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The forensics team hosted a retirement pot luck for Mary Trejo on April 25.

An educator, a mentor: Mary Trejo retires after 52 years at UTEP

Christian Vasquez, Web Editor
April 30, 2018
(Left) Volunteers from the El Paso and Las Cruces region hold Mylar mirror panels at Ardovino’s Desert Crossing on Saturday, April 31. (Right) Artist Steven Randall instructs the volunteers on where to stand to create the mirage.

Constructing mirages in the desert through photography

Christian Vasquez, Web Editor
April 23, 2018
A society fueled by plastic

A society fueled by plastic

Christian Vasquez and
April 16, 2018
Data is taken from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and is based on a 15 hour semester.

Here is what you can expect from UTEP’s recent tuition increase

Christian Vasquez, Web Editor
April 2, 2018
Alia Garcia-Ureste is running for the 16th Congressional District seat.

Running red in a blue city: Alia Garcia-Ureste remains firm in race to congress

Christian Vasquez, Web Editor
February 26, 2018
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Two months into 2018: 18 gun involved school incidents

Michaela Román and Christian Vasquez
February 19, 2018
UTEP will be returning to in person classes as the norm in the fall with Covid-19 cases falling and vaccination rates increasing in the El Paso Community

UTEP breaks Spring enrollment record

Christian Vasquez, Web Editor
February 7, 2018
UTEP receives grant to improve mental health in the Southwest

UTEP receives grant to improve mental health in the Southwest

Christian Vasquez, Web Editor
February 5, 2018
Jerome Tighman is running for the 16th Congressional District seat.

Tilghman continues the fight to stay on a ballot

Christian Vasquez, Web Editor
January 29, 2018
Race for the 16th Congressional seat: get to know the candidates

Race for the 16th Congressional seat: get to know the candidates

Christian Vasquez, Web Editor
January 22, 2018
The three-day-old government shutdown ended after the Senate and the House agreed on a temporary bill which is expected to fund the government through Feb. 8.

[Photo] The government shutdown is over but what will happen with DACA?

January 22, 2018
Veronica Escobar, former County Judge and current District 16 Congressional Candidate, has been officially endorsed by Our Revolution.

Our Revolution endorses Veronica Escobar for congressional seat

Christian Vasquez, Web Editor
January 20, 2018
ORourke calls government shutdown failure in leadership

O’Rourke calls government shutdown “failure in leadership”

Christian Vasquez, Web Editor
January 19, 2018
Jessica Miles said that the Otero Processing Center in Chaparral, New Mexico was one of the worst detention centers she has ever seen.

Borderland dehumanizes and marginalizes asylum seekers, according to recent report

Christian Vasquez, Web Editor
January 18, 2018
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DACA recipient Noe Labardo, a senior physics major, speaks at a student walkout at Centennial Plaza on Nov. 9, 2017.

[Photo] Dreamers continue the fight to preserve DACA

January 15, 2018
Picture courtesy of the @JeffreyforTexas Facebook page.

Jeffrey Payne’s run against Governor Greg Abbott

Christian Vasquez, Web Editor
December 16, 2017
Picture courtesy of the @CollierforTexas Facebook page.

Meet the Democrat who is running for lieutenant governor of Texas

Christian Vasquez, Web Editor
December 13, 2017
The Border Dreamers Alliance chant along the dreamers on the other side of the fence that were deported on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017

Families gather to “Keep Our Dream Alive” at the U.S./Mexico border

Christian Vasquez, Web Editor
December 10, 2017
UTEP will be returning to in person classes as the norm in the fall with Covid-19 cases falling and vaccination rates increasing in the El Paso Community

Student activities on campus during finals week

Christian Vasquez, Web Editor
December 8, 2017
President Donald Trump holds rally in Albuquerque, New Mexico on Tue. May 24.

A recap of a year under President Trump

Christian Vasquez, Web Editor
December 4, 2017
Wendy Davis was the keynote speaker at the Lies into Laws campus forum on Tuesday, November 14.

Wendy Davis, former State Senator, speaks at campus forum

Christian Vasquez, Web Editor
November 14, 2017
After students and supporters gathered, they marched around Centennial Plaza.

[Photo] Walkout for DACA calls for new legislation for Dreamers

November 9, 2017
Hearing for Down syndrome research has positive results

Hearing for Down syndrome research has positive results

Christian Vasquez, Web Editor
November 6, 2017
Carrillo hopes for development in U.S. Congressional race

Carrillo hopes for development in U.S. Congressional race

Christian Vasquez, Web Editor
October 30, 2017
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[Photo] Chalk the Block celebrates ten years with largest attendance

October 9, 2017
Dori Fenenbock is running for Beto O’Rourke’s spot for Texas’ 16th Congressional District.

Fenenbock hopes to bring experience to congressional seat

Christian Vasquez, Web Editor
October 9, 2017
Kenneth Chacón debuted his collection of poetry called “The Cholo Who Said Nothing.”

A tale of two cholos

Christian Vasquez , Web Editor
September 25, 2017
Many individuals have voiced their opinions against the revocation of Obama-era regulations surrounding Title IX.

Obama-era Title IX policies dealing with sexual assault officially rescinded

Christian Vasquez, Web Editor
September 22, 2017
No Cholos Allowed reading will explore Cholo life and art

‘No Cholos Allowed’ reading will explore Cholo life and art

Christian Vasquez, Web Editor
September 21, 2017
Many individuals have voiced their opinions against the revocation of Obama-era regulations surrounding Title IX.

