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UTEP hosts first-generation college celebration

UTEP hosts first-generation college celebration

Daniel Rey Perez, Contributor April 23, 2019

With more than 200 attendees, students, faculty, and proud parents took part in a celebration where first-generation college student earned their cords, Monday, April 22, at the Tomas Rivera Conference Center located at the Union East. Meshel Henderson,...

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The sharp-dressed man of the media

Isaiah Ramirez, Sports Editor April 22, 2019

A marvelous suit, sleek shoes, and a dashing bow tie is what you can find Associate Media Relations Director Drew Bonney wearing at a UTEP men’s basketball game, but his exquisite sense of fashion has been evident long before it graced the Don Haskins...

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Find fashion on a budget

Find fashion on a budget

Catherine Ramirez, Entertainment Editor April 22, 2019

As college students on a tight budget, sometimes fashion is the last thing on our list when it comes to spending money. Although purchasing clothes from big-name brand stores at the mall is easier and nicer, it does tend to add up. Sometimes finding cheap...

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Peek at the Fashion  behind the curtain

Peek at the Fashion behind the curtain

Jaqueline Martinez, Contributor April 22, 2019

The UTEP Theatre and Dance Department is a student-centered program located in the Fox Fine Arts, which offers a variety of performances and design opportunities for students and artists as they develop and refine their skills fit for a professional career...

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Cure: a new nail concept

Cure: a new nail concept

Claudia Flores, Editor-in-Chief April 22, 2019

“Cure is definitely different than your average nail salon, we have focused on creating a concept that is not like anything else on the market,” said 25-year-old Mark Elias, owner of Cure nail salon, located at 7460 Cimarron Market St. in northwest...

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Green Fund

Green Fund

Alexia X. Nava Carmona, Reporter April 22, 2019

Green Fund, a committee created in 2012 by a student government vote, provides financial resources and advising to student sustainability projects that aim to improve the UTEP campus, according to Committee Chair Sergio Baltazar. “We provide the financial...

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Students swap clothes to celebrate Earth day

Students swap clothes to celebrate Earth day

Valera Olivares, Reporter April 22, 2019

UTEP’s Green Team and Environmental Advocates hosted a clothing swap on Tuesday, April 16, at Leech Grove park alongside the Kambalache (exchange) Project to celebrate Earth Week. Kambalache is a project that was created in Cd. Juárez, Mexico in order...

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Kirsten Prelle gives hope for UTEP Tennis

Kirsten Prelle gives hope for UTEP Tennis

Michael Cuviello, Contributor April 22, 2019

Freshman Kirsten Prelle from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada finished her outstanding freshman season with UTEP’s only victory in their opening round loss to Florida International at the Conference USA Championship Tournament last weekend. Prelle lost her...

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El Paso  Chihuahuas look to extend winning streak

El Paso Chihuahuas look to extend winning streak

Isaiah Ramirez, Sports Editor April 22, 2019

The El Paso Chihuahuas (10-7) look to extend their four-game winning streak as they take on the Las Vegas Aviators on a five-game road series. The Chihuahuas opened up its season against the Aviators, losing four out of the five matchups against them. As...

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The Red Door offers unique vintage items

The Red Door offers unique vintage items

Noah Sarabia, Contributor April 22, 2019

One of El Paso’s most unique and popular thrift stores is The Red Door Vintage. Leticia Peña, also known as Morticia, is the owner that got her start in 2012 at the San Carlos building in Downtown El Paso. The Red Door later moved to North Mesa, and...

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Taco Tote scholarship relieves financial stress

Alexia X. Nava Carmona, Reporter April 22, 2019

Several UTEP students received varying amounts of money from the Tacolture Scholarship, given by fast-food restaurant Taco Tote, to pay for their tuition for a semester. Students from different majors and classifications received anywhere from $500...

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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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