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The Pan American - DIY: Spirit T-shirt Day
The University Program Board hosted it's "Do It Yourself: Spirit T-shirt" event in the Student Union, Oct. 23rd. Reported by Mary Paredes. For more information about Spirit Week at UTPA go to the link below:http://portal.utpa.edu/utpa_main/features_home/spiritweek_home
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The Pan American - Do you know?
Reporter Laura Perales goes around UTPA asking students, if they know some of UTPA's administrators.
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The Pan American - FAFSA Priority Deadline
UTPA has changed its priority deadline to March 15 in order for students to take advantage of state aid programs.
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The Pan American - Fall 2013 Midnight Breakfast
The UTPA Student Union hosted Midnight Breakfast, December 5. Midnight Breakfast is an semi annual event with free breakfast including, scrambled eggs, beans, pancakes, sausages, and hash browns. Reported by Hideki Garcia. For more about UTPA Student Union events: http://portal.utpa.edu/utpa_main/dess_home/dos_home/su_home_new
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The Pan American - FESTIBA 2013 First Day
The Pan American reporter George Terrazas stopped by FESTIBA Monday, March 18 and asked a few students about what they thought about the events they visited on the first day.
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The Pan American - FESTIBA 2013 Fourth Day
Reporter Daniella Diaz stopped by two different events that took place Thursday, March 21 at FESTIBA 2013.
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The Pan American - FESTIBA 2013 Thought Experiments in Philosophy
Reporter Michael Aguilar takes a look at "Thought Experiments in Philosophy" for the eighth-annual FESTIBA event.
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The Pan American - Flag Day 2013
Reporter Joe De La Garza goes to UTPA's Student Union as they celebrate Flag Day to honor the flag and to thank are veterans.
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The Pan American - George Investigates Las Vegas
Reporter George Terrazas travels to Las Vegas, Nevada for vacation. These are the highlights of his time in Sin City.
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The Pan American - George Investigates New Year's Resolutions
George Terrazas asks UTPA students about their New Year's Resolutions.
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The Pan American - George Investigates Plans for Spring 2013
Spring 2013 brings goals and determination for students. Find out what UTPA students have planned for this semester.
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The Pan American - George Investigates Super Bowl Predictions
Take a look at George Investigates: Superbowl Sunday.
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The Pan American - Get Yourself Tested
Get Yourself Tested is a nationwide event to bring awareness about STDs to young adults. The Student Health Services at UTPA will provide students with free screening April 23. For any questions on GYT, call the Student Health Services at (956) 665-2511. For advice on safe sex, visit itsyoursexlife.com/gyt
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The Pan American - Goals, Guts and Ganas A Mari Fuentes-Martin Interview
The new Dean of Students Mari Fuentes-Martin discusses what goals she has for UTPA and the students.
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The Pan American - Green and White Alumni Meet
The UTPA Men's and Women's Track and Field team hosted the Green and White Alumni Meet at the UTPA Track and Field Complex, Dec. 6. Reported by Michael Aguilar. For more about Bronc sports: http://www.utpabroncs.com
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The Pan American - Greg Abbott in the RGV
"Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott visited the valley to kick off his political campaign for Governor. Hundreds of people came for a chance to meet him. Reported by Anthony Michael. Greg Abbott campaign for Governor website: http://www.gregabbott.com/"
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The Pan American - Guns on Campus
Reporter Victoria Villela talks to President Nelsen about his opinion on Billmans Campus Carry bill and guns on campus. Read: Locked and Loaded www.panamericanonline.com/locked-or-loaded Read: Gun Control and Campus Carry www.panamericanonline.com/guns/
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The Pan American - Healthy Cooking 101
Reporter Cristian Ortiz takes a look at "Healthy Cooking 101" where Fooducator Libby Salinas makes a protein bar for those students on the go.
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The Pan American - Hispanic Heritage Month Dr. Hector Garcia's Story
For hispanic heritage month, Mexican American Studies student, Alan Padilla helped celebrate the legacy of Dr. Hector P. Garcia in the Student Union Theatre, September 30th. Reported by Mary Paredes.
