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Wednesday, July 27 Baila esta cumbia con Bidi Bidi Banda is bringing an icon back to life for one night.

Traveling from Austin, Texas, this Selena tribute band visits the Plaza stage on its Summer of Selena tour. Details: Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Show starts at 8 p.m.

Wednesday, July 27. Purchase tickets in advance for $15, or $18 day of the show.

Hotel Congress, 311 E. Congress Street. hotelcongress.com.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Thursday, July 28 Enjoy a full-bodied red wine with a lingering finish or a fresh and crispy white wine from Sand-Reckoner Vineyards during the Wine Thursday event at Hotel Congress’ jazz club, the Century Room.

The Agave Heritage Festival presents its Summer Tasting Series, which includes Wine Thursdays led by HoCo sommelier Josh Osteen, and Mezcal Sundays led by local agave master Doug Smith. $30 per person. For an additional $5 fee, book a VIP dinner reservation at the Cup Cafe before the tastings. Details: Doors open at 6 p.m. Show starts at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 28.

The Century Room, 311 E. Congress Street. hotelcongress.com.

Saturday, July 30 Sonoita Vineyards celebrates its annual Harvest Fest 2022 this Saturday. This “rain or shine” event includes eight wine tasting tickets, a souvenir glass, grape stomping competitions and more. Pre-sale general admission is $25, $30 at the door. The $90 nonrefundable VIP package includes early admission at 10 a.m., a private room and bar, after-hours activities and a lunch voucher.

Otherwise, lunch may be purchased on-site from The Curry Pot and Curbside Kitchen.

Details: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 30. $25 to $90. Sonoita Vineyards, 290 ElginCanelo Road. sonoitavineyards.com.

Saturday, July 30, and Sunday, July 31 For two days, head over to Triangle T Guest Ranch for the 13th annual Garlic Festival.

Enjoy roasted garlic, live music, food, wine, raffles and other goods from over 35 vendors. The $5 entry fee per car benefits the Wounded Warrior Project and the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Details: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 30, and Sunday, July 31. $5 car entry. 4190 Dragoon Road. azretreatcenter.com.

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Saturday, July 30 Join the Hellfire Club and take a trip to the Upside Down at the Flandrau Planetarium’s Laser Stranger Things light show. Surround yourself with 4K resolution laser lights, moody synths and ’80s pop hits. Based on the Netflix hit series, this show is sure to sell out. Details: 3:30 p.m. Saturday, July 30. $9 for adults, $7 kids and college students, $8 for seniors and military personnel.

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium, 1601 E. University Boulevard. flandrau.org.

KIDS

Saturday, July 30 The Oro Valley Youth Advisory Council and Oro Valley Aquatic Center sponsor Summer Teen-Only Dive-In Movie Nights.

Watch “Thor: Ragnarok’’ this weekend for the second dive-in movie of the summer.

Movie admission is free, giving local teens the opportunity to hang out with friends and enjoy complimentary pizza, popcorn and Eegee’s while watching a movie in the pool. Details: 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 30. The Oro Valley Aquatic Center, 23 W. Calle Concordia. orovalleyaz.gov.

Saturday, July 30, and Sunday, July 31 The Loft Cinema’s Kids Fest closes out its free in-person summer event this upcoming weekend. The Loft Cinema welcomes parents and children to watch the ’80s animated classic “The Secret of Nimh” at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 30, then the Disney live-action “Lion King” at 10 a.m. on Sunday, July 31. Details: Doors open at 9:15 a.m. The Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway Boulevard. loftcinema.org.

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Creosote bush heals from the inside out

