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El Paso artist unveils mural paying homage to local activist

Sofia B. Vargas, Contributor September 21, 2020
El Paso artist, Jesus “CIMI” Alvarado, revealed his mural of local artist Patrick Gabaldon, an activist and human rights advocate, as part of an art contest led by Mexican beer Estrella Jalisco to bring colorful to the Southwest.
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Photo courtesy of Frontmeme.

In Review: Disney’s 2020 Mulan, gathers greater focus on female empowerment and self-acceptance

Exodis Ward, Staff Reporter September 18, 2020
 My favorite trait of Mulan is that she isn’t feeble. Mulan taught young Exodis that she could be her own hero and I think that’s something girls could use more of. 
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Illustration by Hugo Hinojosa.

Take advantage of your student status and save money

Alyson Rodriguez, Contributor September 18, 2020
Since students’ expenses are high, many are left with little to no money for personal expenses. Thankfully there are locally owned and national chains that offer student discounts.  
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Photo courtesy of Anette Baca.

Moba Clothing: Making the world greener, one item of clothing at a time

Alyson Rodriguez, Contributor September 11, 2020
Sleek, trendy, and stylish are some of the words that may come to mind when you look at Moba Clothing’s Instagram page. Moba Clothing makes handmade sustainable clothing for all sizes. 
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Photo courtesy of UTEP.

‘Career Fair Plus’ app helps UTEP students find jobs during COVID-19 pandemic

Sven Kline, Contributor September 8, 2020
Developed by UTEP’s Career Center (CC), “Career Fair Plus” (CFP) is bridging the gap between students and potential employers though a mobile application.  
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Photo courtesy of UTEP.

Minerpalooza dazzles viewers from home, Jon Pardi performs

Exodis Ward, Staff Reporter September 6, 2020
The show welcomed the new academic year by featuring online performances by country music star Jon Pardi, UTEP band and UTEP’s cheer and dance teams. 
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Photo courtesy of Sergio Muñoz.

‘Ayúdame, Por Favor’ by UTEP student filmmaker to be shown at 2020 Independent Shorts Awards in Los Angeles

Exodis Ward, Staff Reporter September 4, 2020
 In 14 minutes and 12 seconds, the short film takes audience members alongside the young main character as roams around town, looking for adventure.
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Illustration by Hugo Hinojosa.

UTEP’s Center for Community Engagement encourages college students to vote

Exodis Ward, Staff Reporter September 2, 2020
The Center for Community Engagement (CCE) at UTEP gave a presentation Aug. 26 about the importance of voting, especially for college students, after finding the 18 to 24 age bracket to be the least active in past elections.
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Courtesy of Brig News.

In Review: Immigration Nation, a look inside a broken system

Victoria Almaguer, Contributor August 28, 2020
The documentary, directed by Christina Clusiau and Shaul Schwarz, started by focusing on ICE agents and eventually shifted to the testimonies of migrants and U.S. veterans trying to fix their illegal status or escaping death threats from their country of origin. 
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Artwork by Claudia Hernandez.

Greek life hosts ‘Rush Week’ with virtual events during COVID-19 pandemic

Sasha Minjarez, Contributor August 27, 2020
Fraternity and Sorority Life (FSL) is a community established on comradery with a heavy concentration on communal outreach that prides itself on fortified bonds and philanthropic acts. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the way these acts are conducted is shifting causing students to acclimate accordingly while preserving their longstanding, valued traditions.  
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UTEP’s Department of Theatre and Dance presents ‘Creating and Connecting in Quarantine’

UTEP’s Department of Theatre and Dance presents ‘Creating and Connecting in Quarantine’

Exodis Ward, Staff Reporter August 26, 2020
UTEP’s Department of Theatre and Dance presents “Creating and Connecting in Quarantine” for the fall 2020 season.
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While some production companies pushed released dates in anticipation of theater reopening's, others found ways to get their work to viewers.

Movie theaters fight for attention as streaming apps and drive-in theaters accommodate movie goers

Exodis Ward, Staff Reporter August 25, 2020

To prevent the spread of the coronavirus in the United States, a mass shutdown order of non-essential spaces was put in place in March, leading El Paso movie-goers to find new ways to consume media. While some production companies pushed...

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