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EP Bar Wears: Bringing aid to the working-class citizen

EP Bar Wears: Bringing aid to the working-class citizen

Sven Kline, Contributor May 25, 2020

Almost two months into the quarantine and a lift to the closure on the 30th of April, many working-class citizens remain without revenue and work.     But among the mess of today’s current situation of closed jobs and the paranoia of leaving...

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'Beastars': An action-packed anthropomorphic take on reality

‘Beastars’: An action-packed anthropomorphic take on reality

Victoria Almaguer, Contributor May 25, 2020

“Beastars” is an action-packed anime series about an anthropomorphic civilization of humanoid carnivore, herbivore and omnivore creatures who yearn for a sense of identity.  Based on the Japanese manga series of the same name, written...

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Future "High off life"

Future delivers another energetic album with ‘High Off Life’

Isaiah Ramirez, Reporter May 23, 2020

When it comes to the listing of the top rappers in the industry right now, it is hard to omit Future from the list.   The Grammy-award winning lyricist released his eighth studio album titled “High Off Life” May 15. The album includes notable features from...

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Lindsay Hearon has a keen eye for detail and finds ways to incorporate it into every show. Photo courtesy of Christ J. Morere.

The pandemic won’t stop this graduating senior

Exodis Ward, Reporter May 11, 2020

Lindsay Hearon is a theatre arts major graduating this spring from the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) and she’s had a passion for the magic of live theatre her entire life.    “Theatre is my entire life. I love working in any...

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Gabriel Reyes addresses environmental issues like pollution in his drawing series, “Sunset.” Photo courtesy of Gabriel Reyes.

UTEP art exhibit debuts online due to pandemic

Jaqueline Martinez, Reporter May 11, 2020

Like everything else, the Stanlee and Gerald Rubin Center for the Visual Arts at UTEP closed its doors because of the coronavirus pandemic, but its 2020 Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition is still moving forward — except virtually and...

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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 4, 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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