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Free taxi services help keep students safe this spring break

Free taxi services help keep students safe this spring break

Julia Hettiger, Staff Reporter March 3, 2015

No DUI El Paso is a taxi service that will pick up and drop off inebriated patrons in the El Paso area free of charge. Tyler Rouse founded the initiative on May 2012, the operations began on Oct. 5, of the same year. Fort Bliss soldiers and El Paso citizens...

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Passport agency aids students for all travel

Stephanie Frescas, Contributor March 3, 2015

Obtaining a passport is expensive, the offices are often crowded and it takes weeks for the passport to finally be delivered. However, there is one thing that can make the process slightly more convenient. The UTEP Passport Acceptance Facility is located...

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According to the University of the Sciences, one in four college-aged women will be date raped or experience an attempted date rape during her college years.

New way to track down date rape during spring break

Julia Hettiger, Staff Reporter March 3, 2015

Students at North Carolina State University have come up with a possible solution to prevent date rape through a common accessory-nail polish. Date rape drugs, including gamma-hydroxybutyric acid also known as GHB, rohypnol and ketamine, all have become...

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Vagina Monologues hope to end violence against women

Julia Hettiger, Staff Reporter February 25, 2015

V-day will be hosting their annual production of “The Vagina Monologues” by Eve Ensler on April 9, 10, 16, 17, 23 and 24, and productions will be offered  in both English and Spanish. The play follows six diverse women on a journey of a forbidden...

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Potbelly’s prepares for National Chili Day

Julia Hettiger, Staff Reporter February 25, 2015

Potbelly Sandwich Shop is celebrating National Chili Day by serving UTEP students free chili on Feb. 26. They will be serving free six-ounce cups of chili from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at both of their El Paso locations, 2900 N. Mesa St. and 1373 George Dieter...

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Altar’d State is a religious-themed fashion store located at the Foutains at Farah shopping mall in east El Paso.

Religion has an impact on fashion

Julia Hettiger, Staff Reporter February 24, 2015

Altar’d State, a religious-themed fashion store, opened their doors at the Fountains at Farah in November 2013. Altar’d State is known for selling clothing and accessories in a religious environment and providing customers the opportunity to pray...

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Owner of House of Dame Intimates, Gloria Reza works on her corset designs.

Women seek curvy shape through waist training

Valerie Herrera, Staff Reporter February 24, 2015

Waist trainers have become the latest beauty trend among women trying to possess the quintessential curvy shape, which involves wearing a waist-cinching corset for hours at a time. Women must wear a tight corset-like garment around the mid-waist to mold...

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Contouring has become a popular makeup trend among UTEP students.

Contouring new trend in the beauty industry

Valerie Herrera, Staff Reporter February 24, 2015

Contouring is one of the most commonly used tricks in makeup. It involves using a combination of light and dark color tones to sculpt the face. Dulce Roque, sophomore creative writing major, said she was first introduced to the technique in high school...

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Sophomore forensic science major, Thelma Lujan looks at online shopping websites at the library.

Students prefer online shopping versus the mall

Jesus Lopez, Staff Reporter February 24, 2015

Online shopping began in 1979, and it’s a strategy that has benefitted many designers and brand and clients. However, the fashion industry did not take advantage of this until recently. Laura Medrano, sophomore linguistics major, said one of the biggest...

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Students express themselves through fashion

Students express themselves through fashion

Julia Hettiger, Staff Reporter February 23, 2015

Fashion trends sweep the nation in different ways. While cowboy boots are highly popular in Tennessee and sundresses in California. El Paso has its own unique style. Whether it is dressing up for a night out or dressing for a typical school day. UTEP...

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UTEP Dinner Theatre’s ‘Carrie–the Musical’ sets off a thriller experience

Jesus Lopez, Staff Reporter February 20, 2015

I made my first visit to the UTEP Dinner Theatre on Jan. 31, when I got the opportunity to attend the opening night of “Carrie–the Musical,” I must admit that at first I was quite skeptical about attending the show due to the very well known topics...

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Juan Gabriel shakes it all off

Juan Gabriel shakes it all off

Maria Esquinca, Copy Editor February 18, 2015

Riveting, sensual and full of life are a few words that describe Juan Gabriel’s performance at the Don Haskins as part of his “Volver” tour. Dressed in a pink suit, he sang, dipped, swayed his hips, blew kisses and took it off. Also known...

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