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Assayer of Student Opinion.

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Since leaving her role as Secretary of the U.S. Air Force, Heather Wilson became the newest president of UTEP.

Heather Wilson applied for presidency of Colorado university system, explains decision to choose UTEP

Bryan Mena, Entertainment Editor January 21, 2020

The Colorado Independent reported on a leaked list of mostly Republican candidates who were under consideration to lead the University of Colorado (CU) System as its president, which listed UTEP President Heather Wilson among the 30 candidates — a search...

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There is no specific key for ambient music but the overall mood of the music is scientifically proven to be calming for listeners.

Soothing, minimal music scientifically linked to higher levels of concentration and productivity

Exodis Ward, Contributor January 21, 2020

Several studies on the physiological effects of listening to music while studying or doing any kind of activity, indicate that certain kinds of music boost concentration and productivity among several other benefits. A recent study done by Florida...

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A recent episode in FRONTLINE, the PBS news documentary series, looks at how El Paso became a focal point in the Trump administration’s immigration policies.

REVIEW: Human rights through the eyes of immigration

Maria Salette Ontiveros, Contributor January 21, 2020

Numerous international   documents firmly establish the principle that no human being can be deprived from their human rights. Even though the act of discrimination and abuse based on immigration status are violations of human rights, U.S government...

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Howdy’s gas stations are now turned into Speedway convenience stores.

Howdy’s gas stations converted to Speedways following multi-billion-dollar merger

Anahy Diaz, Contributor January 21, 2020

As El Paso residents make their way through town, they may have noticed the change in what used to  be Howdy’s gas stations, now turned into Speedway convenience stores. The change comes after several mergers within the oil business, including...

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The UTEP track and field team completed its first indoor event with a successful Saturday showing at the Texas Tech Corky Classic in the Sports Performance Center.

UTEP sweeps 3000-meter run and Smith breaks school record at Corky Classic

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor January 21, 2020

For the second straight year, the UTEP men’s track and field team swept the top three spots in the 3000-meter run at the Corky Classic in Lubbock, Texas. Freshman sensation Titus Cheruiyot took first place in the long-distance event with a close victory...

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Some of the wines offered at Third Eye Wine & Spirits located at 4808 Montana Ave, El Paso, Texas.

Local liquor store champions spirituality and well-being

Maria Ramos, Contributor January 21, 2020

Most don’t expect to walk into a liquor store to find crystals, handmade candles, natural teas, and spiritual artifacts along with wine and spirits, but at Third Eye Wine and Spirits, that’s the reality. This unique liquor store has only been open...

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The Agreement between the United States of America, the United Mexican States, and Canada is a signed but not ratified free trade agreement between Canada, Mexico, and the United States.

Economic forecast for the border region predicts positive impact from USMCA trade deal

Bryan Mena, Entertainment Editor January 21, 2020

Recent research from the Border Region Modeling Project (BRMP) through the University of Texas at El Paso reveals that the border region encompassing El Paso, Las Cruces, Ciudad Juárez and Chihuahua, will benefit economically from the new U.S.-Mexico-Canada...

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OPINION: Wars in the Middle East have always been about oil

Rebecca Reza, Contributor January 21, 2020

Only the second day this new decade began, we were hit with the alarming news that U.S. President Donald J. Trump had ordered the killing of Qassem Soleimani, Iran’s leading military figure. The drone strike that resulted in his assassination plunged...

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UTSA's  Keaton Wallace  drives to the basket versus the UTEP Miners Jan. 15.

Miners road woes continue at UTSA with 16-point loss

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor January 19, 2020

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) got payback against the UTEP Miners Saturday with a dominating 86-70 victory on its home court. Leading from start to finish in this matchup, the Roadrunners shot 61 percent in the first half to build a 17-point...

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UTEP women's basketball head coach Kevin Baker gives a thumbs up to his team in its 94-54 win over UTSA at the Don Haskins Center.

UTEP dominates UTSA 94- 54 and improves to 4-1 in Conference-USA

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter January 18, 2020

It has been a season of significant improvement for the UTEP women’s basketball team (11-5, 4-1) and its 94-54 win over UTSA (6-10, 2-3) Saturday afternoon at the Don Haskins Center is one piece of evidence.   UTEP has already surpassed its...

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El Paso will not be hosting a Women’s March this year

Marisol Chavez, Web Editor January 17, 2020

The Women’s March of El Paso (WMEP) announced it will “not coordinate a Women’s March this month” through a Facebook post.  Women’s March is a global movement and is expected to happen on Saturday, Jan. 18 in cities around the...

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Junior forward Bryson Williams fights for loose ball versus UTSA Jan. 15, 2020.

Miners basketball stages historic comeback versus Roadrunners

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor January 16, 2020

The UTEP men’s basketball team came back from a 24-point margin against the University of Texas at San Antonio Wednesday night to win in overtime 80-77. Junior Bryson Williams took the team on his back as he scored a career-high 34 points with 20 of...

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