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Students protest against Heather Wilson at UTEP

Protest arises from Heather Wilson’s visit

Valeria Olivares, Reporter March 11, 2019

Students and faculty gathered to protest UTEP’s succeeding president as the sole finalist held a press conference within the university’s campus. “We are here, gathering, to express our concern and to ask for the withdrawal of Heather Wilson...

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U.S. Secretary of the Air Force, Heather Wilson, has been selected to succeed Dr. Diana Natalicio as UTEP president. (Photo courtesy of the U.S. Department of Defense.)

UTEP president finalist attracts opposition

Valeria Olivares, Reporter March 11, 2019

A petition opposing the Texas Board of Regents’ sole finalist for UTEP president has raked up more than 4,000 signatures. The Borderland Rainbow Center in El Paso’s president, Cristina Calvillo-Rivera, launched the campaign against President Diana...

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El Paso Locomotives team inaugural season inaugurates on Saturday March 7th at the Southwest University Park.

Hop on board the crazy train

Daniel Mendez, Web Editor March 8, 2019

When the El Paso Locomotive FC take the pitch for the first time Saturday night against the OKC Energy in the first ever USL Championship league game in downtown El Paso, it will mark the birth of the city’s newest franchise.   The team was announced...

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U.S. Secretary of the Air Force, Heather Wilson, has been selected to succeed Dr. Diana Natalicio as UTEP president. (Photo courtesy of UT System)

UT Board of Regents announces finalist for UTEP president

Brianna Chavez, Copy Editor March 8, 2019

The UT System Board of Regents unanimously selected Secretary of the U.S. Air Force Heather Wilson as the sole finalist for the president of UTEP Friday, March 8. Wilson will succeed current UTEP President Diana Natalicio who announced her retirement...

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Project MOVE celebrates 10 years of giving back

Project MOVE celebrates 10 years of giving back

Maria Ramos Pacheco, Contributor March 7, 2019

This year marks the 10th anniversary of Project MOVE (Miner Opportunities for Volunteer Experiences), UTEP’s annual volunteer community service project. Project MOVE started in 2009 with the idea to promote community service, help students understand...

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UTEP falls to Blue Raiders in home season finale

UTEP falls to Blue Raiders in home season finale

Daniel Mendez, Web Editor March 6, 2019

https://youtu.be/KD5g3WHJ03c “Senior Night” at the Don Haskins Center did not go as plan as the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders blew out the UTEP Miners 69-53, Wednesday, March 6. UTEP found themselves down by 28 points in the second half. “This...

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Hometown standout excels on field

Hometown standout excels on field

Michael Cuviello, Contributor March 5, 2019

Freshman right fielder Kasey Flores, formerly of Eastlake High made her presence known from game one of the season in the Las Cruces Classic. In her first collegiate game, Flores homered twice and had 7 RBIs. For the weekend she had three home runs and...

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Jordan Alexander anchors Lady Miners

Jordan Alexander anchors Lady Miners

Isaiah Ramirez, Sports Editor March 5, 2019

The UTEP women’s basketball team has had an anchor in every sense of the word this season in senior forward Jordan Alexander. This season has had its fair share of unfortunate events for the Lady Miners from a depleted injury-filled lineup, to not being...

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Mexican author speaks about new book

Mexican author speaks about new book

Noah Sarabia, Contributor March 5, 2019

Roma Calatayud-Stocks, an author from Mexico City, spoke about her second installment of her book trilogy, “A Symphony of Rivals,” which focuses on life in the 20th century overseas in Austria, Italy, Germany and the U.S., Feb. 27 at Barnes and Noble...

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Paul Thomas leads young Miners

Paul Thomas leads young Miners

Daniel Mendez, Web Editor March 5, 2019

As the only senior member of the UTEP men’s basketball team, forward Paul Thomas hasn’t had the senior year he’d hoped. “I think it’s been good, you know as far as my development as a player,” Thomas said. “Wins and losses may tell a different...

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“Eggscellent”, A solo exhibition by Leah Powell

“Eggscellent”, A solo exhibition by Leah Powell

Jaqueline Martinez, Contributor March 5, 2019

The Glass Gallery, inside the Fox Fine Arts building, gives students an opportunity to showcase their artwork every year. The exhibitions usually run one to two weeks, giving the artist an option to host either an opening or closing reception in which...

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Women of Combat promotes MMA fighters

Claudia Flores, Editor in Chief March 5, 2019

Women of Combat, an organization that promotes and highlights women in contact sports, is bringing a training seminar to El Paso April 8. Located in Maple Valley, Washington, the organization supports women in competitive contact sports regardless of...

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