Comedy under the pandemic
By Lauren Salgado/El Inde
Agite bien (shake well)
by Karl Yares/El Inde People know a good hot sauce when they taste it. Some prefer a vinegar based offering, while others go for a roasted chili option. In Tucson, there is a local favorite that has been in operation since 1924: Poblano. The small operation has quite a following but maintains its family-owned roots….
Docility, dress codes and curfews — but only for women
By Madison McCormick/El Inde The 1950s college experience was rife with sexism and gender inequality. The University of Arizona, like many colleges in the mid-20th century, was a prime example of the social injustices that permeated American culture. Myriad rules were forced on female students, while the men enjoyed nearly uninhibited freedom. Kaye Byerly, a…
For the love of desert tortoises
By Emma Peterson/El Inde Alan Bedrick has always loved reptiles. When he was young, he preferred snakes and turtles as pets over the average dog or cat. Throughout the years, his adoration for reptiles has gotten stronger. “It’s sort of a hobby for me,” Bedrick says, “I have a desert tortoise outside and three water…
A barbershop in decline
By Aziz Esmael/El Inde As the sun rises on the city of Tempe, Arizona, many businesses get ready to open up their doors to sell goods or provide a service to their customers. Feras Jamous, a gentleman in his late 40s , stands tall at almost six feet, bald and with a full beard. The…