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The Miners fall to UTSA 63-67 on Saturday night Jan. 5 at the Don Haskins Center.

UTEP drops its second straight in C-USA

Daniel Mendez, Web Editor January 5, 2019

The UTSA Roadrunners swept the UTEP men’s basketball team in conference play after a 67-63 win Saturday night at the Don Haskins Center. UTEP fell to 5-8, (0-2 C-USA) while UTSA is now 8-7 (2-0 C-USA). “It's not where you start it's how you...

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 Stanford Junior Longsnapper Richard McNitzky battles against a Pitt defensive lineman Monday at the 85th annual Sun Bowl Game. Stanford defeated Pitt 14-13.

Stanford wins their second Sun Bowl game in three years

Isaiah Ramirez, Sports Editor January 2, 2019

For the second time in three years the Stanford Cardinal(9-4) win the Hyundai Sun Bowl game this time defeating the Pittsburgh Panthers(7-7) 14-13 in front of 40,680 fans. The Cardinal’s had a sluggish start to the game having only one yard of total...

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Courtesy of UTEP Communication.

UTEP, UMC partner to create new pharmacy for students

Brianna Chavez, Copy Editor December 26, 2018

UTEP students will soon be able to receive access to the seven University Medical Center pharmacies across El Paso thanks to a new partnership between UTEP and UMC. The partnership comes after the university announced they would be closing the pharmacy...

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The Miners beat the Northwestern State Demons on Saturday night, Dec. 1 at the Don Haskins Center.

WestStar Don Haskins Sun Bowl Invitational tips-off tonight

Daniel Mendez, Web Editor December 21, 2018

The 57th annual WestStar Don Haskins Sun Bowl Invitational championship tips off tonight at the Don Haskins Center. This year's competition includes Norfolk State (4-8), Wyoming (3-7), East Tennessee State (8-4) and UTEP (4-5). The Miners have not...

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UTEP athletics announced the hire of new UTEP volleyball coach Ben Wallis on Dec. 19

UTEP Volleyball names new head coach

Isaiah Ramirez, Sports Editor December 19, 2018
UTEP Volleyball names new head coach
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Dr. Russell R. Chianelli is the first UTEP professor to be named an NAI fellow, the highest professional honor awarded to academic inventors.

UTEP Professor named National Academy of Inventors Fellow

Brianna Chavez, Copy Editor December 19, 2018

A UTEP professor is one of 148 inventors to be selected as a fellow for the National Academy of Inventors (NAI). Dr. Russell R. Chianelli is the first UTEP professor to be named an NAI fellow, the highest professional honor awarded to academic inventors. Chianelli...

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The Miners celebrate their win against the UC Riverside Highlanders at the Don Haskins Center on Saturday, Dec. 16.

UTEP defeats UC Riverside after break for finals

Daniel Mendez, Sports Editor December 16, 2018

The UTEP men’s basketball team defeated the UC Riverside Highlanders, 68-56, at the Don Haskins Center on Sunday, Dec. 16, after a 12 day break for finals. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQdlNx7-Y9E UTEP improved to 4-5 on the season behind a...

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Kids who spent time in Tent City write this message to the new kids who will be spending time at Tent City.

O’Rourke leads delegation to Tornillo’s Tent City

Gaby Velasquez, Photo Editor December 15, 2018

The community gathers one more time at the Tornillo Port of Entry on Saturday morning, Dec. 15, to bring an end to Tent City, which is holding minors who arrived to the border unaccompanied. U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke (D-TX 16),  led a delegation to...

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iFLY prepares to make El Paso fly

iFLY prepares to make El Paso fly

Valeria Olivares, Contributor December 9, 2018

iFLY Indoor Skydiving invited the El Paso community to join them as they held their topping up ceremony on Wednesday, Dec. 5, where they introduced the concept of indoor skydiving. Bill Adams, iFLY El Paso’s co-owner said in a statement, "We're thrilled...

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My farewell

My farewell

Itzel Lara, Senior Designer December 3, 2018

My last semester is finally here. It seems like it was yesterday when I walked through the Union for the first time. I remember watching students dressed in their cap and gown taking graduation pictures at Centennial Plaza and now I am one of them. The...

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In May President Natalicio announced she will be retiring after 30 years as UTEP president.

Presidential search process continues moving forward ‘as scheduled’

Brianna Chavez, Staff Reporter December 3, 2018

The search process for UTEP’s next president to succeed Dr. Diana Natalicio is “moving forward as scheduled,” according to the University of Texas System. In late August, the UT System announced a search advisory committee was put together to help...

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Matt Luna became chronically homeless at 27, but is now realigning his life by working and studying.

Homelessness a prevalent issue among college students

Andrea Valdez-Rivas, Staff Reporter December 3, 2018

The average college student worries about deadlines, exams, projects and all that comes along with being a student. Many students at UTEP can maintain their standards in school on account of the privilege of living with family, roommates or a stable...

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