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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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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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