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UTEP hockey club pushing for first after sweep of TCU

UTEP hockey club pushing for first after sweep of TCU

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor November 14, 2017

The UTEP men's hockey club swept the TCU Horned Frogs, 3-1 on Friday night (Nov. 10) and 3-2 in overtime on Saturday night (Nov. 11) to improve their record to 9-8 overall and 8-3 in conference play and lead themselves closer to the top of the pack in...

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Kathleen Staudt presented her book Border Politics in a Global Era on Saturday morning at the Literarity Book Shop.

Former UTEP professor releases book on border politics

Claudia Flores, Staff Reporter November 13, 2017

  Former UTEP’s political science professor and author Kathleen Staudt presented her most recent book “Border Politics in a Global Era.” On Saturday morning, the Literality Book Shop opened its doors to receive an audience who enjoyed...

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The best international restaurants to visit in El Paso

The best international restaurants to visit in El Paso

Jason Green, Contributor November 13, 2017

One of the best things about living in a city the size of El Paso is the plethora of food options. Of course, we all know that El Paso claims to be the “Mexican food capital of the world,” which has always made me wonder why any place in Mexico wouldn’t...

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Men’s basketball set for Puerto Rico Tip-Off tournament

Men’s basketball set for Puerto Rico Tip-Off tournament

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter November 13, 2017

The UTEP men’s basketball team will kick off the 2017 Puerto Rico Tip-Off tournament against their old Western Athletic Conference rival Boise State on Thursday, Nov. 16, at noon at the HTC Center in Conway, SC. The game will be televised on ESPNU. The...

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Vice President of Student Affairs, Gary Edens presents the tuition increase proposal last November.

UTEP proposes tuition and fees increase for the next two years

Elenie Gonzalez, Staff Reporter November 13, 2017

Students at UTEP may be paying higher tuition and fees in the next two years, according to a tuition forum held Nov. 7. The proposal for tuition and fees increase was unveiled during a presentation at an open forum for UTEP students, faculty and staff...

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The Bangladeshi Student Association placed first in the food fair and won fan favorite as well.

UTEP celebrates diversity

Adrian Broaddus, Editor-In-Chief November 13, 2017

When Mohammed Iddrisu, a graduate student in English rhetoric and writing, got on a plane to the United States for the first time, an overwhelming sense of apprehension overcame him. He is an African native, born and raised in Ghana, and the fifth of...

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Former UTEP president dies

Former UTEP president dies

Rene Delgadillo, Multimedia Editor November 13, 2017

Former UTEP president Haskell Monroe, Jr., died Monday, Nov. 13, in College Station, Texas. He was 86 years old. Monroe was UTEP’s president from 1980 to 1987. He is remembered for opening the University Library and for leading the establishment...

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Women's volleyball falls to New Mexico in season finale

Women’s volleyball falls to New Mexico in season finale

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor November 12, 2017

The 2017 UTEP women's volleyball season came to an end on Sunday night with a three-set loss to rival New Mexico on the road at the Johnson Center in Albuquerque. Amanda King capped her collegiate volleyball career with a double-double, her fifth of...

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Miners open Baker era with 67-56 win over CSU Bakersfield

Miners open Baker era with 67-56 win over CSU Bakersfield

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor November 11, 2017

Senior forward Tamara Seda came up two rebounds short of a double-double with eight to go along with a career-high of 20 points to help lift the UTEP women’s basketball team to a season opening victory over CSU Bakersfield, 67-56. The win gave...

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UTEP men’s basketball opens season with big win

UTEP men’s basketball opens season with big win

Jason Green, Contributor November 10, 2017

  For the second season in a row, the UTEP men’s basketball team opened the regular season against Louisiana College. Also for the second season in a row, the visiting Wildcats were routed by the Miners—this year by a final score of 100-50. From...

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After students and supporters gathered, they marched around Centennial Plaza.

Walkout for DACA calls for new legislation for Dreamers

Adrian Broaddus, Editor-in-Chief November 9, 2017

Nearly 100 UTEP students, faculty and staff gathered at Centennial Plaza to raise awareness for the need of a clean DREAM Act and to support the Dreamers. Soñando Juntos, a UTEP-based immigrants rights advocacy group, organized the walkout at...

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‘Stranger Things 2’ is bigger and stranger than before

‘Stranger Things 2’ is bigger and stranger than before

Brianna Chavez, Contributor November 8, 2017

Eleven, Will, Mike, Dustin, and Lucas are back for season two of the popular Netflix series “Stranger Things.” In a season full of surprises, show creators the Duffer Brothers expand on the storylines for many the characters and the special effects...

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