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La Union Maze will open theirs doors for public soon.

La Union Corn Maze reopens for fall season

Jaqueline Martinez, Staff Reporter September 23, 2019

La Union Corn Maze reopened its gates two days before the start of fall season Saturday, Sept. 21. La Union has dedicated itself to bringing families together by celebrating the fall. Along with the maze, it also offers  activities attendees...

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Rubin Center to host opening reception for fall exhibitions

Rubin Center to host opening reception for fall exhibitions

Jaqueline Martinez, Staff Reporter September 23, 2019

The Stanlee and Gerald Rubin Center for the Visual Arts, located between the Fox Fine Arts building and the Sun Bowl, will be hosting an opening reception to their yearly fall exhibition. This year’s exhibition will showcase Irish artist Brian...

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Miners’ turnovers sink improved effort

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor September 22, 2019

The Miners fought gamely for almost three quarters with an erratic passing game that was compounded by an injury to senior starting quarterback Brandon Jones. Up to this point, they had overcome three interceptions, including one by Jones. "We've made...

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Eco El Paso hosts the city’s first-ever National Drive Electric Festival Saturday, Sept. 15 at the Sunland Park Mall’s south parking lot.

Eco El Paso hosts first Drive Electric Festival

Margaret Cataldi, Staff Reporter September 17, 2019

Eco El Paso, a local environmental organization, partnered with National Drive Electric Week to host the city’s first-ever National Drive Electric Festival Saturday, Sept. 15 at the Sunland Park Mall’s south parking lot.   National Drive...

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UTEP football redshirt senior center Derron Gatewood delivers a snap to Ryan Metz last season.

Derron Gatewood pursues excellence on the gridiron and beyond

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter September 16, 2019

UTEP football center Derron Gatewood is entering his sixth year as a Miner and as a key piece of the offensive line. Gatewood has not only had a successful career as a Miner but plans to have one after he leaves El Paso.  The redshirt senior...

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People gather to watch the film “Selena” at the Fountains at Farah Saturday Sept. 14., 2019.

‘Movie Nite on the Lawn’ draws big crowd

Anahy Diaz, Contributor September 16, 2019

The promise of a good film and a good time is what drew a large crowd to the Fountains at Farah Saturday, Sept. 14 to watch “Selena” at the shopping venue’s big screen.   People of all ages arrived with their lawn chairs, snacks,...

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Students highlight the benefits of an internship

Sasha Minjarez, Contributor September 16, 2019

Internships are meant to prime students before entering the labor force and prepare them for what is a competitive job market.   Director of the UTEP Career Center, Betsabe Castro-Duarte, believes internships are a crucial part...

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Lost El Paso Paranormal shows exhibit of La Llorona and other known folklore on Friday, Sept. 13, 2019.

Local Paranormal society hosts “The Legend of La Llorona” event

Alejandra Molina, Contributor September 16, 2019

Lost El Paso Paranormal hosted a free event called “The Legend of La Llorona”  Friday, Sept. 13 at the San Carlos Building in downtown El Paso. The event featured local vendors, live music, poetry, performances, a costume contest, a traveling...

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Alfresco! Fridays has final concert of the season

Jaqueline Martinez, Staff Reporter September 16, 2019

Alfresco! Fridays was a summer concert series hosted by El Paso Live that took place every Friday night at the downtown Judson F. Williams Convention Center. The free concert series ran for four months until its final concert at 6 p.m. Friday,...

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Miners’ Volleyball loses two of three matches

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor September 16, 2019

The UTEP Miners volleyball team (5-5) wrapped up a three-match series with a sweep in their final matchup against the University of Montana (0-8) winning in three sets (25-15, 25-18,25-20).  Junior Cheyenne Jones got to play in front of her hometown...

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Alejandro Sanz performs at the Don Haskins Center, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019.

Alejandro Sanz performs at Don Haskins

Alejandra Molina, Contributor September 16, 2019

Spanish singer Alejandro Sanz performed Saturday, Sept. 14, at UTEP’s Don Haskins Center as part of his #LAGIRA tour.    Alejandro Sanz released his new album titled “#ElDisco” earlier this year, which features hit songs “No Tengo...

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UTEP students continue to struggle finding parking on campus.

Claudia Hernandez

UTEP study focuses on parking solutions

Paulina Astrid Spencer, Staff Reporter September 16, 2019

A new research tool developed by a UTEP student and faculty might be the solution universities need to alleviate its parking problems.  After about two years of conducting research aimed at helping parking offices at universities across the...

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