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Florafest returns to UTEP

Florafest returns to UTEP

Anahy Diaz, Multimedia Editor October 11, 2021

UTEP hosted its annual native plant sale, Florafest, on Oct. 9. The event welcomed shoppers into the outdoor area of the Undergraduate Learning Center, where they had more than 100 plant species to choose from, along with master gardeners' expert advice....

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UTEP Football one step closer to Bowl eligibility after win against Southern Miss

Katrina Villarreal, Contributor October 10, 2021

UTEP football (5-1, 2-0) secured a win against Southern Miss (1-5, 0-2) on Oct. 9 with a final score of 26-13. This is the first time in 13 years the Miners are now 2-0 in conference play. The Miners offense was able to put up a total of 392 yards, with...

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Miners eager to take on the Golden Eagles

Miners eager to take on the Golden Eagles

Daniel Lopez, Staff Reporter October 8, 2021

The Miners (4-1,0-0) face The University of Southern Miss Saturday in the continuation of conference play. The Golden Eagles present a significant challenge to UTEP as their biggest win came against Grambling State University with a final...

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Apple releases the new iPhone 13

Apple releases the new iPhone 13

Eduardo Flores, Contributor October 8, 2021

Apple has officially released its newest generation of iPhones with four different models claiming to have upgraded in design and features.    Pre-order sales began Sep. 17 to help customers secure their orders early for delivery or pick up at...

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According to TxDOT it estimates 303,000 cars will be on the road each day by 2042 at an average travel speed of 28 miles per hour.

I-10 project clashes with Sunset Heights neighborhood

Levi Carlos, Staff Reporter October 7, 2021

The Texas Department of Transportation’s (TxDOT) Downtown 10 projects may significantly impact parts of the historic Sunset Heights neighborhood. Community members of Sunset Heights dispute the need for the project and oppose the expansion...

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Freshman setter Ryley Frye serves the ball at Memorial Gym during a match. 
Photo credit: Ace Acosta

UTEP Volleyball meets Louisiana Tech this weekend

Katrina Villarreal, Contributor October 7, 2021

UTEP volleyball will meet Conference USA (C-USA) rival Louisiana Tech (LA Tech) Oct. 8 and Oct. 9 at the Memorial Gymnasium. The Miners have had the best start in program history with a record of 11-4 as they look to continue their winning...

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COVID-19 booster shots have started to be given out around the El Paso area for people 65 and older and people with underlying health conditions.
Graphic by: Hugo Hinojosa

CDC recommends COVID-19 booster shot

Julia Lucero, Contributor October 7, 2021

Center for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky overruled CDC Advisory Committee On Immunization Practices (ACIP) panel and recommends COVID-19 booster for people that are at a high risk due to their occupation.   The...

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“Where will we grow” exhibit on display in the Centennial Museum and Chihuahua Desert Gardens

UTEP celebrates 27th Annual Florafest

Kristen Scheaffer, Contributor October 6, 2021

Florafest is around the corner as we progress into the cooler weather. From 9 a.m. on Oct. 9th at the UGLC plaza until they sell out, the Centennial Museum and Chihuahuan Desert Gardens will be holding their 27th annual Florafest.  The event...

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A Legacy of Excellence: Remembering Diana Natalicio

A Legacy of Excellence: Remembering Diana Natalicio

Julian Herrera, Editor-in-Chief October 5, 2021

A restless silence nestled itself in every crevice of The University of Texas at El Paso following the passing of former president Diana Natalicio, Ph.D., at the age of 82 on Sept. 24, 2021. Though the wind-bent tree branches, inviting the...

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Ivonne Diaz encourages people to register to vote with Texas Rising on September 28, 2021

Texas restrictive voting bill becomes law

Victoria Rivas, Arts & Culture Editor October 5, 2021

Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed the voting bill, SB1, into law Sept. 7, despite various quorum walkouts by Democrats.  The new law limits voting options, including overnight and drive-thru voting initiatives used by voters of color in the past...

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Jacob Peterson, a Center for the Dallas Stars makes a pass against the Arizona Coyotes on October 3, 2021

Dallas Stars deliver Arizona’s their first loss

Emily Autumn Velasquez, Sports Editor October 4, 2021

The Arizona Coyotes (3-0-1) traveled to El Paso to take on the Dallas Stars (1-1-2) on Oct. 3 in the Kraft Hockeyville USA preseason matchup. This game took place at the El Paso County Events Center where the Dallas Stars managed to come out with...

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Deion Hankins runs the ball against Old Dominion on October 2, 2021

Miners Win thriller to go 4-1 and win first conference game in four years.

Daniel Lopez, Staff Reporter October 4, 2021

The Miners (4-1,1-0) win in a thriller against Old Dominion University (ODU) (1-4 0-1) Saturday night, Oct. 2 at the Sun Bowl. The Miners took a commanding 17-0 lead in the first quarter, and the defense also played a part in that by forcing two sacks,...

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