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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.

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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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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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