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Immigrant parents give testimony on family separation

Immigrant parents give testimony on family separation

Claudia Flores, Multimedia Editor June 25, 2018

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2AubpjNQ1Y&feature=youtu.be On Monday afternoon, June 25, five of the 32 immigrant parents who arrived at the El Paso's Annunciation House gave their testimonies about their horrific experiences and the high price...

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Civil rights leader Dolores Huerta speaks at the Tornillo-Guadalupe Port of Entry.

Immigration Rallies Gain Momentum Despite Executive Order

Jake Deven, Contributor June 24, 2018

Hundreds gathered on Sunday, June 24, at the Marcelino Serna Port of Entry in Tornillo, Texas, for the second time within a week to protest the separation of immigrant children from their parents. Voto Latino, an organization dedicated to fostering...

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El Paso Mayor Dee Margo spoke  at the Tornillo- Guadalupe Port of Entry where about 20  mayors got together to protest Trump Administration's family separation policy.

U.S. mayors meet to protest at the border

June 21, 2018

On Thursday morning, June 21, mayors from across the country gathered at the Tornillo Port of Entry to protest for the thousands of families that have been separated at the U.S.- Mexico border. " We are the largest bilingual, bicultural, binational...

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Center fielder Auston Bousfield ready to hit the ball Tuesday June 19 at Southwest University Park.

Chihuahuas earn series split with Redbirds after explosive win on Tuesday

Isaiah Ramirez, Contributor June 19, 2018

The El Paso Chihuahuas went up against the first place Memphis Redbirds Tuesday afternoon in the last game of their four-game series, taking away a big 7-4 win over Memphis after a late sixth inning rally. Momentum shifted towards El Paso’s favor...

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Protestor shows her displeasure with Trump's immigration policies.

Second march held to “Free our children now!”

Daniel Mendez, Reporter June 19, 2018

In a sea of signs and chants aimed at the protection of immigrant children, more than a 1,000 people attended the March for Immigrant Rights and Against Family Separation, on Tuesday, June 19. The march started at Edgemere Linear Park and ended at...

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Students from the University of Guadalajara (UdeG) are collaborating with UTEP students through the U.S.–Mexico Study Abroad Program on Smart Cities. Photo courtesy of University Communications

UTEP collaborates with students from Guadalajara on smart cities initiative

Jake Deven, Contributor June 19, 2018

UTEP has been long known as a university that strives for diversity and advancement in STEM education. This summer, students from the University of Guadalajara (UdeG) will collaborate with UTEP students on the U.S.–Mexico Study Abroad Program on Smart...

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UTEP received outstanding feedback from The Southern Association of Colleges in their report released every 10 years.

This week at UTEP: June 18-24

Javier Cortez, Contributor June 18, 2018

Thirteen UTEP students receive IME Becas Grant  On Tuesday, June 19, at the Consulate General of Mexico Building, the Consul General of Mexico in El Paso will present 13 UTEP students with a $13,200 grant for the IME Becas Scholarship Program. The...

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Congressman Beto O'Rourke and his supporters lock arms and march to the Tornillo Port of Entry on Sunday, June 17.

Hundreds march to demand an end to family separation at the border

Elenie Gonzalez, Web Editor June 18, 2018

People from all over the country arrived en masse at the Marcelino Serna Port of Entry in Tornillo, Texas, on Father’s Day, June 17, to express outrage over the separation of immigrant children from their parents. Vehicles lined the road as far as...

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Hundreds came down to the Tornillo Port of Entry to support Beto O'Rourke in the March to Tornillo on Sunday, June 17.

Hundreds gather at the Tornillo- Guadalupe Port of Entry to show support for immigrant children

Gaby Velasquez and Eelenie Gonzalez June 17, 2018

https://youtu.be/qA0NtSdLrM4 On Father's Day, Sunday, June 17, hundreds joined U.S. Congressman Beto O’Rourke and other local leaders in the March to Tornillo to show support for immigrant children who have been seprated from their families.

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Left fielder Forrestt Allday runs to home base and scores at the last game of the series on Friday, June 15 at the Southwest University Park.

Nashville swipe Chihuahuas Friday for a series win

Staff June 16, 2018

  El Paso came back, down from a rut, and scored three times in the bottom of the ninth to force extra innings. But Nashville's Jorge Mateo launched a two-run homer at the top of the 10th inning to lift the Sounds to a 8-6 win over the Chihuahuas...

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The Chihuahuas play at home on Wednesday night, June 13.

Chihuahuas grapple with home game wins

Juan Corral, Contributor June 14, 2018

The Chihuahuas have just 11 wins at Southwest University Park, including Wednesday’s first  game of a three-game series against the Nashville Sounds, ending with a win, 7-6. El Paso has a total of 19 at-home losses and have struggled with getting...

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The Educators: Episode Four: Amanda Guillen

The Educators: Episode Four: Amanda Guillen

Javier Cortez, Editor June 14, 2018

https://soundcloud.com/user-479248766/the-educators-episode-5-amanda-guillen The Guest: Amanda Guillen, CBS 4 Forecaster The Host: Javier Cortez, a senior multimedia journalism major at UTEP. The Episode: On today's episode, Amanda Guillen and...

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