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Civility: The Cure for Chaos

Civility: The Cure for Chaos

Diego Morales, Special to the Prospector April 29, 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 22, 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 22, 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 15, 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 8, 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 8, 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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‘Fake a-- News’

‘Fake a– News’

Brianna Chavez, Copy Editor April 1, 2019

“Fake a-- news...You’re fake. You spread fake news. You should be ashamed of yourself.” That’s what a woman yelled at local KVIA broadcast reporter, Michael Gordon just as he was about to go live Saturday morning. The woman, who held a sign...

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Heather Wilson deserves a chance

Heather Wilson deserves a chance

Claudia Flores, Editor-in-Chief March 25, 2019

UTEP has been in the national spotlight due to the recent controversy surrounding UTEP President Diana Natalicio’s probable successor, Heather Wilson. With Wilson’s anti-LGBTQ voting record, her role as U.S. Secretary of the Air Force for the Trump...

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Our spring break cartoons of the week

Our spring break cartoons of the week

Teddy Baylon and Elliot Luna March 15, 2019

 

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Take others’ opinions into consideration

Take others’ opinions into consideration

Claudia Flores, Editor in Chief March 11, 2019

Spring break is always fun. Whether you go on a trip by yourself, with family or friends, this week off from school is the perfect opportunity to take on a new adventure and have a good time. However, a tip I will give is to always organize and plan...

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Despite progress, we still have work to do

Despite progress, we still have work to do

Maria Ramos Pacheco, Contributor March 5, 2019

In the United States, March is Women’s History Month, an opportunity to highlight and celebrate the contributions women have made to the country and society. Recently, women have been taking higher positions in politics—despite their race, color,...

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