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McCutchen and Chihuahuas rally to defeat Aces

McCutchen and Chihuahuas rally to defeat Aces

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor April 16, 2016

After allowing three runs and four hits in the first inning, pitcher Daniel McCutchen led a come-from-behind rally and allowed only four more hits for the six innings he pitched as the Chihuahuas defeated the Reno Aces 10-3. The Chihuahuas (2-5)...

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Peace Corps Director Carrie Hessler-Radelet addresses the crowd at the Tomas Rivera Conference Center on  April 13.

Peace Corps director visits UTEP to announce ranking

Amanda Guillen, Editor-in-Chief April 13, 2016

In 1961 Texas Western College (now UTEP) and Rutgers University were the first universities with students who volunteered for the Peace Corps. Now 55 years later, the director of the Peace Corps made her first visit to El Paso and addressed a full crowd...

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President Barack Obama urges Congress to close corporation tax loopholes during a press briefing Tuesday at the White House. Obama says tax inversions make it harder to keep the economy strong.

President Obama calls on Congress to end tax inversions

Erick Payne, SHFWire April 12, 2016

WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama on April 5 called on the Republican-controlled Congress to end tax inversions, praising new steps taken by the Treasury Department to curb the corporate practice. The best way to end this behavior is with tax reform...

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The musical “Fiddler on the Roof,” will run at The UTEP Dinner Theatre from April 15 to May 8.

UTEP Dinner Theatre brings back “Fiddler on the Roof”

Mike Vasquez, Staff Reporter April 12, 2016

The UTEP Dinner Theatre is preparing for the debut of “Fiddler on the Roof,” Broadway’s second longest-running musical behind “Grease.” The play will begin on April 15 at 8 p.m. and will run until May 8. Based on Sholom Aleichem’s short...

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ASARCO Site Custodial Trustee Roberto Puga and UTEP President Diana Natalicio.

UTEP and ASARCO Collaborate for Exhibit

Amanda Guillen, Editor-In-Chief April 12, 2016

The long-standing collaboration between ASARCO and UTEP didn’t end when the smokestacks were brought down on April 13, 2013. The partnership continues and one of the more visual ways is through the exhibit, “ASARCO in El Paso: A Visual History of...

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Brazilian exchange students along with other students and residents enjoy the Festa Junina which included traditional Brazilian music, food and dances.

UTEP’S Brazilian Students Say Goodbye

Christian Vasquez, Staff Reporter April 12, 2016

The Study Abroad program held a heartwarming goodbye celebration for 59 Brazilian exchange students who made El Paso their home for the year. The Festa Junina emphasized traditional Brazilian music, food and dances and was open to students and residents....

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Adam West, as seen in the 1960’s Batman television series will appear at this years El Paso Comic Con, on April 15.

El Paso Comic Con coming back to El Paso

Julia Hettiger, Staff Reporter April 12, 2016

The El Paso Comic Con is returning to El Paso on April 15 at the El Paso Convention Center as a three-day event. This year’s lineup includes actors Adam West and Burt Ward, who played Batman and Robin on a 1960s’ television show, and Kevin Eastman,...

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Running back TK Powell evades a Louisinana Tech defender. Powell rushed for 150-yards against the Bulldogs.

TK Powell emerges as key weapon for offense

Juan Carlos Navarrete, Staff Reporter April 12, 2016

Once a walk-on football player, to having a break out game with 150-yards: that is the fast-forward journey of sophomore running back TK Powell. This spring, Powell is vying for the second place spot on the depth chart behind standout running back Aaron...

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Students participate in Laughter Yoga, one of the workshops available at the Women's Conference on Wednesday and Thursday.

Close to 500 attend 6th annual Women’s History Month Conference

Rene Delgadillo and Gloria Heredia April 8, 2016

The sixth annual Women’s History Month Conference was held on Wednesday and Thursday at the UTEP Student Union. With over 60 panels and workshops, the conference covered different topics surrounding women’s issues on a national and local level. Interim...

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UTEP Picks Talent first prize winner Berenice Gómez accepts her $1,000 prize.

UTEP Picks Talent showcases student body talent

Jose Soto, Entertainment Editor April 6, 2016

  Songwriters, dancers, rappers, pianists and even a religious electronic music artist were among the acts that showcased their talent at the annual UTEP Picks Talent show on April 6 at the Magoffin Auditorium. The show hosted 20 student acts,...

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Participants of the Silhouette Project hold up their decorated silhouettes as part of the month-long project that will begin April 11 at the Mercado Mayapan with the “Fire & Ice Border Tour.”

Be Assertive, Speak Up

Javier Cortez, Staff Reporter April 5, 2016

In honor of national Sexual Assault Awareness Month, UTEP will host the month-long Silhouette Project at various locations on campus to increase awareness and education about the impacts of sexual violence through the use of workshops, art exhibitions...

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This school year, dishonesty cases at UTEP dramatically increased to 352 cases.

UTEP Scholastic dishonesty cases on the rise

Rene Delgadillo, Staff Reporter April 5, 2016

Scholastic dishonesty cases at UTEP have increased over the last three years. During the 2013-2014 school year, the university reported 189 cases of academic dishonesty, which includes cheating, plagiarism and collusion (unauthorized collaboration for...

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