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The Pan American - Hog Dash 3
Reporter Anthony Michael gets in the dirt and talks about the third annual Hog Dash run.
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The Pan American - Homecoming Week 2013
Reporter Anthony Michael takes a look at the events for Homecoming Week at UTPA.
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The Pan American - How to Change a Tire
Reporter Michael Aguilar puts a little elbow grease and shows how to change a tire.
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The Pan American - How Was Your Semester, UTPA?
Reporter Anthony Michael talks to students of The University of Texas-Pan American and asks them "How was your semester?"
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The Pan American - I am US
The Minority Affairs Council at UTPA held a Comprehensive Immigration reform Awareness concert to provide updates on the house of representatives' version of the immigration reform bill. Congressman Hinojosa attended the event to provide information on the immigration reform bill. Reported by Joe De La Garza For more information about MAC go to the website below: www.facebook.com/MinorityAffairsCouncil
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The Pan American - Immigration Reform Act
Reporter George Terrazas finds out students' opinions about the Immigration Reform Act.
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The Pan American - Information about FERPA
Reporter Daniella Diaz interviewed University Registrar Jeff Rhodes about FERPA and what it means to UTPA students. The video also includes information about how to add a FERPA block to your account. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/thepanamerican Follow us on Twitter @ThePanAmerican at http://www.twitter.com/ThePanAmerican Please check out our website, it's updated daily: http://www.panamericanonline.com/
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The Pan American - International Cultural Arts Committee
Reporter Joe De La Garza heads to The Hidalgo Memorial Park for the 2nd annual International Cultural Arts Committee July 20th. The Arts Committee brought various conventions such as horror con, omnicon and many more to showcase their work. The committee consisted of Arts and Craft vendors, cosplay, zombie run and more.
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The Pan American - Interview with Ana Elizondo
Ana Elizondo was allegedly kidnapped September 2012 at The University of Texas-Pan American parking lot and held captive. Elizondo sat down with reporter Anthony Michael to talk about the experience. Update (Aug. 7, 2013): Two plead guilty in UTPA kidnapping case http://www.panamericanonline.com/kidnapping-2/ To learn more about Ana Elizondo and the allege kidnapping go to the website below. http://www.panamericanonline.com/kidnapping
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The Pan American - Jardin del Arte 2nd Annual "Summer Nights Jazz Fest"
Reporter Mary Paredes look at the Jardin del Arte celebrated its 2nd annual Summer Nights Jazz Fest inside the Edinburg Engineering Department building, September 13th. More information on Jardin del Arte: www.edinburgarts.com
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The Pan American - Kaboom Comics
Reporter George Terrazas visits Kaboom Comics in Pharr, TX. To find out more information, check out their Facebook page: www.facebook.com/pages/Kaboom-Comics-McAllen-Tx/104667062936814
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The Pan American - Leave Your Mark
The Student Government Association hosted its Leave Your Mark event in the University of Texas-Pan American quad, Nov. 6th and 7th. Students were given the opportunity to write their concerns and suggestions about UTPA on a poster for it to later be displayed. Reported by Mary Paredes. For more information about SGA: http://portal.utpa.edu/utpa_main/dess_home/dos_home/sga_home_new
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The Pan American - LunaUnlaced at UTPA
Reporter Anthony Michael goes to the UTPA's Student Union theater to see Luna Unlaced. Luna Unlaced tacked racism, immigration, gay pride and family issues from a Latino angle. For more about Luna Unlaced go to the website below: www.panamericanonline.com/luna-ladies-arrive/
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The Pan American - McAllen Mini Maker Faire
Reporter Anthony takes a look at the McAllen Mini Maker Faire that bring together creators of various trades and products to show off and sell their latest creations.
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The Pan American - Men's Roller Derby in the RGV
Reporter Anthony Michael looks into the world of men's Roller Derby in the Rio Grande Valley.
