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Assayer of Student Opinion.

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Truce: College Republicans and University Dems strive to get students to vote

Truce: College Republicans and University Dems strive to get students to vote

Maria Esquinca, Staff Reporter September 23, 2014

The upcoming Texas gubernatorial election between Democratic Sen. Wendy Davis and Republican Attorney General Greg Abbott has political organizations at UTEP racing against time and casting their differences aside. Whether it’s the University Democrats...

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Be orange and blue from head to toe

Be orange and blue from head to toe

Joseph Esposito, Staff Reporter September 23, 2014

With T-shirts, jerseys, face paint and foam pickaxes, die-hard fans of UTEP’s sports teams find many different ways to show their support for the Miners.  A product was made to bring stylish trends and customization together for a new and unique...

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Junior All-American Anthony  Rotich has dominated the opening half of the Miners 2014 cross country season.

Miners prepare for domination

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor September 23, 2014

On Sept. 26, the UTEP men’s and women’s cross country team will compete in a 5K run at the annual Lori Fitzgerald Classic, at Chamizal National Park. Coming into the Miners only home invitational, it has been nothing but success from a team and individual...

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President Diana Natalicio poses with Joe Straus and the Democratic Texas State Reps

Joe Straus visits UTEP to discuss upcoming Texas Legislature

Michaela Roman and Maria Esquinca, Photo Editor, Staff Reporter September 22, 2014

Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives, Joe Straus, R-San Antonio, visited UTEP in preparation for the next regular session of the Texas Legislature. The discussion took place Monday morning at the Undergraduate Learning Center. It was a short...

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County Judge William Moody speaks at the Democrat’s debate watch party.

Debate recap: Gubernatorial candidates differ drastically on abortion, health care and more

Maria Esquinca, Staff Reporter September 19, 2014

Gubernatorial candidates Democratic Sen. Wendy Davis and Republican Attorney General Greg Abbott squared off in their first debate Friday afternoon before the upcoming Nov. 4 election. Many students watched the debate at viewing parties on campus. Davis...

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White House launches campaign to prevent campus sexual assaults

Lorain Watters, SHFWire reporter September 19, 2014

WASHINGTON – Sexual assaults have become too common at many college campuses, leaving students feeling unsafe and confused when sexual assault does happen. President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden hosted an event at the White House Friday...

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Piper Kerman signs copies of her book, “Orange Is the New Black” about the mistreatment of women in prisons after she was given an award Wednesday in Washington for her work on prison reform issues.

‘Orange is the New Black’ author receives award for work to reform prisons

Lorain Watters, Scripps Howard Foundation Wire Reporter September 18, 2014

WASHINGTON – Piper Kerman, author of “Orange Is the New Black,” received the Constitutional Commentary Award Sept. 17 in honor of Constitution Day for her work with nonprofits and philanthropies. Netflix adapted Kerman’s memoir of her time...

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Wells Bennett, left, Benjamin Wittes, John Villasenor – on the screen – and Gregory McNeal say how federal and state governments regulate drones and other civilian robotics will affect when consumers can begin to use them.

Civilian robotics emerge with legislative questions trailing behind

Lorain Watters, SHF Wire Reporter September 16, 2014

WASHINGTON –Civilian robotics are next on the list for innovation, but before everyone rushes to buy their own drone kits or driverless cars, federal and state officials need to settle laws and regulations. The Brookings Institution held a forum...

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Saturday night the Miners tied the record for most consecutive wins by any team in the 100-year-old rivalry with six straight wins.

How sweet it is, the domination of a rival

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor September 16, 2014

In football, every win is counted the same. It does not matter if you win with a game-winning field goal or a 30-point blowout—a win is a win. But there is one exception to that rule. When it comes to rivalry games, the complexity of the game changes. Defeating...

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Students struggle to erase the tattoo stigma

Students struggle to erase the tattoo stigma

Matthew Euzarraga, Contributor September 16, 2014

According to a 2013 survey done by the Center for Professional Excellence at York College of Pennsylvania, 61 percent of human resource managers said tattoos would hurt a job applicant’s chances. There are exceptions in tattoo-friendly companies such...

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Washington Monthly ranks UTEP in the top ten

Washington Monthly ranks UTEP in the top ten

Maria Esquinca, Staff Reporter September 16, 2014

The 2014 ranking released by Washington Monthly Magazine place UTEP at No. 8 out of 277 universities, a drop down from the 2013 ranking. “UTEP, again, is ranked among the top ten universities in the entire United States by Washington Monthly magazine....

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Celebration of Mexican Independence Day begins at UTEP

Celebration of Mexican Independence Day begins at UTEP

Justin Rodriguez, Staff Photographer September 15, 2014

September 16, Mexican Independence Day, has not gone unnoticed at UTEP, where students celebrated "El Grito," noon, Monday at the Union Breezway. Attendants got to witness performances by Ballet Folklorico Flor y Canto, Inc. UTEP President Diana Natalicio...

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