By Katya Mendoza

to have existed since the beginning of time, according to the Tohono O’odham creonsoon season in Tucson, lasting ation story. from mid-June to late SeptemAccording to the O’odham, ber, is a special time for locals. It shegoi was the first plant provides desert dwellers with the “Tcuwut Makai,” the euphoric sense of biophilia, or an innate Earth-Maker, created. instinct to connect with the natural world “It is the greatest, highest, around them. most-sacred plant we have “The theory is that when you’re looking that inspires the strongest at these beautiful views and plants, you’re medicine,” said Camillus Logiving yourself a shot of feel-good molepez, senior cultural mentor at cules,” said Dr. Esther Sternberg, a UniverTohono O’odham Communisity of Arizona researcher who studies the ty College (TOCC). mind-body interaction with its natural and The creosote bush produces an earthy smell whenever it rains, creatLopez, who teaches Tohoing a calming feeling to anyone who gets a whiff. (Stock image) no O’odham studies courses, built environments. is on the Himdag Committee The rains can trigger a relaxation response and reduce stress hormones. Inte- southwestern region of North America and that oversees TOCC students’ growth in grative health practices, such as walking most commonly in the Sonoran, Mojave cultural knowledge. outside and inhaling the creosote bush, and Chihuahuan deserts, is also known as The plant has been historically linked are believed to encourage anti-stress brain greasewood or chaparral. Creosote is often to a variety of homeopathic remedies for credited for the earthy fragrance that emits various ailments, such as chest infections, pathways.

The creosote bush, which is found in the during monsoon season. Its also been said intestinal discomfort, venereal diseases and more. There are even claims it treats cancer.

While it has been advised the plant should not be consumed for extended periods of time, its antibacterial properties have found their place in homeopathic remedies.

Local business owner and herbal(for 3, 5 or 10 months) ist-in-training Rosie Crocker, founder of Sonoran Rosie, noticed an absence of desert plants in the herbalism world. An esMake a lifelong sentially “white-washed” European field, friend from abroad. she noticed the lack of natural products Enrich your family with sourced from the Sonoran Desert and deanother culture. Now you can cided to create sustainable herbal beauty host a high school exchange products of her own. student (girl or boy) from “I want to be respectful to the heritage Belgium, France, Germany, of the plants that are here,” Crocker said. “I Ukraine, Scandinavia, Spain, use them in ways that have never been used Japan, Italy or other countries. before.”

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“They have traced back a root system to (about) 11,000 years old, and to me that feels like it has that energy of being ancient, tenacious and super healing,” Crocker said.

According to researchers, the volatile organic compounds found in desert plants are good for our health.

Gary Nabhan, a research social scientist at the University of Arizona, said the oils desert plants exude as chemical defense systems are highly potent, like a “symphony orchestra of fragrances.”

Nabhan, who recently celebrated the 40th anniversary of his book “The Desert Smells Like Rain,” has a background in agricultural ecology and ethnobotany. He said he was inspired by a young O’odham student who identified the paradox of the desert’s perfume.

He set out on a scientific mission to address why the desert smells the way it does.

The debate on this topic has gone on since the 1930s between scientists.

While geologists felt the soil crust on the surface of the desert made up of fungi, algae and cyanobacteria emitted fragrances when it rains, botanists have argued the creosote bush is responsible. Botanists used its 35 potent volatile oils as evidence.

“The kinds of hazes and desert mirages we see when we look across large distances of the desert are from one of those volatile chemicals and creosote bush called isoprene,” Nabhan said.

Nabhan and his collaborators identified 115 volatile organic compounds in at least 60 plant species in the Sonoran Desert that are released when it rains. At least 15 have been found to offer “tangible” health benefits like improved sleep, heightened mental clarity or stabilized emotional hormones.

Evidence also showed some of these compounds are released at the onset of rain, when there’s an increase in humidity or stronger winds. Once released into the atmosphere, the compounds travel into our lungs and enter the bloodstream.

“When we get a summer monsoon rainstorm, we have a barometric pressure change, a change in wind speed and ferocity (and) sometimes wind direction changes that make us more receptive to these things because our senses are hypersensitive to See CRESOTE

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TECH TALK

The Big Freeze and planetary flight

By Alexandra Pere Tucson Local Media

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ith a major research university right in our backyard, a strong military presence and innovative companies throughout the metro region, there’s often a plethora of interesting science, medical and technology news to be found in Southern Arizona. Here’s a breakdown of the most interesting recent developments.

