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The need for activism without tragedy

The need for activism without tragedy

Kristen Scheaffer, Staff Reporter February 19, 2022

On Jan. 11 one of my podcasts dropped a new episode. I grabbed my shopping list for Target and headed out, starting the new episode to listen to on my way. This episode stuck with me. It was NPR’s “Code Switch,” and the episode was, “They came,...

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With Texas being hit with another winter storm, Governor Greg Abbott addresses Texans with a plan at an Austin news conference Feb. 1. Governor Abbott said there would be 27 state agencies supporting Texans and 10,000 megawatts of extra capacity for use at the expected peak demand.

Abbott responds to winter storm, prepares for power outages

Kristen Scheaffer, Staff Reporter February 19, 2022

Winter Storm Uri hit Texas and the eastern half of the United States Thursday, Feb. 3, 2021, leaving nearly 4 million Texans without power, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. The damage adds up to nearly $295 billion.  That storm took...

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Junior Guard Jamal Bieniemy plays offense against Louisiana Tech University at the Thomas Assembly Center Feb. 17.  Photo credit of LA Tech Athletics.

UTEP outlasts the Bulldogs

Daniel Alec Lopez, Staff Reporter February 18, 2022

The UTEP men’s basketball team (15-10, 8-5 Conference USA) outlasted Louisiana Tech University (18-7, 9-4 C-USA) Feb.17 at the Thomas Assembly Center. Junior guard Souley Boum was able to score clutch buckets at the end of the game, to give the Miners...

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Guard Mahri Petree and the women's basketball team listen to Head Coach Kevin Baker during a time out against Louisiana Tech University at the Don Haskins Center Feb. 17.

Miners lose to LA Tech in late comeback

Katrina Villarreal, Staff Reporter February 18, 2022

UTEP women’s basketball (13-11, 5-9 Conference USA) faced a tough loss to Louisiana Tech University (15-9, 7-6 C-USA) on Thursday, Feb. 17 at the Don Haskins Center, 77-60.   The first half of the game both teams came out fighting, with the Miners...

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Border commuters await long hours to cross to Ciudad Juarez, Feb. 13, 2022.

Why the wait time to cross to Juarez is inhumane

Hugo Hinojosa, Designer February 18, 2022

If you are a fellow border commuter, you probably know the pain of crossing from Ciudad Juarez to El Paso every day. Unless you possess the privilege of owning a SENTRI card, and the tag for the express line, you are left to the will of destiny to cross...

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Immerse yourself in Van Gogh’s art interactive exhibit

Immerse yourself in Van Gogh’s art interactive exhibit

Alyson Rodriguez, Contributor February 18, 2022

“Irises,” “Bedroom in Arles,” “Wheatfield with Crows,” “The Starry Night,” immerse yourself in the Van Gogh experience by stepping into some of Van Gogh’s most famous paintings.   “Beyond Van Gogh the Immersive Experience” is...

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One of the Super Bowl advertisements included athletes like Eli Manning, Jerome Bettis, Terry Bradshaw and Victor Crus supporting Pepsi and Frito-Lay.

Super Bowl advertisements take the spotlight

Victoria Rivas, Arts & Culture Editor February 16, 2022

The Super Bowl is one of the biggest events every year, and viewers do not only tune in to enjoy the halftime show but to watch advertisements that cost millions of dollars for a 30-second airtime slot.  For years, the Super Bowl advertisements have...

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The NFL announced that Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige, and Kendrick Lamar will be performing at the Super Bowl 56 Halftime Show.

Halftime performance surprises fans with rap icons

Victoria Rivas, Arts & Culture Editor February 16, 2022

UTEP students have mixed opinions after five hip-hop and rap legends, for the first time, headlined the halftime show for Super Bowl LVI Sunday, Feb. 13, at the SoFi Stadium.  Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige, Kendrick Lamar, and a special...

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Jessica Ruiz asks true or false questions to students who participate at the Sex/Love and Respect booth at Centennial Plaza Feb. 14.

Sex/Love and Respect Week to be held at UTEP

Kristen Scheaffer, Staff Reporter February 16, 2022

UTEP will be hosting a series of events to mark this week to educate the student body on healthy relationships. These events will kick off on Monday, Feb. 14, and will be ongoing for the week.  The month of Feb. marks Teen Dating Violence Awareness...

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Mexican figure skater Donovan Carrillo. Photo courtesy of Unomasuno website.

First Mexican figure skater in 30 years competes at Olympics

Hugo Hinojosa, Designer February 16, 2022

Donovan Carrillo made history Tuesday, Feb. 8, for becoming the first Mexican figure skater in 30 years to compete in the Winter Olympics.   “Dreams do come true,” he said following his debut at the men’s short program competition.  The...

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International superstar, Grammy and multiple Latin Grammy award winner, Bad Bunny, performed at the Don Haskins Center Feb. 11, as part of his “El Último Tour del Mundo 2022”.

Bad Bunny brings the heat to Don Haskins

Itzel Giron, Audience and Engagement Editor February 16, 2022

Highly anticipated Puerto Rican star Bad Bunny arrived at the Don Haskins Center Friday Feb. 11, as fans lined up outside for hours before the show started. It was only the second show in his biggest tour to date, “El Último Tour del Mundo” setting...

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The Prospector & Minero Magazine supports The Battalion Newspaper

The Prospector & Minero Magazine supports The Battalion Newspaper

Prospector Staff Report February 15, 2022

The Battalion, the student-led newspaper at Texas A&M released an article on Feb.11 detailing that their university President Katherine Banks, Ph.D., is forcing the 129-year-old publication to stop printing. The decision was made without consulting...

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