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Defensive Back Darius Baptist chest bumps in the air with defensive end Quincy Montgomery on Nov. 6, 2021, at the Sun Bowl

Miners face a heartbreaking loss to No. 16 UTSA

Katrina Villarreal, Contributor November 8, 2021

The UTEP Miners (6-3, 3-2 C-USA) have now lost back-to-back games after a major loss to the undefeated No. 16 University of Texas at San Antonio Roadrunners (9-0, 5-0 C-USA) on Saturday, Nov. 6 at the Sun Bowl Stadium, 23-44. This loss broke the...

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Teal Battle along with her teammates scream for joy during the last quarter of the game against St. Mary’s University during their home game on Nov. 7.

Miners rally past the Rattlers in exhibition match

Daniel Lopez, Staff Reporter November 8, 2021

The Lady Miners (1-0,0-0) secured an 83-45 victory against St. Mary’s University (0-1,0-0) Sunday afternoon at the Don Haskins Center. The Lady Miners were able to control the game from the first quarter all the way to the end thanks to excellent...

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Outside Hitter Paulina Perez Rosas bumps the ball during the game against the University of Alabama at Birmingham on Oct.22.

Miners secure No.2 Seed in West bracket after sweeping North Texas

Emily Autumn Velasquez, Sports Editor November 8, 2021

The UTEP volleyball team (19-6, 8-4 Conference USA) swept North Texas (15-11, 7-5 C-USA) on Saturday and Sunday to secure the number 2 seed on the West Bracket for the C-USA Championship at Memorial Gym.   The Miners beat North Texas by sweeping...

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Safety Trejon Hugue kneels before the game against Louisiana Tech Oct. 16.

Miners prepare to take on undefeated Roadrunners

Katrina Villarreal, Contributor November 6, 2021

UTEP football (6-2, 3-1 C-USA) will face off against the University of Texas at San Antonio (8-0, 4-0 C-USA) at the Sun Bowl Stadium on Nov. 6. UTSA could pose a high threat to the Miners, as they are currently undefeated.  UTSA is 8-0 for...

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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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