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UTEP students represent their organizations at the RSOlympics Friday, Sept. 27.

Student organizations celebrate Homecoming through RSOlympics

Anahy Diaz, Contributor October 1, 2019

From collecting toiletries for the community to participating in a J. Balvin karaoke competition, student organizations have begun to show off their Miner spirit this Homecoming season through the “RSOlympics.”   Organized by UTEP’s...

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Students from UTEP and Tecnológico de Monterrey partnered for “Festival of Monologues” Saturday, Sept. 28 at the Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall.

Sold-out monologue festival unites cultures

Victoria Almaguer, Contributor October 1, 2019

Students from UTEP and Tecnológico de Monterrey partnered for “Festival of Monologues” a cultural demonstration of spoken-word monologues and dance pieces on Saturday, Sept. 28 at the Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall. Students from both sides...

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Events happening in El Paso this week

Jaqueline Martinez, Staff Reporter September 26, 2019

Nature Photography  9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28  Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site – Texas Parks and Wildlife  Ranger photographers, Pete and Carlos will be providing photographers with a tour through some of the most...

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Sister Cities by Mandy Shantyne at the Philanthropy Theater Tuesday Sept. 17, 2019.

Playwrights interpret Walmart shooting with powerful short plays

Paulina Spencer, Staff Reporter September 24, 2019

The Dramatist Guild of America and the Department of Theater and Dance at UTEP hosted an evening of original short plays Tuesday, Sept. 17, at The Plaza Theatre in Downtown El Paso. The event aimed to dramatically interpret the day of the shooting that...

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Jeremy Slack, associate professor of geography, is investigating the Mexico's immigration enforcement with help from a grant.

Book by faculty explores the cartel-related risks after deportation

Marisol Chavez, Web Editor September 24, 2019

Jeremy Slack, Ph.D., assistant professor of geography in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at UTEP, presented his book “Deported to Death: How Drug Violence Is Changing Migration on the U.S.-Mexico Border” to a full audience on Thursday,...

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NAMI El Paso presents Suicide Prevention Awareness Month Vigil Friday, Sept. 27, 2019 at San Jacinto Plaza, El Paso, TX. 

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NAMI to host suicide prevention awareness vigil

Sasha Minjarez, Contributor September 24, 2019

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of El Paso will hold a vigil to raise awareness, as well as pay respects, to victims of suicide from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27 at San Jacinto Plaza in Downtown El Paso. September is National Suicide...

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Maluma interacts with the audience on his world tour at UTEP Don Haskins Center Sunday Sept. 22, 2019.

Maluma urges crowd at Don Haskins to ‘Stay Strong, El Paso!’

Alejandra Molina, Contributor September 24, 2019

Maluma performed to an eager crowd who sang and danced along most of his reggaeton famous hit songs, such as “Chantaje,” “Borró Cassette,” and “Carnaval,” among others. The concert was Sunday, Sept. 22, at the Don Haskins Center.   Maluma...

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La Union Maze will open theirs doors for public soon.

La Union Corn Maze reopens for fall season

Jaqueline Martinez, Staff Reporter September 24, 2019

La Union Corn Maze reopened its gates two days before the start of fall season Saturday, Sept. 21. La Union has dedicated itself to bringing families together by celebrating the fall. Along with the maze, it also offers  activities attendees...

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Rubin Center to host opening reception for fall exhibitions

Rubin Center to host opening reception for fall exhibitions

Jaqueline Martinez, Staff Reporter September 23, 2019

The Stanlee and Gerald Rubin Center for the Visual Arts, located between the Fox Fine Arts building and the Sun Bowl, will be hosting an opening reception to their yearly fall exhibition. This year’s exhibition will showcase Irish artist Brian...

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Eco El Paso hosts the city’s first-ever National Drive Electric Festival Saturday, Sept. 15 at the Sunland Park Mall’s south parking lot.

Eco El Paso hosts first Drive Electric Festival

Margaret Cataldi, Staff Reporter September 17, 2019

Eco El Paso, a local environmental organization, partnered with National Drive Electric Week to host the city’s first-ever National Drive Electric Festival Saturday, Sept. 15 at the Sunland Park Mall’s south parking lot.   National Drive...

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People gather to watch the film “Selena” at the Fountains at Farah Saturday Sept. 14., 2019.

‘Movie Nite on the Lawn’ draws big crowd

Anahy Diaz, Contributor September 17, 2019

The promise of a good film and a good time is what drew a large crowd to the Fountains at Farah Saturday, Sept. 14 to watch “Selena” at the shopping venue’s big screen.   People of all ages arrived with their lawn chairs, snacks,...

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Lost El Paso Paranormal shows exhibit of La Llorona and other known folklore on Friday, Sept. 13, 2019.

Local Paranormal society hosts “The Legend of La Llorona” event

Alejandra Molina, Contributor September 17, 2019

Lost El Paso Paranormal hosted a free event called “The Legend of La Llorona”  Friday, Sept. 13 at the San Carlos Building in downtown El Paso. The event featured local vendors, live music, poetry, performances, a costume contest, a traveling...

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