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UTEP men’s basketball prepare for C-USA group play

UTEP men’s basketball prepare for C-USA group play

Daniel Mendez, Web Editor February 5, 2019

The UTEP men’s basketball team returns to the Don Haskins Center for a two-game homestand against Conference-USA’s Sunshine State’s schools when they host Florida Atlantic (13-10, 4-6 C-USA) and Florida International University (14-9, 5-5 C-USA).  The...

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Native El Pasoan becomes assistant curator at EPMA

Native El Pasoan becomes assistant curator at EPMA

Jaqueline Martinez, Contributor February 5, 2019

The El Paso Museum of Art’s newest assistant curator, Kevin Burns, was promoted in 2017 and has organized multiple exhibitions since he started. In his role as assistant curator, he will oversee the institution’s collections. One exhibition organized...

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‘Beanalog’: a new collective music workshop in Central El Paso

‘Beanalog’: a new collective music workshop in Central El Paso

Catherine Ramirez, Entertainment Editor February 5, 2019

“Beanalog,” hosted by “Ask A Freak” and “Coffee Party,” is a new social gathering where members from the community gather to learn about instruments and jam out. Their meetings are held every third Wednesday of each month at from 6 p.m. to...

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UTEP soccer has a new leader at the helm

UTEP soccer has a new leader at the helm

Michael Cuviello, Contributor February 5, 2019

Kathryn Balogun, UTEP Athletics’ newest hire, takes over the reins for longtime soccer coach Kevin Cross. Cross has been head soccer coach for the last 18 years and compiled a 211-127-27 record. Balogun comes from Texas Southern where, as head coach,...

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‘Border Street’ exhibition offers insight into adjacent cities

‘Border Street’ exhibition offers insight into adjacent cities

Valeria Olivares, Reporter February 5, 2019

The Centennial Museum unveiled “Border Street,” a photo exhibition that celebrates the border culture of the neighboring cities of El Paso and Cd. Juárez, on Thursday, Jan. 31. The photo exhibition is being held in conjunction with “Rebirth of...

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New Dean for the College of Business Administration to join in May

New Dean for the College of Business Administration to join in May

Claudia Flores, Editor in Chief February 5, 2019

The university announced Jan. 24 that James Payne, Ph.D., will join The University of Texas at El Paso May 1, as the new dean for the College of Business Administration. Payne, who currently serves as the provost and executive vice president for student...

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“Patriots From the Barrio” author makes an appearance at Centennial Museum

“Patriots From the Barrio” author makes an appearance at Centennial Museum

Alexia Nava, Reporter February 5, 2019

Author Dave Gutierrez, who wrote “Patriots from the Barrio,” gave a book talk Jan. 25 at Centennial Museum as part of its exhibition regarding World War II from an El Paso perspective. “Patriots from the Barrio” talks about what Mexican-American...

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UTEP doctoral student accepted to Stanford’s PRISM program

Ashley Johnson, Multimedia Editor February 5, 2019

UTEP doctoral student Dr. Francisco Morales-Acuña was chosen to participate in Stanford University’s PRISM program in February. PRISM (Postdoctoral Recruitment Initiative in Sciences and Medicine) program gives graduate students an opportunity to...

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If Trump’s smart, he’ll let it go

If Trump’s smart, he’ll let it go

Catherine Ramirez, Entertainment Editor February 5, 2019

After a 35-day partial government shutdown, President Donald Trump agreed to reopen the government for three weeks until Feb. 15 and promised back pay to all employees who did not receive paychecks. The partial shutdown has already cost the economy...

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UTEP offers students a variety of  3D printing resources on campus

UTEP offers students a variety of 3D printing resources on campus

Glenda Avalos, Contributor February 5, 2019

In order to offer a better future to students, faculty and staff, UTEP has created new technology spaces that include three different 3D laboratories on campus. Located in the Undergraduate Learning Center (UGLC) building, as well as the engineering...

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UTEP Football prepares for signing day

UTEP Football prepares for signing day

Daniel Mendez, Web Editor February 4, 2019

The UTEP football team will debut its latest recruiting class Wednesday, Feb. 6, on television, during the first-ever Miners All-Access signing day special hosted by KFOX14, channel 15 digital and 14 virtual. The hour-long special will start at 11 a.m....

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UTEP hosts TED Talks with big names in the borderland

UTEP hosts TED Talks with big names in the borderland

Noah Sarabia and February 3, 2019

On Saturday, Feb. 2, UTEP hosted a TEDx series at the Union Cinema located on the first floor of the Union Bldg. East,  to encourage people to understand the advantages of access and education. The series was broken into two sessions, the first...

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