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Can UTEP’s 2018 signing class resurrect the program?

Can UTEP’s 2018 signing class resurrect the program?

Adrian Broaddus, Copy Editor February 5, 2018

For new head coach Dana Dimel, Wednesday’s signing day could be about restructuring the program for positions that need depth and new bodies to fill holes on the roster. Joining the team so late into recruiting season—late December to be exact—a...

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Sports social media: A gateway for success

Sports social media: A gateway for success

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor January 30, 2018

It’s 2018 and people are engaging on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook like never before. These outlets have put companies from outside the sports world in an everyday competitive battle with one another as they increasingly rely upon social media to...

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The pros of NAFTA outweigh the cons

The pros of NAFTA outweigh the cons

Claudia Flores, Entertainment Editor January 29, 2018

The North American Free Trade Agreement, better known as NAFTA, has a purpose of removing tariff and tax barriers between Mexico, Canada and the United States. However, as a promise from his presidential campaign, President Donald Trump promised to pull...

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The seven-day vegan

The seven-day vegan

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter January 29, 2018

I went from eating chicken, hamburgers, wings and all the delicious Mexican food that El Paso has to offer to eating nothing but beans, rice, lentils, tofu and anything green. Yes, I decided to go vegan for a week. During my small taste of the vegan...

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From #MeToo to Times Up to marching: 2018 is the year of women

From #MeToo to Times Up to marching: 2018 is the year of women

Elenie Gonzalez, Staff Reporter January 22, 2018

One year after the 2017 Women’s March, women (and men) across the globe once again gathered in unity to advocate for women’s rights, human rights, immigrant rights, LGBTQIA rights, Ω Last year’s march was held one day after Donald Trump’s inauguration,...

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Trust the process: UTEP athletics on the rise

Trust the process: UTEP athletics on the rise

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter January 22, 2018

On Nov. 22, the wishes of UTEP Athletics and their fans finally came true when new Athletic Director Jim Senter was announced to take over for Bob Stull. Some weren’t happy at first since the frontrunner before Senter, Lisa Campos, ended up taking...

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El Paso athletics: where will they stand when 2018 is over?

El Paso athletics: where will they stand when 2018 is over?

Adrian Broaddus, Copy Editor January 15, 2018

A new year means a new opportunity for growth. For UTEP athletics, growth is necessary after a roller coaster of a year in 2017. Meanwhile the Chihuahuas have seen their programs soar to the top. Here are the top questions to ask for El Paso’s sports: UTEP...

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I’m not afraid to call an orange an orange

I’m not afraid to call an orange an orange

Jason Green, Contributor January 15, 2018

I recently finished reading the bombshell new book by Michael Wolff, “Fire and Fury,” which reportedly has the West Wing at each other’s throats. Wolff reported numerous people inside the White House saying Trump is not very smart. Additionally,...

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How far can you go as a social media influencer

How far can you go as a social media influencer

Aylin Tafoya, Staff Reporter January 13, 2018

As a daily user of social media, the definition of it comes easily. It is a collection of places on the interweb, where users are able to create and share content as well as participate in making connections through their platform. There are many advantages...

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Sports is a business for coaches and players, forget loyalty

Sports is a business for coaches and players, forget loyalty

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter December 4, 2017

There’s no such thing as loyalty in sports. It’s a business—and rightfully so. Players in all sports should have the right to leave or do what they please without being bashed on, since owners and coaches all around will trade or release them the...

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A thank you and farewell to El Paso

A thank you and farewell to El Paso

Augie Touris, Contributor December 4, 2017

It’s with a bittersweet tone that my stay in the Sun City will be coming to an end this Friday. I’m excited to graduate with my bachelor’s degree in creative writing and to head back home to the frozen tundra of Buffalo, New York, while I decide...

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2017 was a  year to forget

2017 was a year to forget

Jason Green, Contributor December 4, 2017

Remember when 2016 was coming to a close and all of those celebrities were dying and we all said, “OMG, I can’t wait for this year to be over so we can get to 2017 and it’ll be so much better”? Well, 2017 is coming to a close and it’s time...

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