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From a blogger to a fashion guru

From a blogger to a fashion guru

Andrea Acosta, Entertainment Editor March 4, 2014

Editor’s Note: This is a new section that will feature UTEP students’ success stories. Submit yours at [email protected]. From a very young age, Jacquline Padilla, senior bilingual education major, always loved the art of fashion....

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TCM continues to keep the engineering spirit alive

TCM continues to keep the engineering spirit alive

Jose Soto, Staff Reporter March 4, 2014

Students are gearing up to go green during this year’s Texas College of Mines celebration. As the longest-running celebration on campus, TCM strives to keep the original mining spirit of the university alive by engaging faculty, staff and students. Mining...

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UTEPIA will help students make safer spring break choices

UTEPIA will help students make safer spring break choices

Jose Soto, Staff Reporter February 27, 2014

UTEPIA an annual event that gathers different organizations and clubs from around campus to promote healthier and alternative options for students as they embark on their spring break hiatus and will be held at the union breezeway on March 4 at 10 a.m. The...

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Springing up your fashion sense: trends for men

Springing up your fashion sense: trends for men

Jose Soto, Staff Reporter February 26, 2014

As spring starts to bloom, it’s time for us men to allow our fashion sense to blossom. Stow away your dull, dark colors from winter and allow some sunshine into your closet. Spring 2014 is full of vibrant and exciting fashion measures we can all enjoy. In...

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Springing up your fashion sense: trends for women

Springing up your fashion sense: trends for women

Lesly Limon, Staff Reporter February 26, 2014

With a new season comes new trends. These trends are what’s hot in women’s fashion, specifically for the warmer weather. Crop Tops—Okay girls, I know crop tops are very 90s, however they’re totally back. Anyone can pull off this trend regardless...

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Monarch showcases spring and summer fashions

Monarch showcases spring and summer fashions

S. David Ramirez, Staff Reporter February 26, 2014

The Monarch night club hosted a showcase of fashion, make-up and hair on Feb. 22. It was meant to show what the El Paso fashion scene has to offer. The clothing was provided by Red Door Boutique and the styling was created by Pin-up and Dye Salon. “I...

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'What do you want to fab?'

‘What do you want to fab?’

Amber Gomez, Staff Reporter February 26, 2014

Fab/rication/Lab/oratory or Fab Lab, has been spreading across the world and has finally hit El Paso. It will open its doors on March 1. Fab Lab supports STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) by engaging the public in fun DIY projects...

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Fashion apps are available in the Play Store and iTunes at no charge.

Fashionable Apps: Personal stylists

Ashley Muñoz, Contributor February 26, 2014

Spring is almost here, now it’s time to switch your boots out for sandals and sunglasses. Take out the fun spring colors and trends that will get you ready to flaunt your spring style. Here are three fashion apps that are available for Androids and...

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"Digitalism" is scheduled to perform at 7 p.m. on march 1 at the Lowbrow Palace.

The Sun City Digitalized by Duo

Lorain Watters February 18, 2014

The German electronic duo Digitalism will perform for the first time in El Paso on March 1 at 7 p.m., at the Lowbrow Palace. The group is known for their album “Idealism,” which was released in 2007, and for their hit songs “Pogo” and “2...

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‘Fooducate’: let your phone help you live a healthier life

Jose Soto, Staff Reporter February 18, 2014

With individuals trying to keep their New Years’ resolutions and a myriad of people trying to better their eating habits, “Fooducate” is a mobile application that offers many interesting and convenient features to start eating better, lose weight...

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UTEP commemorates Black History Month

UTEP commemorates Black History Month

Lesly Limon, Staff Reporter February 18, 2014

This year’s Black History is civil rights in America, and UTEP and the community will be holding special events to celebrate. UTEP’s Department of African American Studies kicked off the university’s Black History Month celebration on Feb. 5...

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'The Lego Movie': embrace your inner child

‘The Lego Movie’: embrace your inner child

Amber Gomez, Staff Reporter February 18, 2014

Your childhood has finally come to life. The popular toy building blocks, Legos, have been around since the ‘50s, and for those of us who grew up playing with them, it’s almost nostalgic to see the mini figures in theaters. With a mix of CGI and...

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