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Sophomore kinesiology major Lukas Znosko makes a jump from the water slide into the little pool on the third day of school at the Centennial PLaza.

Students get wet and wild on day three of school

Gaby Velasquez, Photo Editor August 24, 2016

PHOTOS: On August 24th, the third day of Miner Welcome -Chill Fest- students enjoyed free fruitiki bars and attractions at the Centennial Plaza, hosted by The Office of Student Life. Students enjoyed each others company in a friendly competition on...

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Jose Hurtado, geological sciences professor

UTEP professor among astronaut semifinalists

Rene Delgadillo, Staff reporter August 24, 2016

Jose Hurtado, a UTEP professor of geological sciences, is among the astronaut semifinalists of the selection process for NASA'S astronaut corps. Out of the original 18,300 applicants, Hurtado is among the best 120 who are looking forward to flying...

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Students at the University of Texas at Austin gather to protest the campus carry law that went into effect August 1,  in a movement they call Cocks not Glocks.

#Cocksnotglocks protest over campus carry

Christian Vasquez, Copy Editor August 24, 2016

On Wednesday, Aug. 24, students, faculty, staff and alumni at the University of Texas at Austin held a demonstration in protest of the recently implemented concealed carry law on public university campuses, including UTEP. Organized by UT alumna...

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Alumni education major Diana Guerra hands out snow cones as part of the Off the Grill Food truck.

Food trucks on full display at UTEP Union Plaza

Gaby Velasquez, Photo Editor August 23, 2016

PHOTOS: The Office of Student Life hosts Miner Welcome Week at the Centennial Plaza and the UTEP Union Plaza from Aug. 22 - 26 . These events are to get students excited for this new semester. On the second day of Miner Welcome–Grab, Go and Greeks–there...

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A mosquito with Zika virus.

Taking a stab at the problem

Grecia Sanchez, Staff Reporter August 23, 2016

The opportunity for Zika to spread in the El Paso community came on Monday, Aug. 15, from a man who had traveled from Florida to El Paso. It is confirmed by El Paso Public Health Director Robert Resendes. According to a press release, the man does not...

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A race against time for third-party candidates

Christian Vasquez, Staff Reporter August 23, 2016

When both major party candidates for the presidential election are the most disliked since 1980, according to a FiveThirtyEight.com, common sense dictates that third-party candidates would have a higher chance of winning. But, this hasn’t been the case...

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Sophomore theater major Jared Berry hops on the back of senior theater major Katherine Daniel as part of a sneak peak to upcoming play, "The House on Mango Street," at the UTEP Dinner Theater.

Students begin fall semester at UTEP

Gaby Velasquez, Photo Editor August 22, 2016

PHOTOS: Campus was filled with activities and interactions between students on Monday, Aug. 22.  

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Mexico’s president is accused of plagiarizing his thesis

Mexico’s president is accused of plagiarizing his thesis

Rene Delgadillo, Staff reporter August 22, 2016

Mexico’s president, Enrique Peña Nieto, has been accused of plagiarizing his undergraduate law thesis. Carmen Aristegui, a Mexican journalist who has followed and investigated Peña Nieto’s presidency, first reported the scandal. Aristegui’s...

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Zita Arocha on stage at the 2016 NAB/NAHJ national convention as she is inducted into their Hall of Fame.

Arocha inducted into NAHJ Hall of Fame

Rene Delgadillo, Reporter August 6, 2016

UTEP senior lecturer Zita Arocha was inducted to the NAHJ 2016 Hall of Fame on Friday, Aug. 5, for her journalism career and for serving Hispanic and Latino students. “I think it is a huge honor for UTEP because it really focuses attention on what...

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Boarder City Game Convention attendees play a zombie board game the second day of the convention.

Meeple Game Society hosts first gaming convention

Gaby Velasquez, Staff Photographer August 4, 2016

The Meeple Board Game society, a gaming club at UTEP, held the very first Boarder City Game Convention from July 29 - 31 at the Tomás Rivera Conference Center. The club’s co-founder Rogelio Long, a doctoral student in computational science, said...

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UTEP grad student shows her support for no guns on campus back in October of 2015.

UTEP students show mixed emotions on concealed carry

Christian Vasquez, Staff Reporter August 1, 2016

Starting Monday, Aug. 1, public universities across Texas will allow individuals to bring handguns on campus if they have a concealed carry license. The law, known as Senate Bill 11, also lets universities set exclusion zones where handguns will not be...

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Professor Rajesh Tahiliani died after collapsing near his office on Tuesday, July 26.

College of Business lecturer dies on campus

Michaela Román, Editor-in-Chief July 27, 2016

UPDATE: Rajesh Virendra Tahiliani, 55, passed away on Monday, July 25, 2016 in El Paso. He is survived by his wife, Karuna and their two children, Shreja and Krishn. Memorial services will be held on Friday, July 29, 2016 at Martin Funeral Home West...

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