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The Martinez family, Dr. Natalicio, Secretary of Education for the State of Durango Ruben Calderon Lujan and Marcos Bucio, General Consul of Mexico in El Paso, at the inauguration of the mural “A Bridge Uniting Two Countries” on Thursday.

Mural signifying relationship between UTEP and Mexico unveiled

Claudia Flores, Staff Reporter September 15, 2017

On Thursday, President Diana Natalicio, along with Marcos Bucio, General Consul of Mexico in El Paso, and Ruben Calderon Lujan, Secretary of Education for the State of Durango, announced the binational partnership between the two countries at the...

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Mexico en-route to quarterfinals despite poor performance against Jamaica

Mexico en-route to quarterfinals despite poor performance against Jamaica

Eddie Velazquez, Entertainment Editor July 14, 2017

In a game that highlighted Mexico’s lack of playmaking ability and explosiveness on offense, the crowd at Sports Authority Field in Denver had little to shout about on Thursday night. “El Tri” and Jamaica did not draw blood throughout 90 minutes,...

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Mexico shines in Gold Cup debut

Mexico shines in Gold Cup debut

Eddie Velazquez, Entertainment Editor July 10, 2017

Amid a brewing coaching controversy, the Mexican team led by coach Juan Carlos Osorio showed on Sunday why they are one of the usual favorites to take home the biennial Gold Cup. Playmaker Elias Hernandez contributed to a 3-1 victory over El Salvador...

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The Great Wall of Trump

The Great Wall of Trump

Christian Vasquez, Copy Editor January 31, 2017

Donald Trump campaigned on putting up a “big beautiful wall” between the border of Mexico and the United States. On Jan. 25, President Trump started the process to begin construction with an executive order called “Border Security and Immigration...

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Mexican drug lord Joaquin El Chapo extradited to the United States.

Mexican drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” extradited to the United States.

Rene Delgadillo, Staff Reporter January 19, 2017

Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman has been extradited to the United States to face drug trafficking among other charges. According to Mexico's Foreign Relations Department, "El Chapo" is in custody of the United States this Thursday, Jan....

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Value of peso drops after presidential election

Value of peso drops after presidential election

Rene Delgadillo, Layout Editor November 15, 2016

The Mexican peso plummeted as investors and citizens of both  the U.S. and Mexico witnessed Donald Trump becoming the president-elect of the United States. Many are worried about  how Trump’s policies could affect Mexico’s currency and economic...

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UTEP President Diana Natalicio spoke to media after being named one of TIME Magazines list of the worlds 100 most influential people.

UTEP promotes scholarship with Durango partnership

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor / Online Editor November 2, 2016

On Thursday, Nov. 4, President Diana Natalicio and the Governor of Durango, Mexico, Jose Rosas Aispuro, Ph.D, along with his fellow delegation, will sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to establish partnership between the government of Durango and...

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Irony at its finest

Irony at its finest

Rene Delgadillo, Layout Editor September 27, 2016

We as Mexicans and Hispanics complain about Trump’s idea of building a wall. We defend our flag and our people, and we expose all the injustices that our people suffer as a minority in the U.S. We speak with pride about our people and culture, without...

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Marcos Bucio looks into the crowd as Banda de Guerra y Escolta from the Instituto Tecnologico de Ciudad Juarez preform.

“El Grito” at UTEP

Nina Titovets, Contributor September 15, 2016

PHOTOS: UTEP's annual "El Grito" ceremony celebrating Mexico's Independence day was held Sept. 15 at the Union plaza. Students and faculty gathered in the festive plaza to watch and listen to the performances. The ceremony was led by the Consul General...

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Fans mourn the loss of Juan Gabriel

Javier Cortez, Web Editor August 28, 2016

In wake of Juan Gabriel's passing, more than 200 fans flocked to the main entrance of the Don Haskins Center to pay their respects to the fallen singer-song writer. Gabriel was set to play at the Don Haskins Center tonight at 7 p.m. before suffering...

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Woman in El Paso has tested positive for Zika virus

Woman in El Paso has tested positive for Zika virus

Rene Delgadillo, Staff reporter August 25, 2016

A woman in El Paso has tested positive for the Zika virus after returning from a visit to Puerto Rico. This is the second case that has been confirmed in El Paso. The woman, who has now been isolated, spent at least a week in Puerto Rico, and after...

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Ehhh PUTO! it should be stopped

Rene Delgadillo, Staff Reporter June 14, 2016

The word “puto” has become a major issue for the International Federation of Association Football, or FIFA, and the Mexican national soccer team. The word has become the central part of a ritual present in almost any soccer game in Mexico. Every...

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