Recent Favorites

With my internship at The Arizona Republic over and my next at The Deseret Morning News soon approaching I thought it was time to share some recent favorites.


Multimedia VIDEOS:

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Teens Learn Defensive Driving

Seventeen-year-old Notre Dame Prep student Tom Guilleaume drives through a collision avoidance course as his friends Ryan Hodges, left, Chris Cantoni, center, and Sam Regonini try to distract him, Tuesday at Desert Ridge Mall in Phoenix. The workshop helped parents and teens learn the dangers of distracted driving. -- Photo by Geoffrey McAllister/The Arizona Republic

Early Election for Kids

Six-year-old Lenox Hill of Paradise Valley presses her "I Voted" sticker against her chest after participating in a mock presidential election organized to help children understand the importance of voting. The gathering was organized by Moms for Obama, a local organization. -- Photo by Geoffrey McAllister/The Arizona Republic

Rattlers Fall Hard to Sabercats

Rattlers' quarterback Jeff Smoker gets sacked in the first half against the San Jose Sabercats Friday at US Airways Arena. -- Photo by Geoffrey McAllister/The Arizona Republic

Webb Weaves His 8th Win

Diamondbacks' Brandon Webb, right, celebrates his league leading eighth win with catcher Chris Snyder after defeating the Phillies 8-3 Thursday at Chase Field. Webb is 8-0. -- Photo by Geoffrey McAllister/The Arizona Republic

Huskies One Win From State

(caption from 4th photo in above slideshow) Pitcher Ryan Schwenn, left, catcher Thomas Valenza, center, and outfielder Steve Defreitas of played an integral part in helping the Horizon Huskies roll over their competition this season. They are within one game of reaching the state final. -- Photo by Geoffrey McAllister/The Arizona Republic

May is Magnet Month

(caption of 2nd photo in above slideshow) Harrison Nealey, right, and Matt Freeney of Magnet Mafia in Denver Colorado piece together their gigantic magnet paintbrush on the exterior of the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art Thursday. SMoCA is hosting its second annual May is Magnet Month event, inviting the public to place magnets around the metal exterior of their building. -- Photo by Geoffrey McAllister/The Arizona Republic