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International students must obtain an F-1 visa to complete an academic program in the U.S.

International students cope with COVID-19 and their immigration status

Maria Ramos, Contributor April 20, 2020

Once the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) transitioned to online classes after the COVID-19 outbreak, international students began worrying about their status within the country, their visas and more.   International students must obtain...

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Mental health services at UTEP

Mental health services at UTEP

Maria Ramos, Contributor April 17, 2020

The transition from high school to university life can be difficult. For those transferring from a community college, the change  to a four-year institution can be stressful. To deal with more paperwork, classes, a bigger workload and making new friends...

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Food Pantry at UTEP continues serving students

Food Pantry at UTEP continues serving students

Maria Ramos, Contributor April 8, 2020

As food insecurity and shortages continue to spike during the COVID-19 pandemic, UTEP’s Food Pantry stays operating to provide food items for undergraduate and graduate students.   As many students or someone from their households might...

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‘¿Qué no ves cómo están las cosas?’

‘¿Qué no ves cómo están las cosas?’

Maria Ramos, Contributor March 2, 2020

El fin de semana pasado viajé a visitar a mi familia en Chihuahua, México. Crucé la frontera y tomé un carro colectivo que me llevó hasta mi casa. Después de haber tenido una semana muy larga, me quedé dormida todo el camino, con mi teléfono en...

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Emmy winning multimedia journalist Angela Kocherga joins KTEP.

KTEP welcomes Angela Kocherga as its latest news director

Maria Ramos, Contributor February 24, 2020

KTEP, the National Public Radio station from the southwest, welcomes journalist Angela Kocherga aboard as news director. Kocherga has dedicated her career to covering the U.S.-Mexico border and the interior of Mexico soon after graduating from college.    “After...

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Customers browsing the selection of products offered by Hueco Valley Soaps & Lotions, a business run by Elizabeth Dominguez and her grandson Justice Hill, this past Saturday, Feb. 15 at the El Paso Downtown Artist & Farmers Market.

Less is more when it comes to soap

Maria Ramos, Contributor February 17, 2020

Hueco Valley Soaps & Lotions is a local business that’s been selling handmade and organic skincare products at the El Paso Downtown Artist & Farmers Market for the past seven years.  Elizabeth Dominguez is the owner of the business and she makes...

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People can now find condom vending machines in bars or in the bathrooms of clubs, but getting condoms still remains as a taboo thing to do, especially among teenagers who start to explore their sexual life.

Condoms, their history and access at UTEP

Maria Ramos, Contributor February 10, 2020

Any person can walk into a convenience store such as 7-Eleven and buy male condoms for $3 or less. Besides being affordable and accessible, there are multiple options from which to choose. From size, colors, flavors and varying descriptions, such as “pleasure...

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Artists Robert Dozal outside of his art gallery that is located in Placita Madrid, Dozal is an artist specializing in portraits. He opened this shop in 2017.

San Elizario is a hidden gem of history, culture and art

Maria Ramos, Contributor January 27, 2020

A quiet and peaceful place full of history, art and culture is located only about 17 miles east of El Paso and it’s the West Texas town of San Elizario.   “San Elceario” was the first name of this town, named after the French patron saint...

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Some of the wines offered at Third Eye Wine & Spirits located at 4808 Montana Ave, El Paso, Texas.

Local liquor store champions spirituality and well-being

Maria Ramos, Contributor January 21, 2020

Most don’t expect to walk into a liquor store to find crystals, handmade candles, natural teas, and spiritual artifacts along with wine and spirits, but at Third Eye Wine and Spirits, that’s the reality. This unique liquor store has only been open...

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Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino hosted the Mariachi Festival at the Park Saturday Aug. 24.

Annual Mariachi Festival celebrates Mexican culture

Maria Ramos, Contributor September 3, 2019

Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino hosted  the annual Mariachi Festival with live Mariachi bands and Mexican food and drinks Saturday, Aug. 24. The Mariachi band Son de Mexico opened up the event and people were thrilled as the music began. Many people filled...

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