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The Pan American - MORE Health 2013
Reporter Joe De La Garza looks at the Maximizing Opportunities in Research and Education for better health and what the event was about. The event took place April 26 through the 27th at UTPA.
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The Pan American - Mud Volleyball
Reporter Anthony Michael gets down in the dirt and talks to the competitors of the Mud Volleyball tournament hosted by The Mission Lions Club. This Pan American does not promote any ads that you may seen in this video.
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The Pan American - Murder Mystery Dinner
Reporter Michael Aguilar takes a look at the Murder Mystery Dinner held at the Student Union, September 12. The event mixed comedy and suspense, where students had to investigate a MURDER. Student Union: http://portal.utpa.edu/utpa_main/dess_home/dos_home/su_home_new Murder Mystery Company: http://www.grimprov.com/
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The Pan American - NACCS 2013 Conference
Reporter Daniella Diaz stopped by the National Association of Chicana and Chicano Studies conference to experience the panels about the culture firsthand.
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The Pan American - National Watermelon Day 2013
The Student Union promoted National Watermelon Day August 2 by giving away watermelon slices to the public. National Watermelon day is a day to celebrate the sweet green and red fruit.
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The Pan American - New University Name
Students, staff and community members gather at the Student Union Commons to watch a live stream of the University of Texas Board of Regents meeting for the announcement of the new university name, December 12. Reported by Michael Aguilar. For more about Project South Texas: http://www.utsystem.edu/news/topics/project-south-texas
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The Pan American - Norma's Halloween Treats
Norma Gonzalez shows how to make fun snacks for Halloween get togethers.
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The Pan American - Old-Timey Newsreel: Winter Break
For the Spring 2013 semester, The Pan American turns 70 years-old. In honor, Reporter Elizabeth Espinosa takes a look back on current events with an old-timey feel. Don't forget to also pick up the first issue of The Pan American this semester, that also has a different look.
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The Pan American - Omnicon 2013
This is the eighth Omnicon convention, a two day event from July 26 to the 27th that brings vendors, artists, videos games, card games, and anime all together at the McAllen Convention Center. Reported By Michael Aguilar
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The Pan American - Pachanga
The Pachanga party has made its way back to UTPA. Pachanga offers audiences live music, singing and dancing derived from Latino culture. The production ran from Sept. 25 to Sept. 29, in both English and a special one-time Spanish version. Reported by Anthony Michael. For more information on the next theater projects: http://portal.utpa.edu/utpa_main/daa_home/coah_home/theatre_home
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The Pan American - Palm Fest 2013
The 8th annual Palm Fest Celebration took place October 5th and 6th at the McAllen Convention Center. Reported by Michael Aguilar & edited by Hideki Garcia. For more information about McAllen Convention Center: http://www.mcallenconventioncenter.net/
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The Pan American - PlayStation 4 Release
Find out what UTPA students think about the fourth installment of the PlayStation.
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The Pan American - Pokemon Convention 2013
Reporter Joe De La Garza attempts to catch them all at the 2013 Pokemon Convention.
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The Pan American - Pumpkin Carving Competition 2013
Reporter Mary Paredes takes a look into the Student Union's Pumpkin Carving Competition and see how students carve their pumpkins. For the UTPA Student Union Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UTPAunion
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The Pan American - Quiet Campus
Reporter Victoria Villela takes a look at how students spend their time on campus during the Winter Break.
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The Pan American - Rick Perry signs UTPA/UTB Merger Bill
Texas Governor Rick Perry came to UTPA to sign the UTPA, UTB merger bill into law July 16. Senate Bill 24 as the bill is known as will also bring into existence a medical school in the Rio Grande Valley. Local elected officials and members of the University of Texas system were in attendance for the signing of the merger. To Know about Project South Texas go to the website below: http://www.utsystem.edu/news/topics/project-south-texas
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The Pan American - Rio Grande Valley Higher Education Day
UTPA and UTB visited Austin, TX to discuss the merge between the two Universities. District Representatives Bobby Guerra and Terry Canales were also in attendance to this event.
