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Michael Divine and Matthew Garcia watch President Trump get sworn in on Jan 20.

El Pasoans react to their new President

From Paragon Lane, where the El Paso Republican headquarters is located, to the protests and resistance at San Jacinto plaza, the inauguration of Donald Trump as the 45th president of the United States provoked a wide range of emotions across the nation...

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(From left to right) Junior psychology major Clarisse Sanchez, junior kinesiology major Victoria Rodriguez, and sophomore electrical engineering major Astrid Chacon dance in Centennial Plaza as part of Welcome Back week.

What it takes to be part of sorority life

Rene Delgadillo, Staff Reporter January 24, 2017

Sororities and fraternities may often be associated with hazing and parties in which members of these organizations do nothing but consume alcohol. UTEP’s Greek life tries to think differently. Karina Arroyo, a recent UTEP graduate, said being part...

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Thousands took the streets of El Paso for Women’s March on the Border

Michaela Román, Editor-in-Chief January 21, 2017

In solidarity with the 500,000 participants of the Women's March to Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., over 1,000 El Pasoans and Juarenses came together for the Women's March on the Border. Supporters of equal rights for women marched from Armijo Park...

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Convivencia: Community in action hosts alternate activities during Inauguration Day

Convivencia: Community in action hosts alternate activities during Inauguration Day

Mariana Rodriguez, Contributor January 20, 2017

The 45th president of the United States Donald Trump was sworn in Friday morning while supporters tuned in to watch and protesters walked the streets. One UTEP group, Convivencia, decided to turn the conversation back to the community by hosting an...

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UTEP President Natalicio appointed to board of The Holdsworth Center

UTEP President Natalicio appointed to board of The Holdsworth Center

Adrian Broaddus, Web Editor January 19, 2017

UTEP President Diana Natalicio was appointed to the board of The Holdsworth Center in Austin, Texas, as announced on Thursday, Jan. 19. The Holdsworth Center is dedicated to support and develop public school leaders with a goal to strengthen Texas' education....

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Mexican drug lord Joaquin El Chapo extradited to the United States.

Mexican drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” extradited to the United States.

Rene Delgadillo, Staff Reporter January 19, 2017

Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman has been extradited to the United States to face drug trafficking among other charges. According to Mexico's Foreign Relations Department, "El Chapo" is in custody of the United States this Thursday, Jan....

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International bridge Paso del Nortes pedestrian bridge.

Se anticipa bloqueo de puentes para mañana

Grecia Sánchez, Reporter January 19, 2017

En la mañana del miércoles, 18 de enero, durante una conferencia de prensa, el líder de la Unión Democrática Campesina, Emiliano García, anunció el bloqueo de puentes internacionales para viernes, 20 de enero. El bloqueo se anunció como protesta...

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O’Rourke advocates  for Dreamer privacy

O’Rourke advocates for Dreamer privacy

Michaela Román, Editor-In-Chief January 17, 2017

On Sunday, Jan. 15, hundreds of supporters gathered at San Jacinto Plaza in downtown El Paso to listen to U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke and backers of protecting undocumented students, who were granted executive amnesty by President Barack Obama in 2012....

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Des aceleramiento económico en México para el 2017, según estudio de UTEP

Des aceleramiento económico en México para el 2017, según estudio de UTEP

Grecia Sanchez, Staff Reporter January 17, 2017

La depreciación del peso, incertidumbre sobre políticas proteccionistas del presidente electo Donald Trump, posibles cambios en el Tratado de Libre Comercio de América del Norte por la nueva administración estadounidense y crisis por precios altos...

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Texas Republicans propose SB 6, the “Bathroom Bill”

Texas Republicans propose SB 6, the “Bathroom Bill”

Rene Delgadillo, Staff Reporter January 17, 2017

Senate Bill 6, also known as the Bathroom Bill, proposed by Lt. Governor of Texas Dan Patrick, would require transgender people to use bathrooms in federal buildings, public schools and public universities that match their biological sex and not their...

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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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Cyber Café to get major upgrade in Union East building

Cyber Café to get major upgrade in Union East building

Christian Vasquez, Copy Editor January 17, 2017

A new Cyber Café will soon be open on the second floor of the Union, where the faculty and staff lounge used to be. The new technology center was a collaboration between the Office of Information and Planning and the Division of Student Affairs. Frank...

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