Dominique Macias

[Photo] Catherine Söderberg Esper gives avocado waste a new purpose by creating sustainable building materials

Ximena Cordero, Staff Reporter • November 14, 2024

Taconeta chefs that supply Catherine Soderberg Esper with the avocado seeds to create more biomaterial.

Borderland’s magic inspired the novel “The Witches of El Paso”

Dominique Macias, Photographer • November 13, 2024

Newest release from Luis Jaramillo, “The Witches of El Paso,” is a book situated in 1940s El Paso. With raving reviews, the portrayal of El Paso is attracting especially for El Paso readers; mixing both the magic of the borderland and the supernatural.

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[Photo] Defending Los Filtros: UTEP Professor’s New Book Exposes Gentrification Crisis in Puerto Rico

Rumi Sevilla, Staff Reporter • November 3, 2024

UTEP professor of Sociology and Anthropology Dr. Victor Vázquez, a proud Puerto Rician holding his homeland flag to pay respect to his new book about the gentrification of Puerto Rico.

[Photo] UTEP Chicano Studies Department showcases low rider culture in Borderland

Avery Escamilla-Wendell, Writer/Contributor • October 29, 2024

“Lowriders: An Origin Story” slides—the event that was presented by Chicano Studies professors on October 21.

How the older generations feel about ‘No Sabo’ kids

Dominique Macias, Staff Photographer • October 18, 2024

In El Paso, everyone knows at least one Hispanic that is not fluent in Spanish who is labeled and teased for being a “no sabo kid.” These Hispanics cannot fully communicate with the older generations of their family. The communication thread between the two generations can be discouraging and defeated on both sides. Will the older generations give grace to younger generations?

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Seasonal depression: there’s hope in truth

Dominique Macias, Staff Photographer • October 18, 2024

Seasonal depression, also known as “winter blues,” starts creeping in when fall season begins to flourish. How does one deal? Make the feeling of pride take over rather than sulking. If one can peel out of bed, even when the darkness is on top of their chest; that is a serious victory. What's the fun of seasonal depression if you cannot laugh at it in the face the way it does to people? Healing and dealing are not a linear process. Some days are harder than others, but after all, one can try, and maybe right now, that is good enough.

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[Photo] Brave Books hosts sale on banned books highlighting the ongoing fight against censorship in Texas and across the Nation

Ximena Cordero, Staff Reporter • October 18, 2024

Brave Books displays their Banned Book Sale, with literary classics like “A Clockwork Orange” and “Hand Maid’s Tale.”

Body horror is back: The movie you can’t eat while watching

Dominique Macias, Contributor/Photographer • October 16, 2024

Newest Body Horror film, The Substance, hit theaters this month. Directed by Coralie Fargeat, setting her intentions with this movie, making everyone leave the theaters a different person—no pun intended. Making younger and older generations grateful for their own bodies.

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[Photo] El Pasoans can find thrills, chills, and festive fun at Halloween Events throughout October.

Ximena Cordero, Staff Reporter • October 10, 2024

KLAQ Haunted Houses of Terror showcases their new Halloween attractions in East El Paso.

[Photo] 915 Tattoo Flash Crawl: Three Shops Unite to Celebrate El Paso’s Culture

Rumi Sevilla, Staff Reporter • October 9, 2024

Proud El Pasoans participate in "915 Tattoo Crawl" from local shops who offered promotions.

[Photo] Sitting at the edge of your seat: El Paso Film Festival Returns

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Staff Reporter • October 7, 2024

El Paso Film Festival hosts their local filmmakers' screenings in Philanthropy Theater.

Following El Paso County Commissioners detailed plan for future arts and culture project

Dominique Macias, Staff Photographer • September 19, 2024

In August, El Paso County received funding from the American Rescue Plan Act with each county precinct receiving $50,000 to create a community arts and culture project. County commissioners spoke about their upcoming projects for each precinct hoping to preserve and create new pathways for every generation.

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[Photo] El Paso celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with food, music, and arts in events throughout the city

Ximena Cordero, Staff Reporter • September 16, 2024

The wall of art at the Union Art Gallery Exhibit showing art that represents Chicano(a)s for Hispanic Heritage month.

[Photo] 35th annual Minerpalooza marks the end of Miner welcome festivities

Alyda Muela, Web Editor • September 12, 2024

UTEP Cheer start the night at Minerpalooza.

[Photo] El Paso’s new City Manager Dionne Mack looking to create new job opportunities, and striving for a better relationship with El Pasoans

Sofia Sierra, Sports Editor • September 6, 2024

Dionne Mack, El Paso’s City Manager, at her desk at City Hall ready to start business.

