By Paige Balota/El Inde The Heirloom Farmers Market is home to many local small businesses that have flourished, becoming essential stops for members of the Tucson community. One of those business owners, Kris Young, is striving to make a difference. He is a family man, one who cares deeply for his wife and three sons….
Nicole Ochotoreno, dubbed as “Mama Bear” by University of Arizona students, has been making sure students have a safe ride home each night for the past four years. Nicole’s story goes back to her childhood. She was in an auto accident at nine years old and was bullied constantly for her facial injuries. She has…
By Abbie Kosoc/El Inde Every individual acquires their own unique talents, though not everyone has the opportunity to pursue such talents and chase their dreams. That’s not the case for Sophia Rankin. With a passion for music and a growing talent, this 22-year-old young woman has been able to put the time and effort into…
By Caroline Recupero/El Inde “What do you want to be when you grow up?” is the age-old question kids hear all the time. Some children say they want to be an astronaut or a firefighter or maybe they want to be on the big screen one day. But, sometimes passions don’t work out the way…
By Bellah Nelson/El Inde Over 50 years ago, Ann Stewart, a 47-year old teacher from Flowing Wells, Arizona, was fired for allegedly teaching witchcraft to her high school English students. Stewart had long ash-blonde hair and a widow’s peak—a V-shaped hairline that is passed on genetically. Her eyes were blueish-green and her favorite colors to…
