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Assayer of Student Opinion.

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Experts were available at Flora Fest to help teach customers how to properly take care of their new plants.

Florafest offered El Paso a chance to learn about native plants and support UTEP’s Centennial Museum and Gardens

Ximena Cordero, Staff Reporter October 7, 2024
Florafest, an event hosted by UTEP’s Centennial Museum and Chihuahuan Desert Gardens, took place Sept. 28. Customers could purchase native plants with the help of local gardening experts which helped support the museum and gardens.
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott awarded a $344,000 Jobs and Education for Texans grant to the Fabens Independent School District.

Governor Abbott Awards $344,000 Grant to Fabens ISD for Career Training

Rumi Sevilla, Staff Reporter October 7, 2024
Awarded by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), the grant is going to go toward the purchase and installation of medical equipment to train 126 students as registered nurses in partnership with El Paso Community College. This initiative will benefit many graduates from the technical and healthcare programs at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP), setting them for successful careers.
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The vice presidential debate took place on Oct. 1.

The vice presidential debate gives voters insights into their respective campaigns

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Staff Reporter October 6, 2024
In an unprecedented circumstance, the vice-presidential candidates' debate could possibly be the last word said on the debate stage before America heads to the polls.
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With a sudden conference realignment, UTEP will switch to the Mountain West Conference starting in the 2026-27 season. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

UTEP joins the Mountain West, is it the right decision?

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Staff Reporter October 1, 2024
UTEP has moved to the Mountain West. While ideal at first impression, the larger implications are some that don’t have a stable road for the Miner’s future.
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Photo courtesy of UTEP Athletics

Back for more, UTEP volleyball coach Ben Wallis agrees to two year contract extension

Gael Araiza, Layout Editor September 27, 2024
For six years, UTEP Head Volleyball Coach Ben Wallis has taken the reins of a program that was once at the bottom of Conference USA, garnering not only fan support but also strengthening his team in the process.
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UTEP students react to the death of Franklin Mountain legend Bob the Goat

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Staff Reporter September 27, 2024
The recent passing of the beloved Bob the Goat has united the 915 in honoring his life. Bob’s legacy is one that impacted all citizens, including those at UTEP.
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Old Sheepdog Brewery hosts the Presidential debate on Sept. 10.

Is El Paso Still Safely Democratic?

Rumi Sevilla, Staff Reporter September 27, 2024
As the political landscape shifts, multiple factors continue to influence voter sentiment, with some reinforcing existing loyalties while others push voters in new directions.
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UTEP’s acceptance rate reflects the dedication to inclusivity and access to education for all

Ximena Cordero, Staff Reporter September 27, 2024
With a 99.9% acceptance rate, UTEP has a commitment to inclusivity and education access. While this raises sustainability questions, officials emphasize the university's dedication to student success as future growth is expected.
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The Geological Sciences building offers students a calm and quiet environment to study in.

Need a quiet place to study?

Victoria Valadez, Contributor/Photographer September 27, 2024
With such a large campus, UTEP has many well-known and hidden gem areas where students can study.
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The University of Texas at El Paso has been named one of Forbes' 500 Best Colleges.

Forbes Top 500 List furthers the truth for UTEP

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Staff Reporter September 25, 2024
After the release of the Forbes Top 500 list, the rest of the US learns what those who stepped into UTEP already know, its promise to excellence.
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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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