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Dr. Jay Jones, professor of biology and biochemistry, has long spoken of the environmental health hazards posed by painting and repainting the rock. He has extracted paint core samples to gain a sense of how much it has grown in size. He guesses there are about eight inches of paint covering the rock. / photo by Katherine Careaga

Paint, passion and teaching

By Julian Burrell, Katherine Careaga on September 6, 2013 in Features

Rock painting preserves school pride, but not the planet.

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Joshua Trees can be found in the Southwestern United States, specifically western Arizona, southeastern California, southern Nevada, and southwestern Utah. They are prominent in the park. The Joshua Tree is in the same family as the lily. / photo by Katherine Careage

The sky that catches fire

By Annunciata Williams, Katherine Careaga on September 6, 2013 in Features

Joshua Tree National Park sparks interest.

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This Granny Smith Apple and Goat Cheese Salad includes julienned chicken breast, granny smith apples, candied pecans, apple chips, and mixed greens tossed in champagne vinaigrette topped with goat cheese. The coffee mugs have all been handmade by Jolyn’s mother Jennifer Simison. / photo by Katherine Careaga

Twisting American cuisine

By Ashley Lyn Sourapas, Katherine Careaga on May 24, 2013 in The Knife & Fork

Local restaurant Twisted Sage Cafe offers a fresh new dining option.

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Jeff Burkhart caught this Western Fence lizard on the south side of the University Sports Science Athletic Pavilion in the middle of an early spring day. Lizards are cold-blooded and emerge when the weather warms up. They will not appear in cold weather or extremely hot weather. / photo by Katherine Careaga

Reptile whisperer

By Katherine Careaga, Sarah Sleeger on September 7, 2012 in Features

Jeff Burkhart holds a passion for creepy crawlers.

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