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UTEP celebrates 2017 graduates

UTEP celebrates 2017 graduates

May 13, 2017

On Saturday about 2,500 students walked down the stage to receive their graduation diploma. The university held three ceremonies throughout out the day to celebrate the different colleges. The commencement ceremonies were held at the Don Haskins Center.

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Students take a break from finals at Up All Night

Students take a break from finals at Up All Night

May 9, 2017

UTEP’s Division of Student Affairs and Office of Student Life host Up All Night and the Midnight Breakfast on Tuesday, May 9, at Union Building East. Free coffee and donuts were served, students played board games at the Union’s Tomas Rivera Conference...

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New pick project brings closures and impacts traffic

New pick project brings closures and impacts traffic

Leslie Sarinana, Entertainment Editor May 5, 2017

Construction crews have begun to erect the "Buried Pick" monuments. Acess points to Interstate 10 will be temporarily closed starting May 5. The left two lanes of the Schuster Avenue off-ramp that lead to the University Avenue roundabout will be barricaded...

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(From left to right) Raudel Avila, Caitlin Harmon, Eden Klein, Lizette Gutierrez, Ryan Saenz, Ilana Gomez, Kimberly Gonzalez, Samuel Alvidrez, Mayra Rodarte and Andrea Norte.

UTEP’s 2017 top 10 seniors

Rene Delgadillo and Adrian Broaddus May 2, 2017

Mayra Rodarte- theater Rodarte was an officer in the liberal arts honors program and is among one of the first liberal arts ambassadors that UTEP has had. She interned with Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy Center, where she was able to help low-income...

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UTEP Professor cautions against new DHS hirings

UTEP Professor cautions against new DHS hirings

Christian Vasquez, Copy Editor May 2, 2017

While the Department of Homeland Security prepares to hire 15,000 new officers for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection, Josiah Heyman, director of the Center for Inter-American and Border Studies and professor of anthropology,...

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It takes an average of 12 years to recoup the cost of getting a bachelor’s degree.

Number of years it takes to receive a bachelor’s degree exceeds four years

Eddie Velazquez, Staff Reporter May 2, 2017

Traditionally, universities have set a standard for a four-year graduation time frame. However, the price of college, parental pressure and a cutthroat job market are some of the factors that may influence a student’s graduation plan. According to...

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Students speak out at Take Back the Night

Students speak out at Take Back the Night

Gaby Velasquez, Photo Editor April 27, 2017

The Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolutions hosted Take Back the Night on Thursday, April 27, at the Tomas Rivera Conference Center. The event allowed students to speak up about their sexual abuse. Keynote  speaker Staceyann Chin, spoken-word...

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UTEPs top 10 seniors recognized with prestigious awards

UTEP’s top 10 seniors recognized with prestigious awards

Rene Delgadillo and Adrian Broaddus April 25, 2017

UTEP's 67th annual top 10 seniors banquet was held on Tuesday evening as parents, faculty and students gathered for the presentation of the student's prestigious awards. The event was sponsored by the UTEP alumni association, which showcased each...

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Keeping up with the Texas Legislative Session bills

Christian Vasquez, Copy Editor April 25, 2017

It’s just about a month before the 85th Texas Legislative session comes to an end. During the last session, 6,276 bills were introduced and only 1,322 passed. This year, around 8,000 bills were introduced to both the House and Senate, so the odds are...

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The fine price of fine art

The fine price of fine art

Rene Delgadillo, Staff Reporter April 25, 2017

As a studio art major, senior Kymea Staten said she constantly bought expensive hardware store tools and art paper until she decided to change majors. “I changed my major because of how expensive it was,” Staten said. “You never really know what...

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SGA candidates reflect on election week and anticipate results

Adrian Broaddus, Web Editor April 25, 2017

It’s five in the morning and Carlos Chavira’s alarm buzzes to start the day. Although he usually wakes up after 9 a.m. each day for school, this particular week the Student Government Association elections demand that he gets to school early and stay...

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Artspace resident Diego Martinez is an active artist in El Paso.

Artspace operates to house artists and revitalize downtown

Leslie Sarinana, Entertainment Editor April 25, 2017

Artspace is a non-profit organization that has been developing art facilities across the country in an effort to transform the art scene in cities. They have partnered with the El Paso Community Foundation to bring affordable living for artists while...

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