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A portable charging station designed by Ivonne Santiago, Ph.D., clinical professor of civil engineering at UTEP, was on display on campus Tuesday, Aug. 27.

Professor showcases engineering project destined for Puerto Rico

Bryan Mena, Contributor September 3, 2019

Ivonne Santiago, clinical professor of civil engineering at UTEP, unveiled a project dubbed the “portable charging oasis” Tuesday, Aug. 27 in the walkway between the Liberal Arts and Administration buildings.  The project is an endeavor...

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UTEP looks to carry momentum against Texas Tech

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter September 2, 2019

The UTEP football team (1-0, 0-0) will take on the Texas Tech Red Raiders (1-0, 0-0) with the Miners coming off a momentous win against Houston Baptist. UTEP is starting off the season 1-0 for the first time since their season opening win against New...

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Maná announces 2019 Rayando el Sol Tour

Maná announces 2019 Rayando el Sol Tour

Jaqueline Martinez, Staff Reporter September 2, 2019

Mexican rock band Maná will play at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, at UTEP's Don Haskins Center.  Maná announced their 2019 tour “Rayando el Sol,” which kicks off Aug. 31 at the Sames Auto Arena in Laredo, Texas. The band will then make...

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Dr. Jeffrey Shepherd from the Department of History talks about “A History of Racial Violence and White Supremacist Movements.”

Conversation Series: UTEP community learns how to cope after tragedy

Sasha Minjarez, Contributor September 2, 2019

Guillermina Gina Núñez-Mchiri organized “Trauma, Resilience & Resistance,” an event Aug. 27-28 in which people came together to learn about working through trauma and discuss the ways that they can help make a change in their community at...

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The audience excited for the performance of the Norwegian duo Lemaitre in 29th annual Minerpalooza at the Sunbowl parking lot, Aug. 30, 2019.

Minerpalooza amps up school spirit for new semester

Margaret Cataldi, Staff Reporter September 2, 2019

UTEP closed off the first week of the fall semester with the 29th annual Minerpalooza on Friday, Aug. 31. As part of a long-established school tradition, Minerpalooza did not fall short of delivering all the school spirit needed to kick off the new semester.   The...

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Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino hosted the Mariachi Festival at the Park Saturday Aug. 24.

Annual Mariachi Festival celebrates Mexican culture

Maria Ramos, Contributor September 2, 2019

Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino hosted  the annual Mariachi Festival with live Mariachi bands and Mexican food and drinks Saturday, Aug. 24. The Mariachi band Son de Mexico opened up the event and people were thrilled as the music began. Many people filled...

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Huntyy B Liqouren, 24, performs at The House 9 in Central El Paso Aug. 30, 2019.

Local event celebrates El Paso’s queer community

Paulina Spencer, Staff Reporter September 2, 2019

People in colorful outfits and traditional Mexican attire gathered for The House 9: Revolt! near Myrtle Avenue on Friday, Aug. 30.  The event encouraged queer people of all ages to express themselves through art, clothes, make up and music. Local...

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Katherine Mortimer, Ph.D. and Associate Professor in the College of Education, presents on language inequality in our education system.

Nerd Night covers bilingualism and the border

Alexia X. Nava Carmona, Copy Editor September 2, 2019

The UTEP Centennial Museum and Insights presented their 21st monthly educational event, Nerd Night, Thursday, Aug. 22, at Gonzalos G & R Mexican restaurant, with the theme of bilingualism in the border city.  The latest Nerd Night consisted...

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Miners volleyball take two out of three matches in I-10 Challenge

Miners volleyball take two out of three matches in I-10 Challenge

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor September 2, 2019

The UTEP Miners opened their season in the I-10 challenge with their best performance to start the season since 2011, winning two games in their opening weekend. In the first matchup of the weekend on Friday night the Miners lost in three straight...

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200 Años de Música Mexicana Show at UTEP Don Haskins Center Cancelled

200 Años de Música Mexicana Show at UTEP Don Haskins Center Cancelled

Prospector Staff Report September 2, 2019

The 200 Años de Música Mexicana show scheduled for Sept. 20 at The University of Texas at El Paso Don Haskins Center has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances, according to a UTEP press release. Ticketholders for the event, which would...

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Senior saftey Michael Lewis makes a tackle during the Miners 36-34 win over Houston Baptist.

UTEP Football wins season opener against Houston Baptist in electrifying Sun Bowl Stadium

Isaiah Ramirez, Reporter September 1, 2019

In a Sun Bowl stadium that was filled with more than 34,646 fans the UTEP football team defeated Houston Baptist 36-34 in their season opener. This was the Miners' first home win since Nov. 26, 2016 which was 1,008 days ago. On El Paso strong night and...

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The 11th president in UTEP, Heather Wilson, at Monday’s press conference.

President Wilson kicks off the new semester

Valeria Olivares, Editor-in-Chief August 27, 2019

UTEP’s new President Heather Wilson talked about the university’s safety, the evolution of UTEP, a new parking garage and more during a press conference held in the Administration Building Monday, the first day of the fall semester. “I’m here...

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