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Democratic challenger O'Rourke and his wife Amy O'Rourke say their final goodbye after his watch party on Tuesday, Nov. 6 at the Southwest University Park.

O’Rourke falls to Cruz in tightly contested Senate race

Andrea Valdez-Rivas, Staff Reporter November 7, 2018

Republican incumbent Ted Cruz defeated Democratic challenger Beto O’Rourke in the race for Senate on Tuesday night. Thousands of O’Rourke supporters showed for O’Rourke’s watch party in downtown El Paso, ultimately leaving disappointed. The...

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Veronica Escobar celebrates her election to the House of Representatives with her supporters at Later, Later in Downtown El Paso.

Veronica Escobar comes through with historic win

Valeria Olivares, Contributor November 6, 2018

Veronica Escobar celebrated victory and made history as she was elected El Paso’s first woman in Congress and the first Texas Latina in the U.S. House after winning the general election on Nov. 6. She joined her watch party with a wide smile and...

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The Hill reports record-breaking early voter turnout

Midterm 2018 Election Pulse

Javier Cortez, Copy Editor November 6, 2018

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Dr. Diana Natalicio, president of UTEP, said a few words about the relationship between UTEP and Mexico.

Search committee now accepting nominees

Brianna Chavez, Reporter November 6, 2018

The Presidential Advisory Search Committee is now accepting nominations and applications for the next UTEP President through a website launched by the UT System, as promised by the committee and Russell Reynolds and Associates. The website also allows...

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Woo decides to come out

Woo decides to come out

Valeria Olivares, Contributor November 6, 2018

Dee Woo, one of UTEP’s longest standing faculty members in the Department of Communication has publicly come out as transgender. Dee, whose given name is Dennis, was born a male in 1955. She graduated from UTEP in 1976 with a degree in Mass Communication...

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Graduated vocal performance major, Jacqueline Hale performed "Before Night Falls".

Opera UTEP debuts with their annual ‘Fall Opera Showcase’

Ashley Johnson, Contributor November 6, 2018

Opera UTEP made their debut on Friday, Nov. 2, with their Fall Opera Showcase. The double casted performance included acts from composers Samuel Barber, Giacomo Puccini, Jorge Martin, and Gian-Carlo Menotti. UTEP’s Department of Music Vocal Area...

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Congressman Beto O'Rourke high fives his supporters as he walks to take the stage at the Magoffin Auditorium for his final rally before election day on Monday, Nov. 5.

O’Rourke rallies one last time in El Paso

Ashley Johnson, Contributor November 5, 2018

El Paso, TX-- With only one day left in the midterm elections, Congressman, Beto O’Rourke held his final rally right in the borderland. On Nov. 5, El Pasoans proudly filled UTEPs Magoffin Auditorium with signs and stickers in support of Beto becoming...

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Hundreds stand in line for the first day of early voting at UTEP at Union East on Thursday, Oct. 25.

Early voting surges in El Paso

Andrea Valdez-Rivas, Staff Reporter November 5, 2018

This year’s midterm election has proven to be pivotal for El Pasoans. The highly contested senate race between Sen. Ted Cruz and Rep. Beto O’Rourke has been one of the most publicized races in the country and has caused a surge of early voter...

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Candidate Rick Seeberger shakes hands with formal student.

Rick Seeberger rallies at UTEP before end of early voting

Andrea Valdez-Rivas, Staff Reporter November 5, 2018

Early voting for the 2018 midterm elections is coming to an end, but that did not stop El Paso Republican candidate for the 16th Congressional District, Rick Seeberger, from rallying at UTEP’s Leech Grove on the morning of Thursday, Nov. 1. With...

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Milliken named new UT System chancellor

Milliken named new UT System chancellor

Andrea Valdez-Rivas, Staff Reporter October 29, 2018

The University of Texas Board of Regents appointed James B. Milliken as the new chancellor of the UT System in late August, and on Oct. 25, Milliken paid a visit to UTEP. On Sept. 17, Milliken took charge of Texas’s most renowned public university...

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Cat Holguin and her four-year old son Daniel celebrate her recent graduation from UTEP.

UTEP professor highlights the struggles of being a student parent

Brianna Chavez, Staff Reporter October 29, 2018

It’s no secret that student parents are more likely disadvantaged when it comes to earning their degree on time, but for the first time ever, a research paper co-authored by a UTEP professor proves why they are at risk. Associate professor of early...

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A great help for those in need

A great help for those in need

Alexia X. Nava Carmona, Staff Reporter October 29, 2018

Dr. Thenral Mangadu, an associate professor in the Department of Public Health at UTEP has helped raise up over  $5 million in research and projects that promote healthier lifestyles for several communities, especially those in the far east El Paso. Dr....

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