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The University of Texas at El Paso has been named one of Forbes' 500 Best Colleges.

Forbes Top 500 List furthers the truth for UTEP

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Staff Reporter September 25, 2024
After the release of the Forbes Top 500 list, the rest of the US learns what those who stepped into UTEP already know, its promise to excellence.
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Banes General Contractors Inc works with El Paso County to renovate the Agua Dulce Skatepark for the community.

Renovations coming to Agua Dulce Skatepark and various city parks across El Paso County

Marco Hinojosa, Audience and Engagement Editor September 24, 2024
The Far Eastside Agua Dulce Skatepark is under renovation thanks to a state park improvement grant. Aguadulce is one of many parks across the county facing renovations due to this grant.
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UTEP's Center for Community Engagement held National Voter Registration Day at Leech Grove Sept. 17.

Voter Registration Day: Empowering communities and ensuring every voice is heard in the 2024 Election

Ximena Cordero, Staff Reporter September 23, 2024
Sep. 17 marked National Voter Registration Day. With the deadline to register on Oct. 7 and elections on Nov. 5, UTEP students and the El Paso community must be aware of deadlines and resources available.
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Niesha Burgher was born in Jamaica and represented her country and UTEP at the Olympics this year.

Olympians & Paralympians in the 915

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Staff Reporter September 20, 2024
Paris 2024’s global competitions have officially wrapped up. Yet, the recognition of those who reside in El Paso and competed in the Olympics has barely begun.
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UTEP's Union Referendum passes by a slim margin of 73 votes.

UTEP Union Referendum passes student vote, only 9% of students voted

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Editor-in-Chief September 20, 2024
UTEP’s Union Referendum was successfully passed following a student body election. The vote authorized the increase of student union fees, which will be used to rebuild and remodel parts of the student union.
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Santos Limon looks to unseat Texas’ 23rd Rep. Tony Gonzales ahead of historic 2024 general election

Santos Limon looks to unseat Texas’ 23rd Rep. Tony Gonzales ahead of historic 2024 general election

Ximena Cordero, Staff Reporter September 20, 2024
Santos Limon and Tony Gonzales are set to face off in the general election for Texas’s 23rd district. As the election approaches, Limon presented his visions and plans to the voters if elected. Santos Limon claimed victory in the Democratic primary election, and incumbent Tony Gonzales emerged as the winner in the Republican primary runoff.
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Interview Do’s and Don’ts according to UTEP Career Center

Avery Escamilla-Wendell, Contributor September 20, 2024
Interviews can be the toughest part when applying for a job. The UTEP Career center prepares students with the skills they need to get the job they want.
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Leyenda Azteca, a local mariachi group, performs at the 2024 El Grito ceremony.

UTEP Celebrates 214th anniversary of Mexican Independance with El Grito Ceremony

Iziah Moreno, Staff Photographer September 20, 2024
In honor of Mexican Independence day, UTEP hosted its annual “El Grito” ceremony in Centennial Plaza. Guests included Cónsul General of México in El Paso, Mauricio Ibarra, color guard and military band of the Instituto Tecnologico de Ciudad Juarez, and others.
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Charleigh Tallman is a short film creator and actor. Tallman enjoys
theater arts and how it brings out his passion for acting.

‘Follow it and defend it’ The career choices for Hispanic students at UTEP

Avery Escamilla-Wendell, Contributor September 18, 2024
The pressure to attend college is stressful enough. UTEP students share their experience of pursuing their passions even if they have majored in STEM, liberal arts, or business fields.
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Dr. Hamidreza Sharifan, Daisy Wilson, Valeria Gonzalez along with the rest of their teams recieved the President's Meritorious Service Award for their research.

UTEP Researchers Make Breakthrough in Combating E. coli Contamination in Rice

Adam Regalado, Multimedia Editor September 18, 2024
Researchers at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) have achieved a significant milestone in agricultural biotechnology, focusing on improving rice crop resilience and addressing potential bioterrorism threats.
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Blue and violet ribbons symbolize Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.

Suicide Prevention Awareness Month: CAPS encourages students to seek resources and support

Ximena Cordero, Staff Reporter September 17, 2024
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. As college students, school life along with personal lives can be hard to manage and become overwhelming, but there are always resources to help manage a mental health crisis.
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Student browses UTEP Handshake to get familiar with the platform.

Handshake ‘a success’ according to UTEP Career Center, one year since shift from Job Mine

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Editor-in-Chief September 17, 2024
After shifting away from Job Mine over a year ago, UTEP Career Center has seen measurable success with the integration of the job search platform, Handshake. Staff are still urging students to fill out program bios to boost potential internship and job opportunities.
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