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“Where will we grow” exhibit on display in the Centennial Museum and Chihuahua Desert Gardens

UTEP celebrates 27th Annual Florafest

Kristen Scheaffer, Contributor October 6, 2021

Florafest is around the corner as we progress into the cooler weather. From 9 a.m. on Oct. 9th at the UGLC plaza until they sell out, the Centennial Museum and Chihuahuan Desert Gardens will be holding their 27th annual Florafest.  The event...

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Lupita Sanchez walks down the aisle during the SGA Homecoming pageant on September 24, 2021

UTEP brings back its traditional SGA pageant

Elisha Nuñez, Contributor October 5, 2021

UTEP’s Student Government Association (SGA) kicked off homecoming week by hosting its annual SGA pageant, after it was postponed from last year’s fall semester.    The pageant took place  Friday, Sept. 24, with free admission to...

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Hueco Tanks to celebrate its 27th Annual Interpretive Fair

Kristen Scheaffer, Contributor September 29, 2021

Hueco Tanks State Park will celebrate its 27th Annual Interpretive Fair next month. From 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 16 and Sunday, Oct. 17, guests are welcome to attend various events ranging from traditional performances to educational tours...

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Rivers Ventura performed at Battle of the Bands, and won, at this year’s Minerpalooza celebration to welcome students back to campus for the 2021-2022 academic year.

New band Rivers Ventura won Minerpalooza’s Battle of the Bands

Beatriz Velazquez, Contributor September 15, 2021

The return of Minerpalooza after last year’s cancellation due to the COVID-19 pandemic came with the refreshing new offering of Battle of the Bands on Aug. 27. The event highlighted the local talents of Coco Butter, Le Voyage, Rivers Ventura, Tony Jupiter,...

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Run your heart out at the 11th annual Miner Dash & Family Fitness Fiesta

Run your heart out at the 11th annual Miner Dash & Family Fitness Fiesta

Alyson Rodriguez, Contributor September 14, 2021

Don’t siesta, come to the fitness fiesta! Calling all Miners, runners, and fitness enthusiasts to the 11th annual Miner Dash and Family Fitness Fiesta. On Sunday, Sept. 26, UTEP will be hosting the first Miner Dash since the beginning of the pandemic.  This...

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Photo by Connor Martinez

El Paso Museum of History announces new director

Victoria Rivas, Staff Reporter September 2, 2021

Earlier this month, the city’s Museums and Cultural Affairs Department announced a new director for the El Paso Museum of History.  Erica Marin, 46, is making history herself in becoming the first Latina and El Pasoan to be appointed director.  “I...

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Photo by Elisha Nunez

UTEP’s Playfair welcomes Miners back to campus

Elisha Nuñez, Contributor August 30, 2021

As the start of the fall semester approaches, Miner Welcome Week has presented a number of events in order to familiarize miners with each other and their campus once more. The Miner Playfair  offers miners the opportunity to socialize with one another...

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Photo Credits: Student Recreation Center

UTEP Rec Center presents first-ever Late Night at the Rec

Alyson Rodriguez, Contributor August 26, 2021

On Friday, Aug. 20, many UTEP groups will host events to welcome UTEP Miners back on campus. One of the events includes the first-ever Late Night at the Rec at the UTEP Recreation Center at 8 p.m., Aug. 20. The event ends at midnight, and is...

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Minerpalooza returns to UTEP’s campus Friday

Minerpalooza returns to UTEP’s campus Friday

Elisha Nuñez, Contributor August 26, 2021

Over a year since the coronavirus pandemic forced UTEP to cancel Minerpalooza and a host of other events meant to bring students together, businesses and establishments have begun reopening to the public.   UTEP has also made a full return, beginning...

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Latin favorites headline the Don Haskins concert series

Julian Herrera, Editor in Chief August 26, 2021

The Don Haskins Center, 151 Glory Road, welcomes a lively slate of musical artists for its 2021 concert series. Tickets for each of the concerts are available at Ticketmaster, ticketmaster.com or www.utep.edu/utep-ticket-center. All tickets for shows...

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The Tin Mine trail takes the explorer through the desert terrain of the Franklin mountains.

UTEP Rec Center hosts hiking trip to local Tin Mines, other events

Alyson Rodriguez, Contributor August 4, 2021

The UTEP Student Recreation Center Outdoor Adventure Program (OAP) held its first outdoor trip since the pandemic started – a free hike to the El Paso Tin Mines in Northeast El Paso. Participants met at the trail head at 7 a.m. Saturday, July...

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UTEP alumnus David Cruz Jímenez won a prestigious international poetry award for his fourth poetry book "Lazarus," which took him nearly 15 years to complete.

UTEP alumnus wins prestigious international poetry award, $50K prize

Victoria Rivas, Contributor August 3, 2021

UTEP alumnus David Cruz Jímenez won a prestigious international poetry award for his fourth poetry book "Lazarus," which took him nearly 5 years to complete.  Cruz, 38, is a well-known Costa Rican poet who recently graduated from UTEP with a master's...

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