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Modeling, the sport of beauty

Modeling, the sport of beauty

Alonso Moreno, Contributor February 24, 2015

If you are into the world of fashion, or have outlets that let you know about it, there is a big chance that you got some sort of glimpse the New York Fashion Week. From the latest in fashion to the predictable big stars present at the event, it is...

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Senior creative writing major Samantha Stephens models one of her slouchy beanies and an eveyday outfit.

Fashion stereotypes: pros and cons

Benjamin Woolridge, Staff Reporter February 24, 2015

Fashion varies among UTEP students from unique styles that seek to express individual expression to more popular trends that are worn by the collegiate majority. Other students do not give fashion much importance and dress in a manner to suit their own...

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Senior multimedia journalism major Ashley Bazan reads through a fashion textbook.

Plan B for fashion­—students find other outlets for future careers

Stephanie Frescas, Contributor February 24, 2015

The fashion industry is often portrayed as a glamorous world of beauty and it is. “I just enjoy this world because there’s a lot of growth and there’s also a lot of art to it,” said Caitlin Cervantes, junior business management major. “You...

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Texas styles— Fashions for different passions

Texas styles— Fashions for different passions

Amanda Guillen, Managing Editor February 24, 2015

In a state as big as Texas it is no surprise that when it comes to fashion, the influence and differences are endless. This is true when it comes to college fashion. With about 170 colleges in the Lone Star state­—  Texas serves as an oversized canvas...

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El Paso roller derby teams strives to empower women, develop self-image

Alonso Moreno, Contributor February 24, 2015

Helmets with decals, colorful clothing and hard-earned bruises are the fashion that adorn the El Paso Roller Derby girls every match. Composed of two teams—the Derby Bliss Brigade and the TexPistols—the El Paso roller derby has been around since...

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Altar’d State is a religious-themed fashion store located at the Foutains at Farah shopping mall in east El Paso.

Religion has an impact on fashion

Julia Hettiger, Staff Reporter February 24, 2015

Altar’d State, a religious-themed fashion store, opened their doors at the Fountains at Farah in November 2013. Altar’d State is known for selling clothing and accessories in a religious environment and providing customers the opportunity to pray...

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Owner of House of Dame Intimates, Gloria Reza works on her corset designs.

Women seek curvy shape through waist training

Valerie Herrera, Staff Reporter February 24, 2015

Waist trainers have become the latest beauty trend among women trying to possess the quintessential curvy shape, which involves wearing a waist-cinching corset for hours at a time. Women must wear a tight corset-like garment around the mid-waist to mold...

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Contouring has become a popular makeup trend among UTEP students.

Contouring new trend in the beauty industry

Valerie Herrera, Staff Reporter February 24, 2015

Contouring is one of the most commonly used tricks in makeup. It involves using a combination of light and dark color tones to sculpt the face. Dulce Roque, sophomore creative writing major, said she was first introduced to the technique in high school...

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Sophomore forensic science major, Thelma Lujan looks at online shopping websites at the library.

Students prefer online shopping versus the mall

Jesus Lopez, Staff Reporter February 24, 2015

Online shopping began in 1979, and it’s a strategy that has benefitted many designers and brand and clients. However, the fashion industry did not take advantage of this until recently. Laura Medrano, sophomore linguistics major, said one of the biggest...

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Senior guard Julian Washburn is now the seventh best scorer in UTEP basketball history.

Miners play for first place at Louisiana Tech

Luis Gonzalez, Sports Editor February 24, 2015

The UTEP men’s basketball team is now just half a game out of first place in Conference USA after a hard-fought win over UTSA on Saturday. The Miners clawed their way out of an early hole against the Roadrunners on their way to their seventh-straight...

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More Champions League? Yes, please.

Luis Gonzalez, Sports Editor February 24, 2015

This is the best time of the year for soccer. Domestic leagues and cups are near their final stages and both European competitions have started back up. It seems like every three days there is at least one game that is a must-see because of the participants...

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Sophomore Aiyanna Stivierne has the best ranking 400m dash time in Conference USA.

Track and Field head to Conference USA Indoor Championships

Juan Carlos Navarrete, Staff Reporter February 24, 2015

The UTEP track team continues its strong year as they arrive at the first of what they hope will be many important meets this season. After five meets, both the men and women’s teams will be in Birmingham, Ala., to compete in the Conference USA Indoor...

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