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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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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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Close up woman holding antidepressants and sleeping pills. Photo by Zinkevych via Getty Images.

Chasing the ‘Euphoria’ state of mind

Tiffany Morales, Guest Columnist June 15, 2022

“Euphoria” streamed on HBO has caused controversy among the audience due to its portrayal of high school students   as drug addicts, drug dealers, and with difficult and dysfunctional families. The show highlights the life of Rue, a teenager who...

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Our love for caffeine and its impact on health

Ana Larios, Guest Columnist June 15, 2022

Going into my gynecologist appointment, the last thing I was expecting to be told was that I had to stop drinking coffee. Usually when going to a doctor’s appointment there are three main bits of information that they always take at the beginning: your...

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The overwhelming effects of being a full-time student and a full-time employee take a toll on 	students at the University of Texas at El Paso. Photo credit by Ismael Gonzalez.

Full-time everything: a tale of time management

Ismael Gonzalez, Guest Columnist June 15, 2022

My alarm rang at 6 a.m. but I decided to lay there for another 15 minutes, at least that is what I told myself. After a lengthy battle against myself I managed to jump out of bed. It is probably 7 a.m. by now and I must be at work in less than 30 minutes....

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