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Christmas has a charm that Halloween lacks

Christmas has a charm that Halloween lacks

Elisha Nuñez, Staff Reporter November 15, 2022

As tree leaves fall, people’s favorite holidays begin. Halloween marks the beginning of the busiest time of the year and prepares people for the holidays most love to celebrate.    Only in a span of two months, Halloween and Christmas, which are...

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Which holiday sport is the best to watch?

Which holiday sport is the best to watch?

Itzel Giron, Multimedia Editor November 15, 2022

As the holiday season nears, many questions may arise like what side dish are you making for thanksgiving dinner? What Christmas movie are we watching? Or if you find yourself to be a sports fan: Am I watching basketball or football? Well, this year you...

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Is the NCAA transfer portal hurting schools?

Is the NCAA transfer portal hurting schools?

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor November 10, 2022

This offseason was catastrophic for UTEP men’s basketball team. Nine players left UTEP after transferring out thanks to a rule change in college sports. What changes will this rule instill for college sports?  In October of 2018, the National Collegiate...

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The environmental impact of tailgating and litter

The environmental impact of tailgating and litter

Kristen Scheaffer, Contributor November 9, 2022

One of the greatest American pastimes is coming together for a good, competitive game of football with an ice-cold beer, some burgers on the grill and maybe even some team colors painted on your face. Even better is if someone can attend an in-person...

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Tips for students living on their own

Tips for students living on their own

Josie Avila, Audience & Engagement Editor November 1, 2022

Living on your own in college can be rewarding. Still, sacrifices must be made along the way, whether you live on campus or not. In my senior year, I looked for-ward to moving out of my parent‘s house. I would dream of finally being able to come...

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Explaining the rush of football over basketball

Explaining the rush of football over basketball

Emily Autumn Velasquez, Editor-in-Chief November 1, 2022

Football has been around for a very long time and there is a reason for that. It has been one of my favorite pastimes for the past ten years of my life, and when I say that I mean it to be more of an addiction than anything. I got into football when...

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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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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 NFL pushes LGBTQ+ inclusivity

The NFL pushes LGBTQ+ inclusivity

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor October 4, 2022

Are all fans ready? The National Football League (NFL) has historically been hesitant toward LGBTQ+ inclusivity for their fans or their players, prime examples from past and present include former player Michael Sam and current player Carl Nassib. Granted,...

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Why is voting crucial?

Why is voting crucial?

Eduardo Flores, Contributor October 4, 2022

What issues as a student, parent, grandparent, neighbor, or worker do you care about? Is it homelessness? Gun control? Immigration? Climate change? LGBTQ rights? Abortion? Student loan debt?   Before saying that voting is our civic duty and makes...

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New editor set on bridging the gap

New editor set on bridging the gap

Josie Avila, Audience and Engagement Editor October 4, 2022

Multifaceted, curious and ambitious are a few words that could be used to describe me since I was a little girl. I am the youngest of five siblings, all women, and when I was born, my oldest sister was already 16 years old. A significant age gap also...

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