The University of Arizona Alumnus / Summer 2008
/ Volume 85/4
Contents
Mission to Mars
Crowds cheered and applause rang'round the world as the Phoenix Mars Lander touched down on the red planet in late May.
Scholar Blends Chinese Roots, American Opportuities
From an early age, Adeel Yang has leapt from culture to culture with ease.
Going Back to China
Learn more about modern-day China in a journey home.
UA 2008 Olympic Connection
Swimmer Lacey Neymeyer, track and field athlete Abdi Abdirahman, and three softball alumna and a coach are just a few among UA student-athletes and alumni in the 2008 Olympic Games.
Got Game?
The intellectual pursuit of gaming culture.
Are Turmeric and Ginger The New Wonder Drugs?
Eighty percent of the world's population relies on traditional medicine from plants.
Vaudeville Lives
The UA is now home to the world's largest vaudeville memorabilia collection.
Saving EL Pitayal
Economic survival in the organ-pipe cactus forest.