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Men in heels walk around Downtown in protest of sexual violence

Aaron Montes, Staff photographer October 16, 2013

Three hundred men strapped on high heels in participation of the nationwide Walk A Mile In Her Shoes event at the Garden Restaurant Tuesday night. The men included firefighters, judges, bikers and members of four UTEP fraternities. The national event...

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White House to Capitol police chase ends in death of driver

Andrés Rodriguez, Nick Prete, Sihan Zhang and Gavin Stern, Scripps Howard Foundation Wire October 3, 2013

WASHINGTON – Police shot and killed a woman Thursday after she rammed a security barricade at the White House, then sped down Pennsylvania Avenue to the Capitol. Two police officers were injured, neither seriously. The Capitol and House and Senate...

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Congressional Hispanic Caucus freshman representatives talk Tuesday about their first year in Congress. They expressed their concern about the government shutdown. From left, Democratic Reps. Tony Cárdenas, Calif.; Joaquin Castro, Texas; Joe Garcia, Fla., and Michelle Lujan Grisham, N.M.

Congressional Hispanic Caucus House members decry shutdown

October 1, 2013

WASHINGTON – House Democratic members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus said Tuesday they’re disappointed and frustrated that House Republicans repeatedly blocked a vote on a continuing resolution that could have avoided a government shutdown....

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Rep. Beto O’Rourke, D-Texas, questions the value and costs of the biometric exit system at a hearing Thursday. Department of Homeland Security officials estimate upward of $3 billion for the exit system

Biometric plan to track entry, exit of foreign visitors won’t be ready until 2015

Andrés Rodríguez, SHFWire Reporter September 30, 2013

WASHINGTON – The number of foreign nationals who have overstayed their visas in the U.S. remains unknown, and Congress is pressuring the Department of Homeland Security for a solution. Under the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of...

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From U.S. senior to U.K. freshman

From U.S. senior to U.K. freshman

Alejandro Alba, Contributor September 18, 2013

This whole week felt like I was entering college all over again, but in an upgraded fashion. When I entered the University of Texas at El Paso I did not feel anything special or meet a whole group of new, cool people. Instead I took on five courses, two...

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Gerard Waldron, of the NAB, left; Earle MacKenzie, of the American Cable Association; James Campbell, of CenturyLink; Robert Garrett, of Major League Baseball, and Preston Padden, formerly of ABC and the Walt Disney Co, testify Sept. 10 about rules on whether satellite TV networks should still be able to transmit programming under rules set in 1988. SHFWire photo by Sean Bradley

Without deal, TV providers could lose content, revenue

Sean Bradley, SHFWire Reporter September 16, 2013

WASHINGTON – Satellite television providers, including DISH Network, and content providers, including Major League Baseball, may have to play “Let’s Make a Deal” come the beginning of 2015. Now, television content providers have the ability...

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Rain causes problems on campus

Leonardo Montañez, Staff reporter September 12, 2013

Students, faculty and staff have encountered problems commuting and maneuvering through campus due to severe flooding on campus and throughout the city. UTEP Police Corporal David Falin said that, despite the flooding, it has not been as severe as...

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Luis Miguel, Greatest Hits Tour visits El Paso

Leonardo Montañez, Staff reporter September 12, 2013

From mariachi to bolero, Luis Miguel and his “The Hits Tour” delivered a great concert to the fans, with a great show, sound and his most well-known songs at the Don Haskins Center Sept. 11. The center was almost filled by his adoring fans, who...

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Forward Jade Babcock beats the Highlanders goalie to secure the win for the Miners

Jade Badcock’s brace guides UTEP to 2-0 over UC Riverside

Edwin Delgado, Sports Editor September 6, 2013

With a pair of goals from senior Jade Babcock, the UTEP women’s soccer team defeated the UC Riverside Highlanders 2-0 on Friday night. “UTEP is a good team they figured us out after the first 15 minutes,” said Highlanders head coach Nat Gonzalez....

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UTEP soccer falls to Utah State

Edwin Delgado, Sports Editor August 30, 2013

With an early goal from Kylie Dibbs in the 47th minute, the Utah State Aggies held onto a 1-0 victory over UTEP who suffered its first setback of the season. “Anytime you are on the road you are going to be in uncomfortable situations,” said Utah...

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