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The 1st Ave. Artisan Market was a local Halloween market located at Main Room Events that showcased some of El Paso’s small businesses on Sunday, Oct. 18.

Artisan market scares up Halloween wares in El Paso

Jasmin Campoya, Photographer October 20, 2022

From costumes to trick-or-treating to local businesses, the 1st Ave. Artisan Halloween Market showcased different vendors from El Paso Oct. 10 at Main Room Events as the market made its comeback after closing in early July.   The market was filled...

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Why are we ashamed of trick-or-treating?

Why are we ashamed of trick-or-treating?

Itzel Giron, Multimedia Editor October 18, 2022

It seems self-explanatory that at some point most people would stop believing in Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny and even the Tooth Fairy. You might look back and realize you never were counting down the days until you find out the truth about those childhood...

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Diet culture: a problem that haunts young adults’ health

Diet culture: a problem that haunts young adults’ health

Maria L. Guerrero Duran, Web Editor October 18, 2022

I learned about diet culture in my late teens when the transition of a teenager body to a young adult one became very awkward. The fitness and nutrition website “Verywell Fit” defines “diet culture” as the belief that appearance and body shape...

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Print issue Oct. 18 cover photo.

Pick up your pumpkins at Arturo Produce

Meagan Elizabeth García, Arts & Culture Editor October 18, 2022

Located at 110 Canutillo-La Union Ave. in Canutillo, Texas is Arturo Produce, a business that specializes in different locally sourced foods like fruits and vegetables. However, for the spooky season, the owners pull out all the stops with their mini...

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According to the Women’s Safety Organization, the purple ribbon is a “sign of hope for a better future” and when victims don’t fear being domestically abused. Photo courtesy of Wikipedia Commons.

Month of October Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Josie Avila, Audience & Engagement Editor October 18, 2022

Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) is held every month of October and aims to spread awareness about abuse cycles, its’ warning signs and resources available to those who may need them.  According to the National Domestic Violence Hotline, domestic...

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The El Paso Zoo will be holding “Boo at the Zoo” Oct. 22-23 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with Trick-or-Treating stations for kids under 12. Photo courtesy of El Paso Zoo.

El Paso ghost tours hunt for ghouls

Eduardo Flores, Contributor October 18, 2022

El Paso has become the home to some of the most haunted, spooky, and paranormal places in the country. Places like Concordia Cemetery, the Plaza Theatre, El Paso High School, and many other historic buildings are filled with distinct haunted tales.   This...

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Two men dressed in cowboy attire pose for a picture Oct. 14 before the haunted trolly tour.

Chase shadows of the night on a trolley

Alyson Rodriguez, Staff Reporter October 18, 2022

When haunted cities in America are mentioned, people tend to think about New Orleans, Louisiana; Salem, Massachusetts; Washington D.C. and other big cities with rich paranormal history. Not many people know that the Sun City also has many ghosts and ghouls...

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UTEP’s annual Homecoming will take place from Oct. 23-29 and will be focused on the theme masquerade. Photo courtesy of UTEP Alumni Association.

Annual UTEP homecoming: Masquerade

Elisha Nuñez, Staff Reporter October 18, 2022

Homecoming week is coming up on UTEP’s calendar, which means there will be plenty of Miner spirit throughout the campus for the week. Spanning from Oct. 23-29, this annual campus tradition is going to be filled with events in UTEP’s different colleges...

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Fentanyl is the leading cause of death in the United States of America for people between the ages of 18-45 according to the CDC. Photo courtesy of Jeff Anderson/Openverse

Fentanyl: Youth’s prominent killer

Victoria Rivas, Contributor October 18, 2022

Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid to treat severe pain, has taken over the lives of tens of thousands of Americans, becoming the leading cause of death in America for people between the ages of 18 to 45, according to the CDC.  “Fentanyl is the single deadliest...

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This year, the Cincinnati Bengals will face the Cleveland Browns for Monday Night Football Oct. 31. Photo courtesy of RMTip21/Openverse.

Spook-tacular history of NFL Halloween games

Katrina Villarreal, Staff Reporter October 18, 2022

Football is no stranger to Halloween matchups with the earliest game dating back to the beginning of the National Football League. Halloween games are the place where players show up and show out. For this year's Halloween matchup, we have the Cincinnati...

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Which alternate NFL uniforms are runway ready?

Which alternate NFL uniforms are runway ready?

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor October 18, 2022

After the long-anticipated rule change in 2021 by the National Football League (NFL), teams around the league are ready to showcase its new alternate uniforms. Some are admittedly duds, but others offer a fresh new take on some classic uniforms. The main...

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The UTEP Soccer team won against Middle Tennessee, Oct. 16 after losing against Florida Atlantic Owls Oct. 7 and Rice University Oct. 13. Photo courtesy of UTEP Athletics.

Soccer breaks month-long winless streak

Katrina Villarreal, Staff Reporter October 18, 2022

UTEP soccer had a big comeback win at home against Middle Tennessee, Oct. 16, after facing two losses on the road. The Miners (4-9-3, 1-5-2 Conference USA) fell to the Florida Atlantic Owls Oct. 7 and Rice University Oct. 13.   Florida Atlantic University  In...

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