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Utep Homecoming parade 2013

October 5, 2013

Utep students and alumni gathered to celebrate the annual homecoming parade and pep rally Saturday morning. The parade started at University and Oregon and was proceeded with the pep rally on Glory field.

White House to Capitol police chase ends in death of driver

Andrés Rodriguez, Nick Prete, Sihan Zhang and Gavin Stern, Scripps Howard Foundation Wire • October 3, 2013

WASHINGTON – Police shot and killed a woman Thursday after she rammed a security barricade at the White House, then sped down Pennsylvania Avenue to the Capitol. Two police officers were injured, neither seriously. The Capitol and House and Senate...

Republicans tear down gates to World War II Memorial

Nick Prete, SHFWire reporter • October 3, 2013

WASHINGTON - How many Republicans does it take to tear down a fence? Apparently quite a few. About a dozen senators and representatives, including Rep. Michele Bachmann, R-Minn., welcomed veterans from the Honor Flight program to the World War II...

House Democrats unveil immigration reform proposal

Andrés Rodríguez, SHFWire reporter • October 2, 2013

WASHINGTON – Democratic House members unveiled a new immigration reform bill Wednesday and called on Republicans to act now on comprehensive reform. “The time is now to pass comprehensive immigration reform,” Rep. Xavier Becerra, D-Calif., said....

Congressional Hispanic Caucus House members decry shutdown

October 1, 2013

WASHINGTON – House Democratic members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus said Tuesday they’re disappointed and frustrated that House Republicans repeatedly blocked a vote on a continuing resolution that could have avoided a government shutdown....

Government shut down in tweets

Jasmine Aguilera, Editor-in-chief • October 1, 2013

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Parade route changes due to inner campus construction

Kristopher Rivera, Copy Editor • October 1, 2013

The 2013 annual homecoming parade, hosted by the Student Engagement and Leadership Center, will take place on the perimeter of campus and on a different day due to inner campus construction, which has forced other events such as Minerpalooza to relocate....

Shutdown to affect more than just government

Nick Prete, SHFWire reporter • October 1, 2013

Editor’s note: This story was written Sept. 30. Due to the subject matter, some facts may have changed since the time it was written. WASHINGTON — Visitors to Washington may not think a government shutdown will affect them, but if they plan to...

Campus brings Disney homecoming theme

Amanda Guillen, Staff Reporter • October 1, 2013

Disney characters will roam the campus this week in honor of this year’s homecoming theme–Minerland. Students will be able to participate in Disney-themed events and activities during homecoming week from Sept. 29 to Oct. 5. Sam Rodriguez, Student...

Disney princesses are still a favorite, reaserchers discuss negative influence

Nadia Garcia, Staff Reporter • October 1, 2013

In research conducted by Dawn Elizabeth England, Lara Descartes and Melissa A. Collier-Meek in their article entitled “Gender Role Portrayal,” the authors explored the feminist criticisms and claims of negative exemplification for young girls through...

Distinguished Alumni, Gold Nuggets awards to stall for centennial year

Amanda Guillen, Staff Reporter • October 1, 2013

This year’s Distinguished Alumni and Gold Nuggets will be the last selected for the next two years. Next year, in honor of the university’s centennial, the Alumni Association and the university will host a reunion of all past nominees. The traditional...

Biometric plan to track entry, exit of foreign visitors won’t be ready until 2015

Andrés Rodríguez, SHFWire Reporter • September 30, 2013

WASHINGTON – The number of foreign nationals who have overstayed their visas in the U.S. remains unknown, and Congress is pressuring the Department of Homeland Security for a solution. Under the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of...