Loosened Title IX laws cause national uproar

Christian Vasquez , Web Editor
September 18, 2017
Being a journalist sucks, but it’s what I want

Being a journalist sucks, but it’s what I want

Christian Vasquez , Web Editor
September 18, 2017
New voter ID laws aim to tighten voter rights

New voter ID laws aim to tighten voter rights

Christian Vasquez , Web Editor
September 11, 2017
Students hand signatures asking for President Natalicio to speak out against ending the DACA program.

[Photo] UTEP students stand against the removal of DACA

September 5, 2017
Civil Rights lawsuits in schools on the rise

Civil Rights lawsuits in schools on the rise

Christian Vasquez , Staff Reporter
September 5, 2017

El Pasoans march to celebrate block of SB4

Christian Vasquez, Staff reporter
September 1, 2017
A summer in D.C.

A summer in D.C.

Christian Vasquez , Staff Reporter
August 29, 2017
I got 99 problems, but a degree ain’t one

I got 99 problems, but a degree ain’t one

Christian Vasquez , Copy Editor
May 2, 2017
UTEP Professor cautions against new DHS hirings

UTEP Professor cautions against new DHS hirings

Christian Vasquez , Copy Editor
May 2, 2017

Keeping up with the Texas Legislative Session bills

Christian Vasquez , Copy Editor
April 25, 2017
Invest in change

Invest in change

Christian Vasquez , Copy Editor
April 18, 2017
UTEP will be returning to in person classes as the norm in the fall with Covid-19 cases falling and vaccination rates increasing in the El Paso Community

Student shares sexual harassment on campus experience

Christian Vasquez , Copy Editor
April 4, 2017
(From left) Elena Izquierdo, associate professor of education, Gary Edens, vice president of student affairs, and Catherine McCorry-Andalis, dean of students, announce the results of the UT Systems study, Cultivating Learning and Safe Environments, on Friday, March 24.

UT System-wide survey on sexual assault and misconduct released

Christian Vasquez, Copy Editor
March 25, 2017

Keeping up with the Texas Legislative Session bills

Christian Vasquez , Copy Editor
March 21, 2017
A new take on the classic ‘Beauty and the Beast’

A new take on the classic ‘Beauty and the Beast’

Christian Vasquez , Copy Editor
March 20, 2017
President Trump gives first address to joint session of Congress

President Trump gives first address to joint session of Congress

Christian Vasquez, Copy Editor
February 28, 2017
Protestors object to Gov. Abbott’s visit

Protestors object to Gov. Abbott’s visit

Christian Vasquez , Copy Editor
February 21, 2017

El Pasoans unite against Governor Abbott

Christian Vasquez, Copy Editor
February 14, 2017
Holding Hands In Unity

Holding Hands In Unity

Christian Vasquez, Copy Editor
February 12, 2017
Keeping up with the Texas Legislative Session

Keeping up with the Texas Legislative Session

Christian Vasquez , Copy Editor
February 7, 2017
The Great Wall of Trump

The Great Wall of Trump

Christian Vasquez, Copy Editor
January 31, 2017
UTEP and El Paso Times host legislative forum

UTEP and El Paso Times host legislative forum

Christian Vasquez, Copy Editor
January 27, 2017
The border fence dividing the United States and Mexico.

Trump signs executive order calling for construction of border wall

Christian Vasquez, Copy Editor
January 25, 2017
Michael Divine and Matthew Garcia watch President Trump get sworn in on Jan 20.

El Pasoans react to their new President

Michaela Román , Mike Flores, Christian Vasquez , and Mariana Rodriguez
January 24, 2017
Cyber Café to get major upgrade in Union East building

Cyber Café to get major upgrade in Union East building

Christian Vasquez, Copy Editor
January 17, 2017
Rates of employment after graduation unknown at UTEP

Rates of employment after graduation unknown at UTEP

Christian Vasquez, Copy Editor
November 29, 2016

Voting for the presidential office, not the president

Christian Vasquez , Copy Editor
November 29, 2016
‘Ghost in the Shell’ borders between cheap blockbuster and honorable franchise

‘Ghost in the Shell’ borders between cheap blockbuster and honorable franchise

Christian Vasquez, Copy Editor
November 29, 2016

UTEP students organize “Not My President” peaceful protest

Christian Vasquez, Copy Editor
November 12, 2016
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump holds rally in Albuquerque, New Mexico on Tue. May 24.

Republican candidate Donald Trump wins presidential election

Christian Vasquez, Copy Editor
November 9, 2016

Radical Soup: a recipe for discussion

Christian Vasquez , Copy Editor
November 8, 2016
Don’t vote; Organize

Don’t vote; Organize

Christian Vasquez , Copy Editor
October 27, 2016
Clinton: Bought and Bossed

Clinton: Bought and Bossed

Christian Vasquez , Copy Editor
October 27, 2016
Things to know before heading out to the polls

Things to know before heading out to the polls

Christian Vasquez, Copy Editor
October 25, 2016
Jill Stein, Green Party presidential candidate campaigned at Café Mayapan on Oct. 14 in front of a crowd of more than 200.

Green Party candidate Jill Stein makes a stop in El Paso

Christian Vasquez, Copy Editor
October 18, 2016

The first presidential debate—take two

Christian Vasquez, Copy Editor
October 11, 2016
Playing the numbers game: it’s all about the polls

Playing the numbers game: it’s all about the polls

Christian Vasquez, Copy Editor
October 4, 2016
Voter turnout on the border still low

Voter turnout on the border still low

Christian Vasquez, Copy Editor
September 27, 2016
Your next President

Your next President

Christian Vasquez, Copy Editor
September 20, 2016
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