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Assayer of Student Opinion.

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Organization on campus provides hope and education on mental illness

Fernanda De Leon, Contributor April 1, 2015

Removing and educating about the stigmas that exist about mental illness is the goal of the National Alliance on Mental Illness at El Paso and the NAMI branch at UTEP. NAMI is an organization that began in 1979 with the participation of family members...

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A student uses the app “Tinder” in between classes.

“Tinder” now charges for dating app

Valerie Herrera, Staff Reporter March 24, 2015

The popular dating app “Tinder” launched its premium plus version earlier this month, which charges users who are over the age of 30 more than double for the same service. Since it was first launched in 2012, the app has had more than 50 million...

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Martinis,  Manicures and Music Fundraiser will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. April 2 at Ardovinos Desert Crossing, located at 1 Ardovinos Dr. in Sunland Park, N.M        .

Martinis and manicures to benefit women’s homeless shelter

Julia Hettiger, Staff Reporter March 24, 2015

Ardovino’s Desert Crossing will be hosting a Martinis, Manicures and Music fundraiser, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on April 2. Ardovino’s Desert Crossing is located at 1 Ardovinos Dr. in Sunland Park, N.M. There is a $40 admission fee and 25 percent...

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Teaching artists meet at Creative Kids for a Border Beats workshop.

New children’s music program launching in the spring

Valerie Herrera, Staff Reporter March 24, 2015

Border Beats, a new children’s music program that teaches young individuals how to play music using the MIMA Method, will launch this spring at Providence Memorial Hospital. The MIMA Method focuses on the process of improvisation to unlock the creative...

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Students climb up to the M next to Sun Bowl Drive.

UTEP students celebrate TCM Day

Andres Martinez, Staff Photographer March 20, 2015

Full of Miner spirit, students from the College of Engineering participated in TCM Day on March 20. TCM Day is the longest-running tradition held on campus where students unite and conduct activities organized by the Engineering Alumni Chapter and the...

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Cirque Du Soleil amazes audience with creative performances

Cirque Du Soleil amazes audience with creative performances

Jesus Lopez, Staff Reporter March 19, 2015

Founded by Guy Laliberté, written and directed by Dominic Champagne, and brought to life by a cast of talented individuals, Cirque du Soleil’s Varekai has arrived to El Paso, aweing and pleasing its audience with colorful acts of acrobatics, energetic...

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Auditions for the talent show will take place March 24, to March 26, in the Union East Building.

UTEP students show your talent

Jesus Lopez, Staff Reporter March 17, 2015

The Student Government Association and the Office of Student Life will host the auditions for this year’s talent show from 5 – 9 p.m. March 24, to March 26, at the Union East building. All students interested in auditioning must be UTEP students....

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Server Cristina Tejada serves chamoy ale at Cantina Malolam, located at 4935 N Mesa St.

New craft beer gives a borderland taste

Valerie Herrera, Staff Reporter March 17, 2015

Sun Brewing Company announced the release of its latest creation, Chamoy Ale. The brewery opened in Canutillo in July 2014 and has been busy crafting borderland cuisine-inspired beers. The brewery introduced the new chamoy ale, along with other craft...

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Alternative ways for students to stay in shape

Alternative ways for students to stay in shape

Julia Hettiger, Staff Reporter March 17, 2015

There are many nontraditional ways to exercise, such as rock climbing and simulated surfing. Sessions Climbing is a rock-climbing fitness center and facility that provides rock-climbing instructions and guides, and the company is currently working on...

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Esperanza Rising arrives at the wise family theater

Jesus Lopez, Staff Reporter March 17, 2015

“Esperanza Rising” will be showcased at the Wise Family Theatre beginning on March. 20, through March  29. The play is set in post-revolutionary Mexico during the time of the Great Depression, and later in California. The story follows the life...

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Free taxi services help keep students safe this spring break

Free taxi services help keep students safe this spring break

Julia Hettiger, Staff Reporter March 3, 2015

No DUI El Paso is a taxi service that will pick up and drop off inebriated patrons in the El Paso area free of charge. Tyler Rouse founded the initiative on May 2012, the operations began on Oct. 5, of the same year. Fort Bliss soldiers and El Paso citizens...

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Passport agency aids students for all travel

Stephanie Frescas, Contributor March 3, 2015

Obtaining a passport is expensive, the offices are often crowded and it takes weeks for the passport to finally be delivered. However, there is one thing that can make the process slightly more convenient. The UTEP Passport Acceptance Facility is located...

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