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El Buscador De Oro

Assayer of Student Opinion.

El Buscador De Oro

Assayer of Student Opinion.

El Buscador De Oro

Hispanics stereotyped since the start of the film industry

Kimberly Valle, Reportero Del Personal September 30, 2014

As early as the silent film era, Latinos were one of the most stereotyped ethnicities in film. In 1910, “The Thread of Destiny” used the phrase “greaser” to depict Mexican as “banditos.” During the time when revolutionaries were struggling...

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Freshman Courtney Clayton throws the ball to second base looking for a double play at the Helen of Troy Softball Complex on Sunday Sept.28.

Softball begins fall exhibtion season

Jason Green, Contributor September 30, 2014

The UTEP women’s softball team began their fall exhibition season on Sunday, Sept. 27 at the Helen of Troy Softball Complex. The doubleheader against Odessa College was a chance for head coach Tobin Echo-Hawk to see where her team stands prior to the...

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Students participate in a MEChA meeting in support of chicano rights.

Hispanic label problematic for some

Maria Esquinca, Reportero Del Personal September 30, 2014

Not all people believe the label of Hispanic is an apt term, although Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 is nationally recognized as Hispanic Heritage Month. More than 78 percent of UTEP students are of Hispanic decent, according to the 2013-2014 factbook. Director...

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Seis razones para tener  al mundo en la lengua

Seis razones para tener al mundo en la lengua

Gianfranco Languasco, Contributor September 30, 2014

Lo importante en estos tiempos de globalización es tener la oportunidad de acercarnos a otras culturas sin necesidad de salir de la ciudad. Es común encontrarse con personas de otros países, diferentes costumbres y hasta abiertas manifestaciones culturales...

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Ahmed Bedier, president of United Voices for America, center, urges the Muslim community to discourage their youth from joining the Islamic State group. Masjid Muhammad Assistant Imam Ben Abdul-Haqq, left, Secretary General for the U.S. Council of Muslim Organizations Oussama Jamal and Fiqh Council of North America Chairman Muzzammil H. Siddiqi, right, look on.

Muslim leaders: Media should stop enabling ISIS

Rocky Asutsa, SHFWire reporter September 30, 2014

WASHINGTON - Media have been advised by a group of American Muslim leaders to refrain from referring to the Islamic State group as ISIS or jihadists since doing so gives them legitimacy. This occurred as Muslim leaders and scholars came together to denounce...

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El Paso NORML attempts passing Cite and Release law

El Paso NORML attempts passing Cite and Release law

Jasmine Aguilera, Editor-in-chief September 30, 2014

The night of Minerpalooza, Steve found himself facing two police officers. There was a heavy aroma coming from his car, so they began questioning him about his use of marijuana. He admitted to smoking that morning, so the officers decided to search his...

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La historia de la presencia hispana en la Ene-Efe-Ele

Juan Carlos Navarrete, Reportero Del Personal September 30, 2014

El mes de septiembre en Estados Unidos es el mes en que se celebra la cultura hispana y la NFL no se queda atrás. La liga aprovecha septiembre para recordar y celebrar aquellos jugadores de raíces hispanas que han impactado el juego—como Ignacio Molinet,...

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UTEP Professor Rachelle Thiews makes the first of an annual $25,000 endowment to the art department.

Former UTEP professor contributes to campus art department

Joseph Esposito, Reportero Del Personal September 30, 2014

Metal artist and retired UTEP professor Rachelle Thiewes has made the first of what will be an annual $25,000 endowment to the members of the university’s art department in hopes that the money will be used to help fund their research. “I’ve had...

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Freshman middle blocker Krystal Ejesieme serves the ball against North Texas Friday, Sept. 26 at Memorial Gym

Volleyball looking for success on the road

Luis Gonzalez, Copy Editor September 30, 2014

The UTEP women’s volleyball team will go on a four-game road trip as they continue their Conference USA schedule. In the midst of a five-game losing streak, the Miners will visit Rice, UTSA, UAB and Middle Tennessee State in the next couple of weeks. The...

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Students with disabilities struggle to find work

Jose Soto, Reportero Del Personal September 30, 2014

The university is celebrating Ability Awareness Week from Oct. 13-17 with educational seminars a symposium and a resource fair aimed at bringing awareness about disabilities and how they may impact students. What some people may not know is that students...

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The never ending war

The never ending war

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor September 30, 2014

Maybe I’m too cynical, but when I watch the news feeds and read the online articles about the U.S. bombing ISIS in Syria and Northern Iraq I can’t help but think that the U.S. at some point is going to put troops on the ground to combat this ongoing...

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In spring of 2011, UTEP and Seokyeong University in South Korea began a partnership that allows students to earn a dual-degree in the metallurgical and materials engineering program.

Influx of Korean students study 3D printing

Luis Barrio, Reportero Del Personal September 30, 2014

Walk into Burgess Hall, across from the bookstore, and take the elevator to the first floor. There, you will find Namsoo Kim and his research team hard at work trying to revolutionize the 3-D printing industry. In spring of 2011, UTEP and Seokyeong University...

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