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Escolta leader folds Mexican flag at “El Grito” at the Union Plaza on Sept 13, 2019.

UTEP celebrates Mexican Independence Day

Maria Ramos Pacheco, Contributor September 16, 2019

The Student Engagement and Leadership Center hosted the annual “El Grito,” a traditional ceremony to honor Mexico’s Independence Friday, Sept. 13 at UTEP’s Union Plaza.   The plaza was decorated with green, white and red piñatas,...

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Melanie Martinez expresses her alter ego in new album

Melanie Martinez expresses her alter ego in new album

Carolina Alvarez, Contributor September 16, 2019

Melanie Martinez’s second studio album “K-12,” released Sept. 6, is a continuation of her previous album “Cry Baby” from 2015. Her music has been described by critics as art pop, electropop and alternative pop.   Martinez said her...

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The College of Business Administration host the Student Organization Fair Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019.

Student organizations promote networking and career readiness

Bryan Mena, Entertainment Editor September 16, 2019

The UTEP College of Business Administration (COBA) hosted a student organization fair Wednesday, Sept. 11 in the lobby of the Business Administration building. The event hosted several Registered Student Organizations (RSO) pertaining to disciplines...

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Junior Valeria Mendizabal finished first, garnering her first individual title, with a two-stroke victory over Oral Roberts’s Beatriz Garcia.

Miners place second at Payne Stewart Memorial golf tournament

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor September 16, 2019

In its first tournament of the season, the UTEP women’s golf team  tied for second among 12 teams competing in the Missouri State/Payne Stewart Memorial Golf Tournament in Springfield, Missouri.   After leading the tournament over the...

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“It: Chapter Two” successfully horrifies moviegoers

Victoria Almaguer, Contributor September 16, 2019

Stephen King is one of the most well-known horror writers of all time. Many of his works have been adapted to films, including his iconic novel “It” that became a successful movie from the 1980s and later a 2017 sensation. Argentine filmmaker...

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Senior running back Treyvon Hughes rushed for a career high 144 yards against Houston Baptist

Football team looks to bounce back against Nevada

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter September 16, 2019

After a tough 38-3 loss to Texas Tech the UTEP football team (1-1) looks to bounce back from that Sep.7 defeat as they take on the Nevada Wolf Pack (2-1). The Miners have areas to improve on heading into this weekend's matchup against the Wolf Pack and...

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Graduate students listened to multiple speakers at the Graduate Leadership Panel at El Paso Gas Conference Center Tuesday Sept. 10, 2019.

Graduate students open up on benefits and struggles of pursuing a master’s

Margaret Cataldi, Contributor September 16, 2019

The Student Engagement and Leadership Center hosted a Graduate Leadership Panel to answer students’ questions on graduate school Wednesday at the Natural Gas Conference Center on Wiggins Drive.   The event took place as part of Leadership...

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Miners’ soccer unbeaten streak ends at five games

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor September 16, 2019

 UTEP (4-2-2) fell 2-1 to the  Utah Valley University Wolverines (3-4)  Sunday afternoon after giving up a late goal at the 87-minute mark of the second half.   Midfielder freshman Jackie Miller scored her first career goal as a Miner at the...

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Junior, Carolyne Chepkosgei finished 4th place at El Chamizal on Sept. 13, 2019.

UTEP Cross Country wins at Lori Fitzgerald

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor September 16, 2019

The Miners’ men and women's cross-country teams both won the team and individual events at the  35th annual Lori Fitzgerald Memorial at Chamizal National Memorial Park in El Paso Friday evening.   The women’s team finished first in the overall...

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Steven Varela, the Associate Director of Creative Studios and Technology Support Services, at the Undergraduate Learning Center Tuesday Sept. 10, 2019.

Cohort seeks to lessen students’ textbook expenses

Alexia X. Nava Carmona and Anahy Diaz September 16, 2019

Creative Studios and UTEP’s library are working together in a faculty-led cohort to create educational resources that are cheaper than textbooks for students, following the passing of Senate Bill 810.  SB 810, which Governor of Texas Greg Abbott...

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Maná’s lead singer Fernando Olvera greets the crowd at the Don Haskins Center Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019.

Maná addresses the border, politics during El Paso concert

Jaqueline Martinez, Staff Reporter September 16, 2019

Maná took the spotlight this past Wednesday, Sept. 11 at the UTEP Don Haskins Center. The concert tour made its way across Texas to the Sun City for its fifth stop after kicking off the “Rayando el Sol” tour in Laredo, Texas Aug. 31   From...

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J Balvin set to perform at Don Haskins

J Balvin set to perform at Don Haskins

Alejandra Molina, Contributor September 16, 2019

Colombian reggaeton singer J Balvin will perform at 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11 at UTEP Don Haskins Center.  This performance is part of his fall North American tour “Arcoiris,” with special guests Lyanno and Eladio Carrion. The tour kicked...

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