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Men’s fashion apparel and outfit inspirations are displayed inside of Uptown Cheapskate, at 1225 Wedgewood Drive.

Fashion forward on a dime: Showcasing thrift shops

Alyson Rodriguez, Contributor April 6, 2022

Local thrift stores’ main goal is to make fashion easily accessible and affordable, which is perfect for college students on a budget. “There are a billion reasons to thrift. If you are looking for big brand names like Gucci, Louis Vuitton, American...

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Dos Femmes is a local boutique located at 5034 Doniphan Drive. The shop is run by two sisters who sell woman’s clothing, bags and earrings.

El Paso boutiques inspire fashion creativity

Victoria Rivas, Arts & Culture Editor April 6, 2022

Fashion is a form of self-expression and is part of everyone’s lives. Hair accessories, bags, earrings, hats, shoes, and clothing are all used to enhance one style. Many El Pasoans visit locally owned and operated boutiques to find unique and fashionable...

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Freshman tight end Wyatt Dyer says he is superstitious about a certain pair of gloves that he has worn since playing football in high school.

Athletes versus superstitions

Daniel Alec Lopez, Staff Reporter April 6, 2022

Athletes will sometimes wear a certain piece of clothing or object on their arm or neck area because they believe it will help them play better in games,  which is a lucky superstition. According to businessinsider.com, former NBA player and legend...

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UTEP Miners get swept by North Texas

UTEP Miners get swept by North Texas

Daniel Alec Lopez, Staff Reporter April 6, 2022

The UTEP softball team (12-23, 2-10 Conference-USA) lost 8-2 and were swept in the series against the University of North Texas (21-7, 10-2) April 3 at Lovelace Stadium. The Miners will try to re-group as New Mexico State University (NMSU) comes to town...

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UTEP alumnus and current running back for the Green Bay Packers Aaron Jones visiting his hometown during a UTEP football game.

Playing in style in and out of the game

Emily Autumn Velasquez, Sports Editor April 6, 2022

Athletes have plenty of rituals to help get them in the zone, but before the game even starts, athletes will take advantage of being in the spotlight and dress to impress. Being able to express themselves through their fashion choices is an opportunity...

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El Pasoan Jacqueline Vigil poses in front of her “More Self Love” shirts, part of the various apparel products she sells as creator of Muchas Flores Studio March 30, 2022.

Local apparel brand ‘Muchas Flores’ strives to make self-love stick

Anahy Diaz, Multimedia Editor April 6, 2022

Art is often defined as the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination, typically in a visual form such as painting or sculpture. For Jacqueline Vigil, 27, creator of Muchas Flores Studio, art means being able to spread self-love...

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Threading the needle for more than 50 years

Threading the needle for more than 50 years

Itzel Giron, Audience Engagement Editor April 6, 2022

Growing up, I have always been intrigued by the world of fashion, whether it be dressing up my Barbie dolls or watching my grandmother sew wedding and Quinceañera dresses, I found myself being immersed in all of it. From the sequins, the beading, the...

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UTEP graduate starts clothing business in NYC

UTEP graduate starts clothing business in NYC

Elisha Nuñez, Contributor April 6, 2022

Alba Garcia was born in Ciudad Juárez, and graduated from UTEP more than a year ago before traveling in search for the perfect city that suited her talent and desires. After accepting a job in New York, she did not originally plan on starting...

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LEFT TO RIGHT: In the ’80s, football uniforms included a white line across the sleeve and three lines running down the pants, while their helmets included “UTEP” spelled out.
Men’s Basketball uniforms in 1966 included the words “Texas Western” spelled out on the front and had shorter shorts than today. Women’s basketball uniforms included a wider
sleeve with a blue line above them along with a high V-neck cut with stripes along the neck. Photos courtesy of the UTEP Athletics Department.

The uniforms that made UTEP

Katrina Villarreal, Staff Reporter April 6, 2022

A look at UTEP sporting attire through the years UTEP uniforms have been a staple part of UTEP Athletics and have evolved throughout the years. From time to time, the Miners like to pay homage to uniform designs worn in the past in what they call their...

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Pushing the boundaries of fashion

Pushing the boundaries of fashion

Itzel Giron, Audience Engagement Editor April 6, 2022

In recent years, people from celebrities to everyday people have pushed the boundaries of what fashion is and what it can mean. It has become an outlet for many to express a multitude of things including emotions, problems in society and so much more. One...

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Many local businesses sell items such as soaps, jewelry, healing crystals, candy and more at El Paso
markets.

The influential role of the markets in El Paso

Kristen Scheaffer, Staff Reporter April 5, 2022

Art and farmer’s markets provide non-commercial options to El Paso residents while providing revenue to pop-up business owners. Every weekend in El Paso, residents can attend the markets downtown and in the Upper Valley to browse the selections of...

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Dena Jones, UTEP’s piano professor, presented her recital  “Vision Through Sounds,” April 1 at UTEP’s Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall.

Pianist Dena K. Jones’s program ‘Vision Through Sounds’ makes an appearance at UTEP

Elisha Nuñez, Contributor April 5, 2022

Dena Jones, UTEP’s piano professor, presented her recital  “Vision Through Sounds,” April 1 at UTEP’s Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall  hoping to bring more awareness to the blind community.  The recital focused on  world-famous Spanish composer...

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