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News Brief: Week of June 15, 2013

Susan Gonzalez — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 01:21:08 +0000

Gov. Rick Perry signed Senate Bill 24 June 14, according to Texas Legislature Online, an Internet application that enables the public to view the status and information of Texas legislation. This bill will allow for the merger of UTPA and […]

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Good company

Osmar Alanis — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 21:56:57 +0000

Heron Ramirez rises from his chair and lets out a yell as he shakes his head violently in perfect sync with gyrating hands. Any passerby might believe he is suffering from a panic attack, but he is merely showing his […]

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Looking at the NBA Finals

Jaime Leal — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 18:08:43 +0000

The National Basketball Association started the NBA Finals Thursday in Miami, Fla. where the Miami Heat faced off against Texas’s own San Antonio Spurs. Both teams are competing for the Championship title. The Finals are broken into seven games with […]

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Stars and stripes at Student Union

Susan Gonzalez — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 23:32:23 +0000

Freshmen Magdalena Chapa signs a banner displayed in the Student Union by Bronc Bacchus Peer Educators in celebration of National Flag Day. The club, which raises awareness of health and safety issues campus-wide, wanted to honor veterans, Program Coordinator Nancy […]

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Volleyball assistant coach gains new position in New Orleans

Jaime Leal — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:29:54 +0000

Volleyball Assistant Coach and Recruiting Coordinator Margot Frederick announced Sunday her departure from the University. Frederick accepted the role of volleyball head coach for Loyola University in New Orleans. The Ohio native spent the last two seasons aiding the Broncs […]

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News Brief: Week of June 13

Susan Gonzalez — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:19:43 +0000

The U.S. Senate is on the second day of open debate regarding Senate Bill 744, an immigration bill that would allow an estimated 11 million current undocumented immigrants in the United States to become U.S. citizens. S. 744, also known […]

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Summer fun at the Union

Kristela Garza — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 04:07:39 +0000

The buzz of voices and mass of students can be seen wandering throughout the Union every day. Some are just looking for a place to cool down from the summer heat while others simply sit, headphones in, studying or enjoying […]

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Pop culture summer

Jose S. De Leon III — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 21:40:42 +0000

Summer is a wonderful time for us students. We get a chance to finally unwind after two semesters of school and do whatever we want. For me, this means several heavenly weeks spent watching several films and catching up on […]

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Revved up for fun

Jose S. De Leon III — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 05:14:44 +0000

The roar of motorcycle engines, an aroma of food, and the sound of music filled the air as the sun beat down at Donna’s Corn Maze Saturday, June 1. This was the scene at Rumble in the Rio, a two-day […]

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Pitcher gets drafted to San Francisco Giants

Jaime Leal — Sun, 09 Jun 2013 15:18:07 +0000

Senior Right-Handed Pitcher Dusten Knight was selected by the San Francisco Giants of the Major League Baseball Draft as the 26th pick of the 28th round. The announcement was made Saturday by the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. Knight, who has […]

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