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The Pan American - Saving Money in College
Do you need a few tips to save money while in college? Reporter Anthony Michael explains a few tips.
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The Pan American - SGA Debate: If elected, what would you do to involve the University community to SGA
The Student Government Association debate was held February 19, moderated by The Pan American. The candidates answer, "If elected, what would you do to involve the University community to SGA?"
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The Pan American - SGA Debate: What is one thing you think UTPA can improve and how you will do it
The Student Government Association debate was held February 19, moderated by The Pan American. The candidates answer, "What is one thing you think UTPA can improve? If elected, what would you do to improve what you mentioned in your previous answer?"
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The Pan American - SGA Debate: What is your stance on the UTPA, UTB merger and the additional medical school
The Student Government Association debate was held February 19, moderated by The Pan American. The candidates answer, "What is your stance on the UTPA, UTB merger and the additional medical school?"
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The Pan American - SGA Debate: What was your greatest accomplishment for UTPA as an SGA representative
The Student Government Association debate was held February 19, moderated by The Pan American. The candidates answer, "What was your greatest accomplishment for UTPA during your time as an SGA representative?"
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The Pan American - SGA Student Body Address 2013
The Student Union Theater held the Student Government Association fall 2013 student body address, September 9. The SGA President and Vice President discuss the different programs and problems that SGA dealt with during the summer and describe their plans for the fall semester. Reported by Michael Aguilar For more about SGA: Website: http://portal.utpa.edu/utpa_main/dess_home/dos_home/sga_home_new Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Student-Government-Association-SGA-at-UTPA/180101535367962
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The Pan American - Social Justice & Peace Conference
Reporter Anthony Michael looks at The Social Justice & Peace Conference that speaks about abduction awareness and story's from kidnapping victims. For more information about Ana Elizondo's kidnapping read about it at The Pan American website below. http://www.panamericanonline.com/kidnapping/
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The Pan American - Stalking Awareness Month
January is National Stalking Awareness month. Reporter Victoria Villela goes over tips on how to prevent cases of stalking.
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The Pan American - Star Wars at the Cine El Rey
Reporter George Terrazas does a Jedi mind trick at the historic Cine El Rey theatre on May 4th. The El Rey hosted a screening of the original three Star Wars films episode IV, V, VI. For more information about the event and more El Rey events go to the sites below: http://www.panamericanonline.com/may-the-fourth-be-with-mcallen/ www.facebook.com/pages/The-Historic-Cine-El-Rey-Theatre/109035405792026?fref=ts
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The Pan American - Student Collectors Mr. Potato Head
UTPA student Christian Ramirez has been collecting Mr. Potato Heads for five years. His collection began as gifts, but then he started to buy the themed Mr. Potato Heads on his own. Reporter Daniella Diaz visited his house where he talked about his collection and had them on display. This is the first episode of the Student Collectors series.
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The Pan American - Sweeney Todd - Spring 2013
Take a look behind the scenes of "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street", UTPA's latest musical rendition.
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The Pan American - Texas Hold 'Em Tournament
The UTPA Student Union hosted its Texas Hold Em' Tournament in the game room, Nov. 13th. UTPA students who provided their school ID were able to compete in the poker tournament with the intent of having a fun time playing or to win the awarded bronc bucks. Reported by Mary Paredes. For more about Student Union events: http://portal.utpa.edu/utpa_main/dess_home/dos_home/su_home_new
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The Pan American - The 10th annual Cesar Chavez March
Reporter George Terrazas looks at the 9th annual Mr. Alpha Sigma Tau male beauty pageant lets men dress-up in different outfits for a chance to win and represent Alpha Sigma Tau.
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The Pan American - The 2nd annual Battle of the Brew
Reporter Michael A. Aguilar covered the 10th annual Cesar Chavez March in San Juan. The event honored the life and hard work of Cesar Chavez and the fight for immigration reform. For more information about The Cesar Chavez March go to the link below. Read more. www.panamericanonline.com/cesarchavezmarch
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The Pan American - The 2nd Annual Pride March
Reporter George Terrazas stops by Roosevelt's at 7 for the 2nd annual Battle of the Brew to find out what the judges look for in this brewing competition.
