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Ethnic identities may not tell the whole story

Ethnic identities may not tell the whole story

Julia Lucero, Contributor November 5, 2021

Being Hispanic or coming from a background of Mexican or Spaniard culture, it can be confusing on what to identify yourself as. It can sometimes make people wonder, “what is the difference between being Hispanic and Latino?”  Chicano Studies Adjunct...

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Paydirt Pete holds a candle at the ceremony of life for Dr. Diana Natalicio on Oct. 27, 2021

UTEP announces new Institute for Hispanic Student Success

Eduardo Flores, Contributor November 5, 2021

UTEP President Emerita Diana Natalicio was remembered among her family, friends, coworkers and the UTEP family at the Centennial Plaza of the University of Texas at El Paso during a Celebration of Life ceremony Oct. 26.    During the event,...

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Forward Gilles Dekoninck guards Guard Emmanuel White during practice Oct. 27.

Basketball fans plan to fill the Don Haskins Center 

Victoria Rivas, Arts & Culture Editor November 4, 2021

After a year of fans virtually supporting UTEP's basketball teams, the upcoming 2021-2022 season will soon return, and fans are excited to attend games and support both teams.  "I'm glad we will now be able to attend games again because the environment...

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The epidemic of school shootings in America

The epidemic of school shootings in America

Itzel Giron, Staff Reporter November 4, 2021

For years, the United States have dealt with hundreds of mass shootings in schools, from the Columbine High School shooting in 1999 to more recently at Timberview High School Oct. 6.   Shootings seems to inevitably happen every year, either...

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New sports editor to spotlight all athletics equally

New sports editor to spotlight all athletics equally

November 3, 2021

Sports are impactful all around the world and athletes everywhere make a difference every day, both on the field and off. As someone who loves sports, I understand the importance of sports media, which is why I am both excited and honored to be given...

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From left to right: Rodgers Korir, Kenneth Talavera, Gabriel Armijo, Caroline Chepkosgei, Ruth Jerubet, Mexwell Kipkosgei, and Titus Cheruiyot.

Seven Miners earn honors at C-USA Championship

Daniel Lopez, Staff Reporter November 3, 2021

The Miners men and women’s cross-country teams both placed fifth Saturday, Oct. 30 at the 2021 Conference USA Championship at Frank Liske Park in North Carolina. Seven Miners also received All Conference USA honors.   Eight men traveled to the C-USA Championship, including Gabriel...

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Contraception options are available at the Student Health Center inside the Union building.

Safety first: Rising cases of STDs in El Paso

Itzel Giron, Staff Reporter November 3, 2021

For about a year and a half of being separated from everyone, one thing most can agree on is the lack of human touch. Whether it be psychically or sexually, people across the globe were forced to be alone without knowing when the next time they would...

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UTEP honors Dr. Natalicio on the Day of the Death

UTEP honors Dr. Natalicio on the Day of the Death

Maria Salette Ontiveros, Audience Engagement Editor November 2, 2021

The University of Texas at El Paso unveiled altars dedicated to Dr. Natalicio to celebrate Day of the Dead throughout campus, at locations such as the University Library and UTEP Union East Building. The altars were decorated with papel picado, candles,...

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Setter Kristen Fritsche bumps the ball during the game against the Blazers Oct. 22.

UTEP Miners rally against the Roadrunners

Katrina Villarreal, Contributor November 2, 2021

UTEP volleyball (17-6, 6-4 C-USA) battled The University of Texas at San Antonio Roadrunners (8-14, 5-5 C-USA) over the weekend in San Antonio, Texas in a five-set match on both Friday, Oct. 29 and Saturday, Oct. 30.  On Friday, Oct. 29, the...

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UTEP Men's basketball new head coach Joe Golding during practice on Oct. 27.

Men’s basketball shoots for the top

Emily Autumn Velasquez, Sports Editor November 2, 2021

The UTEP men’s basketball team has been putting in a lot of hard work in preparation for the upcoming season that officially kicks off on Nov. 9 with the help of their new head coach Joe Golding.   Golding was recently at Abilene Christian University...

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Guard Kathia Gallegos calls out a play during practice on Oct. 28.

Women’s basketball all in for the win

Emily Autumn Velasquez, Sports Editor November 2, 2021

The women’s basketball team has been putting in plenty of work this offseason to prepare for their upcoming season that officially begins Nov. 7 under the guidance of head coach Kevin Baker.  “We’ve done a lot of things, and it’s really helped...

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UTEP students can participate in early voting, at the voting site located in the Mike Loya  Academic Services Building, Room 131.

Election Day is here: Awareness makes a difference

Kristen Scheaffer, Contributor November 2, 2021

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 2 and it is time to cast our ballots. This year, there has not been a lot of talk about the election, lacking the usual two-party candidates.  “In the ballot, El Paso voters will find eight propositions to amend...

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