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Voting begins at 7 a.m. Nov. 5. The polls close at 7 p.m. Photo courtesy of Wikipedia Commons.

Know Before You Vote

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Staff Reporter • November 4, 2024
The day to elect the 47th president of the United States and decide the future of our nation has finally arrived. Here is everything you need to know to make the most out of your vote.
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Texas’s 16th congressional district: Incumbent Veronica Escobar and challenger Irene Armendariz-Jackson face off

Texas’s 16th congressional district: Incumbent Veronica Escobar and challenger Irene Armendariz-Jackson face off

Ximena Cordero, Staff Reporter • November 3, 2024
Incumbent Veronica Escobar and challenger Irene Armendariz-Jackson face off for a third time in the run for Texas’s 16th congressional district. The two candidates offer different perspectives on issues affecting students including student loans, reproductive rights, the economy, and immigration.
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UTEP comes out of the Mine Shaft for a game against Middle Tennessee at the Sun Bowl in El Paso.

UTEP football drops eighth game thanks to last minute Middle Tennessee touchdown

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Editor-in-Chief • November 3, 2024

After yet another loss on the road for the UTEP football team (1-7, C-USA 1-4), the Miners returned to the Sun Bowl to take on the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (MTSU) (2-6, C-USA 1-3). Entering Saturday’s game, the Miners sat at the bottom of the...

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UTEP professor of Sociology and Anthropology Dr. Victor Vázquez, a proud Puerto Rician holding his homeland flag to pay respect to his new book about the gentrification of Puerto Rico.

Defending Los Filtros: UTEP Professor’s New Book Exposes Gentrification Crisis in Puerto Rico

Rumi Sevilla, Staff Reporter • November 3, 2024
While living in a “paradise” is a dream for many, it’s crucial to consider the impact on those with longstanding ties to these neighborhoods.
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Tyler Darrow, freshman at UTEP studies Psychology and co-founded the volleyball club June 2024.

UTEP club sports wait for their moment in the spotlight

Adam Regalado, Multimedia Editor • November 1, 2024
With a diverse array of teams and passionate leaders, UTEP's club sports are not just a platform for athletic achievement but also a way for students to build community and foster leadership skills. At the helm of this program is Mark Johnson, UTEP’s Recreational Sports coordinator of Intramural and Club Sports. With a deep passion for sports and student engagement, Johnson has been instrumental in promoting club sports on campus.
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Breast cancer awareness month educates the public about the importance of early detection, regular check-ups, and support for those affected by the disease.

Understanding risk factors and early detection can help in the fight against breast cancer

Ximena Cordero, Staff Reporter • November 1, 2024
Breast Cancer Awareness Month highlights the importance of early detection and lifestyle choices. Dr. Jennifer Molokwu shares that awareness and understanding risk factors are key to improving outcomes in the fight against breast cancer.
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Dracula presents himself to the public during Nylia Ballet Academy's presentation of 'Dracula'

Nylia Ballet Academy’s haunting performance of Dracula from El Paso native

Adam Regalado, Multimedia Editor • October 29, 2024

On a crisp October evening, the Magoffin Auditorium buzzed with anticipation as the Nylia Ballet Academy prepared to unveil its latest production: a haunting rendition of Bram Stoker's classic tale, Dracula.   The stage was set with an eerie crypt,...

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“Lowriders: An Origin Story” slides—the event that was presented by Chicano Studies professors on October 21.

UTEP Chicano Studies Department showcases low rider culture in Borderland

Avery Escamilla-Wendell, Writer/Contributor • October 29, 2024

From bright lights, multicolored wraps, to the hydraulics, the culture behind lowriders is significant in Chicano culture. On Oct. 21, Adrian Aragones, UTEP assistant professor in the Chicano Studies Department and guest speaker Mirna Ajo from Universidad...

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Red Bull and McLaren have been the most successful teams of the season.

The 2024 Formula One season is approaching its final stretch, here’s a season recap

Luis Padilla, Contributor/Photographer • October 28, 2024
Max Verstappen continues to lead the Driver’s Championship with 354 points, surpassing the second-place lead, Lando Norris, by 57 points.
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Crossing the Line: Finding America in the Borderlands by Sarah Towle explores the complex realities of life along the U.S.-Mexico border, highlighting personal stories of migration, resilience, and identity in the region.

Hope Border Institute’s election and migration event illuminates deadly immigration policies and community resistance

Ximena Cordero, Staff Reporter • October 28, 2024
“Elections and Migration: Challenges, Opportunities, and Hopes,” an event hosted by the Hope Border Institute along with the UTEP Department of Chicano Studies, allowed students and community members to engage in discussions with guest speakers about deadly immigration policies and the community's resistance to them.
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Locomotive FC fans bode farewell to two franchise legends.

El Paso Locomotive finish final home game with bittersweet goodbye to Yuma and Borelli

Sofia Sierra, Sports Editor • October 26, 2024
As the Locomotive wraps up its 2024 season, the team’s final home game said farewell to two players, Yuma and Eder Borelli. The two veteran players had been with the program for over five years, making an impact on the Locomotive since their inductions. 
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The Miners went on the road to take on LA Tech in the midst of conference play Tuesday, Oct. 22 in Ruston, Louisiana. Photo courtesy UTEP Athletics

UTEP Miners football team falls to LA Tech in Ruston, drops to 1-4 in conference play

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Staff Reporter • October 25, 2024
The Miners went on the road to take on LA Tech in the midst of conference play. UTEP looked to keep that momentum alive after their first win with the added motivation to try and beat LA Tech at home for the first time in 20 years.
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