Border technology is vital in Patagonia area

By Vianney Cardenas/El Inde Despite the ups, downs and sharp turns, Arizona-83 between Interstate-10 and Sonoita is a unique and enjoyable ride. Flat desert terrain gives way to rolling hills studded with trees, brush and grasses along the scenic highway. Also present are the Border Patrol vehicles that begin to appear where a tent and…

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How the University of Arizona preps student teachers

By Victoria Ariate-Jover/El Inde Erin Garrett, a Tucson native and senior at the University of Arizona, walks into her fifth grade class ready to tackle a new day. The room is decorated with vibrant and creative student work along the walls. Garrett decorated the white board for the students’ daily assignment with different colored Expo…

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Giving new life to old buildings in Patagonia

By Ray Diaz/ El Inde Classrooms that used to host children attending elementary school are now filled with artifacts that depict the history of Patagonia. The Patagonia Museum is one of a handful of historic buildings that have been restored to serve a different purpose with hopes that they will continue to teach visitors the…

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Helping college students with food insecurity

By Kasey Adrian/El Inde Located under the Student Union at the University of Arizona, is a room where students and faculty can come and retrieve food they may not be able to afford. It’s called the Campus Pantry, a program that guides students and faculty who lack food because they have little money. One in…

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