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Texans rally against anti-LGBT bills

Maria Esquinca, Copy Editor April 14, 2015

Austin—On April 13, at the steps of the state capitol, an estimated 120 Texans came together for Freedom Advocacy Day, to speak out against anti-LGBT bills that have been introduced into the legislature. “Behind me are hundreds of Texans who...

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House bill aims to decriminalize marijuana possession

House bill aims to decriminalize marijuana possession

Maria Esquinca, Copy Editor April 14, 2015

It was a regular Sunday evening for Daniel Gonzalez, until his friend took a wrong turn and they got stopped by a cop. His friend got a DUI, but Gonzalez got arrested for being in possession of two marijuana joints and drug paraphernalia and was sent...

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Senior commercial music major, Robert Vega speaks about his time in prison.

Young Americans for Liberty bring awareness to prison system

Alonso Moreno, Staff Reporter April 14, 2015

As Robert Vega stood in front of a podium in a small room located in the third floor of the UTEP Union, he took a deep breath and proceeded to read an article he wrote, where he detailed his harrowing experience in the Texas prison system. “Fear, hatred,...

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(From left to right) Hector Gomez, SGA senate secretary, Saad Sheikh, attorney general, and Vice President of internal affairs Marissa Rodriguez.

SGA closes out semester with confidence

Stephanie Frescas, Contributor April 14, 2015

The spring semester may be coming to a close, but the Student Government Association is keeping busy. This year’s administration has several events planned for the next few weeks, right through to the elections for next semester’s administration,...

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New Texas bill would allow police to ask for proof of legal status

New Texas bill would allow police to ask for proof of legal status

Maria Esquinca, Copy Editor April 7, 2015

Viridiana’s aunt has been afraid to come back to El Paso after a police officer told her he was going to call immigration services on her after he gave her a traffic citation. Her aunt, a Mexican citizen with a tourist visa, was picking up her son from...

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Passengers wait for the red line subway in Washington. Two bills introduced to Congress in March would eliminate mass transit funding from the Highway Trust Fund.

Republican bills would cut mass transit from transportation fund

Sean McMinn, SHFWire Intern April 7, 2015

WASHINGTON — Just based on its name, people could be forgiven if they don’t understand what the federal Highway Trust Fund pays for. After all, in addition to highways, it also funds bridges, tunnels, carpooling and clean air programs, bicycle lanes,...

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Free bus rides still up for debate

Free bus rides still up for debate

Alonso Moreno, Staff Reporter April 7, 2015

Although it has been asked for and discussed as something the city would benefit from, El Paso is still far from implementing free bus rides for children or veterans. The city of El Paso has been considering offering free bus rides for young people and...

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In addition to a list of 61,000 “structurally deficient” bridges in the U.S., the The American Road and Transportation Builders Association also identified the 250 most traveled ones. About a third of these are in California, and the most traveled is in Ohio

These are the 250 most traveled U.S. bridges that need ‘significant’ repairs

Sean McMinn, SHFWire Intern April 7, 2015

WASHINGTON — It wasn’t an April Fool’s joke, The American Road and Transportation Builders Association made sure to note Wednesday before it released its list of U.S. bridges in need of repair — there really are 61,000 “structurally deficient”...

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President Diana Natalicio announces the final $260 million raised from the Centennial campaign which began in 2007.

Centennial Campaign exceeds goal

Luis Gonzalez, Sports Editor April 2, 2015

Cue the drum line, cue the cheers and the applause, UTEP once again has cause to celebrate. The university’s president, Dr. Diana Natalicio, announced UTEP’s Centennial Campaign results today outside the Undergraduate Learning Center in front...

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Member of Danza Azteca Omecoatl during the Marcha Campesina.

The fight continues after Cesar Chávez

Maria Esquinca, Copy Editor April 1, 2015

On the anniversary of Cesar Chávez’s birthday in the front row at The Border FarmWorker Center sits a family dressed in bright red reminiscing about the days they worked with Cesar Chávez and commemorating his work and achievements. “Lo conocimos...

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According to the American College Health Association, 6 percent of undergraduate and 4 percent of graduate students in four-year institutions have seriously considered suicide.

Suicide second highest cause of death on campuses

Alonso Moreno, Staff Reporter April 1, 2015

Suicide, often a silent and very complex human behavioral problem, continues to be a serious problem on college campuses across the nation. With the rate having tripled since the 1950s, suicide is currently the second-most common cause of death among...

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Sergeant Radia McKenzie, financial management specialist and Alena Stepanova, financial management, both with the 4th Financial Management Support Unit, stand at their post during Iron Focus.

Battle buddies

Maria Esquinca, Copy Editor April 1, 2015

Sitting inside a makeshift “hill” made out of camouflage netting that is sustained by sandbags and wooden crates are two soldiers, both women, both immigrants, both united by a common task. Before the military they were continents apart. Now they...

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