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Critical race theory is essential to public education

Critical race theory is essential to public education

Alberto Silva Fernandez, Editor-in-Chief March 4, 2022

Lt. Gov Dan Patrick has stated that he wants to end tenure for professors who continue to teach Critical Race Theory (CRT). This is not the first time that the lieutenant governor has attacked CRT in public school systems, as he has joined Texas Gov....

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Production Room “B” at KTEP station at the Cotton Building at The University of Texas at El Paso Feb. 23.

KTEP radio station to receive $2 million from Margaret O. Herman

Julia Lucero, Contributor March 4, 2022

The University of Texas at El Paso received a $2 million donation for NPR affiliate radio station KTEP-FM (88.5) and will provide funding for scholarships for undergraduate students.   The endowment comes from the late Margaret O. Herman, an heiress...

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The Woman’s Wellness Summit, hosted by the Paso del Norte Hotel on May 19, will include speakers such as LPGA golfer Gerina Piller, UTEP alumn and El Paso boxer Kayla Gomez, and two-time Olympic gymnast Aly Raisman.  Photo courtesy of Agência Brasil.

El Paso Junior League to hold Women’s Wellness Summit

Kristen Scheaffer, Staff Reporter March 4, 2022

A Women’s Wellness Summit will be held on Thursday, May 19, at the Hotel Paso del Norte hosted by the Junior League of El Paso (JLEP), a women’s organization committed to volunteering and promoting women’s potential to provide change and improvement...

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Olympics raises racial double standard

Olympics raises racial double standard

Emily Autumn Velasquez, Sports Editor March 3, 2022

There are plenty of double standards that are set for people due to gender, race, or sexual preference. During this Olympic season we saw a case of double standards that could not be overlooked and needs immediate attention to see change.  Sha’Carri...

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Can the Miners play spoiler in the upcoming C-USA Tournament?

Can the Miners play spoiler in the upcoming C-USA Tournament?

Daniel Alec Lopez, Staff Reporter March 3, 2022

The UTEP men’s basketball team is heading into the Conference-USA tournament with a lot of momentum. With two games currently remaining, UTEP has a chance to be seated in a good spot in this tournament.   But if the tournament were to start today,...

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A woman holds a candle and a Ukranian flag during a prayer vigil for Ukraine at Tom Lea Park on Feb. 28.

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has global impacts

Victoria Rivas, Arts & Culture Editor March 2, 2022

After months of uncertainty, Russia invaded Ukraine early in the morning Thursday, Feb. 24, by firing a series of missiles near Kyiv and Kharkiv.   “Putin is the aggressor. Putin chose this war,” U.S. President Joe Biden said Feb. 24 via Twitter....

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The U.S women’s national team reached a $24 million settlement with the U.S Soccer Federation in their six-year equal pay battle Feb. 22.  Photo courtesy of the U.S. Soccer WNT Instagram .

U.S. women’s soccer team settles equal pay lawsuit

Katrina Villarreal, Staff Reporter March 2, 2022

The U.S. women’s national team (USWNT) reached a settlement with the U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF) to receive equal pay for years to come, ending a six-year fight Feb. 22. The settlement will ensure not only equal pay with its male counterparts but...

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Junior guard Souley Boum, originally from Oakland, California, has averaged 19 points and four rebounds per game during the 2021-2022 season.

Scoring threat on the court

Daniel Alec Lopez, Staff Reporter March 2, 2022

Junior guard Souley Boum has had an enormous impact on the court in his three years playing for UTEP. Boum has been a key player in many of the Miners' big victories this season.    One of the many games in which he had an impact was against the...

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El Paso City Council allowed public libraries to make banned books accessible to the public, including “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee and “The Hate U Give” by Angie Thomas.

State banned books become accessible in El Paso Public Libraries

Victoria Rivas, Arts & Culture Editor March 2, 2022

UTEP students applaud El Paso’s City Council members' decision to allow public libraries to display a section of banned books and make them accessible to the public, despite challenges across the state and country.  “I think history and all those...

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Local artist Tino Ortega was chosen to create the new Aug. 3 memorial that will be built at Ponder Park, 7500 W.H. Burges Drive in El Paso.

Local artist to create a new Aug. 3 memorial

Alyson Rodriguez, Contributor March 1, 2022

El Paso was changed forever on Aug. 3, 2019.   A gunman drove across Texas and took the lives of 23 innocent people. Since that day, two memorials have been created honoring the victims’ memory, and a new one is being built in Ponder Park.   The...

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The second season of “Euphoria,” streaming on HBO Max, ended Feb. 27 leaving viewers with many questions unanswered. The show is confirmed to return for a third season.

Season finale of ‘Euphoria’ leaves audiences with a cliff hanger

Itzel Giron, Audience and Engagement Editor February 28, 2022

“Euphoria” has become the most talked-about show since its initial release in 2019; however, with COVID-19, filming of the second season was paused causing viewers to wait almost three years for the new season.   Released on Jan. 9, the show has...

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“The Batman” will be in theaters March 4 and is directed by director Matt Reeves and stars Robert Pattinson and Zoë Kravitz.

‘The Batman’ could be the best Batman remake ever

Itzel Giron, Audience and Engagement Editor February 28, 2022

Editor’s Note: This is your formal warning for mild spoilers.  The highly anticipated “The Batman” film by director Matt Reeves is set to arrive in movie theaters March 4, but it has already surpassed all expectations, including my own. Being...

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