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A farewell to articles: Graduation, and ever after

A farewell to articles: Graduation, and ever after

Julian Herrera, Editor-in-Chief December 11, 2021

I always anticipated that the end of my time as an undergraduate would be bittersweet, but I am ecstatic to share that it is as wonderful of a sendoff as I could have hoped for. I was certain of my degree path the moment I selected it; I never once...

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Starting a new chapter after graduation

Starting a new chapter after graduation

Victoria Rivas, Arts & Culture Editor December 7, 2021

Graduating from college always seemed so far away, yet here I am, at 20–years old and only a few weeks away from walking across the stage and finally celebrating my achievements.  Education has always played a key role in my life. I believe higher...

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All the pandemic left behind for us

All the pandemic left behind for us

Maria L. Guerrero Duran, Web Editor December 1, 2021

As the semester comes to an end, it is important that we look back and acknowledge how we survived our first semester back on campus after being isolated for almost two years, and we step into this “new reality.”   Almost two years ago, we received...

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Challenges forge parental perseverance

Challenges forge parental perseverance

Manuel Hernandez Roman November 16, 2021

Being a parent has a different meaning for everyone. Being a parent has been one of the best things that I could experience in life, but at the same time it is one of the most stressful. It is stressful for me not because of my daughter but because...

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Comic: Basketball issue

Comic: Basketball issue

Ana J. Calderas November 5, 2021

Ana may be reached at [email protected]

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Buttons promoting the normalization of asking individuals for their preferred pronouns across the gender spectrum.

The pandemic: A mirror of identity

Ari Velazquez, Guest Columnist November 5, 2021

Looking at a mirror has never been easy for me. Throughout my adolescence, I have made plenty of important discoveries about myself. When I was 14, I found myself searching for pictures of Ross Lynch, from Disney’s “Austin & Ally,” when...

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Blue baby shower ornaments displayed at a gender reveal.

Gender stereotypes, the disguised soul killer

Aaron Andres Garcia, Guest Columnist November 5, 2021

Trigger Warning: There is a use of homophobic slurs in this article.   Do you ever feel like you are trapped inside a box? Do you imagine you are in an enclosed space that is far from reachable by others where you can be yourself? Imagine walking...

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Students from Rotary International Youth Exchange Program in the Amazon River. Sofia Terrazas (left) Mahé Parisse (right) / Photo courtesy of Chiara Koch

Why UTEP students should experience the wonders of studying abroad

Sofia Terrazas, Guest Columnist November 4, 2021

The one thing that had been on my mind for the last eight months had finally arrived, my exchange year. A year in Brazil, that didn't sound bad at all. I was tired of doing the same things every day. I wanted something different, a change, and this was...

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The epidemic of school shootings in America

The epidemic of school shootings in America

Itzel Giron, Staff Reporter November 4, 2021

For years, the United States have dealt with hundreds of mass shootings in schools, from the Columbine High School shooting in 1999 to more recently at Timberview High School Oct. 6.   Shootings seems to inevitably happen every year, either...

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New sports editor to spotlight all athletics equally

New sports editor to spotlight all athletics equally

November 3, 2021

Sports are impactful all around the world and athletes everywhere make a difference every day, both on the field and off. As someone who loves sports, I understand the importance of sports media, which is why I am both excited and honored to be given...

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New entertainment editor seeks to embrace the borderland’s culture

New entertainment editor seeks to embrace the borderland’s culture

Victoria Rivas, Arts & Culture Editor October 19, 2021

Entertainment is part of everyone’s life. Individuals gather to build unforgettable memories through these events by sharing laughs, tears, excitement and celebrating arts and culture.  I come from a family that likes to learn, celebrate and embrace...

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Post-pandemic fashion: A new form of comfort

Post-pandemic fashion: A new form of comfort

Itzel Giron, Staff Reporter September 30, 2021

Over the course of the pandemic, many students stayed in the comfort of their own home focusing on their classes rather than the shirt you would see on a computer screen. Since the return of in-person classes this fall semester, you may find some students...

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