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Ask a Mexican: Where Can I Find Chicanas in Las Vegas?
Dear Mexican: I recently relocated from Los Angeles to Las Vegas and am longing for my Mexicans.
As you know, in Los Angeles, it is easy to find amazing Chicanas—whenever I wanted to meet beautiful, intelligent Mexican ladies, I would head to Main Street in Alhambra on any Thursday night and be in ut...
The Weekly Independent Comics Page for Aug. 17, 2017!
On this week's off-script weekly Independent comics page: Jen Sorenson looks at Trump's words on protesters; This Modern World assesses threats to the nation; The K Chronicles shares a true coming-of-age story; Apoca Clips listens in on a conversation between O.J. and Trumpy; and Red Meat accepts a de...
Ask a Mexican: Is It OK for Mexican Americans in College to Go Through an Identity Crisis?
Dear Mexican: I’m a 23-year-old Latina attending a Texas university, and I’m taking a class that is centered on Latino culture and history. I’m a first-generation Tex-Mex kid, and lately, all of the documentaries and other coursework have been making me feel some type of way—angry, sad and overall c...
The Weekly Independent Comics Page for Aug. 10, 2017!
On this week's nuclear-war-fearing weekly Independent comics page: This Modern World reveals the backstory behind Trump's lies about phone calls; Jen Sorenson examines how the Trump administration is playing the Country Card; The K Chronicles features touching words from a child; Red Meat shows off Ea...
Know Your Neighbors: Meet Rose Mallett, a Woman Who Overcame Adversity to Become One of the Area's Most In-Demand Singers
Rose Mallett is known for her singular voice, her striking appearance, and her frequent appearances in local clubs and theaters. The Moreno Valley resident has entertained throughout Southern California, in Las Vegas, and onscreen, and she can be seen locally at both Woody’s and the Purple Room in Pa...
Ask a Mexican: Why Do Mexicans Let Toddlers Stay on the Baby Bottle for So Long?
Dear Mexican: Why do a lot of Mexicans let their toddlers stay on the baby bottle longer than most kiddos?
I work at a surgery center that specializes in children’s dental surgery, and most of the patients are Mexican kids getting their teeth fixed from such scenarios. I’ve also personally known Mexi...
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