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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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You’ve worn that before

You’ve worn that before

Noah Sarabia, Contributor April 22, 2019

Styles and trends come and go, but the one thing about fashion is that it never repeats itself, right? Fashion is always changing and evolving due to the innovation and representation of top-billed magazines, models and celebrities, so there’s no room...

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OLLI promotes learning, inclusion for older adults

OLLI promotes learning, inclusion for older adults

Glenda Avalos, Contributor April 19, 2019

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at UTEP provides learning opportunities for senior adults and forms part of the Bernard Osher Foundation founded by Bernard Osher. Osher believed that as individuals get older, they should be more engaged with...

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UTEP Dinner Theatre set to present Tony Award winning musical 'Mamma Mia'

UTEP Dinner Theatre set to present Tony Award winning musical ‘Mamma Mia’

Brianna Chavez, Copy Editor April 18, 2019

Get ready to dance and jive with Donna and the Dynamos and feel like a “Dancing Queen,” during the UTEP Dinner Theatre’s production of the popular Broadway musical, “Mamma Mia!” The Dinner Theatre will present the Tony Award-winning musical...

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El Paso Comic Con celebrates pop culture

El Paso Comic Con celebrates pop culture

Jaqueline Martinez, Contributor April 18, 2019

Locals celebrating pop culture returned to the ninth annual El Paso Comic Con (EPCON) April 12-14 at the El Paso Convention Center in Downtown El Paso. The El Paso Comic Con is an annual, three-day weekend with cosplay (dressing up as favorite characters),...

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