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William Robertson has been with UTEP’s College of Education for 13 years.

New dean spotlight: William Robertson

Leslie Sarinana, Copy Editor July 25, 2017

Earlier this summer, the College of Education announced a new interim dean, William Robertson. Robertson has been a part of UTEP’s faculty for 13 years already and joined the staff in 2004. He has served as a professor and a co-chair for the Department...

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A view of Centennial Plaza as seen from the Administration Building.

Brookings Institute names UTEP leader in equal access to higher education

Eddie Velazquez, Entertainment Editor July 18, 2017

Nonprofit research group Brookings Institution has named UTEP as the leader in equal access education, according to a study released on July 11. The study highlights that the median family income for a UTEP student is $42,400, beating the other 341...

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Austin judge rules in partial favor of the city for proposed downtown arena

Austin judge rules in partial favor of the city for proposed downtown arena

Adrian Broaddus, Editor-In-Chief July 18, 2017

After a two-day hearing on the debate over whether a $180-million proposed arena will be permitted in the Duranguito neighborhood or not came to a close Tuesday afternoon as Travis County District Judge Amy Clark Meachum ruled with the city of El Paso...

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Texas Legislative

Texas Legislative

Leslie Sarinana, Copy Editor July 18, 2017

This week, Texas will go into special legislative session in an effort to review and pass legislation that was not passed during the regular session. Governor Greg Abbott has called for the session and highlighted 20 bills, some of which include more...

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Senate candidate Beto O’Rourke’s average donation is $44 per donor.

O’Rourke takes a different approach to fundraising

Eddie Velazquez, Entertainment Editor July 18, 2017

Before announcing his bid for a U.S. Senate seat in 2018, El Paso’s Democratic Congressman Beto O’Rourke and fellow Democratic representative from California, Ro Khanna, introduced the No-PAC-Act on March 27. The law is supposed to prevent all congressional...

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UTEP students took part in a watermelon eating contest.

UTEP celebrates sixth annual alumni “Pick-nic”

Nina Titovets, Staff Photograppher July 16, 2017

On July 15, friends and family of UTEP’s alumni gathered together from 4 to 7 p.m. to take part in the sixth annual UTEP Alumni Association's  "Pick-nic,” held in scenic Mckelligon Canyon. The event offered a variety of fun activities for the...

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3-D printing revolutionizes with new program

3-D printing revolutionizes with new program

Adrian Broaddus, Editor-In-Chief July 11, 2017

The Department of Mechanical Engineering announced another educational incentive for graduate students as they announced a new graduate certificate in 3-D engineering and additive manufacturing. The new program will launch this fall and is open to graduate...

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New dean spotlight: Stephen Crites

New dean spotlight: Stephen Crites

Leslie Sarinana, Copy Editor July 11, 2017

Starting in the fall, the College of Liberal Arts will have a new interim dean, Stephen Crites, who is also the chair for the Department of Psychology. As interim dean to the college, Crites will oversee 22 departments and programs. Crites, who received...

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UTEP and FECHAC hope to help inform potential Mexican international students

UTEP and FECHAC hope to help inform potential Mexican international students

Eddie Velazquez, Entertainment Editor July 6, 2017

Editor’s Note: Gilberto Cueva Pizarro’s quotes have been translated from Spanish. UTEP President Diana Natalicio and Fundación del Empresariado Chihuahuense A.C. (FECHAC) President Gilberto Cueva Pizarro co-signed a letter of intent to further...

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Annual Independence Day parade celebrates America

Annual Independence Day parade celebrates America

Gaby Velasquez, Photo Editor July 4, 2017

  The El Paso del Norte Lions Club sponsored the 37th annual fourth of July People's parade on the Eastside of El Paso on Tuesday, July fourth. The parade started at Hanks High school, went down Montwood and up Yarbrough towards Album Park...

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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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