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Water Lantern Festival lights up Ascarate Park

Water Lantern Festival lights up Ascarate Park

Michelle Reyes, Contributor April 1, 2019

The Water Lantern Festival, voted No. 1 Festival in 2019 by USA Today, took place from 4:30 to 10 p.m. Saturday, March 30 at Ascarate Park, 6900 Delta Drive. The popular event was founded in 2017 and takes place in almost half of the country The festival...

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UTEP prepares for possible border closure

UTEP prepares for possible border closure

Daniel Mendez, Web Editor April 1, 2019

UTEP President, Dr. Diana Natalicio announced early Monday evening in a memorandum a protocol for UTEP faculty, staff and students who may be experiencing delays along the U.S.-Mexico border. On Friday, March 29 President Donald Trump stated he will...

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Dr. Heather Wilson addresses member of the Student Government Association Thursday, March 28. Photo Courtesy of UTEP YouTube page.

Wilson to be appointed as UTEP President Tuesday

Brianna Chavez, Copy Editor April 1, 2019

Heather Wilson, the sole finalist for UTEP president, is expected to be appointed to succeed current UTEP President Dr. Diana Natalicio by the University of Texas Board of Regents April 2. The regents will be holding a special meeting via telephone...

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Thousands of people at Beto 2020 rally Saturday at El Paso, Texas.

Beto 2020 kicks off in Downtown El Paso

Daniel Mendez, Web Editor March 30, 2019

betoEl Paso native, Beto O’Rourke kicked off his 2020 presidential campaign Saturday morning with a rally in Downtown El Paso. The rally was held on the intersections of El Paso Street and Overland Ave. O’Rourke spoke for a total of 35 minutes...

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Students protest against UTEP president sole finalist, Heather Wilson March 27, at Centennial Plaza.

‘Withdraw Wilson’ protest at Centennial Plaza

Claudia Flores, Editor-in-chief March 28, 2019

As part of the #UTEPDeservesBetter movement, students gathered at Centennial Plaza March 27, to protest against UTEP president sole finalist Heather Wilson. Wilson will return to the UTEP campus on Thursday, March 28, according to the University of...

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Dr. Heather Wilson, U.S. Secretary of the Air Force and sole finalist for UTEP presidency, visited the UTEP campus and addressed the media on Monday, March 11.

UTEP President finalist Heather Wilson to return to UTEP Thursday

Brianna Chavez, Copy Editor March 26, 2019

Dr. Heather Wilson, sole finalist for the UTEP president will return to the UTEP campus on Thursday, March 28, according to the University of Texas System. This will be her second visit to El Paso since being named the sole finalist March 8. Wilson,...

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#UTEPDeservesBetter movement demands a better candidate

#UTEPDeservesBetter movement demands a better candidate

Glenda Avalos, Contributor March 25, 2019

After the University of Texas System Board of Regents unanimously selected Dr. Heather Wilson as the finalist for the next president of University of Texas at El Paso, concerns were brought to light by current UTEP students and alumni. The decision has...

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Sophomore guards Evan Gilyard (#3) and Kobe Magee (#15) announced through social media that they will be transferring from the UTEP men’s basketball program.

The madness of UTEP basketball’s offseason

Daniel Mendez, Web Editor March 25, 2019

The UTEP men’s basketball program may not be playing in postseason ball this March, but that hasn’t stopped them from creating madness. Since the Miners last game of the season, the program has seen two players transfer out, lost two assistant coaches...

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UTEP Football: A look at offense

UTEP Football: A look at offense

March 25, 2019

The Miners enter year two of the Dana Dimel era. Its most significant accomplishment last season was the end of a 20-game losing streak and a 1-11 record. Multiple injuries at quarterback and offensive line derailed any consistency or any chance to improve...

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Spring blooms at annual poppies festival

Spring blooms at annual poppies festival

Catherine Ramirez, Entertainment Editor March 25, 2019

The El Paso Museum of Archaeology partnered with the National Border Patrol Museum and the Downtown Artist and Farmers Market to host the 13th Annual Poppies Festival March 23, at the El Paso Museum of Archaeology on Transmountain Road. The event was...

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Border challenges increase due to migrant influx

Border challenges increase due to migrant influx

Valeria Olivares, Reporter March 25, 2019

The southwest border of the United States has encountered a record increase in the amount of unauthorized entries of migrant families, presenting significant challenges to the border region as various organizations struggle to deal with the influx. According...

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Star City Tattoo & Arts Expo showcases artists

Star City Tattoo & Arts Expo showcases artists

Catherine Ramirez, Entertainment Editor March 25, 2019

For the fourth year, the Star City Tattoo and Arts Expo showcased more than 150 tattoo artists from the area March 22-24, at the El Paso Convention Center. Each day, tattoo enthusiasts, artists and those who appreciate the trade filled the convention...

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