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More of the same thing

More of the same thing

Javier Cortez, Copy Editor October 8, 2018

It’s over. Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh, finally, although fiercely disputed and debated, was confirmed to the Supreme Court this past weekend. The confirmation capped a near month-long circus act that once again highlighted the deepening divide that continues...

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Our civic duty

Our civic duty

Andrea Valdez-Rivas, Reporter October 2, 2018

In recent weeks, Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh has been accused by three women, one of them being, Dr. Christine Blasey Ford, of sexual misconduct. That’s right, a nominee for the Supreme Court. As she sat before the Senate committee last...

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“Dos de Octubre no se olvida”

“Dos de Octubre no se olvida”

Alexia Nava, Contributor October 2, 2018

El año es 1968, un año en una década en la cual  ocurrieron muchas cosas. En el caso de Estados Unidos, los años sesenta fueron la época del movimiento de los derechos civiles. En 1968, fueron asesinados los líderes de ese movimiento, Martin...

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There are no heroes today

There are no heroes today

Javier Cortez, Copy Editor September 25, 2018

I remember it like it was 3,612 days ago. I was sitting in the living room with my mother as I watched then Senator from Illinois, Barack Obama, become 44th President of the United States of America. I don’t remember the channel it was on, what...

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Separated families are still separated

Separated families are still separated

Catherine Ramirez, Contributor September 25, 2018

It’s been over 80 days since the Reunification Deadline and the federal shelters, where migrant children are being held, are near capacity. There are 12,800 migrant children being held in federal facilities in the U.S. waiting to be united with...

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The freshmen buzz is here

The freshmen buzz is here

Victoria Garcia, Contributor September 17, 2018

Taking my first steps into a whole new experience at UTEP as a freshman was both exhilarating and nerve wracking. My life was off to a fresh start where decision making would definitely come into play—this time it would be my choice to make all the...

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College is anything but free

College is anything but free

Oscar Avila, Contributor September 17, 2018

Transitioning from high school to college is one of the biggest changes in a person’s life. First and foremost, balancing a full-time schedule is not easy, and it’s even easier to lose track of priorities. However, the whole experience is something...

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Chihuahuas historic season comes to a close

Adrian Broaddus, Web Editor September 11, 2018

In an underwhelming finish to the season, the Fresno Grizzlies beat out the El Paso Chihuahuas 10-1 on Sunday night to win the Pacific Conference title. Fresno took the first two games of the series at  Southwest University Park before the Chihuahuas...

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An ode to Malcolm James McCormick

An ode to Malcolm James McCormick

Adrian Broaddus, Web Editor September 11, 2018

Remember EZ Mac? He was a 14-year-old kid out of Pittsburgh and one third of The Ill Spoken. Rap happened to be out of chance for him. He always wanted to be a singer. Malcolm James McCormick was raised  Jewish and was the self-proclaimed “coolest...

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Please remember Don Haskins

Please remember Don Haskins

Javier Cortez, Copy Editor September 11, 2018

Popularity does not always equate to substance. Success does not always represent greatness. And true character is rarely shown for all it’s worth in the light. Don Haskins had substance. Don Haskins was great. And Don Haskins had character—for...

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UTEP football attendance numbers hit new low

UTEP football attendance numbers hit new low

Adrian Broaddus, Web Editor September 4, 2018

On Saturday, UTEP athletics debuted a new starting time for the football game—5:30-—which had mixed reactions from fans. In fact, the majority of fans didn’t pour into the stadium until about midway into the first quarter, as expected. At...

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Make up your mind

Make up your mind

Javier Cortez, Copy Editor September 4, 2018

It’s not a good look. Losing by 20 points in the home opener against an FCS program does not bode well. You can add as many ifs, ands or buts to it. But, the only but is, that the optics on the early return from the 2018 UTEP football team is not good....

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