Miroslava Lem Quinonez

Senior journalism major at Texas Christian University

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Hello, my name is Miroslava Lem Quinonez, and I’m a journalism student at Texas Christian University. I’m a passionate storyteller looking to cover new stories with unique angles

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Texas primary results set November races

The November ballot is shaping up, but run-offs will be necessary to set some of the races in the midterm elections. 
Gov. Greg Abbott will lead the state GOP ticket as he seeks a fourth term. He’ll face State Rep. Gina Hinojosa, D-Austin, who easily won a crowded field. 
In the U.S. House race in District 25, one of Texas’ newly redrawn districts, Dione Sims, of Fort Worth, won the Democratic primary, defeating William Marks. Sims is the granddaughter of Fort Worth activist Opal Lee, who helped...
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Election day live blog: 2026 midterm primaries

Texans are voting today in the Republican and Democratic primaries that will help decide the November ballot. Follow PolitiFrog for updates and results throughout the day and later this evening.
Reporting by Miroslava Lem Quinonez
As polls closed across most of Texas at 7 p.m., voting continued in Dallas County until 9 p.m. after a judge extended hours for Democratic polling locations following confusion that led some voters to be turned away earlier in the day.
About 44% of the vote has been co...
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Winter Village offers students a global holiday experience

Students had the opportunity to start their holiday celebrations by engaging with traditions that extended beyond the local, embracing customs from across the globe.
Brought by the Department of Modern Language Studies and the MOLA Language Clubs, the Winter Village took place on Monday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Scharbauer Hall lobby. 
The annual event has become a long-standing tradition within the department and has evolved over the years, offering a space for cultural connection, said Nicholas...
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TCU celebrates first-generation students

Students Support Services (SSS) hosted a week of events from Nov. 2–7 to celebrate first-generation college students.
First-Gen Week, an annual celebration tied to National First-Generation College Student Day on Nov. 8, highlights the achievements and experiences of students who are the first in their families to pursue a four-year degree.
This year’s theme was inspired by Coachella, transforming the Campus Commons into “Frogchella,” the main event of the week. Students, faculty and campus orga...
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Student organization hosts period product drive to support community

A student organization at TCU is tackling period poverty in the Fort Worth community by collecting menstrual products and assembling kits for those in need. 
The drive, organized by TARE — TCU Advocates for Reproductive Equity — primarily collected pads, tampons and sanitary wipes to donate to The Welman Project. 
The Welman Project is a non-profit organization that collects school supplies for teachers to take as needed.
“I’m sure they don’t get a lot of period products, but I’m sure teachers...
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Immigration declines at the southwest border

Illegal immigration has decreased significantly, particularly at the southwest border. In February 2025, illegal border crossings dropped by 94% compared to February 2024, according to Customs and Border Protection. The drop follows the Trump administration’s crackdown on people crossing the border illegally.
“So what we’ve seen is because you’re no longer allow to claim asylum if you illegally cross the border from the ports of entry, we saw a decline there,” said Landon Hutchens, Customs and...
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Texas proposes new Border Protection Unit

Texas would solidify its law enforcement role along the border with the establishment of a Border Protection Unit within the Department of Public Safety under legislation proposed in the House.  The Border Protection Unit would consist of commissioned and noncommissioned agents along with other employees authorized by the legislature, according to Texas House Bill 354. The unit will be headquartered in the border region, and the governor shall appoint a unit chief, which must submit reports on o...
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Breaking barriers: a conversation with Ron Hurdle

TCU’s first Black cheerleader joined the squad in 1969, but it would be months before he could perform any routine with the white female cheerleaders. Less than a decade after TCU officially desegregated, Ron Hurdle’s presence stoked fears of interracial romance. His experience, which included death threats, will be discussed at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Dee J. Kelly Alumni & Visitors Center. Details of Hurdle’s experience emerged during the oral history project started by Dr. Sylviane Greensword...
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The fourth annual Reconciliation Day recognized students’ advocacy and change

Students’ concerns and advocacy have driven change in the TCU community over the last decade, the Race and Reconciliation Initiative fourth-year research report revealed. The fourth annual Reconciliation Day was celebrated April 10 in the Brown-Lupton University Union Auditorium. This year’s research highlighted the years from 1998 to 2020 in which students’ demands for inclusivity shaped the community and campus with the increased enrollment among students of color and the shift in the core cur...
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TCU history symposium commemorates the legacy of the Korean War

Caught between World War II and the Vietnam War, the Korean War is known by some as the “Forgotten War.” But the conflict that ended with a divided Korea was remembered last month at the seventh annual Lance Cpl. Benjamin W. Schmidt Symposium on War, Conflict and Society. “We hope to do anything but forget,” said Kara Vuic, the Lance Cpl. Benjamin W. Schmidt Professor of War, Conflict and Society in 20th-Century America. “When we talk about the cost of war, it’s not money or dollars or budgets o...
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Moving the Field: Testimonio y platica with Michelle Manzanales

