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The thrift shop effect

The thrift shop effect

Claudia Hernandez, Photographer March 26, 2018

Thrifting is a unique experience. Whenever I see something I like, while digging through crammed racks and shelves, I feel like I’m truly finding a treasure. I used to think thrift shops were for people who couldn’t afford new clothes, but these...

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It’s time wake up and take action

It’s time wake up and take action

Elenie Gonzalez, Staff Reporter March 20, 2018

As the saying goes, “Well-behaved women seldom make history.” The phrase was coined in the ‘70s by historian and Harvard professor Laurel Thatcher Ulrich, who wrote a book with the same title. Although I haven’t read the book, I took some time...

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We go forward together or we don’t move at all

We go forward together or we don’t move at all

Michaela Román, Editor-In-Chief March 20, 2018

If there’s anything that’s certain, it’s that not all women are going to have similar values, religions, political stances or even an idea of a fun weekend night. But even when there’s not a single interest we can relate to, women still need to...

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Women prevail throughout the world of sports

Women prevail throughout the world of sports

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter March 19, 2018

Since Title IX, the law that states that no person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation or denied in any education program or activity, was passed in as part of the Education Amendments of 1972, women and sports...

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Feminism = Human Rights

Feminism = Human Rights

Alyin Tafoya, Contributor March 19, 2018

What exactly is feminism? The definition and discussion regarding it have evolved throughout the years. At first, feminism just focused on women’s rights. Feminists wanted women to be treated equally to men. They focused only on women’s rights, for...

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Make use of your free time this break

Make use of your free time this break

Jake Deven, Contributor March 6, 2018

Between homework, a full social calendar and unpredictable El Paso weather, the first half of the spring semester can take a toll on your mind and body. Midterms are driving you crazy and the assignments never seem to end, but all of a sudden, spring...

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USL soccer has a home in El Paso

USL soccer has a home in El Paso

Adrian Broaddus, Copy Editor March 6, 2018

Last week, United Soccer League (USL) and MountainStar Sports Group (MSSG) announced that the Division II American Soccer League will find a new home in the Sun City starting in 2019. The news came as a surprise to some, but not to all. The idea of...

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What’s up with the Oscars?

What’s up with the Oscars?

Sergio Muñoz, Photographer February 28, 2018

This Sunday, Hollywood will celebrate the 90th Academy Awards. Last year’s ceremony left a lot to talk about after that plot-twist, in which “La La Land” producer Jordan Horowitz handed the Oscar to Jeremy Kleiner, producer of “Moonlight,” after...

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The beginning of NCAA turmoil

The beginning of NCAA turmoil

Daniel Mendez, Staff Reporter February 27, 2018

Over the weekend, Yahoo dropped a bombshell that could dramatically change collegiate sports, its student-athletes and affect current and former college basketball players. The report details an extensive federal investigation into an underground...

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Final games to decide Miners fate

Final games to decide Miners fate

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter February 26, 2018

A two-game win streak doesn’t mean much in the big picture of a basketball season, but the last two wins for the UTEP men’s basketball team, coming against Louisiana Tech (74-72) and Southern Mississippi (73-44), put them in the driver’s seat for...

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Change starts now with the democratic primaries

Change starts now with the democratic primaries

Jason Green, Contributor February 26, 2018

According to the El Paso Times, early voting numbers for the Democratic Party primary in El Paso are up 86 percent from 2014 and 170 percent from 2016. It is probably safe to assume that the turnout, as has been the case in almost every election since...

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Black History Month matters

Black History Month matters

Avery Oliver February 26, 2018

Editors Note: Avery Oliver, junior multimedia journalism major, is a member of UTEP’s Black Student Union and currently acts as the BSU’s public relations officer. The organization has hosted numerous events this month including marching in El Paso’s...

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