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Trump administration announced the end of DACA

Trump administration announced the end of DACA

Rene Delgadillo, Web Editor September 5, 2017

The Trump administration announced Tuesday the end of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, a program that had protected about 800,000 immigrants from being deported. The Department of Homeland Security said they will stop processing any new applications...

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Acid Pie released their newest project, “Watergun” on Aug. 19

Acid Pie returns to scene with psych rock-packed ‘Watergun’

Claudia Flores, Staff Reporter September 5, 2017

After two years of being away from the music scene, Acid Pie returned with a more psychedelic sound in their new album, “Watergun.” The band was formed in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, in 2005 by Rolph Zehntner (vocals, guitar) Adrián Romero (vocals,...

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Civil Rights lawsuits in schools on the rise

Civil Rights lawsuits in schools on the rise

Christian Vasquez, Staff Reporter September 5, 2017

Civil rights lawsuits against schools and universities have doubled in the last four years, and four out of 10 of these have to do with students with disabilities. Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse (TRAC), a data collection and analysis organization...

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UTEP graduate Perla Alvelais is one of seven LSPI students to get accepted into Harvard Law.

UTEP grad excels in the law field at Harvard

Rene Delgadillo, Web Editor September 5, 2017

Each year a pile of more than 5,000 applications for Harvard Law School, containing top GPAs and extensive resumes, are rejected. That was not the case of UTEP graduate Perla Alvelais. “I opened my email and the first thing on my inbox read ‘Welcome...

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The Miners take on Rice in their home oponer this Saturday, Sept. 9 in the Sun Bowl.

Kugler and team feel added intensity against Rice

Adrian Broaddus, Editor-In-Chief September 5, 2017

After an abysmal 56-7 loss to No. 7 Oklahoma, head coach Sean Kugler said his team is hungry for redemption. Embarking on their 100th year in program history, the Miners will play host to C-USA division opponent Rice on Saturday, Sept. 9, at the Sun...

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Events and places to donate items for victims of Hurricane Harvey

Events and places to donate items for victims of Hurricane Harvey

Brianna Chavez, Contributor September 4, 2017

It has been almost one week since Hurricane Harvey ripped through southeast Texas, leaving many without a home or their belongings. Already 46 people have died because of the tropical storm and has caused an estimated $80 million in damages so far, according...

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Fraternities and sororities host Greek Spirit Week

Fraternities and sororities host Greek Spirit Week

Brianna Chavez, Contributor September 4, 2017

All 10 fraternity and sorority chapters at UTEP will be hosting Greek Spirit Week starting Tuesday Sept. 5 to promote fraternity and sorority life. Potential members are invited to attend the events that will be held throughout the week to learn more...

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El Pasoans unite with victims of Hurricane Harvey

Gaby Velasquez, Photo Editor September 3, 2017

El Paso Unites for Hurricane Harvey Animal Rescue was an event organized in support of the victims in the Houston area. The event was organized by Ryan Coulehan, community outreach program manager for the Humane Society of El Paso and Brad Keats,...

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Chihuahuas beat Sacramento to clinch third straight division title

Chihuahuas beat Sacramento to clinch third straight division title

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor September 3, 2017

Hunter Renfroe got called down at the perfect time for El Paso. The outfield slugger hit a first inning grand slam to help the Chihuahuas beat the Sacramento River Cats 7-3 on Sunday night. The win gave the Chihuahuas their third straight PCL Pacific...

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Trump puts an end to DACA

Trump puts an end to DACA

Claudia Flores, Staff Reporter September 3, 2017

On Sunday afternoon after meeting with Senior White House aides, President Trump decided to put an end to the program that grants work permits to undocumented immigrants who arrived in the country as children. For several months Trump delayed the...

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Soccer picks up first victory of the season at Idaho State

Soccer picks up first victory of the season at Idaho State

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor September 3, 2017

Freshman Cayla Payne scored her first career goal (103’) off a feed from freshman Vic Bohdan to help lift the UTEP women's soccer team to a 2-1 double-overtime win at Idaho State Sunday afternoon. Anna Jimmerson (52’) also scored for the second...

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Miners drop to North Dakota 3-0 in Glory Road Invitational finale.

Miners shutout in final match of Glory Road Invitational

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor September 2, 2017

The UTEP volleyball team lost 3-0 (25-18, 25-15, 26-24) to North Dakota in the final match of the Glory Road Invitational on Saturday night (Sept. 2). The Miners fall to 1-5 overall and 1-3 at home this season. The Fighting Hawks improve to 9-1...

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