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Supporters of Beto O'Rourke gather to grab a photo and chat with the former Presidential candidate.

Beto O’Rourke hosts event in West El Paso to thank supporters

Rebecca Reza, Contributor November 15, 2019

Former Democratic Presidential Candidate and native El Pasoen Beto O’Rourke was on hand Thursday night to host an appreciation event at Hope & Anchor in West El Paso. The former Congressman thanked supporters for their time and effort in both his...

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Cielo Vista Walmart reopens, construction for memorial continues

Bryan Mena, Entertainment Editor November 14, 2019

Updated at 2:15 p.m. More than three months since the seventh deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history, the Cielo Vista Walmart in El Paso, Texas officially resumes its retail operations Thursday, Nov. 14. Doug McMillon, Walmart’s president and...

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Border Tuner is a large-scale, participatory art installation by Mexican-born, Montreal-based artist Rafael Lozano Hemmer.

Sister cities divided by a wall of metal, united by a bridge of light

Sven Kline, Contributor November 12, 2019

The connection between the bordering cities of El Paso and Ciudad Juárez will be showcased visually and audibly through microphones and beams of light.     Border Tuner is an interactive art installation which aims to visually represent the deep...

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It is normal for students to use social media often. Facebook, Twitter and Instagram are very popular social media platforms among young people.

UTEP students use social media to connect with the world

Exodis Ward, Contributor November 12, 2019

A Pew Research Center survey found that smartphone users are more often exposed to people who have different backgrounds and are more connected to friends they don’t see in person.  Students on campus were asked how they used their smartphones...

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Eli Greenbaum, Ph.D., an associate professor of biological science at UTEP, holds a Gaboon viper in Congo, Africa.

UTEP biology professor leads study on Congolese giant toad

Margaret Cataldi, Staff Reporter November 12, 2019

Eli Greenbaum, associate professor of biological sciences at UTEP, led a study that was recently published in the Journal of Natural History. The study focused on the suspected mimicry of Gaboon vipers by the rare Congolese giant toad.  The research...

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Shadow Health Digital Clinical Experiences. It provides educators and students leading-edge technology centered on conversation-based learning across a cast of virtual patients.

Online courses improve quality of the nurse practitioner program at UTEP

Alexia X. Nava Carmona, Copy Editor November 12, 2019

The UTEP graduate nurse practitioner program has virtual modules called the Shadow Health Digital Clinical Experiences, which combines lecture and practice in one application.   Implemented in 2014, the program offers students a seven-week course...

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They city of El Paso works to create awareness of the importance of Census 2020.

Census workshops encourage El Paso to participate

Exodis Ward, Contributor November 12, 2019

UTEP is hosting 2020 Census workshops to inform the community about the decennial survey of the U.S. population.   Paulina Lopez and Richard Cerros, two partnership specialists with the U.S. Census Bureau, led the first event Thursday,...

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Collegiate Recovery Program offers support for students.

Collegiate Recovery Program offers drug-recovery support for students

Maria Ramos Pacheco, Contributor November 12, 2019

UTEP Collegiate Recovery Program (CRP) is a program committed to helping students recover from drug addiction in many aspects of their lives, whether that’s mentally, academically or financially. CRP also seeks to destigmatize the label...

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SGA in brief: Nov. 7 meeting

SGA in brief: Nov. 7 meeting

Sasha Minjarez, Contributor November 11, 2019

UTEP’s Student Government Association talked about its event for first responders, possible changes in the College of Business Administration and a new campaign Thursday, Nov. 7.  SGA will host an appreciation event for public safety...

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Charles Valentine, Doctoral student in College of Education and Alejandra Avalos, Senior in College of Business.

First Hospitality Industry Meet & Greet Mixer to be held Thursday

Alexia X. Nava Carmona, Copy Editor November 11, 2019

Charles Valentine, first-year doctoral student from UTEP’s College of Education, will host the first Hospitality Industry Meet & Greet Mixer at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, at the Hilton Garden Inn hotel located in 111 West University Ave.  The...

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Mercury’s silhouette will appear across the sky on the dawn of Monday, Nov. 11, and will be visible until 11 a.m. that morning.

UTEP professor discusses Mercury’s rare transit with NASA scientist

Margaret Cataldi, Staff Reporter November 10, 2019

Andrew Fleck, a UTEP associate professor of English, had a conversation via Skype about the transit of Mercury with Renee Weber, a research scientist specializing in planetary seismology at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama.   The...

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The university’s football season started off with a strong supportive audience.

University pushes for attendance: Number of students at games drops by half at midsemester

Anahy Diaz, Contributor November 5, 2019

The university’s football season started off strong this semester, with more than 34,000 football fans filling up the Sun Bowl Stadium as the UTEP Miners took a 36-34 victory over Houston Baptist.    Since then, the Miners have returned to a losing...

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