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Alexia Nava

A day that El Paso and Ciudad Juárez will never forget

Alexia X. Nava Carmona, Copy Editor September 3, 2019

After receiving CNN’s notification saying that there was an active shooter in El Paso, I felt shocked.   I was in Ciudad Juárez; I do not remember whether I was at home or at my summer job, but I do remember the surreal feeling as I...

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Stumbling into change

Stumbling into change

Valeria Olivares, Editor-in-Chief August 27, 2019

El Paso, UTEP and the border in general have been the focus of national attention due to a great deal of recent incidents. Whether it was August’s mass shooting in which a man killed 22 people, the masses of migrants trying to request asylum in the...

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Kathleen Olivas

Opinion: The unethical process of making meat

Kathleen Olivas, Intern July 2, 2019

Editor’s note: Kathleen Olivas is an Upward Bound intern at Student Media and Publications. Upward Bound is a U.S. Department of Education program that provides fundamental support to high school students in their preparation for post-secondary studies....

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Alexia Lopez

Opinion: A game of missed calls

Alexia Lopez, Intern July 2, 2019

Editor’s note: Alexia Lopez is an Upward Bound intern at Student Media and Publications. Upward Bound is a U.S. Department of Education program that provides fundamental support to high school students in their preparation for post-secondary studies....

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‘Our Planet’ creates consciousness

‘Our Planet’ creates consciousness

Claudia Flores, Editor-in-Chief April 30, 2019

We all are aware of climate change and its consequences around the globe. Recently, I had the opportunity to watch “Our Planet,” Netflix’s most recent documentary on how we are destroying natural habitats and the consequences of our actions. The...

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Civility: The Cure for Chaos

Civility: The Cure for Chaos

Diego Morales, Special to the Prospector April 30, 2019

Being in El Paso, it is hard to ignore the overwhelming news coverage that our beloved city is getting with the issue of immigration. Driving down the  Border Highway and seeing the masses of migrants along the fence in record numbers, the stories of...

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Choosing the perfect music festival outfit

Choosing the perfect music festival outfit

Carolina Alvarez, Contributor April 23, 2019

Now that we are into festival season, many are trying to shop for the occasion and fortunately, summer festival outfits aren’t too expensive. Here are some things to think about when choosing the perfect music festival outfit. BAGS One “must-have”...

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You’ve worn that before

You’ve worn that before

Noah Sarabia, Contributor April 23, 2019

Styles and trends come and go, but the one thing about fashion is that it never repeats itself, right? Fashion is always changing and evolving due to the innovation and representation of top-billed magazines, models and celebrities, so there’s no room...

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New trend: BYOP parties

New trend: BYOP parties

Claudia Hernandez, Photo Editor April 16, 2019

Normally, on party invitations you see “BYOB,” which means Bring Your Own Beverage. When I posted online that the party I was planning was a “BYOP” (Bring Your Own Plate) party, people got confused. My family hosts a barbeque every other Sunday,...

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Final season of ‘Game of Thrones’ starts Sunday

Final season of ‘Game of Thrones’ starts Sunday

Daniel Mendez, Web Editor April 9, 2019

Editor’s note: This article contains spoilers for the “Game of Thrones” series. For years since the very first episode of the series of  “Game of Thrones,” characters have said the now popular phrase “winter is coming.” Now as the show...

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Ableism is all around us

Ableism is all around us

Valerie Frederick, Special to the Prospector April 9, 2019

Ableism: discrimination or prejudice against individuals with disabilities. This is Merriam-Webster’s definition of the term, but ableism is more than just discrimination and/or prejudice. It’s the innate belief held by society that abled people are...

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Wreck ‘em Tech Raiders may be next team in Texas to win a championship

Wreck ‘em Tech Raiders may be next team in Texas to win a championship

Daniel Mendez, Web Editor April 8, 2019

On Monday night the national championship for men’s basketball will be crowned when No. 1 seed Virginia Cavaliers take on No. 3 Texas Tech Red Raiders. This is the first time in school history that Tech and Virginia will be competing for a national...

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