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Hoover House celebrates 100 years

Hoover House celebrates 100 years

Gaby Velasquez, Photo Editor May 26, 2017

The Hoover House, UTEP's President's official residence, will be open to the public on June 3 from 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. and on June 4 from noon- 5 p.m. to celebrate its 100th birthday. Paydirt Pete and the UTEP cheerleaders will join Dr. Diana Natalicio at...

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Incoming Student Government Association officers swore-in at Hoover House

Incoming Student Government Association officers swore-in at Hoover House

Eddie Velazquez, Copy Editor May 24, 2017

During a swearing-in ceremony at the Hoover House, the incoming 2017-2018 Student Government Association (SGA) officers gave their oath of office on Monday. The students were introduced in front of an audience that included their families, UTEP President...

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Commander Robert Flores spoke on behalf of sheriff Richard Wiles in support of the lawsuit.

El Paso County files lawsuit against Senate Bill 4

Eddie Velazquez, Copy Editor May 22, 2017

El Paso County, El Paso County Sheriff Richard Wiles and the Texas Organizing Project filed a civil suit against the State of Texas, Texas Governor Greg Abbott, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Texas Department of Public Safety Director Steve...

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UTEP Space Miners participate in NASA’s Micro-g challenge in Houston

UTEP Space Miners participate in NASA’s Micro-g challenge in Houston

Leslie Sarinana, Entertainment Editor May 22, 2017

A group of six UTEP engineering students have been chosen to build a prototype and test their design skills at NASA in Houston. The Space Miners will be participating in the subsurface sample challenge on May 24, as a part of NASA’s Micro-g NExT design...

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UTEP celebrates 2017 graduates

UTEP celebrates 2017 graduates

May 13, 2017

On Saturday about 2,500 students walked down the stage to receive their graduation diploma. The university held three ceremonies throughout out the day to celebrate the different colleges. The commencement ceremonies were held at the Don Haskins Center.

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Students take a break from finals at Up All Night

Students take a break from finals at Up All Night

May 9, 2017

UTEP’s Division of Student Affairs and Office of Student Life host Up All Night and the Midnight Breakfast on Tuesday, May 9, at Union Building East. Free coffee and donuts were served, students played board games at the Union’s Tomas Rivera Conference...

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New pick project brings closures and impacts traffic

New pick project brings closures and impacts traffic

Leslie Sarinana, Entertainment Editor May 5, 2017

Construction crews have begun to erect the "Buried Pick" monuments. Acess points to Interstate 10 will be temporarily closed starting May 5. The left two lanes of the Schuster Avenue off-ramp that lead to the University Avenue roundabout will be barricaded...

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(From left to right) Raudel Avila, Caitlin Harmon, Eden Klein, Lizette Gutierrez, Ryan Saenz, Ilana Gomez, Kimberly Gonzalez, Samuel Alvidrez, Mayra Rodarte and Andrea Norte.

UTEP’s 2017 top 10 seniors

Rene Delgadillo and Adrian Broaddus May 2, 2017

Mayra Rodarte- theater Rodarte was an officer in the liberal arts honors program and is among one of the first liberal arts ambassadors that UTEP has had. She interned with Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy Center, where she was able to help low-income...

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UTEP Professor cautions against new DHS hirings

UTEP Professor cautions against new DHS hirings

Christian Vasquez, Copy Editor May 2, 2017

While the Department of Homeland Security prepares to hire 15,000 new officers for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection, Josiah Heyman, director of the Center for Inter-American and Border Studies and professor of anthropology,...

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It takes an average of 12 years to recoup the cost of getting a bachelor’s degree.

Number of years it takes to receive a bachelor’s degree exceeds four years

Eddie Velazquez, Staff Reporter May 2, 2017

Traditionally, universities have set a standard for a four-year graduation time frame. However, the price of college, parental pressure and a cutthroat job market are some of the factors that may influence a student’s graduation plan. According to...

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Students speak out at Take Back the Night

Students speak out at Take Back the Night

Gaby Velasquez, Photo Editor April 27, 2017

The Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolutions hosted Take Back the Night on Thursday, April 27, at the Tomas Rivera Conference Center. The event allowed students to speak up about their sexual abuse. Keynote  speaker Staceyann Chin, spoken-word...

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UTEP's top 10 seniors recognized with prestigious awards

UTEP’s top 10 seniors recognized with prestigious awards

Rene Delgadillo and Adrian Broaddus April 25, 2017

UTEP's 67th annual top 10 seniors banquet was held on Tuesday evening as parents, faculty and students gathered for the presentation of the student's prestigious awards. The event was sponsored by the UTEP alumni association, which showcased each...

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