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Former UTEP Director of Athletics Bob Stull shares his memories and says his goodbyes to El Paso.

Bob Stull addresses the media following his retirement annoucement

Mike Flores, Reporter August 31, 2017

After 18 years of being the Director of Athletics for UTEP, Bob Stull has officially retired, as he announced on Thursday. Since 1998, UTEP has won 29 conference titles in seven different sports under their time with Stull. Stull’s final project...

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El Paso leaders react to temporary hold on SB4

Eddie Velazquez, Entertainment Editor August 31, 2017

    Civil rights organization Border Network for Human Rights held a press conference on Thursday at Leech Grove to address Judge Orlando Garcia’s blocking of the implementation of Senate Bill 4. “This is a victory for our communities,”...

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Athletics director Bob Stull announces retirement after 19 years

Athletics director Bob Stull announces retirement after 19 years

Adrian Broaddus, Editor-In-Chief August 31, 2017

UTEP athletics director Bob Stull announced his retirement from the program on Thursday after serving at UTEP since 1998. Stull, who is 71-years-old, saw 29 different UTEP athletic programs capture 29 conference titles in seven sports—men's and...

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Demonstrators show their support for the Anti-SB4 civil suit.

SB4 blocked by federal judge days before its set to go into action

Leslie Sarinana, Copy Editor August 31, 2017

Senate Bill 4 has been temporarily blocked by a federal judge the day before it was to be implemented. The bill has seen opposition since it was first passed by Gov. Greg Abbott in May. SB4 punishes law officials who don’t comply with immigration laws...

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Women’s volleyball falls to 0-3 after loss to Texas Tech in home opener

Women’s volleyball falls to 0-3 after loss to Texas Tech in home opener

Eddie Velazquez, Entertainment editor August 30, 2017

The Miners lost their home opener to the Texas Tech Red Raiders in a five-set thriller on Wednesday at Memorial Gym, despite a standout performance by senior setter Amanda King. UTEP got to a rough start in the first set, allowing four unanswered...

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UTEP will honor public safety officers and agencies at their season opener game

UTEP will honor public safety officers and agencies at their season opener game

Rene Delgadillo, Web Editor August 30, 2017

The UTEP football team will pay tribute to public safety officers and agencies for the El Paso County in their opening game of the season against Rice on Sept. 9. The recognition came after coach Sean Kugler reached out to David Bailiff, head coach...

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UTEP organization starts donation drive for hurricane victims

UTEP organization starts donation drive for hurricane victims

Rene Delgadillo, Web Editor August 30, 2017

The National Society of Collegiate Scholars chapter at UTEP is collaborating with Reynolds Home and Pioneer Bank in efforts to collect donations for the victims of Hurricane Harvey in Houston. The organization asks that people who wish to donate may...

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SCMF returns seventh annual EDM festival this weekend

Fandi Zapien, Contributor August 30, 2017

Before the fall breeze starts to hit the El Paso area and school is in full effect, there is set to be one last grand party in the city, as Sun City Music Festival returns for its seventh annual music festival at Ascarate Park on Saturday, Sept. 2, and...

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El Paso unites with victims of Hurricane Harvey

El Paso unites with victims of Hurricane Harvey

Rene Delgadillo, Web Editor August 30, 2017

El Paso is preparing to send help for the victims of Hurricane Harvey, which has left thousands of people without a home and food. El Paso Unites for Hurricane Harvey Animal Rescue will take place on Sept. 3 at San Jacinto Plaza from 3 to 11 p.m. The...

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Junior finance major Eric Barron and sophomore materials and metallurgy major Daniel Morales play spike ball at Centennial Plaza in between classes on the first day back to school.

Students are welcomed back to class for the Fall 2017 semester

Gaby Velasquez, Photo Editor August 29, 2017

The first day of Miner Welcome Week featured pancakes served by UTEP alumni, a wheel spin by UTEP Edge, inflatables, free Coca Cola and Dr. Pepper sampling and booths from UTEPs different organizations. Miner Welcome Week will continue with events at...

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Douglass fellowship proves life changing for student

Douglass fellowship proves life changing for student

Adrian Broaddus, Editor-In-Chief August 29, 2017

It was four in the morning and Mayra Kahori Vidaña Sanchez was wide awake in front of a dim computer screen at her parent’s home in Juarez, Mexico, scrambling to complete her objective for the night.  Days before the application was due, she was...

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Theresa Maldonado served as associate dean of engineering at Texas A&M prior to being hired by UTEP.

New dean spotlight: Theresa Maldonado

Leslie Sarinana, Copy Editor August 29, 2017

UTEP’s College of Engineering will have a new dean this coming semester with Theresa Maldonado filling the role for more than 4,000 students in the college. She will also serve as a professor of electrical engineering. Maldonado has a Ph.D. in electrical...

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