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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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Miners celebrate after defeating New Mexico State 42-24

Miners dominate Battle of I-10, 42-24

Juan Carlos Navarrete, Staff Reporter September 13, 2014

The Miners kicked off their battle of 1-10 rivalry against NMSU in front of 32,979 fans. The 92nd meeting between the Aggies and Miners is the longest series in school history, spanning as long as the UTEP school history itself. The Miners and...

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Freshman Krystal Ejesieme (left) and Dalainee Perry (right) prepare to block a CSU kill attempt

Miners fall to CSU in straight sets

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor September 13, 2014

In the final game of the UTEP/NMSU Invitational, the UTEP Miners volleyball team fell to Colorado State 3-0; 25-13, 25-18, 25-23. After a slow start the Miners gradually improved, nearly taking a set of the now 8-1 Rams. Colorado State got off...

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Miners fall in three straight sets to ninth ranked BYU

Miners fall in three straight sets to ninth ranked BYU

Juan Carlos Navarrete September 12, 2014

The UTEP miner’s volleyball team fell at the hands of Bingham Young University cougars in three sets on Friday night.  With a crowd of 793 fans cheering the miners on in Memorial Gym the miners continued their early season woes.  The miners played...

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Mexico Ambassador to the U.S., Eduardo Medina Mora, speaks at UGLC Wednesday afternoon.

Ambassador discusses Mexico and U.S. relations as part of lecture series

Jasmine Aguilera, Editor-in-chief September 10, 2014

Mexico Ambassador to the United States, Eduardo Medina Mora, discussed UTEP’s Washington Monthly ranking, international relations and changes taking place in Mexico Wednesday afternoon at the UGLC. He spoke as part of the Centennial Lecture Series...

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