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Hotel Paisano is a great place for students on a budget to get away to in Marfa, Texas for spring break.

Spring break getaways on a budget

Valeria Olivares, Reporter March 12, 2019

With one week left until spring break, time and distance are always a priority for a quick getaway to visit a new panorama. Here are some options for the perfect getaway on a budget. Ciudad Juárez, Mexico Although it might seem obvious, Ciudad Juárez...

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A student demonstrates the dangers of drinking and driving.

Safety tips for Travel

Oscar Avila, Reporter March 12, 2019

Road trips are definitely something to look forward to when spring break comes around. However, there are a lot of risks to consider when setting out on lengthy journey. To help you get to your destination safely, the National Highway Traffic Safety Association...

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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.

Sole finalist for UTEP presidency, Heather Wilson, visits university

Brianna Chavez, Copy Editor March 11, 2019

The UT System Board of Regents unanimously selected Secretary of the U.S. Air Force Dr. Heather Wilson as the sole finalist for the position of UTEP president Friday, March 8. Over the weekend, Wilson traveled to El Paso and met with Mayor Dee Margo,...

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Students protest against Heather Wilson at UTEP

Protest arises from Heather Wilson’s visit

Valeria Olivares, Reporter March 11, 2019

Students and faculty gathered to protest UTEP’s succeeding president as the sole finalist held a press conference within the university’s campus. “We are here, gathering, to express our concern and to ask for the withdrawal of Heather Wilson...

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U.S. Secretary of the Air Force, Heather Wilson, has been selected to succeed Dr. Diana Natalicio as UTEP president. (Photo courtesy of the U.S. Department of Defense.)

UTEP president finalist attracts opposition

Valeria Olivares, Reporter March 11, 2019

A petition opposing the Texas Board of Regents’ sole finalist for UTEP president has raked up more than 4,000 signatures. The Borderland Rainbow Center in El Paso’s president, Cristina Calvillo-Rivera, launched the campaign against President Diana...

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U.S. Secretary of the Air Force, Heather Wilson, has been selected to succeed Dr. Diana Natalicio as UTEP president. (Photo courtesy of UT System)

UT Board of Regents announces finalist for UTEP president

Brianna Chavez, Copy Editor March 8, 2019

The UT System Board of Regents unanimously selected Secretary of the U.S. Air Force Heather Wilson as the sole finalist for the president of UTEP Friday, March 8. Wilson will succeed current UTEP President Diana Natalicio who announced her retirement...

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Project MOVE celebrates 10 years of giving back

Project MOVE celebrates 10 years of giving back

Maria Ramos Pacheco, Contributor March 7, 2019

This year marks the 10th anniversary of Project MOVE (Miner Opportunities for Volunteer Experiences), UTEP’s annual volunteer community service project. Project MOVE started in 2009 with the idea to promote community service, help students understand...

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Women of Combat promotes MMA fighters

Claudia Flores, Editor in Chief March 5, 2019

Women of Combat, an organization that promotes and highlights women in contact sports, is bringing a training seminar to El Paso April 8. Located in Maple Valley, Washington, the organization supports women in competitive contact sports regardless of...

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UTEP professor named engineer of the year

UTEP professor named engineer of the year

Alexia X. Nava Carmona, Reporter March 5, 2019

Clinical professor Ivonne Santiago, Ph.D., was named El Paso’s Engineer of the Year in February for her contributions to improve public welfare. The Engineer of the Year award is given by the Texas Society of Professional Engineers (TSPE) to outstanding...

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UTEP Professor: Vaping may be harmful

UTEP Professor: Vaping may be harmful

Oscar Avila, Reporter March 5, 2019

In 2017, Assistant Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Fatima Z. Alshbool, began to research the effects of e-cigarettes and vapor machines. E-cigarettes are battery-powered devices that heat up nicotine-infused liquid into a breathable substance....

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Dr.Diana Natalicio closely watches the Women's basketball game.

Vote to select new UTEP President postponed

Brianna Chavez, Copy Editor March 4, 2019

The special meeting to vote to select a finalist for a new UTEP President has been postponed. According to the UT System, the UT Board of Regents had to postponed their special meeting planned for Monday, March 4 due to a scheduling conflict. The...

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UTEP hsoted the FIRST Robotic Competition in Memorial Gym at the University of Texas at El Paso, Saturday, March 2, 2019.

FIRST Robotics Competition District Event on Campus

Claudia Flores, Editor-in-chief March 4, 2019

UTEP's College of Engineering hosted the FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) district event at Memorial Gym on campus, Saturday, March 2, and Sunday, March 3. Students from 27 high schools from throughout Texas and New Mexico, from ninth-12th grades participated...

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