Homecoming week is coming up on UTEP’s calendar, which means there will be plenty of Miner spirit throughout the campus for the week. Spanning from Oct. 23-29, this annual campus tradition is going to be filled with events in UTEP’s different colleges...

Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid to treat severe pain, has taken over the lives of tens of thousands of Americans, becoming the leading cause of death in America for people between the ages of 18 to 45, according to the CDC.  “Fentanyl is the single deadliest...

What was once called the Interpretive Fair celebrates its 28th year at Hueco Tanks State Park. The two-day event will take place Saturday, Oct. 15, and Sunday, Oct. 16. There will be no fees charged on these dates and no capacity restrictions.   The...

Beto O’Rourke, who is currently on the road trying to gain traction for the Texas gubernatorial election, made the final stop of his college tour Tuesday, Oct. 11 at the El Paso Natural Gas Conference Center at UTEP. Filled with students and community...

NAMIwalks El Paso gathered around Ascarate park to raise funds and promote mental health awareness Oct. 8.  Registration began at 8 a.m. and people from all over the community joined to show their support and raise funds. NAMI El Paso is an affiliate...

The Texas gubernatorial election is set to take place Nov. 8. With the voter registration deadline approaching Oct. 11, it is important that everyone knows both candidates and what they stand for. It is expected to be a tight race against incumbent Greg...

As November draws closer, so does election time and with a publicized race this year, some may be overwhelmed by how to vote. Election Day is scheduled for Nov. 8.    The seat that has been in the news is for Texas state governor. However, there...

Midterm elections are around the corner and the future of Texas politics lies in the hands of citizens with the right and power to elect candidates who speak to their needs and political views.    Texas voters will not vote for U.S. senators or the...

As election season begins to creep up, it is important for UTEP students to know what is going on in their government both locally and nationally, especially since young people make up the majority of the demographic of voters.   A great organization...

The city of El Paso is getting a new cultural kick with “Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition.” In this 90 minute experience, patrons get to experience Michelangelo’s famous work featured in the Sistine Chapel without having to go through...

 In this year’s Texas midterm elections, races across federal, state, county, and local levels will be on the ballot depending on the voter’s location. The following information aims to break down the races specific to El Paso voters.   According...

Extensive mountain ranges, canyons, and desert flora and fauna fill the west Texas landscape, where one of the most prehistoric and relevant national parks reside, Guadalupe Mountains National Park. The highest point in Texas, Guadalupe Peak, also calls...