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Un grupo de jovenes ven un pamfleto sobre Mexico.

Estudiantes viajan a México a pesar olas de violencia

Por Fernanda León, Contributor March 3, 2015

Muchos estudiantes de origen mexicano e con familias en México viven en El Paso para realizar sus estudios, pero cruzan a México diariamente, a pesar de la violencia que enfrenta el país. Estudiantes de esta universidad viajan diaria o semanalmente...

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An invisible population: lack of data on transgender people hinders progress

An invisible population: lack of data on transgender people hinders progress

Lorain Ambrocio, Editor in Chief March 3, 2015

This is part two of a two-part long-form series, which will be available at theprospectordaily.com. Read part one here. There are more than 320 billion people in the U.S. to date, but there are limited estimates as to how many of those individuals in...

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Students of Great Recession: Transfers rising, completion declining

Jordan Gass-Pooré, SHFWire Intern March 3, 2015

There’s been a push in the last decade to accurately calculate college graduation rates as a way to address the education gaps between low-income students and their more affluent peers President Barack Obama upped the ante in 2009 when he promised...

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EPCC graduate in fashion design and industrial flat-pattern-making, Elizabeth Rivero showcases her designs.

Stand out styles on the border

Maria Esquinca, Copy Editor February 24, 2015

It’s a form of art. It’s a challenge. It’s fashion. “Everything I create with my own two hands carries a sense of meaning and emotion and everything is projected onto my garment,” said local fashion designer Elizabeth Rivero. Rivero studied...

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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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Dr. Moya and participants prepare for  the second conference of the State of the Homelessness Conference Series

The Faces of Homelessness conference

Jesus Lopez, Staff Reporter February 23, 2015

The Faces of Homelessness is the second conference of the State of the Homelessness Conference Series and will be held on Feb. 27, at 1 p.m. at the College of Health Sciences Building, room 217. The series is a collaboration between the College of Health...

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Reem Issa, right, poses behind her table, which UTEP helped to set up to promote awareness toward Muslims on campus.

Students raise awareness about Chapel Hill

Ben Woolridge, Staff reporter February 19, 2015

The recent murders of three young Muslims in Chapel Hill, North Carolina last Tuesday by alleged gunman Craig Stephen Hicks has prompted some Muslim students to emphasize Islamic awareness on the UTEP campus. “It’s about hate,” said Reem Issa,...

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SGA hosts game day for students

Jesus Lopez, Staff reporter February 19, 2015

The Student Government Association hosted a Game Day Wednesday, Feb. 18, and Thursday, Feb. 19, to promote student engagement with the members. Students were able to interact with SGA senators and representatives to discuss their concerns about the...

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Fighting Miners lead the way

Maria Esquinca, Copy Editor February 19, 2015

UTEP ROTC students pushed, pulled, ran and lifted their way through a series of courses at the 2015 squad competition Feb. 17. The event consisted of 12 events that tested ROTC students in various skills. Included in the course was a rope run,...

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