Ice age answers

The last ice age was more than 100,000 years ago. This pivotal era changed the Northern Hemisphere’s geology and biodiversity. It’s also very mysterious. For decades scientists wondered how the ice sheets formed and what sped up their formation. A new study from the University of Arizona (UA) provides an answer to how the ice may have formed at the rate and in areas it did. A longstanding theory to explain the ice age is a “wobbling” theory in which Earth’s orbit may have “wobbled” during its path around the Sun, causing cooler temperatures. However, the theory doesn’t fully explain how the ice sheets covered much of Scandinavia and northern Europe. “The problem is we don’t know where those ice sheets (in Scandinavia) came from and what caused them to expand in such a short amount of time,” Marcus Lofverstrom said in a press release. Lofverstrom is the lead author on the study titled “The importance of Canadian Arctic Archipelago gateways for glacial expansion in Scandinavia.” Lofverstrom is an assistant professor of geosciences and head of the UA Earth System Dynamics Lab. Scandinavian ice sheets are puzzling to scientists because the region is warmed by the North Atlantic Current. In order to look into the ice age mystery, Lofverstrom created an Earth-systems model called the Community Earth System Model for the study. The model could be used to test

different geological and climate scenarios. The first experiment with this model did not provide any answer, but the second experiment managed to explain why Scandinavia could have frozen over. “Using both climate model simulations and marine sediment analysis, we show that ice forming in Northern Canada can obstruct ocean gateways and divert water transport from the Arctic into the North Atlantic,” Lofverstrom said in a press release. “That in turn leads to a weakened ocean circulation and cold conditions off the coast of Scandinavia, which is sufficient to start growing ice in that region.”

Diane Thompson, assistant professor in the UA department of geosciences, said the marine sediment records from the North Atlantic show evidence of glaciers in Northern Canada thousands of years before the European side. “It is possible that the mechanisms we identified here apply to every glacial period, not just the most recent one,” Lofverstrom said.

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University of Arizona researchers have developed a metal-free electrolyte and hope to use it to create nontoxic batteries with lots of storage power. This feat is the latest movement toward solving renewable energy problems as the economy slowly shifts in the direction of renewable energy. The team of researchers launched a startup called CarbeniumTec LLC to get this technology off the ground.

“We strive to develop a sustainable, metal-free and environmentally friendly solution that addresses the increasing demand for electricity storage,” co-inventor and co-founder Thomas Gianetti said in a press release. Gianetti, the assistant professor in the department of chemistry and biochemistry, is working with CarbeniumTec co-founder and Chief Technology Officer Jules Moutet to get this technology to the public.

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Fire breaks out at local high school

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ignificant damage was reported at Salpointe Catholic High School, after a fire broke out on Sunday, July 17.

The Tucson Fire Department was dispatched at 8:09 p.m. to the southeast corner of the school, and arrived on scene by 8:13 p.m.

Units from Station 5 observed “heavy smoke and flames,” TFD wrote on Twitter.

A second alarm was called shortly after, fighting the fire defensively and controlling the two-alarm fire by 9:12 p.m.

The fire began in the attic space in the 700 English wing, on the southeast corner

of campus.

Smoke and water damage were also found throughout the 300 and 400 wings, along North Cherry Avenue, on the northeast side of campus.

There were no injuries reported, and the cause of the fire is still unknown.

Fire safety assessment personnel and building safety experts were on campus Monday, July 18, to investigate.

All activities scheduled on the high school campus are back on after the school announced Monday, July 18, that it was closed until further notice.

TFD spokesman Michael Colaianni said the investigation is still underway, as samples will be taken for analysis.

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Sailing around Mars

Research scientist Alexandre Kling in NASA’s Mars climate modeling center is teaming up with University of Arizona engineers to design a motorless sailplane to fly on the surface of Mars. The plane will rely solely on Martian wind to sail while capturing data during its flight

with temperature and gas sensors, as well as cameras. Mars’ atmosphere is quite thin, making it difficult to fly. But these sailplanes are designed to fly for days on Mars’ surface. “With this platform, you could just fly around and access those really interesting, really cool places,” Kling said.

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ARS 13-3108 statute is impacting public safety

By Supervisor Rex Scott Special to Tucson Local Media

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rior to my service on the Board of Supervisors, I was an administrator and teacher for almost 30 years. On two occasions, my staff members and I had to put our schools into lockdown because of reports a student with a gun was roaming campus. Although no one was harmed in either incident, I will never forget the looks of fear and uncertainty on the faces of my colleagues and students.

More times than I care to remember, I attended funerals of students who died as the result of gun violence. A girl who was a victim of a gang-related shooting and several suicides, including one of a sixth grader, all bring to mind memories of anguished family and friends. There is something sickening about watching teenagers grieve the loss of a classmate at far too young an age.

