By Jacqueline Canett / El Inde Mariana Valencia remembers the day she got the best news any person on the lung transplant waitlist could receive. She was on the phone with one of her best friends when an anonymous phone number called from area code “720” — Denver. She answered the phone and heard, “Hey,…
By Bradley Anderson / El Inde Jeong Yeol Yoon is a professor and president of the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Arizona. Originally from Seoul, South Korea, he studied biomedical engineering in Los Angeles at UCLA, working on lab-on-a-chip and biomaterials and then finding his way to Tucson where he furthered his…
By Diana Ramos/El Inde One small straw is more than a thin tube of plastic: It can make a huge difference on the planet. At the University of Arizona Student Union, many students stop to get coffee, but is it worth spending around $5 for a couple of ice cubes, coffee and cream in a plastic…
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…
By Claire O’Connell/El Inde When entering the crisp green doors of Hotel Congress, you are immediately met with hospitality. The historic building greets its guests as if it is still 1919. While it only offers 39 rooms, the small landmark hotel is adored by many for its classical charm. Front desk manager Josh Osteen knows…
