Lorenzo Lopez
News Digital Producer, PhoenixLorenzo Lopez expects to graduate in December 2023 with a bachelor’s degree in sports journalism. Lopez is interning for the Varsity Sports Show in Phoenix.
Latest from Lorenzo Lopez
Soccer refereeing by the numbers: Abuse, pay, rigor factor in to ref shortage
PHOENIX – There is a referee shortage across the United States, and a look at what soccer refs in Arizona go through to officiate a game offers clues as to the causes of the shortage. Referee abuse, low pay and athletic rigor are a few of the hardships, but many refs still say they love the job and encourage others to take the plunge.
Arizona Thanksgiving meal cost down 28% as turkey prices decrease
PHOENIX – The average price of a Thanksgiving feast for 10 people this year is down 28%, according to the Arizona Farm Bureau. Arizona consumers faced “historically high” prices for their Thanksgiving meal ingredients in 2022.
‘Not normal at all’: Rising temperatures threaten saguaros, other native plants
Saguaros, agave and more native plants are feeling the effects of Phoenix’s record-breaking hot summer, which is increasingly common. As trees and plants die, scientists are assisting their evolutionary adaptability and working on new solutions.
Arizona manages Medicaid “unwinding” post-COVID by relying on communication with AHCCCS members and community assistance
PHOENIX – The Arizona agency that handles Medicaid, AHCCCS, has been reevaluating the eligibility of its members since April 1 due to income criteria changing after COVID-19. AHCCCS Connect and community support is crucial in navigating these changes and finding affordable alternatives.
Estrenan filme en español sobre estudiantes hispanos de ASU
PHOENIX – El College Tour en Español fue estrenado en el ASU West Campus honrando a los estudiantes que fueron los primeros en su familia en recibir una educación universitaria.
Growing Arizona Jewish population finds community in synagogues, elsewhere for High Holy Days
PHOENIX – The Jewish population in Maricopa County has grown by nearly 20% since 2002, according to an Arizona State University study done in 2019. But leaders in the Jewish community say the proliferation of synagogues – with most in Scottsdale and North Phoenix – hasn’t kept up with the growth of the Jewish population. People are finding alternate places to gather, including Zoom, on campus and in friendship groups.
Celebraciones del Día de la Independencia de México en Arizona
PHOENIX – La comunidad mexicana de Arizona se prepara para celebrar el Día de la Independencia de México. En el valle se realizan diferentes eventos que incluyen el tradicional "Grito” además de bailes folclóricos, música y comida mexicana.