Through testimonio y platica—testimony and talk—Wednesday in the studio theatre of the Erma Lowe Hall, a Mexican-American dance educator and choreographer shared her work and discussed identity and culture during the last event of a three-day program.  Michelle Manzanales, co-founder of the Latinx Dance Educators Alliance and director of Ballet Hispanico’s School of Dance was a Green Honors Chair guest of the dance department. The Cecil H. and Ida Green Honors Chair brings “distinguished visitor...
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W. Charles Sawyer memorial lecture welcomes renowned guest

A beloved economics professor who died unexpectedly in 2021 was remembered on Feb. 22 at the Brown-Lupton University Union Auditorium, during a private screening of the award-winning documentary, “Finding the Money,” featuring the distinguished guest who comments of the national debt. William Charles Sawyer was the Hal Wright Professor of Latin American economics. He died in 2021 because of medical complications. William Charles Sawyer 1953-2021. (Photo courtesy of John Harvey) “It was an absolu...
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TCU’s first Black cheerleader receives the Plume Award

A desire to become more actively involved led TCU’s first black cheerleader to try out for the squad. Ron Hurdle spoke about his experiences as part of TCU’s earliest cohorts of Black students on Wednesday when he received the Plume Award at the Dee J. Kelly Alumni & Visitors Center. The annual award is given by the Race and Reconciliation Initiative to recognize people “who have made a significant contribution to TCU and its goal of fostering a campus community that is welcoming for all,” Marce...
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What we’re reading: Trump criminal trial, Caitlin Clark breaks scoring record and more

New York Justice Juan M. Merchan rejected former President Donald Trump’s bid to throw out the Manhattan district attorney’s criminal charges, setting a trial date for March 25, according to the New York Times. The trial will mark the first time a former president will be tried in a criminal case as Trump is accused of disguising payments to a porn star, according to the Times report. Merchan also denied Trump’s request to hold a hearing to investigate the claims that he’s been prosecuted by Man...

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Barcelona’s vegan boom brings a new take on Catalan cuisine

Catalonia’s rich culinary tradition is evolving, with more restaurants and markets across Barcelona embracing vegan food to meet the changing tastes and values around health and the environment.

Since pledging to become a 'veg-friendly' city in 2016, Barcelona has taken big steps toward promoting plant-based eating. 

Restaurants are offering animal-free versions of old favorites, while plenty of fully vegan eateries have opened up, catering to both locals and tourists seeking healthier and mor...

Catalonia shifts tourism strategy from "volume to value"

Catalonia’s government has announced a major strategic shift in its tourism policy, emphasizing a transition from mass tourism to a more balanced, sustainable, and locally integrated model.

The strategy moves "from volume to value," said Jordi Hereu, Spain's minister of industry and tourism, during the announcement that took place on Thursday at the Gran Teatre del Liceu opera hall in Barcelona. 

Miquel Sàmper, Catalan minister of business and labor, welcomed attendees and acknowledged the suc...

Barcelona theater brings global politics on local stage to spark political dialogue

In a world where conversations feel more divided than ever, a small theater in Barcelona is creating space for dialogue and discussion.

BCN Studio, located in Barcelona’s Poble Sec neighborhood, is a creative collective of local artists and producers dedicated to using theater to spark conversation about politics and society. Within this space, the stage transforms into a mirror of the world, inviting audiences to explore global issues through the intimate lens of local storytelling.

The space...

Classic and vintage yachts set to race along Barcelona’s coast

Barcelona’s coastline will once again be filled with historical and elegant classic yachts as the 18th edition of the Puig Vela Clàssica regatta returns from Wednesday to Saturday.

This event brings together some of the world’s most beautiful vessels from the 19th and 20th centuries. Held annually, it has become one of the "most important sailing events" in the Mediterranean. 

"This regatta is a living expression of our maritime identity and strengthens us as a city of the sea," said the mayor...

German Expressionism exhibition opens in Barcelona in first showing outside Germany

The Barcelona Diocesan Museum inaugurated the exhibition 'German Expressionism – Works from the Museumsberg Flensburg' on Thursday, featuring pieces displayed outside of Germany for the first time.

The exhibition brings together a selection of works by artists from the Die Brücke group, meaning 'bridge', founded in the early 20th century looking to transform art.  

"It's about the bridge to build from the historical artworks to the new artworks," said Madeleine Städtler, the deputy director an...

Colm Tóibín: 'Locals work, while tourists have parties in Airbnbs'

From quiet streets to a tourist hotspot, Irish author Colm Tóibín looks back on how tourism has transformed Barcelona. He returned to the city on Friday to present the new edition of his book, 'Homage to Barcelona.'

According to the author, tourism has reshaped much of the city specially since the initial publication of the book in 1990. "Not everything has been ideal and the change has been enormous," he told Catalan News during an interview. 

The high number of tourists has changed the city...