[Photo] Brat Culture and Coconut Trees: the unlikely symbols driving the 2024 campaign

Rumi Sevilla, Staff Reporter • September 5, 2024

Senior Jesus Reynaga poses with the iconic political meme relating to Charlie XCX’s “Brat” album and the concept that registering to vote is “brat.”

[Photo] UTEP Night at the Chihuahuas cut short Friday night, still fostered student engagement

Frida Acuna, Arts & Culture Editor • September 4, 2024

President Wilson with her family at the UTEP Night at the Chihuahuas Stadium on Aug. 30.

[Photo] A look inside the newest Rubin Center exhibit Mud + Corn + Stone + Blue at UTEP

Ximena Cordero, Staff Reporter • September 4, 2024

The crowd for UTEP Night at the Chihuahuas Stadium on Aug. 30.

[Photo] Fourth annual Texas Western Gold Rush promoted student involvement with music and spectacle

Rumi Sevilla, Staff Reporter • August 27, 2024

Texas Western Gold Rush giving Saturday energy on a Monday night.

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EPCC Mass Communications Professor, Lisa Elliott, recording the Plaza Classic Podcast.

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El Paso’s very own, KVIA news anchor and journalist Stephanie Valle on the mic for Plaza Classic Podcast.

Ascarate Park will unveil a new mural in memoriam to those El Paso lost

Dominique Macias, Contributor/Photographer • August 1, 2024

Walking into Ascarate Park’s Healing Garden, located at 6900 Delta Drive, is like stepping into the heart and soul of hope, faith, and comfort. The garden, which is meant to be a place of tranquility, commemorates the victims from the mass shooting...

People help people; school supplies drive

Dominique Macias, Contributor/Photographer • July 24, 2024

One thing the El Paso community shares is the instinct to help others. The Housing Authority of El Paso, in partnership with the county, worked together on July 13 to help the Canutillo area on the west side of town. A compassionate community of organizations...

[Photo] The New Synth Wave in El Paso

Frida Acuna, Arts & Culture Editor • July 23, 2024

Co-founded by four friends, the Synthesizer Club creates an opportunity for El Pasoans and musicians alike to come together and enjoy electronic music.

[Photo] Students eyes, students lives: Life on the border

Sofia Sierra, Web Editor • April 30, 2024

Contributing authors to “Migrant 915,” senior students Diego Trujillo, Kacie Lino and Briana Lopez.

[Photo] Journalists of the Future: Writing their stories one word at a time

Alyda Muela, Contributor/Writer • April 30, 2024

Journalism majors will graduate from the College of Liberal Arts on Saturday, May 11 at 1 p.m. in the Don Haskins Center.

Buy the ticket, take the ride; but for Coachella?

Dominique Macias, Contributor/Photographer • April 23, 2024

From the anticipation for the announcement of lineups, hype surrounding outfits and makeup, and social media posts that happen during Coachella weekend is an annual occurrence. Starting in 1999 and continuing annually, the power of music versus the status...

Be in the know & sit at the table

Dominique Macias, Contributor/Photographer • April 23, 2024

Cindy Ramirez is a woman whose words run deep in the roots of El Paso, especially when the topic about women in journalism comes up. Ramirez, an El Paso native, journalist, and editor for El Paso Matters has fulfilled her duty in the borderland for over...

[Photo] El Paso wears Denim and Rhinestones

Adam Regalado, Multimedia Editor • April 5, 2024

Carrie Underwood returns to El Paso, after 16 years.

[Photo] Fine tuning festival planning

Nicholas Maes, Sports Editor • April 4, 2024

Summer concerts, raves and music festivals are on many people’s bucket list for this upcoming festival season.

[Photo] BACK TO BLACK: The gothic resurrection

Avery Escamilla-Wendell, Arts & Culture Editor • April 2, 2024

Goth dances in a parking lot are more than an aesthetic; it is a lifestyle.

[Photo] Selena the legend of Tejano music

Esteban Corona, Staff Reporter • March 24, 2024

John Dyer’s 1995 photograph of Selena, in memory of her sensational bustier.

[Photo] The sweet sound of Nana Bersa

Avery Escamilla-Wendell, Arts & Culture Editor • March 22, 2024

Nana Bersa recently signed with Universal Music Publishing Mexico.

Let Selena rest

Dominique Macias, Contributor/Photographer • March 14, 2024

Every Hispanic, Latino and music lover remembers the day Selena Quintanilla Perez was murdered, by her close confidant and employee, Yolanda Saldivar. The legendary Tejano singer, Selena, passed away March 31, 1995. Time stood still that day, tears flooded...

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