Gun violence is an epidemic in our country, including in Pima County.

As Arizona counties are charged under state law with protecting public health, our Board of Supervisors should have the ability to protect residents from public health and safety threats. Sadly, the Arizona Legislature restricts our capacity to fulfill that duty.

There is currently a statute in place (ARS 13-3108) that prohibits political subdivisions from enacting “any ordinance, rule or tax relating to the transportation, possession, carrying, sale, transfer, purchase, acquisition, gift, devise, storage, licensing, registration, discharge or use of firearms or ammunition or any firearm or ammunition components or related accessories in this state.” This statute prevents local governments in our state from taking virtually any action to address gun safety or violence.

The Board of Supervisors learned in the last year just how restrictive this statute is. Two of us asked the county attorney to advise the board as to whether or not we could ban gun shows from being held at the fairgrounds, or at least require that gun sellers at these shows have federal firearms

licenses, which would require them to conduct background checks.

ARS 13-3108 prevented us from taking either action.

Last month, I asked the county attorney if there were any possibility of the board considering a local “red flag” law, which would permit the sheriff and his deputies to confiscate guns from any resident found to be a danger to themselves or others. There are 19 states with such laws, and it seemed to me that the county, as the regional public health authority, should be able to put such a law in place.

Again, I was told that ARS 13-3108 prohibited any such law from being enacted.

In the wake of the Uvalde school shooting and the mass murder in a Buffalo grocery store, the United States Congress passed the bipartisan Safer Communities Act (SCA). I am encouraged that the process of protecting all Americans from the constant threat of gun violence has at long last been taken up by our federal lawmakers.

Here are some of the opportunities the

SCA has made available to the Arizona Legislature: • Financial incentives for enacting state red flag laws.

• The ability for women to seek legal protection from violent boyfriends.

• Access to billions of dollars for mental health care.

• Mandatory background checks on 18- to 21-year-old gun purchasers.

• The ability to impose stricter punishment on “straw purchases” of weapons (where a gun is purchased by one person to give to another).

• Access to $250 million dollars of federal grant funds for establishing locally based violence intervention programs.

We will elect a new Legislature this year.

It is past time state lawmakers act to ensure the safety of the public they say they serve.

At a minimum, each legislator should act to take advantage of the opportunities the SCA has provided them. They should also move to repeal ARS 13-3108 so leaders at the local level can act as needed to safeguard our people.

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“Without water that area could not be Her work blended art and ecology and ‘the birthplace of Tucson’,” Grant said in an connected people to the environment. email. “The (celebration) honors the 4,000 Using her uniquely developed methodol- years of continuous habitation along the ogies, the core of Woolery’s work exists at river and the food raised by each culture.” the intersection of art and natural science The tradition marks the beginning of research. monsoon season.

“We’re engaging in multi-modal knowledge systems, (which) means there are Protecting native species many ways of knowing our local habitat, Grissom, who studies invasive plant speplants, herbs or whatever you’re studying,” cies in the Rincon District of Saguaro NaWoolery said. She said she feels like her tional Park, said certain plants come out of methodologies align more with tradition- their dormant state during monsoon seaal ecological knowledge than Western sci- son faster than native plants, stealing their ence. water supply.

Traditional ecological knowledge is the Places such as “A” Mountain have been ongoing practice or learning of the rela- overrun by buffelgrass. This invasive spetionships between living beings in a spe- cies pose a fire risk and completely demolcific ecosystem, commonly acquired by ished the saguaro population, except for Indigenous people over time. about six of them, Grissom said. “You can A similar practice can be seen in TOCC’s see the future if you don’t do anything.”

Himdag curriculum, which teaches stuSaguaro National Park hosts ongoing dents the Tohono O’odham culture, values volunteer buffelgrass removal parties such and way of life. The tribal college requires as Second Saturday in the Rincon District students to learn some of the language, or Fourth Saturdays in the Tucson Mounhistory and culture from the “beginning” tain District, which incentivize parkgoers to the 1980s. Certain events at the college with one-day passes for helping. The Weed E Skylin revolve around the O’odham seasonal cal- Free Trails Program teaches volunteers a endar. variety of skills, and Wilderness Volunteers The old way of the calendar, according invites visitors to camp at the park for a to Lopez, would follow the sun, moon and week. The park will also launch its Adoptstars’ placements in the sky. For centuries an-Area program this fall and will install O’odham people could predict the weath- boot brush stations with signs at trailheads er or know when to harvest crops with this over the next couple years.

