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UTEP and UACJ planning to  restore academic collaboration

UTEP and UACJ planning to restore academic collaboration

Alexia X. Nava Carmona, Reporter April 2, 2019

The College of Liberal Arts in UTEP and the Department of Social Sciences in UACJ (Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez) are planning to restore collaboration practices between them throughout the year. As of now, the two institutions are in the...

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Refugees seek transportation

Refugees seek transportation

Juan Corral, Contributor April 2, 2019

Editor’s note: Quotes have been translated by the reporter from Spanish to English. The Annunciation House is asking for volunteers to transport refugees to the airport or bus station in hopes of being reunited with their loved ones across the country. According...

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UTEP prepares for possible border closure

UTEP prepares for possible border closure

Daniel Mendez, Web Editor April 1, 2019

UTEP President, Dr. Diana Natalicio announced early Monday evening in a memorandum a protocol for UTEP faculty, staff and students who may be experiencing delays along the U.S.-Mexico border. On Friday, March 29 President Donald Trump stated he will...

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Dr. Heather Wilson addresses member of the Student Government Association Thursday, March 28. Photo Courtesy of UTEP YouTube page.

Wilson to be appointed as UTEP President Tuesday

Brianna Chavez, Copy Editor April 1, 2019

Heather Wilson, the sole finalist for UTEP president, is expected to be appointed to succeed current UTEP President Dr. Diana Natalicio by the University of Texas Board of Regents April 2. The regents will be holding a special meeting via telephone...

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Thousands of people at Beto 2020 rally Saturday at El Paso, Texas.

Beto 2020 kicks off in Downtown El Paso

Daniel Mendez, Web Editor March 30, 2019

betoEl Paso native, Beto O’Rourke kicked off his 2020 presidential campaign Saturday morning with a rally in Downtown El Paso. The rally was held on the intersections of El Paso Street and Overland Ave. O’Rourke spoke for a total of 35 minutes...

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Students protest against UTEP president sole finalist, Heather Wilson March 27, at Centennial Plaza.

‘Withdraw Wilson’ protest at Centennial Plaza

Claudia Flores, Editor-in-chief March 28, 2019

As part of the #UTEPDeservesBetter movement, students gathered at Centennial Plaza March 27, to protest against UTEP president sole finalist Heather Wilson. Wilson will return to the UTEP campus on Thursday, March 28, according to the University of...

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Dr. Heather Wilson, U.S. Secretary of the Air Force and sole finalist for UTEP presidency, visited the UTEP campus and addressed the media on Monday, March 11.

UTEP President finalist Heather Wilson to return to UTEP Thursday

Brianna Chavez, Copy Editor March 26, 2019

Dr. Heather Wilson, sole finalist for the UTEP president will return to the UTEP campus on Thursday, March 28, according to the University of Texas System. This will be her second visit to El Paso since being named the sole finalist March 8. Wilson,...

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#UTEPDeservesBetter movement demands a better candidate

#UTEPDeservesBetter movement demands a better candidate

Glenda Avalos, Contributor March 26, 2019

After the University of Texas System Board of Regents unanimously selected Dr. Heather Wilson as the finalist for the next president of University of Texas at El Paso, concerns were brought to light by current UTEP students and alumni. The decision has...

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Border challenges increase due to migrant influx

Border challenges increase due to migrant influx

Valeria Olivares, Reporter March 26, 2019

The southwest border of the United States has encountered a record increase in the amount of unauthorized entries of migrant families, presenting significant challenges to the border region as various organizations struggle to deal with the influx. According...

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Ph.D., civil engineering student, Okan Gurbuz and civil engineering professor Kelvin Cheu, Ph.D., are working in a research project to develop tools to assist parking offices for universities nationwide.

Civil engineering student, professor seek to find parking solutions

Claudia Flores, Editor-in-chief March 15, 2019

In an attempt to find solutions to parking shortages, doctoral civil engineering student Okan Gurbuz and civil engineering professor Kelvin Cheu, Ph.D., are working on a research project to develop tools to assist parking offices at universities nationwide. The...

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UTEP Student Government Association hears student concerns on president pick

UTEP Student Government Association hears student concerns on president pick

Glenda Avalos, Contributor March 15, 2019

UTEP's Student Government Association held an open forum meeting Thursday evening at Union East room 313 to hear concerns over the University of Texas Board of Regents unanimous choice of Dr. Heather Wilson as finalist for UTEP president announced March...

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Beto O'Rourke runs for president in 2020

Beto O’Rourke runs for president in 2020

Claudia Flores, Editor-in-chief March 14, 2019

El Pasoan and former congressmen, Beto O’Rourke is running for president. O’Rourke made the announcement early Thursday morning on his official Twitter account announcing his candidacy. "I want to be president because I feel that we can bring...

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