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The Student News Site of The University of Texas at El Paso

Minero Magazine

The Student News Site of The University of Texas at El Paso

Minero Magazine

First lady Michelle Obama praises Troy Simon, who couldn’t read at age 14 and is now a college student, at a White House conference for education leaders, photo by Gavin Stern

President Obama meets with college leaders, expands access for the poor

February 24, 2014

WASHINGTON - Troy Simon grew up poor in New Orleans. He couldn’t read until he was 14. But with a little help, he’s now a student at Bard College in New York – and got to introduce Michelle Obama...

Grisel Davila pictured above, photo by Kristopher Rivera

Too poor for school: Military offers a gateway to an education

February 24, 2014

Story by Kristopher Rivera Leélo en español Before the slivers of sunlight seep into the city, Grisel Davila, 19, begins her day at 4 a.m., making the long drive from her home in the Lower Valley...

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