Fara Illich - Radio

Fara Illich studied film criticism and analysis at the University of Arizona, and her first job out of school was at the Tucson local-access station. From here, she developed a love for citizen journalism and community media. Her next job was as a production specialist for an NBC affiliate in Guam. During that time, she honed her photography, videography and digital editing skills. She is currently a graduate student at Arizona State and aspires to be a multimedia journalist.

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Monday, Feb. 13, 2012

In an effort to better serve the burgeoning immigrant community in Arizona, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) opened up a new field office in Phoenix on Friday. The bigger high-tech building could bring more people closer to the American Dream, faster.

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Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011

Friday's 6th Annual Phoenix Parade of the Arts (PAPA) was less of a spectator sport and more of a party in the street. It's okay to come and just watch, according to organizer Sahar Mitchell, but creative expression is greatly encouraged.

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Monday, Nov. 7, 2011

In response to a strike going on half-way around the world, local union members showed up to support miners in Papua, Indonesia on Friday. Eight miners have died in violent protests at the Grasberg Mine since the strike began on Sept. 25, according to the AP. The copper mine in Indonesia, the world's largest, is owned by the Phoenix-based company Freeport McMoran. The company declined to comment on the demonstration at its headquarters, or the ongoing strike in Indonesia.

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Saturday, Oct. 15, 2011

The Occupy movement that started on New York’s Wall Street has gone international, with protesters demonstrating against social and economic inequality around the world. About 1000 people showed up to Occupy Phoenix on Friday, demonstrating against social and economic inequalities. One single-mother explains her reasons for joining the movement.