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The Pan American - The 9th annual Mr. AST male beauty pageant
Reporter Arnoldo Ortiz covered The 2nd Annual Pride March at UTPA. The event let students expressed themselves about their sexual orientation and the fight for equality. If you would like to read more about the Pride March and LGBT to the website: http://www.panamericanonline.com/lgbt-2/
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The Pan American - The Final Stretch
Reporter Karen Villarreal interviews UTPA fitness instructor Colette Cabot, on how to stretch for finals week to maintain good posture and general health through studying.
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The Pan American - The Governor and The Press
Governor Rick Perry signed the UTPA and UTB merger bill July 16. Perry took a moment with the press to answer any questions about the new changes that will occur in the Rio Grande Valley.
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The Pan American - The Hauser Communication Research Lab
Reporter Daniella Diaz stopped by the Hauser Communication Research Lab to check out their services.
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The Pan American - The New Cross Walk
An insight into the new cross walk made between Joe Ochoa Avenue and University Drive in Edinburg, Nov 18. Reported by Mary Paredes.
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The Pan American - The Pan American's multimedia section
Take a look inside The Pan American's multimedia section. Also, get to know the reporters that bring you daily news about UTPA and the community.
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The Pan American - The Robot Zoo
Inspired on the book, "The Robot Zoo" by Marshall Editions published in 1998, The University of Texas-Pan American brought a 1,500-square-foot exhibit of mechanical animals to the Visitors Center Lobby, Oct. 7th. Reported by Mary Paredes For more information about The Robot Zoo: http://portal.utpa.edu/utpa_main/features_home/robotzoo_home
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The Pan American - The Sad Campers and Part Time at Galax Z Fair 2013
Check out the highlights of the Galax Z Fair, held at The Historic Cine El Rey and Thirsty Monkey in McAllen, TX.
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The Pan American - The Trunk Show
Fuzziwig's Candy Factory hosted its first Four Girls and a Trunk Show Sunday May 19. A trunk show is a one-day sale where independent vendors display the wares they typically store in boxes or trunks.
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The Pan American - The University of Texas Pan American Graduation 2013
The students of The University of Texas Pan American Graduated May 11, at the McAllen Convention Center. Reported by Joe De La Garza.
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The Pan American - The UTPA Fall 2013 Commencement
The fall senior class of UTPA graduated at the McAllen Convention Center December 14, with more that 1,200 students getting their diplomas in front of their family members and friends, showing the hard work that they have accomplished. Reported by Michael Aguilar.
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The Pan American - Tsunami Talk at UTPA
Reporter Anthony Michael looks at the rapid waves of the Tsunami lecture hosted by Dr. Harry Yeh from The University of Oregon and Dr. Havidan Rodriguez from The University of Texas Pan American.
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The Pan American - Turkey Bowling
The 11th annual Turkey Bowling took place November 7 at the Student Union. Turkey bowl is bowling but with a turkey as a bowling ball. Instead of using real turkeys, the union used balls dressed in turkey attires. Reported by Hideki Garcia. For more information about the Student Union: http://portal.utpa.edu/utpa_main/dess_home/dos_home/su_home_new
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The Pan American - UTPA.edu was hacked
The merger between UTPA and UTB was unanimously passed by the House of Representatives. Pan American reporter Elizabeth Espinosa explains the next step for the bill to pass. Read more: Merger bill passed by Texas House of Representatives http://www.panamericanonline.com/merger-bill-passes-by-texas-house-of-representatives/
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The Pan American - UTPA's 2013 Graduate Fair
Reporter Daniella Diaz stopped by the University's Graduate Fair March 7. The Fair was an opportunity for students who are interested in the UTPA graduate programs to stop by and ask questions. For more information on UTPA's graduate programs, please visit www.utpa.edu/graduatestudies.
