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A bidet is a bowl or receptacle designed to be sat on for the purpose of washing the human genitalia.

Bidets offer a viable solution as people continue to hoard toilet paper

Jaqueline Martinez, Staff Reporter May 3, 2020

As toilet paper shortages abound in consequence of hoarding during the coronavirus pandemic, bidet sales have spiked, offering buyers a smart solution and alternative to toilet paper scarcity.  It’s been a month since city and county officials...

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The coronavirus pandemic isn't stopping student organizations at UTEP from enhancing the college experience.

How El Pasoans are celebrating their birthdays in the era of social distancing

Jaqueline Martinez, Staff Reporter May 3, 2020

While party celebrations and gatherings of 10 people or more are strictly prohibited due to coronavirus restrictions, people have been determined to celebrate through creative, quirky ideas while following social distancing protocols like virtual...

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For the last 5 years Solis started his career watching and being inspired by Alexander Mcqueen who was a British designer and couturier.

Local designer talks inspiration and his fashion business

Maria Salette Ontiveros, Contributor April 27, 2020

Fonz Solis is an El Paso native who is the chief executive officer and creative director of SCILOS, a clothing brand aimed at making women feel “sexy, feminine and empowered.”  Inspired by British designer Alexander McQueen’s Savage...

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Quibi is an American short-form mobile video platform headquartered in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2018 by Jeffrey Katzenberg.

Quibi — a short and simple approach to online entertainment

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter April 27, 2020

 You’ve probably seen an ad promoting a new streaming service known as Quibi on Facebook, YouTube or any other website. Quibi — a portmanteau for “quick bite” — is aiming to revolutionize how we consume online entertainment through short form video clips specifically...

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Steven Universe is an American animated television series created by Rebecca Sugar for Cartoon Network.

IN REVIEW: ‘Steven Universe Future’ is an outstanding series about making peace with being human

Hugo Hinojosa, Photographer April 18, 2020

The Cartoon Network series “Steven Universe Future” came to an end with its final episode that aired on Mach 27, and with it, the outstanding series finally finds closure.   The final episode of season five ‘Change Your Mind’ aired...

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Mental health services at UTEP

Mental health services at UTEP

Maria Ramos, Contributor April 17, 2020

The transition from high school to university life can be difficult. For those transferring from a community college, the change  to a four-year institution can be stressful. To deal with more paperwork, classes, a bigger workload and making new friends...

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Stuck inside? There are still plenty of activities you can do while you self-quarantine during the coronavirus pandemic.

Miners on Monitors: How UTEP is promoting student engagement in the midst of a pandemic

Maria Salette Ontiveros, Contributor April 14, 2020

As folks remain under quarantine, UTEP’s Student Engagement & Leadership Center (SELC) invites all Miners to remain connected this semester through engaging virtual activities — a series of activities SELC calls “Miners on Monitors.”.   Despite...

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Tiger King is an exploration of big cat breeding and its bizarre underworld, populated by eccentric characters.

IN REVIEW: ‘Tiger King’ is a mind-blowing masterpiece that tells a tragic story of abuse and insanity

Sven Kline, Contributor April 8, 2020

Since its debut on Netflix, “Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness” has sent the internet ablaze in shock, laughter, and awe while keeping audiences stuck at home simply mind blown.  Tiger King follows the deadly and chaotic feud between tiger...

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Laura Linney and Jason Bateman as Wendy and Marty Byrde in the Netflix series "Ozark."STEVE DIEHL/NETFLIX

Five more shows to binge-watch while in quarantine

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor April 7, 2020

"The Good Place" (Netflix, Hulu)   This comedy about the afterlife stars Kristen Bell as Ellen Shellstrop, a recently deceased soul whose amoral nature has her believing that she is not in the right place. The entire cast puts on an excellent...

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The Last of Us is a 2013 action-adventure game developed by Naughty Dog and published by Sony Computer Entertainment.

Four things we can learn from this video game about a devastating pandemic

Exodis Ward, Contributor April 5, 2020

With all this COVID-19 craziness going on, it seemed quite appropriate to play “The Last of Us” (TLOU) on my PS4 — an action-packed video game about the aftermath of a cordyceps fungus pandemic that morphed humans into infected...

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Taye Diggs and Danial Ezra star in the high school football drama All American on CW Network courtesy of CW

‘All American’ displays a five-star show on Netflix

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter April 5, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has kept people around the world cooped up in the confines of their homes but instead of watching the same old shows, here is a new action-packed series on Netflix that has a positive rating of 96% on Rotten...

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Spring 2020 fashion trends you need to know about.

This season’s fashion trends for stylish outfits you can show off on social media

Jaqueline Martinez, Staff Reporter April 5, 2020

As warmer temperatures ascend, the fashion world is expected to bring a fresh, new wardrobe change for this spring season with the addition of new accessories, trendy clothing styles and classical fashion pieces with a contemporary nudge — fashionable outfit ideas that...

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