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New SGA officers sworn in

New SGA officers sworn in

Gaby Velasquez, Photo Editor May 23, 2018

The Student Government Association held their 2018-2019 Swearing-In Ceremony on Wednesday, May 23, at the Hoover House. Associate Vice President and Dean of Students Catie McCorry-Andalis welcomed everyone with a speech and introduced UTEP President...

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President Natalicio addresses the media in accordance with the news of her retirement on Tuesday, May 22 at the President's Office.

UTEP President speaks about retirement plans and her hopes for UTEP’s future

Elenie Gonzalez, Web Editor May 22, 2018

UTEP President Diana Natalicio made a surprising announcement about her plans to retire Tuesday, May 22, in the morning through a press release. According to a statement by Natalicio, she plans to retire once a successor has been appointed and assumes...

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President Natalicio addresses the media in accordance with the news of her retirement on Tuesday, May 22 at the President's Office.

UTEP students, faculty and community members react to President Natalicio’s retirement

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor May 22, 2018

Upon the announcement of UTEP President Diana Natalicio's retirement, students, faculty and community members of El Paso took to social media to voice their thoughts on what the university's president meant to them. She has been the university's president...

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President Dr. Diana S. Natalicio gives a speech at her home in the Hoover House on May 20th.

BREAKING NEWS: UTEP President Diana Natalicio announces retirement

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor May 22, 2018

After a storied 30-year tenure, UTEP President Diana Natalicio has announced her retirement on Tuesday morning, May 22, according to the university. She plans on retiring as soon as a successor is appointed and assumes the office, according to a release...

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Chihuahuas facing Salt Lake City Bees on Friday April 27 at Southwest University Park.

After a jolting start, the Chihuahuas have hit a brick wall

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor May 22, 2018

The El Paso Chihuahuas have a quick turnaround after their 7-2 loss to Fresno in front of their home crowd on Sunday. They will board a plane to Tacoma and Fresno for a nine-game road series.   Most teams would dread a road series, but the...

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Shootin' The S#!T w/ Big Boy & The Bear: Episode One

Shootin’ The S#!T w/ Big Boy & The Bear: Episode One

Jason Green, Contributor May 21, 2018

https://soundcloud.com/user-479248766/shootin-the-st-w-big-boy-the-bear-a-sports-and-food-podcast-episode-1 The Hosts: Senior multimedia majors Javier Cortez and Jason Green. The Episode: Big Boy (Cortez) and The Bear (Green), talk about the El...

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The Educators: Episode Two: Professor Unsworth

The Educators: Episode Two: Professor Unsworth

Javier Cortez, Editor May 19, 2018

https://soundcloud.com/user-479248766/the-educators-episode-2-eric-unsworth The Guest: Professor Erik Unsworth, Director of UTEP's Jazz Ensemble Two and Guitar Division String Bass/Electric Bass at the University of Texas at El Paso in the Department...

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Voices United Executive Director Ambar M. Gutierrez flies a kite with her daughter at the first annual Kite Festival on Saturday, May 19, at Ernie Rascon Memorial Park.

First-annual Kite Festival celebrates kids’ safety

Gaby Velasquez, Photo Editor May 19, 2018

Voices United, a non-profit organization that stands to prevent and end child abuse, and Providence Children’s Hospital hosted the first-annual Kite Festival on Saturday, May 19, at Earnie Rascon Memorial Park in Anthony, Texas. The first 150 families...

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Dave Sayer of the Publishers Clearing House Prize Patrol poses for a photo with prize winner Gloria Guzman.

Las Cruces resident wins big in sweepstakes

Jason Green, Contributor May 18, 2018

Las Cruces, NM– Gloria Guzman slept on a quiet street outside of the busy downtown on Thursday, while Dave Sayer of the Publishers Clearing House Prize Patrol was at a nearby flower shop picking up roses for her. The oversize checks with her name on...

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EPIMF debuts first official local music showcase week

EPIMF debuts first official local music showcase week

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor May 17, 2018

Embarking on a new showcase event for local musicians, the El Paso International Music Foundation (EPIMF) will host a week-long music event, called Locals Week, which will feature 30 different music acts through the week. EPIMF is locally ran and is...

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NDMF announces daily schedule

Claudia Flores, Multimedia Editor May 14, 2018

Neon Desert Music Festival just announced the daily schedule for the 8th annual event, which is set to return on May 26-27 this Memorial Day weekend to El Paso, Texas. Saturday, May 26 will be headlined by a variety of internationally-acclaimed acts...

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Green Bay Packers running back, Aaron Jones during his graduation Ceremony at UTEP's Don Haskins Center on Saturday May 12.

Forty student-athletes graduate from UTEP on Saturday

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor May 12, 2018

Forty student athletes walked the stage in part of UTEP's graduation commencement on Saturday.   UTEP's all-time rushing leader and Green Bay Packer running back Aaron Jones was among the graduates, returning to UTEP for his bachelor's...

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