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UTEP senior center Michelle Pruitt drives to the paint against a UTSA defender in a win over the Roadrunners Jan. 28.

UTEP women’s basketball sweep UTSA, extends win streak to five

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor January 31, 2021

The UTEP Miners (10-5,7-3) finished out its home and away series against the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) Road Runners (2-13,0-10) with a 67-51 Saturday afternoon win following an 82-56 win Thursday.  In game one of the matchup played...

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Love in the time of Coronavirus: How to keep relationships healthy during quarantine

Love in the time of Coronavirus: How to keep relationships healthy during quarantine

Alyson Rodriguez, Contributor/Writer January 28, 2021

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to create levels of distress across the world, its obstacles have managed to trickle down to personal levels, like the ones couples waiting out the pandemic together experience. However, experts believe maintaining a...

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UTEP administers its first COVID-19 vaccines, students and faculty share experience

UTEP administers its first COVID-19 vaccines, students and faculty share experience

Julian Herrera, Staff Reporter January 25, 2021

UTEP began administering the first doses of its 975 Pfizer vaccines on Friday, Jan. 22 and Saturday, Jan. 23, to high-risk students, staff and those working in medical environments.   UTEP President Heather Wilson regarded the University’s...

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Sophomore guard Avery Crouse lays the ball up over a defender versus the Lady Techsters in Ruskin, Louisiana  Jan 22.

UTEP women’s basketball sweep Louisiana Tech on road

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor January 25, 2021

Over the weekend, the UTEP Miners (8-5, 5-3) defeated the Louisiana Tech Lady Techsters (9-5, 4-4) 61-58 Friday and 75-67 Saturday, picking up its first road victories of the season to move into third place in the Conference USA West Division.  In...

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UTEP junior guard,  Souley Boum works his way past a Bulldog defender in a matchup with Louisiana Tech Jan. 22.

UTEP men’s basketball continues inconsistent play with a series split

Daniel Lopez, Michael Cuviello January 25, 2021

In a weekend series with the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (12-5, 5-3), the UTEP Miners (7-7, 3-5) were able to win impressively Friday night 82-74 but ran out of gas in the Saturday rematch falling 73-55. In Game one, senior center Bryson Williams came...

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A caravan in support of the inclusive immigration reform and humane border policies, drives across El Paso on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021.

Immigration advocates organize caravan to outline demands of Biden administration

Maria Salette Ontiveros, Web Editor January 23, 2021

On Saturday, Jan. 23, the Border Network for Human Rights (BNHR) and members of the New Ellis Island Policy Group led a more than 100 car caravan throughout El Paso, in support of inclusive immigration reform and humane border policies. The caravan...

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Visit UTEP's MineTracker to RSVP for upcoming virtual events.

Virtual UTEP events to look forward to this spring

Noelia Gonzalez, Staff Reporter January 19, 2021

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic and with the mission of increasing engagement among its students, UTEP will continue hosting virtual events in Spring 2021. Throughout the semester, Miners will have the opportunity to engage in activities organized by the...

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UTEP's Interdisciplinary Research Building will serve as the university's vaccine program site starting week of Jan.18, as it is prepared to vaccinate 480 people a day.

UTEP becomes a COVID-19 vaccine provider

Anahy Diaz, Editor In Chief January 19, 2021

UTEP is set to assist with COVID-19 vaccination efforts in El Paso by serving as a COVID-19 vaccine provider as early as the week of Jan.18.   According to a campus wide email sent out by UTEP President Heather Wilson, the Texas Department of State...

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Professors welcome spring semester with lessons learned

Professors welcome spring semester with lessons learned

Andrea Valdez-Rivas, Contributor January 19, 2021

As the coronavirus pandemic put a limit to in-person courses and shifted classes to online and hybrid methods, professors across the country found themselves needing to adjust to the new normal. A well-deserved and long-needed winter break let UTEP professors'...

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A mob of supporters of President Donald Trump storm the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.

University responds to riots at the U.S. Capitol

Anahy Diaz, Editor In Chief January 19, 2021

On Wednesday, Jan. 6, chaos erupted in Washington when a mob of mostly white rioters stormed the Capitol building in an attempt to stop legislators from certifying the results of the 2020 presidential election. As the country continues to grapple with...

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UTEP sophomore guard Isis Lopes brings the ball up the court for the Miners in a 62-52 win over North Texas Jan. 16.

UTEP women’s basketball split series with North Texas

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor January 17, 2021

On Saturday night, the UTEP Miners (7-6) finished a two game home series against the North Texas Mean Green with a 62-52 victory led by sophomore guard Katia Gallegos, pacing the team with 21 points and six assists. This win followed a 67-59 loss Friday...

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Title IX changes create further concerns of underreporting sexual misconduct

Title IX changes create further concerns of underreporting sexual misconduct

Exodis Ward, Reporter December 16, 2020

Title IX was federally amended August 14 with changes to how cases are officially handled, which makes it more like a regular court hearing.   Title IX is a federal law implemented in 1972 with the goal of protecting people...

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