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UTEP students prepare to read inspiring books written by women from different eras for Women's History Month.

Top books for Women’s History Month

Elisha Nuñez, Contributor March 25, 2022

March is Women’s History Month and  commemorates the accomplishments and sacrifices of female icons throughout history. Female authors, civil rights activists, philosophists, engineers, and many more are celebrated during this month. For this article,...

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Pornography and the harmful effects it has on women

Pornography and the harmful effects it has on women

Julia Lucero, Contributor March 25, 2022

Porn used to be a taboo topic. People may have felt shame in admitting they watched porn or participated in it. However there has been in a shift in people’s view on pornography. For some,  porn is viewed as an empowering sentiment made for women...

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Senator at Large Erika oversees SGA's weekly meeting on March 3, 2022.

A primer on UTEP Student Government Association

Eduardo Flores, Contributor March 24, 2022

Over the years, the Student Government Association (SGA) mission has been to represent all UTEP students by providing an official voice. By working together with the administration for the advancement of the University community, SGA has also ensured...

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The effects of overturning Roe V. Wade

The effects of overturning Roe V. Wade

Kristen Scheaffer, Staff Reporter March 24, 2022

It has been six months since S.B. 8 went into effect in Texas. It has been about three months since the U.S. Supreme Court allowed it to stay in effect for the time being. The month of March is supposed to celebrate women and the strides we have made,...

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Junior guard Destiny Thurman received an honorable mention for the All-Cconference USA team for the 2021-22 season and was recognized by C-USA in postseason awards.  Photo courtesy of Ruben Ramirez.

UTEP women athletes score season milestones

Katrina Villarreal, Staff Reporter March 24, 2022

From current President Heather Wilson to making up more than 50% of the student population, women at UTEP continue to contribute to the success of the institution in academics. It comes as no surprise; they are also paving the way in sports.    From...

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Ivanee Muñoz, owner of A ‘Dior Nail Company, says she enjoys building a relationship with her clients and creating a new look for them.

Changing the world one color at a time

Katrina Villarreal, Staff Reporter March 24, 2022

Ivanee Muñoz owner of  A’Dior Nail company; has won the Best of El Paso award back-to-back for 2020 and 2021. Muñoz takes pride in the work she does on her clients and the services she provides as a friend. Muñoz has been doing nails since she...

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From Kabul to El Paso: The story of Neema Soratgar

From Kabul to El Paso: The story of Neema Soratgar

Maria L. Guerrero Duran, Web Editor March 24, 2022

Neema Soratgar is an Afghan refugee who has been hired by UTEP as a visiting global scholar, housed in the Women’s and Gender Studies Department as a research assistant to Director Gina Nuñez-Mchiri, Ph.D. In 1996, the capital of Afghanistan, Kabul...

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UT Promise Plus reduces tuition fee for students

UT Promise Plus reduces tuition fee for students

Kristen Scheaffer, Staff Reporter March 23, 2022

The UT System Board of Regents created a $300 million endowment as a means to reduce the cost of higher education for undergraduates at seven UT institutions, including UTEP. The UT system and UTEP leaders along with elected officials met with the community...

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The boutique is located at 2105 E. Yandell Drive and is opened Tuesdays through Sundays from noon to –6 p.m.

Love Alumni Boutique empowers women

Alyson Rodriguez, Contributor March 23, 2022

A local woman has transformed the lives of many small businesses owned by women by opening not only her heart but her store to showcase their products. Malorie Mckinney is the CEO and founder of Love Alumni Boutique. Mckinney co-founded the business...

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From left to right, Mimi Gladstein, Ph.D., Sandra McGee Deutsch, Ph.D., and Yolanda Leyva, Ph.D. Courtesy photos.

Gender studies panel showcases feminist trailblazers at UTEP

Maria L. Guerrero Duran, Web Editor March 23, 2022

The Women’s and Gender Studies Department commenced its annual conference honored by the panel titled of “Feminist Trailblazers and Pathfinders” at UTEP March 21-22 at UTEP. The panel was an opportunity for the UTEP community to get to know and...

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The challenges of being a woman in sports

The challenges of being a woman in sports

Emily Autumn Velasquez, Sports Editor March 23, 2022

While there have been a lot of steps in the right direction for women being accepted into sports, there is still a lot of room for both improvement and change. Sports journalism is an industry that needs to see more change as it is a male-dominated field....

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Krishna Jayasankar is a kinesiology major who represents UTEP as a track and field thrower. Jaysankar recently won silver in the women's shot put event at the Conference USA indoor track and field championship in Alabama.

Krishna Jayasankar goes the distance

Katrina Villarreal, Staff Reporter March 22, 2022

Krishna Jayasankar Menon, UTEP track and field thrower, is the first female thrower from India to receive a division one scholarship, marking only the beginning of her athletic career at UTEP.  Jayasankar, a freshman majoring in kinesiology, was chosen...

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