Arizona Daily Star: Caliente
The cover of the Caliente section of the Arizona Daily Star published on May 1, 2014. The cover work was created by AZ Star artist Tammie Graves. © Arizona Daily Star 2014
During Anthony’s time as an apprentice at the Arizona Daily Star in the spring of 2014, he saw first-hand from his editors, Kathy Allen, Cathalena Burch and Kristen Cook, that journalists need to tell the whole story from every perspective. They taught him to stand his ground, be aggressive and trust his instincts. They help transform him into a student of writing, teaching him how to learn from his mistakes and how to quickly spot errors. They also inspired him to be a journalist that is involved with the community, represents their voice and treats every interviewee with kindness and respect. Everyone has a story to tell, we just have to find it.
“If you look good, you feel good.”
A story published in the Discover section of the Arizona Daily Star on May 11, 2014. It was a quarter-page spread article in color. This story was a feature on Tucson nonprofit “I am You, 360” and how they help foster families adapt to regular life through their unique approach with hair care and beauty products. It focused on an interview with the founder, Desiree Cook and discusses how her troubled background and her sense for style was a perfect combination to give foster children the confidence for a better future. You can view the online version by clicking here.
“Angelese Pepper and her family commuted 130 miles to be a part of Tucson Symphony Orchestra’s Young Composers Project. The Safford teen began making the journey in 2012, driven by her love for music.”
A story published in the Caliente section of the Arizona Daily Star on May 15, 2014. It was a quarter-page spread article in black and white. This story was a question and answer session featuring Tucson Symphony Orchestra’s Young Composer Project student Angelese Pepper. This piece attempts to give the reader a look into a young composer’s head. You can view the online version by clicking here.
“In 1980, 7-year-old Matt Sams stood in Tucson’s Fantasy Comics store and twirled a spinrack of comics. When it stopped, he picked up the first comic book he saw, an issue of Marvel Comics’ “Captain America.” He browsed through the thin, single-issue comic book and fell in love.”
A story published in the Caliente section of the Arizona Daily Star on May 1, 2014. It was the cover story for the Caliente, told in a four-page spread. This was a three-part series that covered the comic book community in Tucson. The first section was a story previewing Free Comic Book Day, focusing on why it promotes youth literacy. The second section focused on a ‘by the numbers’ presentation, showing quantitative data that expressed the national rise of comic book in popular culture. The third part was a comic strip created by artist Tammie Graves that expressed why Tucson loves comic books, which was inspired by anecdotal narratives compiled and written by Anthony Victor Reyes. The story featured interviews with local comic book stores, Fantasy Comics, R-Galaxy, Heroes and Villains, Charlie’s Comics and Showtime Cards, comic book creators, Gene Hall and Jon Proudstar, and many local comic book enthusiasts. You can view the online version by clicking here.
“Mufaddal Dawoodbhoy wants to bring the record-store vibe back.”
A story published in the Discover section of the Arizona Daily Star on April 6, 2014. It was a quarter-page spread article in color that led the section. This story was a feature on Tucson business Dress Code and their unique approach fashion, known as music-driven fashion. It focused on Dawoodbhoy ‘s business approaches and why he believes music and fashion is a match made in heaven. You can view the online version by clicking here.
“Music burst through the speakers.”
A story published in the Caliente section of the Arizona Daily Star on March. 27, 2014. It was a two-page spread article in black and white. This story covered Greater Cause Foundation’s charity event known as the Neon Bubble Dash. The article is a preview of the event with an interview with the director, Jose Moreno. You can view the online version by clicking here.
Photographed by © Anthony Reyes 2014
“Terror.”
A story published in the Home and Life section of the Arizona Daily Star on March 23, 2014. It was a three-page spread article that led the section. This story was a first-person narrative about Anthony Victor Reyes’ experience with acting improvisation with Tucson comedy troupe, Not Burnt Out Just Unscrewed. The story is based on Anthony’s experience when he attended a improvisation class and a dress rehearsal, and performed on stage with members of NBOJU. The story was a part of Arizona Daily Star’s Kathy Allen’s three-part series covering Not Burnt Out Just Unscrewed. You can view the online version by clicking here.
“Quinlan Wilhite doesn’t consider himself a fashionista. But he definitely has a passion for fashion.”
A story published in the Discover section of the Arizona Daily Star on March 9, 2014. It was a half-page spread article in color that led the section. This story was a feature Tucson resident Quinlan Wilhite and his fashion brand, QMULATIVE Lifestyle Brand. It focused on Wilhite’s business, inspirations towards his designs and his future projects and aspirations. You can view the online version by clicking here.
“Traditions can shape us; they are the bridge between the past and the present.”
A story published in the Caliente section of the Arizona Daily Star on Feb. 20, 2014. It was a quarter-page spread article in black and white. This story was a feature on the Pima Community College’s adaptation the musical, “Fiddler on the Roof”. It focused on an interview of Todd Poelstra and the importance that this production played on the community. It was a preview for the upcoming play and included details on how people can attend the event. You can view the online version by clicking here.
“People can be like glass: delicate, fragile, beautiful.” A story published in the Caliente section of the Arizona Daily Star on Feb. 6, 2014. It was a two-page spread article in color that led the art section. This story was a feature on the UA Arizona Repertory Theater’s adaptation of Tennessee Williams’ Glass Menagerie play. It featured a question and answer interview with director Brent Gibbs. It was a preview for the upcoming play and included details on how people can attend the event. You can view the online version by clicking here.
Photographed by © Rachael Reyes-Berriman 2014
“Tucson hungers for brains.”
A story published in the Caliente section of the Arizona Daily Star on Feb. 6, 2014. It was a two-page spread article in color. This story covered Showtime Cards and the launch of their comic book section through the season four mid-season premiere of AMC’s Walking Dead. The article discusses the rising trend of zombies in Tucson while promoting their event. It goes into the activities that went on during the event including zombie make-up, door raffles, and local comic book artists’ sketches. It included an interview with owner George Mares and his comic book specialist Diego Rivera. You can view the online version by clicking here.
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