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Faculty Senate adopts pass/fail grading option for this semester

Anahy Diaz, Copy Editor November 11, 2020

Correction: A previous version of this article incorrectly stated that students needed to submit documentation to [email protected] to opt into the Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grade option. That is not true. Students only have to complete the Fall 2020...

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When it comes to childbirth, the stakes are much higher; being in labor is a perilous enough feat on its own, but adding the risk of contagion further compromises the mother’s health, affecting the well-being of the newborn as well.

Midwives: Home births, complications have increased amid pandemic

Daniela Ramos, Contributor November 9, 2020

There are more than 26,900 active COVID-19 infections in El Paso County as of Monday and El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego said during a virtual news conference in late October that many local hospitals have already reached full capacity. Despite...

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UTEP’s drive thru COVID-19 testing site is helping the city detect cases

UTEP’s drive thru COVID-19 testing site is helping the city detect cases

Noelia Gonzalez, Multimedia Reporter November 6, 2020

https://youtu.be/eTINO0kAl9I The spread of COVID-19 in El Paso has continued to rise, with the current number of active cases topping over 23,000 as of Friday, Nov. 6. In order to keep up with the infection rate, UTEP and the city of El Paso have partnered to...

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According to the CDC, Not everyone needs to be tested. If you do get tested, you should self-quarantine/isolate at home pending test results and follow the advice of your health care provider or a public health professional.

Experts explain the different kinds of COVID-19 tests

Maria Salette Ontiveros, Photographer November 5, 2020

https://youtu.be/1GXpnXs9i0c El Paso has been the focus of national media attention because of the staggering amount of new COVID-19 cases these past few weeks and it’s not letting up. The county reported Wednesday a record-shattering 3,100 new cases...

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The main goal or vision with the opening of the new center in Youngstown is to create a bridge between two of the nation’s largest and most significant manufacturing hubs in El Paso and Youngstown.

UTEP expands manufacturing, aerospace research into Ohio

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter November 4, 2020

UTEP’s W.M. Keck Center for 3D Innovation and the NASA MIRO Center for Space Exploration and Technology Research (cSETR) have announced plans to open a research unit in Youngstown, Ohio with Youngstown State University (YSU.) The collaboration will...

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El Paso County will begin a two-week shutdown of all non-essential services.

El Paso County begins shutdown of nonessential services for two weeks

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter October 29, 2020

El Paso County Judge Richard Samaniego has ordered a two-week shutdown of all nonessential services in El Paso County which goes into effect at midnight.   Samaniego made the shutdown announcement at a virtual news conference 5 p.m. Thursday. The...

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Sign at one of the tables located in the Union building West Monday Aug. 24.

UTEP reports more than 400 COVID-19 cases in two weeks

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter October 27, 2020

The number of UTEP-affiliated COVID-19 cases has skyrocketed since Oct. 12 and it consists of the number of positive cases through UTEP's testing program and the number of people who've reported their positive status, the university's COVID-19 dashboard...

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The MLCIC Business Competition consists of teams (ranging from 1 to 6 members) attending a series of workshops  led by  subject matter experts on the Business Model Canvas.

From health care tech to drones, business competition fosters innovation

Sven Kline, Contributor October 27, 2020

On its third year, the Mike Loya Center for Innovation and Commerce has returned once again with its four week-long business pitch competition, a contest between  groups of students competing with business ideas for a cash reward in funding and the opportunity...

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Candidates for mayor of El Paso talk plans

Questionnaire: Candidates for mayor of El Paso weigh in

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter October 26, 2020

There is less than a week of early voting left and on the ballot are five candidates vying to become the mayor of El Paso; Oscar Leeser, Veronica Carbajal, Carlos Gallinar, Dean Martinez, and Calvin Zielsdorf. As of Sunday, more than 168,000 voters...

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 El Paso County Judge Richard Samaniego issued a stay home order with a daily curfew from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. for the next two weeks in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19.

El Paso County Judge issues 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. curfew as hospitals reach full capacity

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter October 25, 2020

 El Paso County Judge Richard Samaniego issued a stay home order with a daily curfew from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. for the next two weeks in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19, Sunday evening unless going to work or going to an essential service. Violation...

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Sexual Harassment. It is unlawful to harass a person because of that person's sex. Women from the music industry have spoken up about their experiences.

Musicians call out misogyny, abuse in the music industry

Daniela Ramos, Contributor October 22, 2020

Misogyny and sexual misconduct in the entertainment industry isn’t anything new. From the Harvey Weinstein scandal to Kesha’s legal battle with Lukasz Sebastian Gottwald, or “Dr. Luke,” women in the entertainment and music industry have always...

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cSETR Aeronautics and Defense Division supports the research and development of unmanned aerial systems, missile systems, and hypersonic technologies.

UTEP’s Center for Space Exploration and Technology Research provides opportunities

Pablo Gallegos, Contributor October 21, 2020

UTEP's Center for Space Exploration and Technology Research (cSETR) provides top academic knowledge to engineering students at the university who are looking to enter the world of aerospace and exploration. The center funded by National Aeronautics...

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