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Anti-femicide advocates standing in solidarity to protests the disappearances and deaths of women throughout the country late November in front the Paso del Norte international port of entry.

Activists, academics say indigenous women are among most vulnerable in Mexico’s femicide crisis, amid global protests

Bryan Mena, Entertainment Editor December 23, 2019

A wave of anti-femicide activism rippled throughout the globe last month protesting the disappearances and grotesque murders of young women on International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, and it eventually reached El Paso and Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, where...

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Oscar J. Martínez, scholar and expert on borderlands history, welcoming the audience to a discussion on the newly released book “Who Rules El Paso?” Sunday, Dec. 15 at the Downtown El Paso Public Library.

Authors of ‘Who Rules El Paso?’ talk gentrification, big donors and Heather Wilson

Bryan Mena, Entertainment Editor December 23, 2019

The El Paso Community First Coalition, a network of community advocates, hosted a presentation and discussion on the newly released book “Who Rules El Paso?” covering controversial community issues within the City of El Paso, Dec. 15 at the downtown...

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Some people like studying at coffee shops. Nowadays, there is even websites that help replicate the sound of a coffee shop at home.

Understanding environmental psychology helps students with productivity

Sven Kline, Contributor December 23, 2019

For students, cramming for a final that’s less than a week away or trying to submit a difficult assignment by 11:59 p.m. can be frustrating, but environmental psychology has the answer to productively get all those things done.  Before...

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Blackboard will have some changes for next year.

Blackboard rolls out updates for new semester

Sven Kline, Contributor December 23, 2019

Blackboard has rolled out new functions and features Dec. 23 as it transitions to Blackboard Ultra. Students will have about a month to acquaint themselves with the software’s new interface just before the spring semester.  Logging in students...

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Bhutan s aa Buddhist kingdom on the Himalayas’ eastern edge.

Natalicio and dean of students strengthen UTEP’s ties with Bhutan during visit

Sasha Minjarez, Contributor December 23, 2019

In an expedition halfway across the globe, UTEP President Emerita Diana Natalicio and Associate Vice President for Student Engagement and Dean of Students Catie McCorry-Andalis embarked on a trip to continue their dedicated efforts in cultivating the...

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There are many apps where users can find and download music.

Technology a catalyst for artists’ success

Rebecca Reza, Contributor December 23, 2019

With the rise of technology, aspiring musicians with an ambition of creating music for the masses are tapping into a world of endless possibilities with so many tools at their fingertips in El Paso and across the globe.   Long gone are...

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Sun Bowl chooses Seminoles and Sun Devils

Sun Bowl chooses Seminoles and Sun Devils

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor December 19, 2019

For the Sun Bowl Dec. 31, the committee chose Florida State (FSU) 6-6 from the Atlantic Athletic Conference (ACC) to face the Arizona State (ASU) Sun Devils from the PAC- 12 Conference.  In choosing the Seminoles, the Sun Bowl went with a higher...

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Miners win WestStar basketball tournament

Miners win WestStar basketball tournament

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor December 19, 2019

For the first time since 2014, the UTEP Miners won its home basketball tournament and coincidently, the Kent State Golden Flashes were a participant that season as it was this year. Since its last tournament championship, the Miners have had a 3-5 record...

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UTEP football Head Coach Dana Dimel addressed the media after announcing his 2019 recruiting class Feb. 6, at the Larry K. Durham Sports Center.

UTEP football adds 11 recruits on national signing day

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor December 19, 2019

Miners Coach Dana Dimel announced the signatures of 11 players during the early signing period that began on Wednesday. This season was the first time that UTEP has made any announcement during the early signing period of its incoming recruits since the...

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UTEP  all confernce guard Katia Gallegos shoots over Weber State defender Dec. 5 2019.

Miners defang Wildcats, improve to 7-1

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor December 6, 2019

Overcoming a sloppy first half with poor shooting from the floor and foul line, the UTEP Miners took control in the second half with strong defense and a career-best performance from Senior Jade Rochelle to beat Weber State 70-51.  Through the first...

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UTEP President Heather Wilson joined by students, administrators and faculty at the formal announcement of UTEP’s research expenditure milestone of $100 million.

UTEP surpasses $100 million in research expenditures, secures more than 200 grants

Marisol Chavez and Bryan Mena December 5, 2019

The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) announced it surpassed a milestone of $100 million in research expenditures after securing 200 grants in 2019, totaling more than 530 active grants Thursday, Dec. 5. “Research is fueled by our faculty through...

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The Miners were defeated by longtime rival New Mexico State University (NMSU) Tuesday night.

Miners drop from unbeaten ranks against Aggies

Daniel Lopez, Contributor December 4, 2019

The Miners came up short Tuesday against longtime rival New Mexico State (NMSU) with a final score of 59-56. Sophomore forward Bryson Williams led the team in scoring once again with 27 points.   In the first half the Miners went toe...

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