Paloma Rutherford
Paloma Rutherford(she/her/hers)
News Reporter, Cronkite Noticias

Paloma Rutherford expects to graduate in May 2025 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and minors in business and history. Rutherford has interned as a social media manager at Criminal Minded Media in Phoenix.

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Festival de Cine de Phoenix impulsa escena cinematográfica de Arizona

PHOENIX – El Festival de Cine de Phoenix ayuda a convertir a Arizona en un lugar favorito para cineastas y fanáticos del cine. El auge del festival en las últimas dos décadas refleja la creciente prominencia de Arizona en la industria cinematográfica.

Nicole Simone and Karen Genis get their photo taken in front of the “Opening Night” banner at the Phoenix Film Festival’s kickoff event at the party pavilion next to the Harkins Theatres: Scottsdale 101 on April 4, 2024. Simone and Genis were at the film festival for the first time. (Photo by Kayla Mae Jackson/Cronkite News)

Phoenix Film Festival works to boost Arizona’s film scene

PHOENIX – Phoenix Film Festival helps shape Arizona into a favorite spot for filmmakers and movie fans. The festival's rise over the past two decades mirrors Arizona's growing prominence in the film industry.

Nicole Simone and Karen Genis get their photo taken in front of the “Opening Night” banner at the Phoenix Film Festival’s kickoff event at the party pavilion next to the Harkins Theatres: Scottsdale 101 on April 4, 2024. Simone and Genis were at the film festival for the first time. (Photo by Kayla Mae Jackson/Cronkite News)

Horne calls for more funding for teachers, more discipline for students

PHOENIX - Arizona Schools Superintendent Tom Horne told lawmakers Tuesday that the state faces a crisis in teacher retention, with low salaries and a lack of support leading to a loss of thousands of teachers every year.