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Here’s what you need to know on inauguration day

Mariana Rodriguez, Staff Reporter January 17, 2017

Donald Trump will take the oath of office on Friday, Jan. 20, when he will officially be handed the title of the 45th president of the United States. As of press time, there have been no announced official viewing events planned at UTEP. The Inaugural...

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Voting for the presidential office, not the president

Christian Vasquez, Copy Editor November 29, 2016

When voting for a president, you are not only voting for one person, but for the entire executive office that stands behind them. There are nearly 4,000 positions that a new president-elect must appoint to fill the positions left by the previous administration....

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The Internet elected Trump

The Internet elected Trump

Eric Vasquez, Entertainment Editor November 15, 2016

Are we so surprised that the candidate that flooded news feeds with scandal was elected? This is the reality show era, where Taylor Swift’s love life shares headlines with the turmoil in the Middle East, where news outlets starve for clicks and views...

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The walk back to the center

November 15, 2016

President-elect Donald Trump gave his first post-election interview on “60 Minutes” on Sunday, Nov. 13; Trump stood firm on some issues and seemed to walk back on others. Steve Bannon, former CEO of Breitbart News, was named as Trump’s chief strategist...

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Radical Soup: a recipe for discussion

Christian Vasquez, Copy Editor November 8, 2016

Radical Soup is a collection of leftists who combine their love of community discussion and vegetarian soup. It’s a mashup of scholars, activists, students and professionals, who aim to stir up discussion about the problems of the world and how to solve...

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Vote before there are only two options

Eric Vasquez, Entertainment Editor October 27, 2016

I’m going to tell you to vote, tell you how voting is your civic duty and that in some countries a citizen’s civic duty is to agree with the government or die. Hell, I may even tell you how your vote counts after all that your individual preference...

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Don’t vote; Organize

Don’t vote; Organize

Christian Vasquez, Copy Editor October 27, 2016

There is a phrase that gets tossed around: “If you don’t vote, you have no right to complain.” But what if I don’t like the candidates? Or if I think the president’s office has too much power? Not voting can be just as great a political statement...

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Clinton: Bought and Bossed

Clinton: Bought and Bossed

Christian Vasquez, Copy Editor October 27, 2016

It’s 14 days before we know whether the world ends as we know it, or if we’re going to war. Common sense tells us that if you don’t know everything the presidential candidates stand for, stand against and ate for breakfast then you are doing it...

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Things to know before heading out to the polls

Things to know before heading out to the polls

Christian Vasquez, Copy Editor October 25, 2016

Early voting started Monday, Oct. 24, and since they don’t teach you how to vote in school here is what you need to fulfill your civic duty. First off, make sure you are registered to vote. Registration is over so if you haven’t yet you are out of...

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The first presidential debate—take two

Christian Vasquez, Copy Editor October 11, 2016

The setting was different but the answers were the same during the second presidential debate which was held Sunday, Oct. 9 with Anderson Cooper and Martha Raddatz as moderators. Under the guise of “debate prep,” Trump held a press meeting an hour...

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Playing the numbers game: it’s all about the polls

Playing the numbers game: it’s all about the polls

Christian Vasquez, Copy Editor October 4, 2016

Trump interrupted Clinton 51 times. Clinton interrupted Trump 17 times. The media has focused on the number of times Trump made a gaff or Hillary stretched the truth–one wink and a 20-second wiggle, 37 sniffles alongside “wrong!” shouted 12 times....

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Voteria debunks ‘my vote doesn’t matter’

Voteria debunks ‘my vote doesn’t matter’

Michaela Roman, Editor-In-Chief September 27, 2016

La Lotería, also known as Mexican Bingo, has been a favorite pastime in Mexican culture for generations. Whether played on holidays with family for prizes or teaching U.S. children Spanish—the century-old game is one many have become familiar with. Cemelli...

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