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Campus carry becomes law

Campus carry becomes law

Alonso Moreno, Staff Reporter June 9, 2015

After much deliberation surrounding the controversial bill, the Texas Legislature has approved the campus carry bill, which is now on its way to the governor’s desk to be signed into law. On May 31, Senate Bill 11 was approved by the Texas House in...

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More than 300 El Pasoans marched on April 30 through downtown to protest anti-immigration bills.

In-state tuition for DREAMers at risk

Maria Esquinca, Copy Editor May 5, 2015

A row of students dressed in cap and gowns stood in protest against a slew of anti-immigration bills introduced into the state legislature this session at an immigration rally on Thursday, April 30. The event was organized by the Border Network for Human...

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Texas legislation moving to ban powdered alcohol

Texas legislation moving to ban powdered alcohol

Alonso Moreno, Staff Reporter April 28, 2015

The idea of bringing “powderitas” to outdoor activities or parties without the added bulk of a bottle might not become a reality as Texas looks to ban powdered alcohol. A bill by state Rep. Charlie Geren, R-Fort Worth, would ban the sale and possession...

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House bill aims to decriminalize marijuana possession

House bill aims to decriminalize marijuana possession

Maria Esquinca, Copy Editor April 14, 2015

It was a regular Sunday evening for Daniel Gonzalez, until his friend took a wrong turn and they got stopped by a cop. His friend got a DUI, but Gonzalez got arrested for being in possession of two marijuana joints and drug paraphernalia and was sent...

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Texas Tramples the LGBT Community

Maria Esquinca, Copy Editor April 14, 2015

As I stood in front of the restroom of the Family Life Center in Austin, an older lady came out of one the stalls. She said “hold up, I’m just going to put some lipstick.” From one of the stalls another voice was heard, “I’m going to do the...

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Senior commercial music major, Robert Vega speaks about his time in prison.

Young Americans for Liberty bring awareness to prison system

Alonso Moreno, Staff Reporter April 14, 2015

As Robert Vega stood in front of a podium in a small room located in the third floor of the UTEP Union, he took a deep breath and proceeded to read an article he wrote, where he detailed his harrowing experience in the Texas prison system. “Fear, hatred,...

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No dream for DREAMers

No dream for DREAMers

Amanda Guillen, Managing Editor April 1, 2015

Flashing back four years ago when I began searching for a university to attend, one of my main concerns was the cost of tuition of the university. This is one of the main reasons why I decided to solely apply to Texas universities. In-state tuition is...

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Texas Senate approves open carry and campus carry bills

Texas Senate approves open carry and campus carry bills

Alonso Moreno, Staff Reporter March 24, 2015

As the Texas 84th Legislature continues to move along, so do Senate Bills 11 and 17, which will bring Texans closer to the possibility of being able to openly carry a gun in the state and carry a concealed weapon on university campuses. On Monday and...

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Texas approved its first same-sex marriage in February, but it was voided soon after.

Texas same-sex couples continue to face challenges for marriage equality

Alonso Moreno, Staff Reporter March 17, 2015

After many in Texas celebrated the first same-sex marriage last month, couples must continue to wait as the Texas Supreme Court issued an emergency order blocking same-sex couples from obtaining any further marriage licenses. Last February, Sarah Goodfriend...

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The Prospector News Weekly March 6, 2015

Amanda Guillen, Managing Editor March 6, 2015

This week in news, a pedestrian was involved in a hit and run accident on campus, the He For She campaign will have a live stream Facebook event with Emma Watson, and the university hosts Alcohol Awareness week just in time for Spring Break.

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Get it together, Texas

Get it together, Texas

Lorain Ambrocio, Editor in Chief March 3, 2015

There are 37 states that allow gay marriage, while appeals are pending in the remaining 13 states. On Feb. 19, two women in Austin, Texas, were married after State District Judge David Wahlberg made an exception since one of them had ovarian cancer. It...

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Bill may undo local LGBTQA protections

Alonso Moreno, Staff Reporter March 3, 2015

Sen. Don Huffines, freshman Republican from Dallas, has filed a bill that would forbid cities from passing or enforcing LGBTQA-inclusive nondiscrimination ordinances. Huffine’s Senate Bill 343 is a proposal that would bar local governments from implementing...

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