CONTROLLED DESTRUCTION: A member of the Mormon Lake Hot Shots ignites the forest floor south of Munds Park, Ariz., during a 190-acre controlled burn on Nov. 6. Officials say controlled burns are one reason that 2007 has been a relatively light year for wildfires despite continuing drought. Through mid-October, 1,926 fires had burned 63,908 acres around Arizona.
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By Caitlin Hawkinson | February 26, 2026"After threatening to freeze GSG in summer 2024 over policy compliance issues, the University paused GSG in summer 2025 and froze it this January, records and past reporting show." Illustration by:
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By Chloe Gorgue | February 26, 2026"Kish added the research shows that strong social connections improve life satisfaction and protect against negative outcomes over time." Illustration by:
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By Jason White | February 26, 2026Then newly constructed Mullett Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022, in Tempe.



