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  • CultureDose of History
    By Sam Lowe
    November 23, 2013
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    Arizona’s ‘Old School’ B&Bs

    There was a time when sleeping in the classroom was strictly a no-no. But today, in some places, nodding off in the schoolhouse is not only acceptable, it's encouraged. And the snoozers who once got their knuckles rapped are now welcomed with open arms and soft pillows. At least, that's how it is in Globe ...
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  • Round Valley Ensphere
    RecreationSmall Town Scene
    By Sam Lowe
    November 13, 2013
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    Eagar Home to Nation’s Only Domed High School Football Stadium

    EAGAR -- Those who aren't aware of its presence might mistake the Round Valley Ensphere for a flying saucer. It's a logical misassumption because it looks like a flying saucer, just waiting for a UFO pilot to come and fly it away. But in reality, it's a multi-use facility based on the campus of the ...
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  • ArtOdd ObservationsValley of the Sun
    By Sam Lowe
    February 28, 2013
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    Buildings at Phoenix High School are Out of This World

    The Robert L. Duffy High School takes academic architecture all the way to the outer limits of the universe. The small campus in downtown Phoenix is eye-catching because all four buildings are large monolithic structures with domes painted to look like the planets.
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