Marianne S. Karplus, Ph.D., is a seismologist and geophysicist at UTEP Geological Sciences. Karplus researches the Earth’s structure and tectonics using recording and analyzing seismic waves traveling through Earth’s subsurface.  Karplus...

Two UTEP professors received a $586, 392 grant from the National Science Foundation to study abiotic carbon dioxide (CO2) dynamics in irrigated agricultural systems in the El Paso region drylands.  Associate professor of geology, Lixin Jin,...

Mariana Briones dubs herself a “STEMinist” on her Instagram biography. The term often refers to women who work in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). It’s used by women who advocate for more women in STEM fields. Briones is...

The UTEP Miners (12-10,7-8)  wrapped up a weekend sweep of the Charlotte University 49ers with a 77-62 victory Sunday afternoon versus the Charlotte University 49ers (11-10,7-9) with consistent offense and defense. In the game Saturday, the...

Iris Lopez recalls hearing the same advice from her mother growing up, “Mija, Yes you can.” The words rung in Lopez’ head throughout her education as a Montwood High School student and graduate at The University of Texas at El Paso. They have...

In a country that is in a state of social injustice and division, small steps can lead to major growth in any community. For the El Paso community, this call for awareness and change takes the form of UTEP senior Kierra Lopez-Robinson. Lopez-Robison...

Casa Ortiz Gallery, a start-up entertainment venue that began operating in October 2020, is providing El Paso with a spark of artistic life.    Lying in the heart of Socorro, Texas, one of El Paso’s most historical districts, Casa Ortiz...

The Rubin Center held a virtual opening on Jan. 28 for its new exhibition, “Liquid Gates of Time,” created by the artist XX.   The event was hosted by Josiah Heyman, UTEP professor of anthropology and director of UTEP’s Center...

Local artists have begun defining the music scene in El Paso with the support of college students, with venues like the Lowbrow Palace being at a walking distance from the UTEP campus. Discovering local bands has become a popular hobby for some UTEP...

City Council met on Jan. 21 to discuss the adaptation of the Public Art Plan for 2021.  The Public Art Plan will update completed projects and breaks down those scheduled for this year. Any projects that were postponed last year because...

In the midst of Black History Month, it is an excellent time to reflect on Black filmmakers' contributions to cinema. Since the beginning of the film era, Black filmmakers have given their unique perspective in films despite the limited opportunities...

At its first home game of the season, the Miners (1-2-1) got its season's first victory over New Mexico State (NMSU) Aggies 3-1. The three goals from the Miners came in the first half of the game.  A few weeks ago, NM State defeated...