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Dee Margo was sworn in on Tuesday June 27 at City Hall.

Mayor and city representatives officially sworn in

Adrian Broaddus, Editor-In-Chief June 27, 2017

Newly elected Mayor Dee Margo and city representatives Alexsandra Annello, Sam Morgan, Cassandra Hernandez-Brown and Henry Rivera were sworn in Tuesday morning at City Hall. Recently, Margo was victorious in a runoff election against mayoral candidate...

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Texas Legislature back in session

Texas Legislature back in session

Leslie Sarinana, Copy Editor June 27, 2017

Nearly a month after the 85th Texas Legislative Session ended, Governor Greg Abbott has called for a special session. The second session is set to begin on July 18, and last up to 30 days. This comes to almost no surprise as lawmakers failed to approve...

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Education Across Borders seeks to use the same energy that Education Not Deportation (E.N.D.) used, but Education Across Borders promises to be more policy-driven

SGA launches Education Across Borders

Adrian Broaddus, Editor-In-Chief June 21, 2017

Helping out those who are immigrants or international travelers is dear to Jonathan Cereceres, a junior political science major. He was elected the vice president of external affairs for the Student Government Association and he wanted to make sure to...

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UTEP engineering students helped a family in Presidio conserve rainwater to avoid hauling massive water tanks frequently.

Students help families preserve rainwater

Adrian Broaddus, Editor-In-Chief June 21, 2017

Imagine not having running water every day in your home and having to haul water up to three times a week to do simple things, such as bathing, watering plants, cooking or anything that requires water. While that simple thought seems foreign to most...

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The fight for Duranguito continues

The fight for Duranguito continues

Adrian Broaddus, Editor-In-Chief June 13, 2017

Last week Judge Amy Clark Meachum, Travis County judge in Austin, was presented with a temporary restraining order by the Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid to hinder the discussions to obtain properties for the $180 million proposed arena in Downtown El Paso. Both...

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An overview of Trump’s first six months in office

An overview of Trump’s first six months in office

Leslie Sarinana, Copy Editor June 13, 2017

In the month of June, President Donald Trump has been in office for about six months, which is long enough for the country to  evaluate him on a short-term basis. Through six months, Trump has not necessarily done as the public might have expected him...

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Brian Winter editor-in-chief of Americas Quarterly held a panel discussion on Washington and the Future of the U.S.-Mexico Border at the Mills building on Thursday, June 8.

Americas Quarterly Magazine hosts panel on border future

Eddie Velazquez, Entertainment Editor June 8, 2017

Independent publication, Americas Quarterly Magazine, hosted a discussion regarding the future of the U.S.-Mexico Border on Thursday, June 8, at the Mills Building in downtown El Paso. The panel of experts included Economic Counselor for the Embassy...

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Duranguito solidarity march advocates for preservation of community

Duranguito solidarity march advocates for preservation of community

Adrian Broaddus, Editor-In-Chief June 3, 2017

[arve url="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FNtdpjEC-D0" /] Advocating against the construction of a $180 million arena near the Union Plaza downtown, about 60 protesters assembled on Saturday at Firefighter's Memorial Park for a “Stand for Duranguito”...

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Meet your new SGA president: Kristen Ahumada

Meet your new SGA president: Kristen Ahumada

Leslie Sariñana, Entertainment Editor June 1, 2017

A new administration is set to take office in the Student Government Association under newly elected president, Kristen Ahumada, a junior biological science major. She is no stranger to the roles of SGA as she has served as a Senator-at-Large this...

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Hoover House celebrates 100 years

Hoover House celebrates 100 years

Gaby Velasquez, Photo Editor May 26, 2017

The Hoover House, UTEP's President's official residence, will be open to the public on June 3 from 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. and on June 4 from noon- 5 p.m. to celebrate its 100th birthday. Paydirt Pete and the UTEP cheerleaders will join Dr. Diana Natalicio at...

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Incoming Student Government Association officers swore-in at Hoover House

Incoming Student Government Association officers swore-in at Hoover House

Eddie Velazquez, Copy Editor May 24, 2017

During a swearing-in ceremony at the Hoover House, the incoming 2017-2018 Student Government Association (SGA) officers gave their oath of office on Monday. The students were introduced in front of an audience that included their families, UTEP President...

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Commander Robert Flores spoke on behalf of sheriff Richard Wiles in support of the lawsuit.

El Paso County files lawsuit against Senate Bill 4

Eddie Velazquez, Copy Editor May 23, 2017

El Paso County, El Paso County Sheriff Richard Wiles and the Texas Organizing Project filed a civil suit against the State of Texas, Texas Governor Greg Abbott, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Texas Department of Public Safety Director Steve...

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