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Assayer of Student Opinion.

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Jazmine I Gracia

Jazmine I Gracia, Contributor/Writer

Jazmine Gracia is a master’s student at UTEP majoring in English and American literature. She is a contributor for the prospector as well as a tutor at El Paso Community College (EPCC) after graduation she hopes to become a professor at the community college level with a hope of instilling student with a love and appreciation for contemporary romance 

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The ‘Console War’ between PlayStation and Xbox appears to end, with Halo: CE marking a change for exclusive video game titles.

Master Chief is ending the console wars

Jazmine I Gracia, Contributor/Writer • November 24, 2025

First released in November 2001 with Halo: Combat Evolved, the sci-fi shooter game didn’t just introduce players to Master Chief’s battle against the Covenant; it helped define what Xbox was. For many fans, Halo wasn’t just a game; it was the...

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Born from the same roots, soccer and American football have both grown across the world, but fans still unite through a shared love of the game.

Two games, one name

Jazmine I Gracia, Contributor/Writer • November 10, 2025
From the pitch to the gridiron, soccer and football prove that passion and fandom speak the same universal language.
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Iced pumpkin spice latte in hand, a coffee drinker shows off the flavor that has become a synonym for autumn.

The pumpkin spice plague has returned for fall

Jazmine I Gracia, Contributor/Writer • October 21, 2025
Every fall, pumpkin spice infiltrates the senses, either as a comforting companion that wraps you in warmth and nostalgia, or as an overwhelming presence the senses wish had stayed away. Love it or loathe it, its arrival is unmistakable, marking the season with every whiff, sip and bite.
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RuneScape is an online role-playing game released in 2001, many users like Katrina Diaz have been able to see these types of games and the fandoms grow into something deeper.

A new game of language is loading

Jazmine I Gracia, Contributor/Writer • September 30, 2025
From Twitch chats to casual conversations, gaming language is no longer confined to virtual spaces. It has become a living, evolving form of communication that shapes how a generation expresses emotion, strategy and social connection both online and offline.
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Exploring higher education may allow students to discover new career paths.

Embracing the pivots in higher education

Jazmine I Gracia, Staff Reporter • May 23, 2025
While higher education is often seen as the pinnacle where dreams come true, students recalibrate this notion, transforming it into a space for self-discovery. It becomes a place to change their minds, explore new passions, and redefine their future trajectory.
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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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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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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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