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Aaron Jones works on drills with the campers on day two.  of the second Annual Jones Brothers Youth football camp.

Jones Brothers youth football camp dazzles in second year

Isaiah Ramirez, Contributor July 21, 2018

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hju-jxpVsPU Aaron and Alvin Jones, along with their dedicated volunteers and staff, held the second-annual Jones Brothers Youth Skills Camp this past weekend at the Sun Bowl. Thursday evening’s camp was held...

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Los Chihuahuas second basemen Luis Urias gets Los Dorados first basemen Jerry Sands out at second base and attempts a double play.

Chihuahuas jeopardize first-place spot with loss to Sacramento

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor July 21, 2018

Despite a late comeback by the home club, the El Paso Chihuahuas fell in the first game of three against Sacramento for a 6-5 loss on Friday night. Going into the bottom of the eighth inning, El Paso trailed 6-2 to Sacramento and hit four straight...

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(From left to right) Ricardo Silva, Miguel De La Rocha, Jose Avélos are co-founders of Viejo Coffee.

Viejo Coffee:  a new way to drink iced coffee.

Claudia Flores, Multimedia Editor July 20, 2018

After spending four years in the process, this September, Viejo Coffee will open its doors to the community at International Bar in downtown El Paso. Owners Jose Arevalo, Miguel De la Rocha and Ricardo Silva, spent the past four years learning about...

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Mexico border correspondent for the Dallas Morning News Alfredo Corchado signs his newest book “Homelands: Four Friends, Two Countries, and the Fate of the Great Mexican-American Migration” before the panel discussion on Thursday, June 7 at the Union.

Alfredo Corchado sheds light on life as a migrant and journalist in ‘Homelands’

Jake Deven, Contributor July 20, 2018

Immigration has long been one of the most divisive topics in American politics, but the election of President Trump has reignited the issue into something that many Americans have never witnessed. From wishes for a new border wall to the separation of...

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The Educators: Episode Five: Ginaelisa Cortez

The Educators: Episode Five: Ginaelisa Cortez

Javier Cortez, Contributor July 18, 2018

https://soundcloud.com/user-479248766/the-educators-ginaelisa-cortez The Guest: Ginaelisa Cortez, second-grade teacher at Friendship Public Charter School The Host: Javier Cortez, a senior multimedia journalism major at UTEP. The Episode: On today’s...

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Digna's two children are being housed only ten blocks from the Annunciation house where she is staying but thirt reunification is still being processed.

Migrant families in El Paso await reunification

Elenie Gonzalez, Web Editor July 17, 2018

A press conference was held at the Annunciation House on Monday, July 16 to announce the plans for the reunification of children from the ages of five to 17 with their parents in the El Paso area. As the first deadline imposed by the U.S. District...

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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: July 16-21

Javier Cortez, Contributor July 16, 2018

2018 Solar Car Challenge comes to UTEP On Friday, July 20 UTEP will host the Solar Car Challenge–a day-long exhibition that showcases the best solar cars made by high school students from across the country. The 15-month educational program sees the...

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Members of the UTEP Student Occupational Therapy Association are collecting items at the Campbell Building to donate to the Annunciation House

UTEP’s Student Occupational Therapy Association to volunteer at Annunciation House

Juan Corral, Contributor July 16, 2018

The Student Occupational Therapy Association (SOTA), has begun gathering donations and pursuing volunteer work within the next couple months to help migrants being assisted at the Annunciation House. SOTA is a campus student organization with a mission...

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On Sunday, July 15, Chicano Batman performed at Music Under the Stars at Cohen Stadium.

Chicano Batman entertains crowd at Cohen Stadium

Melissa Martinezsotomayor, Contributor July 16, 2018

  On Sunday, July 15, Music Under the Stars presented the Los Angeles, California band “Chicano Batman” to perform their new album “Freedom is Free.” The event took place at Cohen Stadium and was free admission to the public Formed...

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The Reno Aces celebrate as right fielder Socrates Brito scores a run

Reno hands El Paso first series sweep of the season

Staff July 16, 2018

Upon nearly a two-hour rain delay, the Reno Aces beat the Chihuahuas 4-1 Sunday night to sweep El Paso for the first time this season. Now, El Paso holds a 19-30 record at home and a 31-14 record on the road this year. Their only run came from a...

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El Paso Chihuahuas first basemen Allen Craig gets a Reno Aces runner out at first during game 3 at Southwest University Park on Saturday, July 14.

El Paso drops third straight to Reno in doubleheader

Staff July 15, 2018

A day after a rain postponed game, the Reno Aces stomped on the Chihuahuas in back-to-back games on Saturday night, winning 7-3 and 4-1 in the doubleheader series. In the first game, longtime MLB relief pitcher Neftali Feliz allowed two runs in...

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First basemen Allen Craig runs after the ball to attempt to make a defensive play.

Chihuahuas fall in first game against Reno

Staff July 15, 2018

The Reno Aces stopped El Paso's five-game winning streak, with an 8-2 win on Thursday evening. Forrest Allday led the way for the Chihuahuas, going 1-for-5 and a solo home run in the game. Matt Szczur was 2-for-4 with the dogs for his opening...

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