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UTEP football falls to Jay Norvell-led Colorado State, QB1 now in question

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Staff Reporter September 24, 2024
UTEP has a strong outing in Fort Collins against Mountain West’s own Colorado State. Despite the result, UTEP demonstrated a resilient attitude, almost completing a second half comeback. Entering the bye, the Miners are left with a significant question.
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Lucas Stauffer for the El Paso Locomotive.

Colorado Switchbacks Versus El Paso Locomotive thriller makes fans go ‘Loco’

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Staff Reporter September 24, 2024
The Locomotive finally returned home after two weeks, but were confronted with a perennial USL club in the Colorado Switchbacks, who are second in the Western Conference. To the tunes of a nail-biting finish, the Locomotive rode the crazy train all game long.
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Middle Blocker Kaya Weaver celebrates a score with her teammates.

UTEP Volleyball captures Southwest Showdown title going undefeated over the weekend

Christian Garza, Writer/Contributor September 24, 2024
UTEP volleyball claims the Southwest Showdown Tournament title with an unbeaten 3-0 record. The Miners secured three consecutive victories over the University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV), Texas A&M-Corpus Christi (TAMCC), and Texas State last weekend at Memorial Gym.
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Banes General Contractors Inc works with El Paso County to renovate the Agua Dulce Skatepark for the community.

Renovations coming to Agua Dulce Skatepark and various city parks across El Paso County

Marco Hinojosa, Audience and Engagement Editor September 24, 2024
The Far Eastside Agua Dulce Skatepark is under renovation thanks to a state park improvement grant. Aguadulce is one of many parks across the county facing renovations due to this grant.
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Photo Courtesy of Jay J. Armes III on Facebook. Private investigator Jay J. Armes rides alongside his son, Jay Armes III, both dressed in formal attire.

World-Renowned El Paso legend and private investigator, Jay J. Armes, passes away at 92

Rumi Sevilla, Staff Reporter September 24, 2024
Jay J. Armes, a world-renowned private investigator and native El Pasoan, passed away at 92, according to a Sept. 19 Facebook post shared by his son, Jay J. Armes III.
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Beetlejuice Beetlejuice premiered on September 6, 2024.

“Beetlejuice Beetlejuice”: A Twisted Revival of the Strange and the Unusual

Rumi Sevilla, Staff Reporter September 23, 2024
Following the 1988 release of Beetlejuice, Tim Burton has brought back both longtime fans and newer generations to theaters —36 years later— with the newest release of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.
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UTEP's Center for Community Engagement held National Voter Registration Day at Leech Grove Sept. 17.

Voter Registration Day: Empowering communities and ensuring every voice is heard in the 2024 Election

Ximena Cordero, Staff Reporter September 23, 2024
Sep. 17 marked National Voter Registration Day. With the deadline to register on Oct. 7 and elections on Nov. 5, UTEP students and the El Paso community must be aware of deadlines and resources available.
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Photo courtesy of Conference-USA

C-USA Realigns for the second time in three years

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Staff Reporter September 22, 2024
UTEP’s athletic world just got a whole lot different. As C-USA finally gains some sustainability, recognition is now needed if the Miners look to get hot in the conference, and the past can tell UTEP what they can expect from their imminent future.
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Niesha Burgher was born in Jamaica and represented her country and UTEP at the Olympics this year.

Olympians & Paralympians in the 915

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Staff Reporter September 20, 2024
Paris 2024’s global competitions have officially wrapped up. Yet, the recognition of those who reside in El Paso and competed in the Olympics has barely begun.
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UTEP's Union Referendum passes by a slim margin of 73 votes.

UTEP Union Referendum passes student vote, only 9% of students voted

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Editor-in-Chief September 20, 2024
UTEP’s Union Referendum was successfully passed following a student body election. The vote authorized the increase of student union fees, which will be used to rebuild and remodel parts of the student union.
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Santos Limon looks to unseat Texas’ 23rd Rep. Tony Gonzales ahead of historic 2024 general election

Santos Limon looks to unseat Texas’ 23rd Rep. Tony Gonzales ahead of historic 2024 general election

Ximena Cordero, Staff Reporter September 20, 2024
Santos Limon and Tony Gonzales are set to face off in the general election for Texas’s 23rd district. As the election approaches, Limon presented his visions and plans to the voters if elected. Santos Limon claimed victory in the Democratic primary election, and incumbent Tony Gonzales emerged as the winner in the Republican primary runoff.
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Courtesy of The Prospector archives

Interview Do’s and Don’ts according to UTEP Career Center

Avery Escamilla-Wendell, Contributor September 20, 2024
Interviews can be the toughest part when applying for a job. The UTEP Career center prepares students with the skills they need to get the job they want.
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