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Jazmine I Gracia

Jazmine I Gracia, Contributor/Writer

Jazmine Gracia is a writer contributor at the University of Texas at El Paso and is currently pursuing her master’s in english and American literature. Still in the early stages of obtaining her master’s, she hopes to eventually become a professor at the community college level– a setting where she hopes to bring forth the conversation of romance and the romance genre into higher academia.

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Amaris Juarez peers through layers of thrifted clothes, portraying the challenge of finding authenticity in thrift stores in the age of fast fashion.

Thrift store culture in the midst of fast fashion

Jazmine I Gracia, Contributor/Writer • April 16, 2025
Thrift stores are fashion sanctuaries that house an eclectic sense of style for affordable prices, but in recent times, they have been a place where micro trends are infiltrating the racks where unique and authentic finds once prevailed.
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Located at 7118 N. Mesa Street, El Paso, Texas 79912, Good Girl Romance is a place where readers can feel safe to explore the romance genre.

Good Girl Romance; a sanctuary for love, literature and connection in El Paso

Jazmine I Gracia, Contributor/Writer • April 16, 2025
Nestled within the West Side of El Paso, a bookstore named Good Girl Romance prioritizes its readership and is intended to become a hub with curious individuals or experienced romance readers to satiate curiosity or expand horizons.
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The pressure to sound academically competent weighs heavily on students like Robert Delgadillo, who wrestle with imposter syndrome and the challenge of fitting into higher education’s linguistic norms.

To speak your intelligence or forever hold your peace

Jazmine I Gracia, Contributor/Writer • April 2, 2025
For newcomers, the college experience can be an intimidating endeavor – filled with nerves, excitement and curiosity as to what this newfound chapter awaits. Pursuing higher education can be overwhelming. Many students feel pressure to fit in, adopt an academic identity and perform at a high level to avoid being seen as inadequate.
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Background noise from ambient films is an essential part of students' routines to ensure productivity.

Drowning out the noise of everyday life with ambient sounds

Jazmine I Gracia, Contributor/Writer • March 17, 2025
As media consumption evolves, multitasking and background noise have become common, raising concerns about the decline of attentive viewership.
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Members of the organization Everyone Signs demonstrate the American Sign Language (ASL) alphabet spelling out "UTEP."

The language of compassion, Everyone Signs at UTEP

Jazmine I Gracia, Contributor/Writer • March 5, 2025
Everyone Signs is an organization at UTEP that offers students and the public an introduction to American Sign Language (ASL), fostering communication and appreciation for the Deaf community.
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Over 300 different versions of Monopoly have been created, including "Star Wars," Pokemon, and "Game of Thrones”, among others.

Fun at every corner: Inside Meeple Board Game Society

Jazmine I Gracia, Contributor/Writer • March 3, 2025
Board and tabletop games are an immersive and fun medium that are capable of transgressing the boundaries of the real world and give you the ability to connect with real-life people.
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"Animal Crossing New Horizon" won "Best Family Game" at the 2020 Game Awards 2020.

How cozy games maintain their allure in a fast-paced world

Jazmine I Gracia, Contributor/Writer • February 14, 2025
Cozy games blend comfort and emotional depth through their formulaic gameplay and characteristics that should not be overlooked or reduced.
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After the proposed TikTok ban was to take effect on Jan. 19 users were taken by surprise on the night of Jan. 18 to a farewell message from TikTok. Graphic by Gael Araiza/Layout Editor

The day TikTok went dark

Jazmine I Gracia, Contributor/Writer • January 24, 2025
As the end of TikTok looms near, many users take this as an opportunity to reflect on the platforms unique, scrollable format which revolutionized content consumption.
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