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El Paso’s Finest is a small shop in Downtown El Paso filled with work from local artists and businesses.

“El Paso’s Finest” hosts local artwork from across the city

Jasmin Campoya, Photographer September 20, 2022

El Paso is the heart and home of art for local artists. From graphic designers to painters and photographers, located at 314 N. Mesa St., El Paso’s Finest welcomes multiple talented individuals to sell art. Founder of El Paso’s Finest and local photographer...

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Yayale Handmade, owned by Claudia Cornejo, features her handmade amigurumi dolls and crochet clothes at the Lollygag Night Market Sept. 10 at 1000 Deisel Drive.

The Lollygag Night Market showcases local businesses

Alyson Rodriguez, Staff Reporter September 20, 2022

Try something new for Saturday night and support local vendors at the Lollygag Night Market. The market showcases different local vendors who sell clothes, jewelry, food and much more.   The most recent Lollygag Night Market was held Sept. 10 at 1000...

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Interviewees sat eagerly waiting for their turn to be interviewed at The Foundation Room.

Howdy Homemade serves every scoop with a smile

Alyson Rodriguez, Staff Reporter September 20, 2022

Editor’s note: Alyson Rodriguez was an intern with El Paso Community Foundation up until Aug. 8.   Serving every scoop of ice cream with a smile, Howdy Homemade ice cream is coming to El Paso. Originally based in Dallas, Texas, the ice cream franchise...

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Zéleny received her master’s of fine arts in creative writing from UTEP. She went on to author and publish several short stories and novels including the short stories “Gente Menuda” and “No son gente como uno”. Additionally, the novels “El Libro de Aisha” and “Coming out Mikala”, to name a few.

Write anywhere with an online MFA in creative writing

Meagan Elizabeth García, Arts & Culture Editor September 20, 2022

When it comes to accessibility in education, the UTEP Creative Writing Department created the online Master’s of Fine Arts (MFA) in creative writing program for students who are passionate about the field and eager to learn from writers across the globe....

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Professor kickflips into UTEP’S heart

Alberto Silva Fernandez, Photographer September 20, 2022

Editors note: This is the first of a three part series on professors who skateboard at UTEP In the early 90s, street skateboarding became a cultural phenomenon for teenagers at the time. One of those teenagers is now Associate Professor of Music Theory,...

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His larger statue, “The Water God” made by rebar structure, metal lathe, cement and stucco, has multiple faces to represent its nonconforming gender in order to represent mankind as well as vines representing how our history wraps around us.

Meet Ho Baron: The artist behind ‘Gods for Future Religions’

Elisha Nuñez, Staff Reporter September 20, 2022

There are many words to describe the sculptures made by Ho Baron. Eerie, elegant, bizarre and beautiful are just a few that capture the true essence of his work. Born in Chicago in 1941, Baron moved to El Paso as a young child and considers the city...

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Mauricio Ibarra Ponce de León leads the El Grito chant with names of historic Mexican figures and a “Viva Mexico” chant.

UTEP begins Hispanic Heritage Month with El Grito Ceremony

Sophia Villalobos, Contributor September 16, 2022

El Grito de Independencia, also known as El Grito de Dolores, is a celebration of Mexico’s Independence from Spanish rule. Every year, Mexican families and friends get together to celebrate and scream “Viva Mexico!” This tradition breaks country...

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A member of NAMI shares a photo of her and her brother during a writing workshop held Sept. 2

NAMI addresses mental health through writing

Kristen Scheaffer, Contributor September 14, 2022

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) at UTEP engages students with the use of creative writing as a therapeutic outlet. Pauline “Po” Ku, bilingual creative writing graduate student, leads the group every two weeks in these sessions, occasionally...

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From left to right: Latino Finance Group President Fernando Pacheco Jr., Treasurer Vidal Guzman-Gonzalez and Vice President Rodolfo De Las Casas.

Latinos take over Wall Street

Alyson Rodriguez, Staff Reporter September 14, 2022

In recent years, investing has become popular among young people, especially students. Younger generations have realized that it would be useful to learn about finance and investing.   The UTEP Finance and Investment Club (FIC) teaches students about...

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The African Students Organization is one of more than 100 UTEP clubs. It celebrates cultural diversity and encourages inclusion through a variety of events. Photo courtesy of the African Students Organization.

Experience culture through clubs on campus

Elisha Nuñez, Staff Reporter September 14, 2022

Like most campuses, UTEP has its share of student organizations that encourage diversity and inclusion. From a group that specializes in board games to one for people who enjoy creative writing, there are plenty of organizations at UTEP.  With more...

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Not only is Cinnaholic participating in the Vegan Chef Challenge, but their entire menu is vegan friendly and includes cookie dough scoops and cinnamon rolls.

The ‘Vegan Chef Challenge’ has hit El Paso kitchens

Meagan Elizabeth García, Arts & Culture Editor September 9, 2022

For the entire month of September, select restaurants throughout the city of El Paso will be participating in the Vegan Chef Challenge (VCC). Each business is either featuring a new variety of vegan menu items or is already completely vegan at the start...

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Outside look of the building known as the Heritage House.

Heritage House is a UTEP hidden gem

Meagan Elizabeth García, Arts & Culture Editor September 6, 2022

Nestled in a grassy corner of the UTEP campus is a small white building that houses decades worth of the institution’s history. From “flowsheets” to merchandise to mascots, Heritage House is stocked with multitudes of memorabilia for the student...

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