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Ana Maria de la Garza en su estudio/academia de arte en Brownsville, Texas. Foto cortesía de Ana Maria de la Garza

Un brochazo de libertad

Tiffany Morales, Guest Columnist June 24, 2022

Ana María de la Garza relata como a los 13 años, su maestra de pintura, Lily le dio la libertad, las herramientas y técnicas para poder pintar. Desde entonces, ella se propuso continuar compartiendo lo que su maestra Lily le había inculcado, la libertad...

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16th annual Pridefest “Show me your disco” kicks off

Emily Autumn Velasquez, Editor-in-Chief June 23, 2022

The 16th annual Pridefest “Show me your disco” kicked off June 18, 801 S. Ochoa St.in El Paso to celebrate Pride month. The celebration included vendors, food trucks, DJs, performances from artists and drag queens, as well as local vendors and food...

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Amazon Prime turned the trilogy 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' into a series about a coming of age romance that premiered June 17.

‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ is a summer hit

Emily Autumn Velasquez, Editor-in-Chief June 23, 2022

Editor’s Note: this review contains no spoilers.  Amazon Prime decided to turn the young adult trilogy “The Summer I Turned Pretty” by New York Times Best-selling author Jenny Han into a seven-episode series that premiered June 17. The series...

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Jurassic World: Dominion is the last movie in the franchise that brings old and new characters together and was released June 10 in theaters everywhere.

‘Jurassic World: Dominion:’ Let the dinosaurs die in peace

Itzel Giron, Multimedia Editor June 22, 2022

The Jurassic World saga has come to an end with the release of “Jurassic World: Dominion,” but not without leaving viewers overwhelmed and bored.  From the start of the movie, the use of social media trying to recap the past two movies while trying...

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Space ranger Buzz Lightyear is back on the big screen as his origin story is finally revealed in Lightyear, which was released June 17. Lightyear was Pixar's first film to be released exclusively in theaters since COVID-19.

Buzz Lightyear is back on the big screen

Emily Autumn Velasquez, Editor-in-Chief June 22, 2022

So many people loved him when he was simply a toy on Pixar’s Toy Story, but many were skeptical of an origin movie focused on Buzz Lightyear. The stakes were high for this movie due to “Lightyear” being the first Pixar movie to be released exclusively...

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Ms. Cerecerez stands with three of her Saturday ESL Tutors, from left to right, .  Caleb Molinar, Lorena Cerecerez, Karla Sosa and Abel Ochoa. Photo by Mariana Velasco

Cerecerez and the power of learning

Mariana Velasco, Guest Columnist June 22, 2022

A tall, brunette woman with her hair gelled back in a bun stands outside Room E206.  She greets her students with a tooth-flashing smile as they come into her classroom. The walls of this classroom are adorned with colorful posters; one reads “Data...

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Photo of Adrian Ortega, teacher and administrator, picture taken in her home. Photo by Victoria Castillo.

An American teaching in China

Victoria Castillo, Guest Columnist June 22, 2022

A knocking sound echoed from Professor Adrian Ortega’s living room. She began to feel confused by the sound because she did not remember inviting anyone over to her apartment. Ortega mentioned that the knocking sounded as though it would go on forever....

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There are many places in El Paso to rock climb that are both indoors and outdoors. Photo courtesy of Alyson Rodriguez

El Paso’s rockin’ spots for climbing

Alyson Rodriguez, Guest Columnist June 20, 2022

Known throughout the world for its incredible rock formations, El Paso is a destination for elite rock climbers.  El Paso and surrounding areas have many places to rock climb both indoors and outdoors, including Franklin Mountains State Park, Hueco...

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Photo by Susannah Townsend via baseimage

Cómo cuidar de nuestra salud en UTEP

Lizbeth San Martin, Guest Columnist June 20, 2022

Al llegar a la vida adulta, me invadieron pensamientos abrumadores como: ¿podré pagar la universidad? ¿Qué haré después de la graduación? ¿Conseguiré empleo como profesionista? Y también estaba el trabajo. ¿Lo tendré listo a tiempo? ¿Mi jefa...

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Victoria Castillo

Finding your personal style is like finding yourself

Victoria Castillo, Guest Columnist June 17, 2022

It was the night before seventh grade, and I was so excited to start my first day of junior high, I could not stop thinking of all the possibilities these next two school years had in store for me. I could hardly sleep because my mind just kept racing,...

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Season four volume one of Stranger Things was released on May 27 leaving fans with a cliffhanger, however, volume two is expected to be released on July 2. Season five is confirmed and is said to be the show’s final season.

‘Stranger Things 4:’ How much stranger can things get?

Itzel Giron, Multimedia Editor June 16, 2022

The beginning of the end has started for the Netflix original show “Stranger Things” as the first of two volumes premiered May 27. The highly anticipated show returned after production was pushed back due to COVID-19, which meant standards were high...

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Photo courtesy of UTEP Faculty page.

UTEP’s Vice President of Research steps down

Prospector Staff Report June 15, 2022

Dr. Robert Osegueda announced he will step down from his position as the Vice President of Research and Sponsored Projects, after working with the university for almost 17 years, according to a news release from UTEP Marketing and Communications....

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