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Assayer of Student Opinion.

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Animal Crossing New Horizons for Nintendo Switch.

Hugo Hinojosa

In Review: Animal Crossing soothes my mid-semester anxiety, pandemic apprehension

Exodis Ward, Staff Reporter November 2, 2020

As the semester chugs along, I’ve been looking for new ways to wind down before bed. I’m a huge fan of reading, but lately I’ve been reaching for my switch to play Animal Crossing: New Horizons. It’s easy to see why; between the calming music,...

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The Sims 4 is the life simulation game that gives you the power to create and control people.
Photo courtesy of EA

Books, shows and music to binge during a pandemic

Exodis Ward, Staff Reporter November 2, 2020

The adjustment period for quarantine was rough for many of us. We went on Spring Break last semester and never returned to in-person lectures. Nothing could’ve prepared us for the way this year would go. As we prepare for our potential second lockdown,...

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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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The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places on January 5, 1979.

Hotel Paso Del Norte’s reopening reveals a multi-million-dollar renovation

Alyson Rodriguez, Contributor October 29, 2020
The newly refined hotel, originally opened on Thanksgiving Day 107 years ago, underwent a $1.5 million renovation making it one of the sturdiest structures in El Paso. 
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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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According to Johns Hopkins University, there have been more than 226,00 deaths because of COVID-19.

I’ve never been into politics, but I now stand against Trump

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter October 27, 2020

Politics isn’t my thing, so I’d like to say that right off the bat. It’s a topic of conversation I’ve stayed away from for most of my life, but this country needs a reliable leader who's competent, communicates efficiently and is ethical — at...

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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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UTEP football game against North Texas is cancelled

UTEP football game against North Texas is cancelled

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor October 27, 2020

UTEP President Heather Wilson announced tonight via news release that Saturday's football game  against North Texas will not go on as scheduled due to North Texas’  COVID-19 concerns. North Texas contacted UTEP late Tuesday afternoon to state the...

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UTEP Football to play without fans against North Texas

UTEP Football to play without fans against North Texas

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor October 27, 2020

Today UTEP Athletics Director Jim Senter and UTEP President Heather Wilson announced that UTEP’s game versus the University of North Texas scheduled for noon Saturday, Oct.31,  will not have fans in attendance. The University announced no documented...

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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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In Hispanic American folklore, La Llorona is a ghost who roams waterfront areas mourning her drowned children. In a typical version of the legend, a woman named Maria marries a rich man with whom she has two children. Photo courtesy of Wikipedia.

Photo courtesy of Wikipedia

Leyendas keep folklore alive in families

Exodis Ward, Staff Reporter October 25, 2020

“La Llorona,”El Cucuy” and “El Chupacabras” may be familiar names to some El Pasoans, who grew up hearing scary stories in the border land. Though it seems that these stories are just to scare children, they play an integral part in El Paso’s...

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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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