Grissom has been at the park since 2006. knowledge.

For example, “Jukiabig,” or July, is the He said his favorite-smelling desert plants month of big rains. Months, which are con- are odoras, desert lavender and dalea, to sidered to be more like seasons, follow cac- name a few. When the winds are thrashing about the desert, he said it smells like a “satus growth.

“In the traditional myth, there’s a sto- vory stew.”

“Currently we have that smell when it ry about how the cactus was born,” Lopez said. Depending on the watershed area and rains in the desert, but it doesn’t mean it’s when cactus flowers begin to bloom and guaranteed to be that way in the future,” gather fruit, or “bahidaj,” marks the begin- Grissom said.

The truth can be found on “A” Mountain, ning of a new season and new year.

“The saguaro cactus fruit used to be the where the existing plant population has foremost thing in our culture, to make ‘ba- been reduced to about six saguaros, “a few hidaj’ and to make ‘navai’t’ (cactus wine), scraggly plants of some kind” and buffelbecause they wanted rain,” Lopez said. grass, which gives off a different smell than “Life centered around the saguaro fruit.” the “desert rain” most admire. “(The desert) is not guaranteed to be “Juk,” or rain, is the most sacred thing in the desert. It is a cause for celebration for here,” Grissom said. “I just don’t want to other cultures as well. Annually in Tucson, be the guy on duty when the saguaros get locals who live in the Menlo Park neigh- wiped out at Saguaro National Park.” borhood host the Dia de San Juan Fiesta, or feast day for Saint John the Baptist, on June Desert lovers can learn more 24. The celebration has occurred by the about how to take care of the land Santa Cruz River for at least 25 years. Liza and plants here: nps.gov Grant, the program’s coordinator, took over

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• Huge savings — Patients are saving up to 70% more than in U.S. dentist offices.

A $300 filling here may only cost $55 in Mexico. A $5,000 implant in the States may only cost $1,350 or less in Mexico.

With prices rising everywhere, it is a deal that cannot be beat.

• Amazing technology — The technology in many Mexican dental offices far exceeds what you’ll find in the States. The labs are completely state-of-the-art, leading to faster recovery times and higher success rates.

• Compassionate care — Mexican dentists have a reputation for putting the patient

first. No upselling or unnecessary treatments. They care about you, your smile and your pocketbook!

• Cleanliness — Dental offices in Mexico have the same level of cleanliness you would expect in a U.S. office.

• Safe and secure — The border towns offer safe, tourist-friendly streets. Plus, if you’re still uneasy your first time going, many offices will offer to have a staff member meet you at the border and escort you to their office. You’ll quickly discover you do not need the help.

• Dental insurance coverage — Check your plan. Your dental insurance might just cover part of your care. Even in Mexico! You may have to submit the claim yourself, but it will help make your already-massive savings even better.

• Speaking Spanish is not required — The dental office staff is fluent in English.

Even when a word gets lost in translation, there is always a dental assistant nearby to help. Plus, there’s not a lot of talking when someone has their hands in your mouth.

• No passport, no problem — Americans walk across the border to such places as Nogales and Los Algodones every day.

Many do so with only a government issued photo ID (i.e., enhanced driver’s license or passport) or only a copy of your birth certificate if under the age of 16.

This has been confirmed with the customs border patrol. They’ll have no issues getting across the border or coming back.

• You don’t have to do hours of research to find the best dentist — Believe it or not,

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• Tacos, tequila, pharmacy and fun — Inexpensive prescriptions, fun shops, outstanding food and even a little alcohol, if you’d like. The border towns are tourist attractions for a reason. They are fun places to spend a day!

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Each Watermark community in Tucson is a welcoming neighborhood, where you can live the way you want among friends who feel like family (favorite relatives only!). Unwind by the pool, explore a desert trail, or meet friends for dinner while we take care of all the rest. Farewell to dirty dishes and household chores; your time is all yours!

