Scout Troop.
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Have you ever stayed in a wolf’s lodge with all the fun under one roof?
Movies & TV
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This weekend, I got to watch the new “Cinderella.” The movie includes some familiar faces like Camilla Cabello, Idina Menzel and James Corden.
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Do you like Animal Crossing? How about Super Mario? Well, you’re in luck. Nintendo decided to do a collaboration with Animal Crossing for Super Mario’s 35th anniversary.
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On Jan. 20, 2006, Disney introduced “High School Musical.” Gabriella is transferring to East High, Troy's school.
Sports Beat
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Southern Arizona has a new football team. On Thursday, Sept. 20, I went to hear the announcement of the new team’s name and logo.
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I was very nervous when I arrived at Arizona Stadium. We went through the media elevator to the skybox. The hallways were crowded with journalists running through them.
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Last year during the college football bowl game season, the UofA Wildcats in the PAC 12 conference played Purdue from the Big 10 conference in the Foster Farms Bowl.
