The life of a sneaker reseller

By Mitchell Sweet-Tomb/ El Inde The term “hypebeast” has been catching fire the past few years as more and more young teenagers are finding themselves not just wearing streetwear, but selling it for two, three times the amount on the secondary market as well.

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For the love of a coach

By Brianna Hall / El Inde Four years after graduating high school, a former cheerleader from Sierra Vista, Arizona, discovered what went on behind the competitions, cheer practices, and game days in the life of her coach — and how she persevered despite the challenges she faced.

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Bringing art & music to youth during the pandemic

By Marquies White / El Inde Groundworks, a non-profit art and music community center for youth, has thrived in Tucson since the summer of 2020 despite the pandemic forcing almost all of its activities online. In April 2021, Groundworks held its largest event ever, Creation In Isolation, in collaboration with other art spaces around the city.

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A thriving business despite the pandemic

By Yasmin Acosta/El Inde In 2020, the food service industry was hit really hard by the pandemic and many restaurants did not survive. We have seen door after door close to the public temporarily — then sometimes permanently. On the other hand, there’s first-time restaurant owner, Carolyn O’Connor, and her year-old business, Ceres, which is…

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Ali

By Nicole Danigelis/El Inde Growing up, Nicole Danigelis’ best friend, Ali, was like a sister not just to her but also to her younger sisters, Michele and Alexa. Some of their happiest childhood memories were shared with Ali. In this story, the Danigelis sisters talk, laugh, cry, and remember these memories throughout their journey in…

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