So what appeals to you? The equine program at The Hacienda at the River will soothe your spirit and open your mind. At The Hacienda at the Canyon, you could join the bocce ball team – no experience needed – and become a Senior Olympian. A movie buff? Catch your favorite films in the private theater at The Watermark at Oro Valley, or bask in the beauty of Pusch Ridge. Stay as active or chill as you like while enjoying the many amenities and exciting events at The Watermark at Continental Ranch. Discover new opportunities and interests every day at our flagship community, The Fountains at La Cholla.

A Time for Growth Your world expands when you live in a community that appreciates and cheers for you. Suddenly it’s easy to get involved in classes, meet new people, and feel connected again. Your old friends are still nearby and new ones are just down the hall, in the dining room, or at tai chi class. Frequent excursions and transportation services give you access to everything you need and enjoy around town.

Most of all, being part of a Watermark community means you can spend time with others or be on your own as much you like. You’ll meet people you never would have met before, and you’ll make each other’s lives better.

“I never thought I’d find my best friend at age 97.”

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Our Story Gary and Dan Ross are no strangers to mobility challenges. Gary injured his back while on active duty and underwent back surgery in 2010. While the surgery was a success, Gary routinely suffers from low back pain and spasms, which often require the use of a mobility device. Gary’s mother was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease and Dan’s mother required two knee replacement surgeries. These experiences led to the realization that there was a huge need for local mobility stores across the United States with trained mobility consultants who understand mobility challenges and can offer mobility solutions.

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SPORTS EXTRA POINT &RECREATION WITH TOM DANEHY Forgotten stars

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long, long time ago, before I came to Arizona (the state, not the university) on a basketball scholarship, I was playing a year of football and baseball at Cal State-Northridge. I had a part-time job at the high school from which I had graduated, doing an assortment of things in and around the gym. Through a truly odd set of circumstances, I found myself coaching the lower-level football team (it was called the B team).

Our quarterback was one of the most spectacular athletes I’ve ever known. But because the varsity team was loaded with running backs, it was decided he would play on the B

team rather than ride the varsity bench. We went undefeated, and he was just ridiculously good.

After I came to Arizona, I kept up on his career. He starred on the football field and, in track and field, he once won the California state championship in the low hurdles, beating a guy who would later make the Olympic team in that event. He got a scholarship to USC and became a sensation.

His senior year, he rushed for more than 2,000 yards and won the Heisman Trophy.

His name is Charles White, and not only is he still USC’s all-time leading rusher, he is still the Pac-12’s all-time rushing leader after more than 40 years. His 6,245 yards is all the more amazing because, back then, NCAA teams played 11-game regular season sched-

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ules (plus one bowl game). If he had played 14 or 15 games a year in today’s era of Conference championships and NCAA playoffs, he might have rushed for nearly 8,000 yards in his career.

To show how bad things used to be in college football, just look at White’s junior year.

His USC team finished 11-1, with the only loss coming to Arizona State in the Sun Devils’ first year in the new Pac-10. Preseason No. 1 Alabama also went 11-1, so it’s a coin toss to see which team gets the “championship.” Yet, as it turns out, the two teams had played each other, with USC beating the Crimson Tide 24-14 in Alabama.

Nevertheless, the Associated Press poll of sportswriters and other nincompoops voted Alabama the national champion while the UPI poll of coaches gave it (overwhelmingly) to USC. Charles led the Trojans to a 21-1-1 mark his final two years (a bizarre 21-21 tie with Stanford kept the Trojans from winning the national title in 1979), and he won the Heisman in a runaway.

He was drafted by the Cleveland Browns but was released after four years of subpar production. It probably had something to do with the fact that he had become a raging drug addict by that time. He had started with

marijuana in high school, then moved on to cocaine near the end of his college years and then finally to crack.

He washed out of the NFL, but then, John Robinson (his coach at USC who had moved on, accepting the head coaching job with the Los Angeles Rams) offered him another chance. White blew it (no pun intended), but Robinson then gave him one last chance.

White responded by leading the NFL in rushing in 1987. He even got the Comeback Player of the Year Award. After the comeback, though, he went back, and that was that.

USC — somewhat nobly, somewhat foolishly — found make-work positions for him over the next two decades but finally cut him loose. Then, things got really bad. He was in and out of rehab facilities. One time, he left and came back wearing somebody else’s shoes (no explanation). Another time, he was seen running on the interstate.

