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ARISE celebrates first-ever Indigenous People’s Day

ARISE celebrates first-ever Indigenous People’s Day

Adrian Broaddus, Editor-In-Chief October 10, 2017

After long months of planning and meeting with different university officials, ARISE (Academic Revival of Indigenous Studies and Education), an organization at UTEP dedicated to educating students about different indigenous groups, was granted permission...

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Dori Fenenbock is running for Beto O’Rourke’s spot for Texas’ 16th Congressional District.

Fenenbock hopes to bring experience to congressional seat

Christian Vasquez, Web Editor October 9, 2017

Dori Fenenbock, Democratic 16th congressional district candidate, believes that politics are about timing, and for the former president of the El Paso Independent School District, it is her time to run for the seat. As Rep. Beto O’Rourke guns for...

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The Dirty River Boys performed at Ardivino’s Desert Crossing to fundraise for the Salvation Army, with proceeds going to the hurricane relief.

A concert for hurricane relief: a view of humanity

Jason Green, Contributor October 9, 2017

“We never thought about cancelling it.” Four days after Stephen Paddock opened fire on the crowd attending the Route 91 Harvest Country Music Festival in Las Vegas, Ardovino’s Desert Crossing in Sunland Park, N.M., was the site of a country music...

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Cory Morrow performs at a Salvation Army Benefit Concert at Ardovino's Desert Crossing on October 5.

Concert raises money for Salvation Army hurricane relief

Gaby Velasquez, Photo Editor October 6, 2017

Texas country music artist Cory Morrow was featured at the Second Annual Salvation Army Benefit Concert at Ardovino's Desert Crossing in Sunland Park, N.M., with special guests The Dirty River Boys and Abe Mac on Thursday, October 5. The free benefit...

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UTEP cheerleaders and Gold Digger preformed during the Homecoming Pep Rally at centennial plaza.

Homecoming pep rally gathers UTEP community

October 5, 2017

UTEP students, faculty and football players gathered at Centennial Plaza Thursday afternoon for the annual homecoming pep rally in anticipation for the Miners-Western Kentucky football game on Saturday. The event featured food, live music and special...

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Rape and dating violence at UTEP have increased

Rape and dating violence at UTEP have increased

Rene Delgadillo, Multimedia Editor October 4, 2017

According to the new Annual Security and Fire Safety Report—an annual report from UTEP campus police—there were five incidents of rape in 2016. Three of the incidents occurred on-campus, while the remaining two occurred in student housing facilities. This...

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UTEP partners with Maquiladora Association to create opportunities for students

UTEP partners with Maquiladora Association to create opportunities for students

Elenie Gonzalez, Reporter October 3, 2017

UTEP President Diana Natalicio and Maria Teresa Delgado, president of the Juarez Maquiladora Association (INDEX Juarez), came together to sign a Letter of Intent signifying a partnership that will help provide internships for UTEP students from the College...

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(From left) Briane Carter, Martha Broaddus, and Alicia de Jong Davis, were the main hosts of the place.

Heritage house celebrates history of UTEP

Leslie Sarinana, Copy Editor October 2, 2017

  Hidden in between the Union and the Education Building is one building that holds all of the university’s history. Often one of the most overlooked buildings is also one of the most treasured—the Heritage House. The house has served...

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School of Pharmacy enrolls first class

School of Pharmacy enrolls first class

Rene Delgadillo, Multimedia Editor October 2, 2017

EDITOR'S NOTE: The School of Pharmacy does NOT require students to be able to speak spanish to be admitted to the PharmD program. The only Spanish requriement is that a student must take three SCH of college-level Spanish as a prerequisite, or take the...

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Miner Dash kicks off homecoming in annual race

Miner Dash kicks off homecoming in annual race

Sergio Muñoz, Contributer October 1, 2017

Starting at Centennial Plaza, the annual Miner Dash run kicked off the 2017 Homecoming celebration on Sunday. Runners and competitors started the race at 8 a.m. Families and friends gathered together not only for the dash, but also for the different...

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UTEP Students presented about the UTEP EDGE initiative at the 2017 Fall Convocation on Thursday.

UTEP celebrates 2017 convocation

Claudia Flores, Reporter September 30, 2017

UTEP’s President Diana Natalicio presented the annual State of the University at the 2017 Fall Convocation on Thursday, Sept. 28, at Magoffin Auditorium. At the ceremony, Natalicio remarked on the various achievements of the university this past...

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'Lunch and Lead Speaker Series' celebrates 50 years of COBA

‘Lunch and Lead Speaker Series’ celebrates 50 years of COBA

Claudia Flores, Reporter September 27, 2017

For its 50th anniversary, the College of Business of Administration launched the “Lunch and Lead Speaker Series," which will feature five sessions during the semester. The sessions take place at the Graduate Business Center, where students and faculty...

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