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Initial Miner Alert notifying students of shooting suspects near campus on Oct. 29, 2021.

UTEP Police Department addresses delayed security response in forum

Julia Lucero, Contributor November 17, 2021

The Student Government Association (SGA) held a Town Hall Thursday night with the UTEP police Chief Cliff Walsh and Assistant Chief Ray Rodriguez to speak about the incident that occurred Oct. 29 after two individuals who shot and killed a 22-year-year...

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An overflowing trash receptacle besides an empty recycling bin

UTEP recycling program falls by the wayside

Levi Carlos, Staff Reporter November 16, 2021

Throughout the UTEP campus, students can find receptacles labeled aluminum cans, plastic bottles, trash, and paper – but what exactly happens to recycling after it gets put in these bins? The process is grueling and even costly, however...

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FlixBus US is a nationwide network opening one of the most extensive bus lines in the US from El Paso-Los Angeles.

FlixBus US launches El Paso-Los Angeles route

Beatriz Velazquez, Contributor November 11, 2021

The holidays are just around the corner, and many of us will be travelling to visit our relatives outside of El Paso by car, plane, or bus.   FlixBus US is a nationwide network opening one of the most extensive bus lines in the US from...

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Ethnic identities may not tell the whole story

Ethnic identities may not tell the whole story

Julia Lucero, Contributor November 5, 2021

Being Hispanic or coming from a background of Mexican or Spaniard culture, it can be confusing on what to identify yourself as. It can sometimes make people wonder, “what is the difference between being Hispanic and Latino?”  Chicano Studies Adjunct...

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Paydirt Pete holds a candle at the ceremony of life for Dr. Diana Natalicio on Oct. 27, 2021

UTEP announces new Institute for Hispanic Student Success

Eduardo Flores, Contributor November 5, 2021

UTEP President Emerita Diana Natalicio was remembered among her family, friends, coworkers and the UTEP family at the Centennial Plaza of the University of Texas at El Paso during a Celebration of Life ceremony Oct. 26.    During the event,...

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Contraception options are available at the Student Health Center inside the Union building.

Safety first: Rising cases of STDs in El Paso

Itzel Giron, Staff Reporter November 3, 2021

For about a year and a half of being separated from everyone, one thing most can agree on is the lack of human touch. Whether it be psychically or sexually, people across the globe were forced to be alone without knowing when the next time they would...

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UTEP students can participate in early voting, at the voting site located in the Mike Loya  Academic Services Building, Room 131.

Election Day is here: Awareness makes a difference

Kristen Scheaffer, Contributor November 2, 2021

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 2 and it is time to cast our ballots. This year, there has not been a lot of talk about the election, lacking the usual two-party candidates.  “In the ballot, El Paso voters will find eight propositions to amend...

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Starting Nov. 8, foreign nationals will be able to cross the border through land, for any non-essential activities, including tourism and family visits.

U.S. to lift border restrictions for vaccinated travelers

Eduardo Flores, Contributor October 28, 2021

On Mar. 20, 2020, then-President Donald Trump agreed with Mexico and Canada to suspend travel and trade for all non-essential reasons in an effort to minimize the spread of COVID-19.    Nineteen months after the borders were first closed, the...

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Paydirt Pete lights a candle in honor of President Emerita Dr. Natalicio at the Celebration of Life for President Emerita Diana Natalicio on Sunday, Oct. 24, at Centennial Plaza on the UTEP campus.

UTEP celebrates the life of President Emerita Diana Natalicio

Members of the UTEP family and the public attended a Celebration of Life for President Emerita Diana Natalicio on the UTEP campus Sunday, Oct. 24.  The ceremony reflected the life of Natalicio who led UTEP for 31 years and was the University’s...

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UTEP Career Center celebrates Graduate Education Week

UTEP Career Center celebrates Graduate Education Week

Eduardo Flores, Contributor October 11, 2021

The Career Center of the University of Texas at El Paso celebrated Graduate Education Week Sept. 29 through Oct. 1 with a series of events inviting students interested in pursuing advanced degrees to attend.      On Sept. 29, Lou Herman, Ph.D.,...

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According to TxDOT it estimates 303,000 cars will be on the road each day by 2042 at an average travel speed of 28 miles per hour.

I-10 project clashes with Sunset Heights neighborhood

Levi Carlos, Staff Reporter October 7, 2021

The Texas Department of Transportation’s (TxDOT) Downtown 10 projects may significantly impact parts of the historic Sunset Heights neighborhood. Community members of Sunset Heights dispute the need for the project and oppose the expansion...

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COVID-19 booster shots have started to be given out around the El Paso area for people 65 and older and people with underlying health conditions.
Graphic by: Hugo Hinojosa

CDC recommends COVID-19 booster shot

Julia Lucero, Contributor October 7, 2021

Center for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky overruled CDC Advisory Committee On Immunization Practices (ACIP) panel and recommends COVID-19 booster for people that are at a high risk due to their occupation.   The...

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