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UTEP loses its third straight to Old Dominion

UTEP loses its third straight to Old Dominion

Daniel Mendez, Web Editor January 24, 2019

https://youtu.be/WVeXcjhU9jQ UTEP’s second-half comeback was not enough as the Old Dominion Monarchs edged out the Miners, 50-48, Thursday night, at the Don Haskins Center. UTEP fell to 6-11 and 1-5 in C-USA while ODU improved to 16-5 and 6-2...

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UTEP Rec Center enhances student skills through Challenge Course

UTEP Rec Center enhances student skills through Challenge Course

Alexia X. Nava Carmona, Reporter January 24, 2019

Since 2001, the UTEP Recreation Center has given students the opportunity to learn new skills and develop teamwork through the Challenge Course. Alicia Coltrane, the Outdoor Adventure Program (OAP) coordinator of the Challenge Course, said the course...

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Grammy-nominated CNCO to perform at El Paso Coliseum

Grammy-nominated CNCO to perform at El Paso Coliseum

Catherine Ramirez, Entertainment Editor January 24, 2019

Latin American boy band CNCO will perform at 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 27 at the El Paso County Coliseum. Five Latino males comprise CNCO and even its name alludes to the number of members in the group. The boys remain popular among young adults ages 17-22...

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Chick-fil-A grand opening celebration at El Paso Natural Gas Conference Center.

UTEP welcomes a new full-service Chick-fil-A on campus

Claudia Hernandez, Photographer January 23, 2019

UTEP Dining Services announced the addition of a full-service Chick-fil-A restaurant Inside the El Paso Natural Gas Conference Center. The grand opening ceremony took place at the new restaurant at noon on Wednesday, Jan. 23. This new location will...

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UTEP Dinner Theatre set to present Disney’s ‘Newsies!’

UTEP Dinner Theatre set to present Disney’s ‘Newsies!’

Oscar Avila, Reporter January 22, 2019

The UTEP Dinner Theatre will host Disney’s  “Newsies!” Friday, Jan. 25 through Sunday, Feb. 10. Based on the newsboys’ strike of 1899, the show is set in New York City and focuses on Jack Kelly (Derrick Cintron), a charming newsboy in...

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Tornillo tent city finally closed

Tornillo tent city finally closed

Claudia Flores, Editor In Chief January 22, 2019

This past summer I had the chance to cover one of the events that caught the world’s attention: the Tornillo Tent City. Last week it was announced that the center closed its doors after releasing the last child in the detention center. During...

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El Paso Media Fest enriches aspiring filmmakers

El Paso Media Fest enriches aspiring filmmakers

Ariadna Gonzalez, Contributor January 22, 2019

Organizers of El Paso Media Fest, a three-day film festival held Jan. 18-20, at the AMC 16 Theater, dedicated a few days to enrich the El Paso community through international exposure of culture and film.   A total of 157 films were submitted by...

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Men’s basketball looks to bounce back

Men’s basketball looks to bounce back

Daniel Mendez, Web Editor January 22, 2019

The UTEP Miners men’s basketball team returns home to the Don Haskins Center for a two-game homestand as they look to bounce back after losing two straight games on the road. UTEP (6-11, 1-5 C-USA) is dead last in Conference USA division standings.Their...

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UTEP housing and residence life looking to improve in the new year

UTEP housing and residence life looking to improve in the new year

January 22, 2019

Slight changes have been made this spring semester in the UTEP Housing and Residence Life department on campus. The official office for the department has moved to Boquillas Hall in Miner Canyon. The office was previously housed in Miner Village. The...

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UTEP student’s Rim Road sculpture ready for installation this week

UTEP student’s Rim Road sculpture ready for installation this week

Jaqueline Martinez, Contributor January 22, 2019

“The Rim,” a steel sculpture created by UTEP senior and graphic design major Denisse Ortega, is set to be installed on Jan. 23 during a ribbon cutting ceremony at 11 a.m. at the Rim Road and Hauge Road roundabout. The Rim Road Area Association...

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Athletes to watch: UTEP track and tennis

Athletes to watch: UTEP track and tennis

Isaiah Ramirez, Sports Editor January 22, 2019

As the spring semester kicks off at UTEP there are certain athletes looking to leave an impact on their respective seasons. Here are some athletes to watch in UTEP Women’s Track & Field and UTEP Women’s Tennis. UTEP Women’s Track and Field  Lilian...

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UTEP grad exhibits at El Paso Museum of Art

UTEP grad exhibits at El Paso Museum of Art

Catherine Ramirez, Entertainment Editor January 22, 2019

 UTEP graduate Anabel Nájera presented her figural installation “De la Vista Gorda” (From a Blind Eye) and held an artist talk on Jan.17 at the El Paso Museum of Art (EPMA) about the creative process behind her work and her experience working on...

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