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El Paso shows solidarity for Mike Brown

Maria Esquinca, Staff Reporter November 25, 2014

Protest signs defiantly raised in the air, El Pasoan’s rallied in solidarity for Michael Brown in front of the county courthouse. The rally is one of many happening across the country after Officer Darren Wilson, who fatally shot unarmed teenager...

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Transgender Day of Remembrance honors victims of hate crimes

Wesley Juhl, SHFWire reporter November 24, 2014

WASHINGTON – Earline Budd came out as transgender to her Baptist family when she was a 9-year-old boy. Like many transgender women, the Washington native was in for a rough time. Her family didn’t accept her, and she said it was a traumatic experience. The...

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CASA members gather Friday at Lafayette Park to show their thanks after President Barack Obama’s executive action announcement Thursday night. This action will help 5 million immigrants remain in the country.

Immigrants’ message to Obama: The people have his back

Lorain Watters, SHF Wire Reporter November 23, 2014

WASHINGTON – A crowd shouted “sí se puede, sí se pudo,” or "yes we can, yes we could," echoing into the empty Lafayette Park, as they held Mexican and American flags, dancing in the winter breeze. What may have seemed like a protest from afar...

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Junior guard Earvin Morris attempts a layup over Aggie defenders.

Miners take Round 1 in Battle of I-10

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor November 22, 2014

In the first round of the Battle of I-10 the UTEP men’s basketball team defeated the New Mexico State Aggies 77-76 in thrilling fashion at the Don Haskins Center in front of a ruckus crowd of 11,127. The game had a peculiar start as UTEP head...

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Manifestantes demuestran apoyo a secuestrados en Ayotzinapa

Manifestantes demuestran apoyo a secuestrados en Ayotzinapa

Jose Soto, Staff Reporter November 21, 2014

Aproximadamente 80 personas participaron en la manifestación Todos Somos Ayotzinapa que tuvo lugar hoy jueves 20 de noviembre del 2014. La protesta inicio a las afueras del edificio de la Unión de la Universidad de Texas en El Paso y después finalizo...

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Protestors gather in order to bring awareness to the unjust kidnapping and the possible murder of 43 college students in Ayotzinapa, Mexico.

El Pasoans unite for missing Ayotzinapa students

Forty-three empty metallic chairs glisten in the sun. Sitting in each chair is a fluttering black and white picture, one for each of the 43 missing students from Ayotzinapa, Guerrero. “Forty-three chairs, 43 people and 43 biographies. So...

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Freshman guard Lulu McKinney attempts a pass into the low post.

Miners trounce NAU by 24

Jason Green, Staff Reporter November 19, 2014

Following a tough loss at Southern Methodist University on Sunday, the Lady Miners returned home to the Don Haskins Center to host the Lumberjacks of Northern Arizona on Wednesday night. The Miners improved in almost every facet of the game from last...

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Provost to leave UTEP

Provost to leave UTEP

Amanda Guillen, Managing Editor/Multimedia Editor November 19, 2014

Provost and vice president for academic affairs for the University of Texas at El Paso, Junius J. Gonzales, will have a new job title effective January 28, 2015. Gonzales has been appointed as the senior vice president for academic affairs of all 17...

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App connects customers with food truck businesses

App connects customers with food truck businesses

Joseph Esposito, Staff Reporter November 18, 2014

As part of a summer internship program, four UTEP students partnered with web design and marketing agency Spectrum Solutions for the development of Food Chasers, a mobile application that aims to connect food truck owners with their customers. “Food...

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Junior guard Earvin Morris was one of five Miners that scored in double figures

Miners seek revenge in Battle of I-10

Luis Gonzalez, Copy Editor November 18, 2014

UTEP does not have many true rivalries, but the one it has with the school up the road in Las Cruces over basketball is as real as it gets. The UTEP men’s basketball team hosts the New Mexico State Aggies at the Don Haskins Center on Saturday night,...

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No More: El Paso continues to stop  domestic violence

No More: El Paso continues to stop domestic violence

Maria Esquinca, Staff Reporter November 18, 2014

The numbers of domestic violence cases reported to El Paso’s District Attorney’s office reveal fluctuating figures. “On average, we get about 5,000 cases a year, it goes up and down,” said District Attorney Jaime Esparza. “We’re not unique,...

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Running back Nathan Jeffery scores the first of his three touchdowns.

Miners become bowl eligible

Juan Carlos Navarrete, Staff Reporter November 16, 2014

  The Miners continue their quest for a bowl bid on Saturday at home against North Texas. The Miners who were 5-4 and 3-2 in conference were set for their game against a North Texas team who was 3-6 and 1-4 in conference. The Miners fired on...

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