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UTEP Athletics announce changes to staffing, salary cuts.

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor September 24, 2020

In response to the COVID-19 and its budgetary implications on revenue, UTEP announced Wednesday there would be furloughs along with positions being eliminated or unfilled in the athletic department for 20-21 athletics year. Along with this action,...

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UTEP sophomore quarterback Gavin Hardison receives snap as he looks down field for open receivers Sept. 19.

UTEP Miners take to the road for the first game ever versus Louisiana Monroe

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor September 23, 2020

Coming off its 17-13 win over Abilene Christian, the Miners take to the road in an effort to get its first win over an NCAA Division 1 team versus the  University of Louisiana Monroe (ULM)  Warhawks.  The Miners are now 3-1 on the season, while...

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UTEP’s Student Government Association (SGA) has partnered with the College Health Alliance of Texas (CHAT).

UTEP SGA part of student coalition on public health amid COVID-19

Sven Kline, Contributor September 22, 2020

UTEP’s Student Government Association (SGA) has partnered with the College Health Alliance of Texas (CHAT), a coalition of student leaders from across the state determined to communicate and educate students on the importance of public health guidelines...

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The food pantry was established in 2014 and it operated out a modest closet in the Union. Now, it’s located at UTEP’s Memorial Gym which has been a more accessible location for students, increasing traffic.

UTEP’s food pantry is running out of food

Sasha Minjarez, Contributor September 22, 2020

When UTEP shut down because of the coronavirus pandemic, the university’s food pantry was one of the few sites that remained operational due to the essential service it provides to students. However, although the UTEP Food Pantry has remained open,...

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Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging is a 2008 teen romantic comedy film co-written and directed by Gurinder Chadha, based on the young adult novels Angus, Thongs and Full-Frontal Snogging (1999) and It's OK, I'm Wearing Really Big Knickers (2000) by Louise Rennison. Photo courtesy of Tunefind.

In Review: Watching ‘Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging’ 12 years later

Paulina Astrid Spencer, Entertainment Editor September 22, 2020
I would like to say I have left “Angus, thongs and perfect snogging” in my teenage past, but I quote the movie daily. I cannot be the only American girl who pretended to be British and had the biggest crush on Aaron Johnson.
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The IDRB’s design is a unique mixture of modern and Bhutanese architecture, following a transparent theme that can be seen through its extensive use of glass for the building’s interior.

UTEP’s new research building open for researchers but not the public

Daniela Ramos, Contributor September 21, 2020

UTEP’s Interdisciplinary Research Building (IDRB) was supposed to have its grand opening in the summer, but due to delays because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the last major pieces of furniture were barely installed at the end of August. Now, the new...

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Photo by Claudia Hernandez.

El Paso artist unveils mural paying homage to local activist

Sofia B. Vargas, Contributor September 21, 2020
El Paso artist, Jesus “CIMI” Alvarado, revealed his mural of local artist Patrick Gabaldon, an activist and human rights advocate, as part of an art contest led by Mexican beer Estrella Jalisco to bring colorful to the Southwest.
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Players celebrate Éder Borelli's goal during El Paso Locomotive game at Southwest University Park, Saturday, Sept. 19.

El Paso Locomotive gain fifth win in a row, extend unbeaten streak to 8 games

Heriberto Perez, Reporter September 20, 2020

The Locos had an intense game even though El Paso dominated most of the game and dominated the stat line but had problems scoring against the visiting team.  The game’s first significant action came at the 15th minute of the match when defender Zack...

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UTEP football survives a tough Wildcat challenge at home

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor September 20, 2020

Winning its second game of the young season, the Miners reached a win total that has not been achieved since 2016 with a 17-13 victory over the Abilene Christian University (ACU) Wildcats.  The Miners offense struggled most of the game, being outgained...

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El Paso Locomotive midfielder Dylan Mares plays against San Antionio at Southwest University Park. Saturday, Sept, 12, 2020.

Locomotive look to continue win streak versus Real Monarchs

Joel Molina, Contributor September 19, 2020

Looking to continue its seven game unbeaten streak that includes four straight victories, the El Paso Locomotive (7-3-2) take on the Salt Lake City (SLC) Real Monarchs (3-1-8) tonight in a Group C  matchup.   The  Locomotive (7-3-2) are coming...

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UTEP freshman running back Deion Hankins looks for running room versus Texas Longhorns Saturday Sept. 12.

UTEP football looks to rebound at home versus FBS opponent Abilene Christian

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor September 18, 2020

On Saturday, the Miners (1-1) will play its third game of the season against Football Championship Subdivision (FBS) opponent the  Abilene Christian Wildcats.   Playing its first game of the season on the road, Abilene Christian will be looking...

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In Review: Disney’s 2020 Mulan, gathers greater focus on female empowerment and self-acceptance

Exodis Ward, Staff Reporter September 18, 2020
 My favorite trait of Mulan is that she isn’t feeble. Mulan taught young Exodis that she could be her own hero and I think that’s something girls could use more of. 
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