Casa Batlló restores original designs for rear facade and private courtyard

The restoration of Casa Batlló's rear facade and private courtyard brought back Antoni Gaudí's original designs from 1906.

The building located at the Passeig de Gràcia boulevard, in the city center of Barcelona, saw a €3.5 million investment. The project involved a large team of local restoration experts and craftsmen to recover the original look and design of all the materials on the facade.

The restoration revealed the original colors and materials of the wood, ironwork, and stucco on the f...

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Different Personalities for Different Languages

Is it true that we change personalities depending on the language we speak? As a bilingual, I cannot either confirm or deny this theory. The first time I heard about it made me question most of my behaviors and actions I do everyday. My parents have mentioned how my voice has become soft along the years when speaking my native language. However, I feel pretty much the same person. The American Psychology Association defines language as “a system for expressing or communicating thoughts and feeli...
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A Look at Fangirl Culture

Merriam-Webster defines a fangirl as “A girl or woman who is an extremely or overly enthusiastic fan of someone or something.” The term has existed for a long time: author Alan Patrick Herbert is credited with using the term ‘fangirl’ in his novel Holy Deadlock in 1934. From Beatlemania in the 1960s to Swifties and BTS’ ARMY, female-prominent fan bases have greatly influenced the success and popularity of celebrities.   This phenomenon originated even earlier than the 1900s, though. The 19th-cen...
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Fashion and Feminism: Your Wardrobe can be a Form of Activism

It’s nothing new that social movements and activism have influenced fashion. Throughout history, activist groups have used clothes to bring about social and political change. Fashion has been used as a form of expression, but it also has been misconceived as superficial. Beyond the surface, however, there is more than looks. There is also empowerment, as fashion can challenge the limitations of gender.During the women’s suffrage movement in the early 1900s, fashion was used as a political tool t...
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Why are we obsessed with pink?

Colors have a powerful meaning in society, so it’s no surprise when we find ourselves obsessed with one. We tend to associate different colors with gender, class, or even emotions. Pink has always been a central theme for artists or designers and has become a cultural phenomenon. The color has been a crucial element for the film and entertainment industry for decades, giving it iconic characters such as Elle Woods, Sharpay Evans, or, more recently, Barbie. Greta Gerwig’s film embraces the color...
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The Language of Flowers

What girl doesn’t like flowers? I know we are in the 21st century, and maybe flowers are not the favorite option for some girls out there, but personally, there is nothing more romantic and beautiful than receiving the right flower. Perhaps now they are seen as the first, fast, and safe option, but they once delivered messages people could not speak aloud in the past. Floriography is the word used to represent the language of the flowers, and it came from the Victorian Era (1837-1901), becoming...
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Fashion Trends 2023

A new year means a new beginning, and it’s the perfect opportunity to grow or reinvent yourself if you wish. This year comes with new and exciting trends innovating the fashion world. The trends help to shape and discover your taste and style, and many of them cease to be trendy when they become basics for any wardrobe. So don’t worry if you don’t see your favorites here, or you don’t like what you see; trends come and go every year. The trend of denim on denim might be related to this trend. De...
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My top 5 Christmas movies

The year is almost gone, meaning that we are around the corner for the holidays, and there is no better way to celebrate it than with a warm blanket, a cup of hot chocolate, and a movie night. No matter if you prefer comedies, romances, or dramas, there is a Christmas movie for everyone.The following list doesn’t have an order of preference. We start strong the list with my favorite rom-com for these holidays. The film follows the lives of 8 different couples dealing with their ups and downs set...
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EVERYTHING you need to know before the world cup

After 4 years of long waiting, the World Cup is almost here. From November 20 to December 18, 32 teams from all over the world will compete to become the winner in a competition that promises to be exciting and passionate. Divided into 8 groups, the US is in Group B along with Iran, Wales, and England, promising a fascinating encounter. Fox Sports and Telemundo will be the ones broadcasting the World Cup in English and Spanish here in the US. People are getting ready for one of the highlights ev...
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5 Winter Fashion Trend Predictions

Winter is around the corner and it’s time to jump in and update our wardrobes for this new season. Cold nights and snow-covered roads have never stopped us from being in the latest fashion, and season after season, new collections and designs make a strong appearance on the stage. But before taking our cards and going to the stores, let’s consider the trends that might blow up in the following months. Beginning with the safest and most obvious answer, jackets are a mandatory piece in our wardrob...
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Is The 2014 Tumblr Girl back?

Everybody remembers Tumblr, the social media platform which reached its peak of popularity in the mid-2010s, a time when it was cool to post your own “poetry” written on walls and notebooks, quotes or lyrics from your favorite bands, and the luster of the famous 2014 Tumblr girl. It was easy to recognize these girls. They didn’t “fit” in society, they were rebels who wore dark colors and Converse and black eyeliner, and their playlist was composed of singers and bands like Lana del Rey, Arctic M...