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UTEP Rugby Club makes their way to Tokyo, Japan

Katrina Villarreal, Contributor October 1, 2021

A trip to Tokyo, Japan is set in Aug. 2022 for the UTEP Rugby Club.  UTEP Rugby Football club is a Division 1 rugby program founded in 1972. The Miners compete in the Lonestar Rugby Conference where they play against rugby programs in the...

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Turn UTEP green with the Green Fund

Turn UTEP green with the Green Fund

Alyson Rodriguez, Contributor September 30, 2021

The fight to make UTEP a more sustainable university rage on. One group on campus who is making it their priority to make UTEP green, is the Green Fund committee.   This environmental conservation organization was established in 2011 and...

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Kraft Hockeyville USA NHL preseason game

Emily Autumn Velasquez, Sports Editor September 29, 2021

The Arizona Coyotes take on the Dallas Stars at the El Paso County Events Center 7 p.m., Oct. 3for the Kraft Hockeyville USA NHL preseason game. This game was originally supposed to be played in 2020 but was delayed a year due to the pandemic. El...

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Sara Serros, UTEP Cheerleader and a junior forensic science major, performs at Saturday's football game against UNM.

A New York opportunity for UTEP cheer and dance team

Itzel Giron, Staff Reporter September 28, 2021

For the first time in UTEP history, both the UTEP cheer and dance teams have been invited to take part in the 2021 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thursday, Nov. 25.   With the announcement posted on social media Sept. 5, both teams have asked...

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Hatian immigrants are gathering at the southern Texas border fleeing natural disasters in their home country.

Thousands of Haitian migrants arrive at the Southern border

Eduardo Flores, Contributor September 27, 2021

Over the years, Haiti has faced severe political, economic, and social problems, including most recently the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse and a 7.2 magnitude earthquake that killed nearly 2,200 people.     Days after the deadly earthquake,...

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UTEP running back Ronald Awatt runs the ball down the field against UNM on September 25, 2021

Miners win a thrilling victory against UNM Lobos

Daniel Lopez, Staff Reporter September 26, 2021

The Miners (3-1,0-0) won in a thrilling match-up against the University of New Mexico (2-2,0-0) Saturday night, Sept. 26, at the Sun Bowl. The Miners were strong on defense but struggled on the offense to move the ball consistently. However,...

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UTEP President Dr. Diana Natalicio announced her retirement from the university May 22, 2018.

Former UTEP President Dr. Diana Natalicio dies at 82

By Alberto Silva Fernandez, Photo Editor September 24, 2021

Former UTEP President Diana Natalicio has died at age 82. Her brother, Bill Siedhoff, confirmed Natalicio's death via email to local news stations. “My sister loved El Paso, and she chose to retire here," he wrote in the email, according to...

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ED gives grant for COVID-conscious schools

ED gives grant for COVID-conscious schools

Julia Lucero, Staff Reporter September 24, 2021

The U.S. Department of Education (ED) announced a grant program that will fund school districts being penalized by their state for enforcing COVID-19 safety protocols.    A press release issued Sept. 9 by the ED  says the grant program, “Project...

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A woman’s march protesting the right to have an abortion was held on June 6th, 2021

Abortion access becomes non-existent in Texas

Victoria Rivas, Staff Reporter September 24, 2021

Texas' new abortion law, also known as Senate Bill 8, is a near-total ban on abortions starting as early as six weeks.  The law took effect Wednesday, Sept. 1, when the U.S Supreme Court, in a 5 to 4 vote, denied an emergency appeal by Texas abortion...

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Michelle Esparza, Patrick Gabaldon, Eden Klein, Elisa Samaniego speak at the 35 under 35 Alumni in Law Speaker Series on September 7 2021

UTEP presents 35 under 35 Alumni Speaker Series

Kristen Scheaffer, Contributor September 22, 2021

UTEP is hosting the year-long 35 under 35 Alumni Speaker Series, introducing students to 35 alumni under the age of 35 who have graduated from UTEP in their respective fields. The goal of this series is to present the possibilities of earning a UTEP...

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A member of Mariachi Frontera performs “Que bonito es Chihuahua” at the El Grito ceremony on September 16, 2021

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage month with UTEP

Alyson Rodriguez, Contributor September 22, 2021

  ¡Feliz 16 de septiembre! ¡Viva Mexico! ¡Viva la independencia nacional! ¡Viva Hidalgo! ¡Vivan los heroes que nos dieron patria!    Hispanic Heritage Month began Sept. 15. Across the country, the citizens celebrate all the contributions...

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UTEP prepares for game against UNM this weekend

UTEP prepares for game against UNM this weekend

Daniel Lopez, Staff Reporter September 21, 2021

The Miners (2-1,0-0) are coming off 51-13 a loss to Boise State University Friday night. Their next opponent is the University of New Mexico on Sept 25.   UNM comes into this game with an offense that is complex. Last year they finished...

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