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Assayer of Student Opinion.

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The Border Dreamers Alliance chant along the dreamers on the other side of the fence that were deported on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017

Families gather to “Keep Our Dream Alive” at the U.S./Mexico border

Christian Vasquez, Web Editor December 10, 2017

Kathya Cota received the best early birthday present. She got to see her grandma for the first time in six years. Cota was one of the dozens of families who gathered along the U.S./Mexico border to reunite with their loved ones for a few moments...

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Women’s basketball falls on the road to rival NMSU 76-68

Women’s basketball falls on the road to rival NMSU 76-68

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor December 10, 2017

The UTEP women’s basketball team fell to rival New Mexico State 76-68 on Sunday afternoon at the Pan American Center in Las Cruces resulting in their second straight road loss. “We looked young and played young today,” UTEP head coach Kevin Baker...

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Miners defeat Washington State 76-69 for second straight win

Miners defeat Washington State 76-69 for second straight win

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter December 9, 2017

The UTEP men's basketball team made the necessary changes on defense, won the rebounding battle in the second half and pulled away from Washington State to win their first back-to-back games of the season, beating the Cougars, 76-69. The Miners...

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UTEP will be returning to in person classes as the norm in the fall with Covid-19 cases falling and vaccination rates increasing in the El Paso Community

Student activities on campus during finals week

Christian Vasquez, Web Editor December 8, 2017

It's finals week, so while you are doing some last-minute cramming be sure to take a break and check out the free stuff, food, drinks and activities going on around campus! ALL WEEK – Dec. 11-15 Free scantrons, blue books and pencils Monday...

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'A Christmas Carol' to set the tone for the holidays

‘A Christmas Carol’ to set the tone for the holidays

Sergio Muñoz, Photographer December 8, 2017

Setting up the holiday mood, the Charles Dickens classic returns to the William and Wise Family Theatre stage. With an incredible production and beautiful performances,  "A Christmas Carol" brings to life the story of Ebenezer Scrooge and his encounter...

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Rigoberto Gonzalez is about to graduate with a major in marketing.

Dreams of a graduating student

Claudia Flores, Staff Repoter December 7, 2017

Graduation is close and as seniors prepare to walk, 22-year-old marketing student Rigoberto Gonzalez is ready to receive the diploma he worked so hard for. Born in Los Angeles but raised in El Paso, Gonzalez grew up in an environment that allowed him...

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Dimel introduced as program's 26th head coach

Dimel introduced as program’s 26th head coach

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter December 7, 2017

It took over two months for UTEP football to find the right man for the job, Dana Dimel was officially introduced as UTEP’s 26th head coach in program history on Thursday afternoon. Dimel takes over a program that was the only winless team in the...

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Tran Siberian Orchestra rocks Don Haskins with annual winter tour

Tran Siberian Orchestra rocks Don Haskins with annual winter tour

Leslie Sarinana, Copy Editor December 6, 2017

It finally feels like Christmas time in El Paso. The temperatures have dropped, everyone has their Christmas lights and trees up and the Tran Siberian Orchestra was in town once again to give their annual winter show. This year they brought one...

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UTEP football hires Kansas State's Dana Dimel as head coach

UTEP football hires Kansas State’s Dana Dimel as head coach

Adrian Broaddus, Editor-In-Chief December 6, 2017

The long wait is finally over, UTEP finally has a head coach. Dana Dimel, the former offensive coordinator, running backs coach and tight ends coach at Kansas State, has been hired as the 26th head coach in UTEP football history. He has been the...

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Women's basketball drops first road test at Arkansas State 76-73

Women’s basketball drops first road test at Arkansas State 76-73

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor December 5, 2017

Tamara Seda (19 points, 16 rebounds), Najala Howell (17 points) and Roeshonda Patterson (career-high 17 points) all reached double figures in scoring but UTEP dropped their first road game of the season at Arkansas State, 76-73, Tuesday evening. The...

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UTEP football coach arrested for DWI in November

UTEP football coach arrested for DWI in November

Adrian Broaddus, Editor-In-Chief December 5, 2017

A day before the UTEP football team was supposed to leave to play Middle Tennessee, special teams coordinator and safeties coach Don Yanowsky was arrested for driving while intoxicated on Friday, Nov. 3, according to El Paso County records. Upon arrest,...

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Hernandez and Mascorro earn All-C-USA honors

Hernandez and Mascorro earn All-C-USA honors

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor December 5, 2017

Senior offensive lineman Will Hernandez has been named to the All-Conference USA first team and freshman defensive lineman Trace Mascorro has been named to the All-Conference USA freshman team, the league announced on Tuesday. Hernandez is the first...

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