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Co-director of infectious disease and immunology of the Border Biomedical research center, Dr. Douglas M. Watts advises students to take precautionary steps while traveling to Mexico.

Zika virus may pose threat to those traveling to Mexico

Javier Cortez, Staff Reporter March 1, 2016

During the coming spring break, many college students will flock to some of Mexico’s best vacation spots for a week of fun and relaxation, but with the continual spread of the Zika virus, vacationers heading to Mexico have been warned to take precautions...

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A student demonstrates the dangers of drinking and driving.

Uber safe alternative for spring break

Gloria Heredia, Contributor March 1, 2016

Some students plan to use Uber during the week of spring break festivities since they plan on drinking. Uber Technologies Inc. is an American multinational online taxi dispatch company that began in California in 2009 and started up in El Paso in June...

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Sen. Jeff Sessions, R-Ala., says Thursday that the H-1B visa program for foreign workers is hurting Americans.

Workers’ visa program, benefit or exploitation?

Luke Torrance, SHFWire March 1, 2016

WASHINGTON – In November 2014, the Walt Disney Company reported record $48.8 billion in sales. It was the fourth straight year of record profits. The theme parks – Walt Disney Land, Walt Disney World — generated $2.7 billion in profits, a 20 percent...

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President Barack Obama says his Precision Medicine Initiative will create research, technology and policies to produce better medicine at a cheaper cost. Dr. James Hamblin, moderated a panel discussion Thursday at the White House to discuss the president’s initiative.

Obama, doctors take steps to improve health care

Tia Rinehart, SHFWire March 1, 2016

WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama is asking for a donation of something other than money: He’s wants the medical records of a million people to improve health care. It’s part of a program to create medicines and treatments for individual patients. ...

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El Paso was ranked the No. 6 city in Texas with the highest cases of HIV infection, AIDS cases and people living with HIV.

UTEP teaches students about sexual health

Rene Delgadillo, Contributor March 1, 2016

UTEP officials worry that students may be misinformed about sexual health and the ways to avoid sexually transmitted diseases. “We want our students to be safe and make informed decisions about any kind of situations they may be in, especially if it’s...

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Natalicio released from hospital

Natalicio released from hospital

Amanda Guillen, Editor-in-Chief February 26, 2016

Yesterday UTEP President Diana Natalicio returned home from The Hospitals of Providence Memorial Campus. Natalicio collapsed on Thursday, Feb. 18, at approximately 1:30 p.m., as she was on her way to vote at the student Union Building East. “I am...

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Students wait to have their portraits taken by Dear World photographers. They write messages on their skin, the trademark of Dear Worlds project.

Students get personal with powerful portraits by Dear World

Jasmine Aguilera, Copy Editor February 23, 2016

A project called Dear World, which features a series of portraits and messages taken all over the world by New Orleans photographers, visited UTEP on Tuesday, Feb. 23. The Dear World team took hundreds of portraits on campus at the Union Building East,...

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Ranked-choices, another perspective on GOP primary

Ranked-choices, another perspective on GOP primary

Luis Gonzalez, Scripps Howard Foundation Wire Reporter February 23, 2016

WASHINGTON – As candidates drop out of the Republican presidential race and the field narrows, the comfortable lead Donald Trump enjoys over the rest of those vying for the Republican party’s presidential nomination could disappear. Supporters...

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Nearly 1.4 million Mexicans identified themselves Afro-Mexicans or Afro-descendants in Mexicos 2015 national survey.

Afro-Mexicans recognized in Mexico

Javier Cortez, Staff Reporter February 23, 2016

At the tail end of 2015, in mid-December, the Mexican census bureau made history by recognizing their black citizens in their latest national census survey. The inclusion represents the first official recognition of African heritage within Mexico. In...

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Natalicio in stable condition, officials say

Natalicio in stable condition, officials say

Amanda Guillen February 23, 2016

As of Monday, UTEP officials have not released the details of UTEP President Diana Natalicio’s health, although they said she is in stable condition. UTEP Executive Vice President Richard Adauto released a statement Monday saying, “Dr. Natalicio...

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Cristina Lopez says Latinos are portrayed negatively in the media, and Mervyn Marcano  says it is important to hire people of color in newsrooms to fix the problem.

Media experts push for diversity, inclusion in newsrooms

Erica King, SHFWire February 23, 2016

WASHINGTON – Newsrooms need to be more diverse racially and ethnically to report fairly and reduce bias, a group of media experts said Wednesday. “Both frontline reporters and editors play a major role in how stories are portrayed in the media,”...

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Tony Melendez is interviewed before his performance at the Sun Bowl during “Two Nations, One Faith.”

Q&A with musician Tony Melendez

Amanda Guillen, Editor-In-Chief February 23, 2016

Born with the gift of musical talent, guitarist, signer, composer and songwriter Tony Melendez has made an impact in the music world. Melendez is unlike most guitarists—he plays with his feet. He was born without arms and has made sure that his...

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