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A UTEP student takes their senior graduation picture in front of the pick located at the front of the UTEP campus.

Myriad ways to celebrate UTEP graduation

Alyson Rodriguez, Contributor December 6, 2021

As another graduation season rolls around and students begin preparing to celebrate with their family and friends, there are many places and activities to do to commemorate this joyous achievement.   Most students choose to eat at a fancy restaurant with...

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Fall commencement will take place at the Don Haskins Center Dec. 11-12

Fall commencement returns to Don Haskins

Alyson Rodriguez, Contributor December 3, 2021

After a distressing two years filled with uncertainty, UTEP commencements return to their rightful place at the Don Haskins Center, 151 Glory Road. UTEP’s Spring 2021 commencement was held at the Sun Bowl stadium and welcomed graduates...

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Laura Valdez an Ecology and Evolutionary Biology UTEP student is graduating this semester.

Student leaves her mark on the field of Ecology

Levi Carlos, Staff Reporter December 2, 2021

Like many in the El Paso area, Laura Valdez is a family-oriented person with grand future ambitions. Valdez has an appreciation for plants and loves to share this sentiment with her grandmother. Whether it is sharing plants or watching YouTube videos...

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Estefania Morales-Mitre is a multimedia journalism student who will be graduating this semester. Photo courtesy of Estefania Morales-Mitre.

Student embraces her Latin roots as a journalist

Itzel Giron, Staff Reporter December 2, 2021

As students prepare to take their final exams, add finishing touches on job applications and prepare for their big projects before graduation, one student finds herself also preparing to leave the borderland for Washington D.C. Patricia Estefania Morales...

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A graduating student holds pride flag in Rainbow Miner Graduation ceremony Nov. 19, 2021, at the Tomas Rivera Conference Center.

UTEP SELC celebrates Rainbow Miner Graduation

Eduardo Flores, Contributor December 1, 2021

Each spring semester, UTEP’s Student Engagement & Leadership Center (SELC) hosts Rainbow Miner Graduation to acknowledge the accomplishments of LGBTQIA2S+ students and see them onto the following stages of their lives. This year is the first...

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UTEP students struggle during finals week of their first semester back on campus.

CAPS helps students cope with stress as semester ends

Beatriz Velazquez, Contributor November 30, 2021

Graduation and finals are around the corner and students are once again dealing with stress as the semester comes to an end.  Graduation can be very stressful — preparations for the graduation party, inviting family and friends and especially...

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"Aristotle and Dante Dive Into the Waters of the World" by Benjamin Alire Saenz former UTEP creative writing professor.

Former UTEP professor’s book hits the big screen

Maria L. Guerrero Duran, Web Editor November 18, 2021

Former UTEP professor, Benjamin Alire Sáenz, recently announced his book, “Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe,” will soon hit the big screen and released the sequel “Aristotle and Dante Dive into the Waters of the World."  Born...

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UTEP's SELC hosted the Coffee House Open Mic Night on the second floor of the Union Building Nov. 10.

Miners show talent at Open Mic Night

Alyson Rodriguez, Contributor November 18, 2021

All sorts of talent filled the night at the second-floor lounge of the Union East building Nov. 10 as UTEP’s Student Engagement & Leadership Center (SELC) hosted its first Coffee House Open Mic Night.    Some students performed...

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UTEP celebrates First-Gen week with activities highlighting first generation students and their stories.

UTEP’s SELC celebrates First-Gen week

Eduardo Flores, Contributor November 17, 2021

For some students, coming to college every day and facing daily challenges is a journey that they have expected, but for others, they are making history within their families.   Tears and laughter surged as students, faculty, and staff joined UTEP’s Student...

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Enrique Iglesias performs at the Don Haskins Center Nov. 10, 2021

Latin pop artists ignite crowd at the Don Haskins

Itzel Giron and Victoria Rivas November 16, 2021

Echoing screams, long lines and bright lights filled UTEP’s Don Haskins Center, Wednesday, Nov. 10, as crowds made their way inside to enjoy the highly anticipated Ricky Martin and Enrique Iglesias' first joint tour . After a year of waiting, since the...

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UTEP faculty Georgina Hernandez Escobar, Thursday, January 30, 2020, in El Paso, Texas. Photo by Ivan Pierre Aguirre/UTEP Communications

Georgina Hernandez-Escobar celebrates her bicultural roots through art

Itzel Giron, Staff Reporter November 10, 2021

Recently, “Alebrijes” took center stage at the UTEP Chihuahuan Desert Garden Ampitheater, highlighting the culture significance of Dia de los Muertos by director and playwright Georgina Hernandez-Escobar.  Before coming to work at UTEP...

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UTEP’s Department of Theatre and Dance arranged the play ALEBRIJES A Bilingual Day of the Dead Show, a free show that took place in the Desert Garden Amphitheater Oct. 28-Nov. 2.

Celebrating the Day of the Dead with ‘Alebrijes’

Alyson Rodriguez, Contributor November 9, 2021

Bright colors and culture filled the cool fall nights with the showing of “Alebrijes” at the Chihuahuan Desert Gardens Amphitheater. The bilingual Day of the Dead play was written and directed by Georgina Hernandez Escobar. UTEP’s Department of...

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