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El Paso shows both love and hate for President Donald Trump

El Paso shows both love and hate for President Donald Trump

Brianna Chavez, Copy Editor February 12, 2019

As “Proud to Be an American” played inside the El Paso County Coliseum, 4100 Paisano Drive, President Donald Trump made his way to the podium to speak in front of thousands of people Feb. 11. The speech, about an hour long, is part of Trump’s “Finish...

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O’Rourke, Escobar and others march against the border wall

O’Rourke, Escobar and others march against the border wall

Daniel Mendez, Web Editor February 12, 2019

EL PASO, Texas  — Former congressman Beto O’Rourke held a march against the border wall at the Chalio Acosta Sports Complex, 4321 Delta Drive, Monday, Feb. 11. The event was just across the street – originally scheduled at the same time – from...

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UTEP men’s basketball look for first road win before group play begins

UTEP men’s basketball look for first road win before group play begins

Daniel Mendez, Web Editor February 12, 2019

The UTEP men’s basketball team heads on the road for a two-game trip as they search for their first road win of the season. After splitting their final two-game homestand before Conference-USA group play, UTEP (8-15, 3-9 C-USA) heads on the road to...

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SGA voting results delayed due to election violations by two presidential candidates.

SGA proposed new legislation that aims to reduce plastic waste

Alexia X. Nava Carmona, Reporter February 12, 2019

The Student Government Association at UTEP aims to reduce waste on campus. SGA Collegiate Senator for the College of Liberal Arts, Omar-Eduardo Barriga, proposed Article XIII, a piece of legislation that aims to reduce plastic waste on campus. “I promised...

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Marty Robbins Recreation Center hosts Valentine’s Day Arts & Crafts Fair

Marty Robbins Recreation Center hosts Valentine’s Day Arts & Crafts Fair

Jaqueline Martinez, Contributer February 12, 2019

El Paso Parks and Recreation hosted a Valentine’s Day Arts and Crafts Fair Saturday, Feb. 9, at the Marty Robbins Recreation Center. The market consisted of 10 different vendors that provided a variety of homemade gifts and crafts. The vendors each...

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valentine gift box surrounded with candy hearts.

Prospy picks: Netflix’s best Valentine’s Day episodes for a night in

Catherine Ramirez, Entertainment Editor February 12, 2019

With Valentine’s Day around the corner officially the season of love is upon us. Whether you have a significant other, or not, you’re beginning to plan what Valentine’s Day. When most people think of Valentine’s Day, plans of elaborate and costly...

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UTEP Hockey captures second TCHC Championship in three seasons

UTEP Hockey captures second TCHC Championship in three seasons

Isaiah Ramirez, Sports Editor February 12, 2019

For the second time in three years, the UTEP hockey team are the Texas Collegiate Hockey Conference Champions after defeating conference rival Texas A&M 8-1 in Mansfield, Texas. In the championship matchup, freshman forward Carlo Witter scored two...

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UTEP softball looks for first winning season since 2010: Players to watch

UTEP softball looks for first winning season since 2010: Players to watch

Michael Cuviello, Contributor February 12, 2019

UTEP softball Head Coach Tobin Echo-Hawk seeks to lead UTEP to its first winning season since 2010. The Miners went 1-3 overall at the New Mexico State Invitational Tournament winning their first game against Creighton, 13-4, but allowed an average of...

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UTEP women’s basketball gains momentum following two straight road wins

UTEP women’s basketball gains momentum following two straight road wins

Isaiah Ramirez, Sports Editor February 12, 2019

The UTEP women’s basketball team (6-18, 3-8) is coming off two exceptional wins against Florida Atlantic University (5-19, 2-9) and Florida International University (4-20, 1-10) this past week during their two-game road trip in the Sunshine State. The...

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UTEP offers campus resources for victims of abusive relationships

UTEP offers campus resources for victims of abusive relationships

Maria Ramos Pacheco, Contributor February 12, 2019

According to The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence website, dating violence can happen to people from all socioeconomic backgrounds and education levels, regardless of race, age, sexual orientation, religion or gender. Women tend to be more...

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Freshman Nigel Hawkins dunks the ball on the fast break

Miners snap their three-game losing streak with win over FIU

Daniel Mendez, Web Editor February 9, 2019

The UTEP men’s basketball team snapped its three-game losing streak defeating the FIU Golden Panthers, 85-75, Saturday night at the Don Haskins Center. Previously before facing FIU (14-11, 5-7), UTEP (8-15, 3-9 C-USA) had lost seven of its last eight...

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UTEP football Head Coach Dana Dimel addressed the media after announcing his 2019 recruiting class Feb. 6, at the Larry K. Durham Sports Center.

UTEP football announced its 2019 recruiting class

Daniel Mendez, Web Editor February 6, 2019

UTEP football announced its 2019 recruiting class today, Feb. 6, as part of National Signing Day, at the Larry K. Durham Sports Center announcing a total of 32 signees. Head Coach Dana Dimel and staff had their first calendar year for recruiting,...

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