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‘The Trial of the Chicago 7’ an echo of today’s society

Marisol Adame, Guest Contributor • November 2, 2020

For anyone wondering why The Trial of the Chicago 7 so successfully portrays a story from 1968 and makes it so relevant to the current state of the country, it’s not just because of excellent screenwriting and outstanding performances. It’s also because...

In Review: Animal Crossing soothes my mid-semester anxiety, pandemic apprehension

Exodis Ward, Staff Reporter • November 2, 2020

As the semester chugs along, I’ve been looking for new ways to wind down before bed. I’m a huge fan of reading, but lately I’ve been reaching for my switch to play Animal Crossing: New Horizons. It’s easy to see why; between the calming music,...

Books, shows and music to binge during a pandemic

Exodis Ward, Staff Reporter • November 2, 2020

The adjustment period for quarantine was rough for many of us. We went on Spring Break last semester and never returned to in-person lectures. Nothing could’ve prepared us for the way this year would go. As we prepare for our potential second lockdown,...

Hotel Paso Del Norte’s reopening reveals a multi-million-dollar renovation

Alyson Rodriguez, Contributor • October 29, 2020

The newly refined hotel, originally opened on Thanksgiving Day 107 years ago, underwent a $1.5 million renovation making it one of the sturdiest structures in El Paso.

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Leyendas keep folklore alive in families

Exodis Ward, Staff Reporter • October 25, 2020

“La Llorona,”El Cucuy” and “El Chupacabras” may be familiar names to some El Pasoans, who grew up hearing scary stories in the border land. Though it seems that these stories are just to scare children, they play an integral part in El Paso’s...

Rubin Center Community Curator aims to bring opportunities for UTEP artists

Exodis Ward, Staff Reporter • October 19, 2020

The Rubin center’s community curator, Ramon Cardenas has plenty of hands-on experience in the art world. He ran his own commercial screen-printing company, Maintain Studio.

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El Paso-themed lotería game encourages the city to vote

Anahy Diaz, Copy Editor • October 19, 2020

"Votería", by the El Paso Equal Voice Network (EVN), is striving to bridge the gap between voters and politics by bringing local issues to the table. The card game replaces traditional lotería images like La Dama (“The Lady”) or El Catrin (“The Gentleman”) with La Obrera (“The Worker”) or El Chuco (“The Chuco”), that relate to El Paso’s culture, history and issues.

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Banana and Bear is El Paso’s new art shop on wheels

Alyson Rodriguez, Contributor • October 15, 2020

Banana and Bear’s products consist of handmade pins, necklaces, keychains, rings, knick knacks, and thrifted clothing, with varied prices. Clothing costs between $3 to $20 while handmade items range from $4 to $10. The products are made with different types of materials such as resin and clay.

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Ciudad Juarez sustainable clothing brand strives to empower women

Paulina Astrid Spencer, Entertainment Editor • October 13, 2020

Ni En More is a blend of Norwegian and Spanish, meaning “not one more.” The words are inspired by Susana Chavez Castillo, a human rights activist and poet from Juarez who was murdered in 2011 and has been credited with the authorship of the phrase, “Ni una Mas” or “Not one More.”

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In Review: Twilight Saga’s ‘Midnight Sun’ is perfect for spooky season

Victoria Almaguer, Contributor • October 9, 2020

Fifteen years ago, we were introduced to the global phenomenon of “The Twilight Saga.” The book series, comprising of four novels written by Stephenie Meyer, sold over 100 million copies in the late 2000’s. The novels follow Bella Swan, a...

‘Love letters to El Paso’: Display celebrates Hispanic Heritage month

Alyson Rodriguez, Contributor • October 8, 2020

Located at the heart of our city, a new art display at San Jacinto Plaza honors various Hispanic heroes during Hispanic Heritage month.

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Pumpkin patches open despite pandemic

Exodis Ward, Staff Reporter • October 3, 2020

As the summer ends and the new season begins, fall enthusiasts can celebrate the beginning of “pumpkin spice everything” with limited activities at local pumpkin patches and corn mazes.

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