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The Pan American - UTPA's DIYFriendship Bracelet
Reporter Michael Aguilar looks at the DIY: friendship bracelet held at UTPA's Student Union. For more information about Student Union events: Website: http://portal.utpa.edu/utpa_main/dess_home/dos_home/su_home_new Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UTPAunion
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The Pan American - UTPA's New Women's Basketball Coach
Larry Tidwell talks to Reporter Anthony Michael about taking over the UTPA Women's Head Basketball Coach position as UTPA enters the Western Athletic Conference.
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The Pan American - UTPA Tee Ball Team
UTPA Baseball team with Stepping Stones Home Care and Rehabilitation and the Pharr Police Athletic League, held a event for children with special needs. Reported by Anthony Michael To read more about the story: http://www.panamericanonline.com/broncs-host-dream-team/
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The Pan American - UTPA to get soccer team
UTPA will begin the women's soccer league Fall 2014 and the men's league in Fall 2015. UTPA President Robert Nelsen and alumni voice their thoughts about the additions to the sports department.
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The Pan American - UTPA & UTB Merger Update 2013/03/29
The merger between UTPA and UTB was unanimously passed by the House of Representatives. Pan American reporter Elizabeth Espinosa explains the next step for the bill to pass. Read more: Merger bill passed by Texas House of Representatives www.panamericanonline.com/merger-bill-passes-by-texas-house-of-representatives
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The Pan American - UTPA & UTB Merger Update 2013/05/17
The merger between UTPA and UTB was unanimously passed by the Texas Senate. Pan American reporter Michael Aguilar explains the next step for the bill to pass. www.panamericanonline.com/news-briefs-week-of-may-10
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The Pan American - UTPA Wins a Physical Activity Challenge
UTPA took on the New Orleans Privateers for the second time this season. Senior Guard, Bianca Torre explains how she felt during this game.
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The Pan American - UTPA Women's Basketball Broncs vs. Privateers
UTPA.edu was hacked Feb. 2. Reporter Anthony Michael sat down with UTPA's Chief Information Security Officer, Joe Voja. Read the story here | http://goo.gl/c6UTU
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The Pan American - Warped Tour 2013
The Pan American Videographer, Lea Juarez takes a look inside the 2013 Warped Tour in San Antonio, TX. She captures bands, vendors, fans and more. Music: Something to Love by The Bomb Busters
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The Pan American - Weekly Review 2013/01/25
Reporter Elizabeth Espinosa takes a look at recent and upcoming events around your campus and community.
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The Pan American - Weekly Review 2013/02/15
Pan American reporter Elizabeth Espinosa takes a look at national and local events for the second week of February.
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The Pan American - Weekly Review 2013/04/12
Pan American reporter Elizabeth Espinosa takes a look at the latest stories for the second week of April. They include: oil spills across the US, the job cuts at UTB/TSC (University of Texas at Brownsville Texas Southmost College, Earth Week at UTPA and the University Bookstore's new location.
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The Pan American - Welcome to the WAC
Reporter Joe De La Garza shows the unveiling of the new banner and logo in the UTPA Fieldhouse floors. Photo by: Adrian Castillo, The Pan American
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The Pan American - What do you like about Thanksgiving?
Laura Hernandez goes out and ask students what they like about thanksgiving.
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The Pan American - What is the Student Government Assocation?
Reporter Daniella Diaz stopped by the Student Government Association office to get a better understanding of how the organization serves the students on campus.
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The Pan American - Wilke Cook'em
Reporter Michael Aguilar looks at Shawn Wilke from Cuero, Tx the leader of Rodeo Smoke cooking team and 2012 Grand champion of the 7th annual Texas Cook 'em cook off. Wilke returned July 6 for the 8th annual Texas Cook 'em the Valley's only International Barbeque cookers Association sanctioned steak cook off
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The Pan American - Woman's Night
Reporter Michael Aguilar visit the McAllen's Whole Woman's Health clinic, where people gathered to watch the HB2 hearing. For more information about Whole Woman Heath: http://wholewomanshealth.com/