A few years back, I thought I might try to get in touch with him to see how he was doing. Then the pandemic hit and everything got shoved aside. Now, I just found out that he’s living in an assisted-living facility in Southern California. He has extreme dementia, probably from the many hits he took as a running back. The drugs didn’t help, although there are some who feel that the onset of dementia may have exacerbated his drugs situation and not the other way around.

He can remember playing in specific games 43 years ago but doesn’t know how old he is. He remembers specific college teammates but can’t tell you the name of the place where he lives.

I contacted his ex-wife, who is looking after his well-being. I’m going to go try to see him. He won’t remember me, but that won’t matter. I’ll tell him about the undefeated season and the big part he played in it. Then, I’ll thank him for all the great memories he gave me and I’ll thank God I’m able to remember everything after all these years.

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Big 12 Conference remains open for expansion

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sked about possible expansion from the addition of Pac-12 schools recently, incoming Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark left “no doubt” his conference is “open for business.”

“We will leave no stone unturned to drive value for the conference,” Yormark said during the recent Big 12 Media Days. “All in an effort to position the conference in a way that not only grows the Big 12 brand and business but makes us a bit more contemporary.”

At the time, Yormark’s declaration signaled that the conference realignment dominoes were likely to continue falling, but speculation surrounding a new potential superconference ended as swiftly as it started.

Discussions about a partnership between the Big 12 and Pac-12 came to an end last week “for a multitude of reasons,” ESPN reports.

Both sides determined a deal would not have returned revenue or value, according to the

report.

The latest development puts a dent in Yormark’s expansion plans, at least for now. The Big 12 managed to weather the departure of Texas and the University of Oklahoma to the SEC late last summer when outgoing Big 12 commissioner Bob Bowlsby announced BYU, Cincinnati, Central Florida and Houston will join the conference on July 1, 2023.

On June 30, two days after the Big 12 announced Yormark as the new commissioner, USC and UCLA announced they will leave the Pac-12 conference for the Big Ten. Quite the introduction to his new job, Yormark said he was excited about the news.

“I was excited by (the news of USC and UCLA leaving the Pac-12) because I saw there was opportunity,” Yormark said recently. “I’ve received a lot of phone calls (with) a lot of interest, and we’re exploring those levels of interest.”

Added Bowlsby: “The seismic shifts are continuing in collegiate athletics.”

Not only will the shifts lead to a change in the format of conference championships but

also potentially how fans watch teams compete for the title. As media rights continue to drive revenue in college football, Kliavkoff and Yormark will need to work strategically to keep their conferences afloat in the swiftly changing landscape. Establishing partnerships is one of many ideas on the table.

Pac-12 commissioner George Kliavkoff was reportedly authorized to “immediately begin” media rights negotiations in early July, while Yormark said upcoming negotiations for a new media rights deal in 2025 remain top of list. The Big 12’s media rights deal can’t be negotiated until 2024.

Both conferences could use some momentum in negotiations, and it would be advantageous for either conference to expand by finding alternatives to poach from other conferences after each lost two blue blood members within the last year.

“There is no higher priority than to be in the best position the Big 12 for its upcoming multimedia rights negotiations,” Yormark said. “Everything we do must create momentum for these negotiations, as well as

building the value of the Big 12 brand and business.”

The Pacific Coast Conference added USC and UCLA in 1922 and 1928, respectively, before evolving into the Pac-12. Texas and Oklahoma had been members of the Big 12 since the conference’s formation in 1996.

Prior to joining, Oklahoma was a member of the Big Six, which began in 1928 and added Colorado in 1948, Oklahoma State in 1959 and the four Texas schools (Texas, Texas Tech, Texas A&M and Baylor) in 1996.

There’s no doubt all eyes will be on the next move for the Big 12 and the Pac-12 — and that the failed negotiations between the two Power Five conferences serves as only the starting point of what’s to come.

And certainly, by all accounts at Big 12 Media Days, the conference will remain “open for business” for the next wave of schools to join the bargaining table.

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TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) A workplace problem could make the divine bovine see red. But talk it out before you consider walking out. Some surprising facts emerge that change your earlier focus.

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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Someone close considers revealing a painful secret. Withhold any judgment. Instead, open your generous heart and offer dollops of your love and understanding.

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