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UTEP students discuss spring break plans amid COVID-19

Nicole Lopez, Contributor March 16, 2021

With UTEP’s spring break set to last March 15-19, students are trying to safely celebrate amid the COVID-19 pandemic.   Marlo Holguin, a neuroscience student at UTEP, hasn’t traveled in a year. It was around this time last year, when the...

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UTEP police hosts alcohol awareness week leading up to spring break

Katrina Villarreal, Contributor March 15, 2021

UTEP police department raised alcohol awareness among students amid spring break through virtual informational meetings March 8-12.    “Just the Facts” was a discussion  led by Sarah Sanchez from the UTEP police department on March 9 and...

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Businesses near UTEP react to Gov. Abbott’s no mask mandate

Victoria Rivas, Contributor March 14, 2021

On Wednesday, March 10, business across Texas were allowed to reopen at 100% capacity and with no mask requirements, per Gov. Greg Abbott’s newly executive order.  "With this executive order, we are ensuring that all businesses and families...

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UTEP SELC supports students and staff coping with grief amid pandemic

Victoria Rivas, Contributor March 13, 2021

UTEP's Student Engagement and Leadership Center (SELC) hosted “Coping with Grief” March 10, an event focused on providing tips for those experiencing loss during a global pandemic.   Thursday's discussion is SELC’s second presentation as...

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U.S. Representatives discuss legislation and racism at UTEP’s women conference

U.S. Representatives discuss legislation and racism at UTEP’s women conference

Noelia Gonzalez, Staff Reporter March 10, 2021

On a virtual event hosted March 9 as part of UTEP’s Women and Gender Studies conference,  U.S. Representatives Veronica Escobar and Sylvia Garcia spoke with KTEP’s News Director, Angela Kocherga, about voting, racism and the work...

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UTEP staff and students react to campus network shutdown

UTEP staff and students react to campus network shutdown

Anahy Diaz, Editor In Chief March 9, 2021

With UTEP’s network system continuing to experience delays since Friday, March 5, students and staff have expressed concern over the potential academic setback this shutdown may imply. According to UTEP, the shutdown was a result of a 'potentially...

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UTEP’s virtual women’s conference set to continue despite network shutdown

UTEP’s virtual women’s conference set to continue despite network shutdown

Noelia Gonzalez, Staff Reporter March 8, 2021

UTEP’s Women's and Gender Studies program will virtually host its 11th annual Women’s and Gender Studies History Month conference March 9-10, despite the current technological issues the university is facing.  The Women's and Gender Studies program,...

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UTEP shuts down campus network following ‘malicious intrusion'

UTEP shuts down campus network following ‘malicious intrusion’

Anahy Diaz and Maria Salette Ontiveros March 8, 2021

UTEP’s campus network has been experiencing delays following a ‘malicious intrusion’ Friday, March 5, which forced the university to turn off all its systems. UTEP officials took to Twitter to announce the unauthorized intrusion on its on-campus...

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This Matters: Readvolutionary inspires new generation one book at a time

This Matters: Readvolutionary inspires new generation one book at a time

Alyson Rodriguez, Contributor March 4, 2021

UTEP’s Student Engagement & Leadership Center (SELC) hosted a discussion on activism led by UTEP senior and creator of Readvolutionary, Kierra Lopez-Robinson, on Feb. 27 as part of its This Matters: Women in Activism discussions.   Readvolutionary...

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UTEP's Interdisciplinary Research Building will serve as the university's vaccine program site starting week of Jan.18, as it is prepared to vaccinate 480 people a day.

UTEP plans for in-person activities after spring break, president announces

Noelia Gonzalez, Staff Reporter March 3, 2021

UTEP President Heather Wilson announced in a campus-wide email sent Wednesday, the university’s intention to increase in-person activities after spring break and plans for the Fall semester to be in-person.  Wilson said the university is planning...

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UTEP Quench Series discusses LGBTQIA+ Texas legislation

UTEP Quench Series discusses LGBTQIA+ Texas legislation

Victoria Rivas, Contributor March 3, 2021

UTEP’s Student Engagement and Leadership Center (SELC) launched its first Spring 2021 discussion of its Quench Series, Feb. 24.  The series encourages students, faculty, and staff to educate themselves on topics about the LGBTQIA+ community through...

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El Paso Young Black Leaders set to raise awareness for women’s health

El Paso Young Black Leaders set to raise awareness for women’s health

Sven Kline, Contributor March 2, 2021

The El Paso Young Black Leaders (EPYBL) is preparing to virtually host its 2021 Women’s Health and Wellness Summit on April 17-18. The event will educate and bring together El Paso women to provide mental, health, and empowerment tips...

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