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Value of peso drops after presidential election

Value of peso drops after presidential election

Rene Delgadillo, Layout Editor November 15, 2016

The Mexican peso plummeted as investors and citizens of both  the U.S. and Mexico witnessed Donald Trump becoming the president-elect of the United States. Many are worried about  how Trump’s policies could affect Mexico’s currency and economic...

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Bringing the World to the Border

Bringing the World to the Border

Mariana Rodriguez, Contributor November 15, 2016

The Office of Student Life is inviting its diverse student population to celebrate different world cultures on campus by hosting the second-annual International Cultural Festival from Nov. 14 to 18. The weeklong event brings countries from across the...

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UTEP standout running back Aaron Jones is now UTEP’s all-time leading rusher with 3,738 career rushing yards.

Miners prepare for trip to Rice

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor November 15, 2016

After their bowl hopes were dashed in a heartbreaking fashion against Florida Atlantic, the Miners (3-7, 1-5 C-USA) are left to regroup against Conference USA’s worst team in the league, the Rice Owls (2-8, 1-6 C-USA) in Houston, Texas, on Saturday,...

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Protestors in opposition of the arena question Representative Cortney Niland on its location after the community meeting.

Members of the Union Plaza neighborhood refuse to leave home

Michaela Román, Editor-In-Chief November 15, 2016

Editor’s note: This is the third part of a three-part series on efforts being made to save the Union Plaza neighborhood. The city held its first community meeting on Monday, Nov. 14, after a month of unanswered questions from residents of the Union...

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Cross country advances to NCAA Championships

Cross country advances to NCAA Championships

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor November 13, 2016

With a dominant fifth place performance at the NCAA Mountain Regionals, the Miners men's cross country squad will advance to compete at the NCAA Championships next weekend for the third consecutive year.   During their fifth place showing,...

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Women's basketball struggles in second game against Texas Southern

Women’s basketball struggles in second game against Texas Southern

Shericka Lawrence, Reporter November 13, 2016

The UTEP women’s basketball team fell short for the second time this season losing to Texas Southern 89-68 on Sunday, Nov.13, at the Don Haskins Center. Despite senior Sparkle Taylor leading the team with 12 points and 13 rebounds, the Miners could...

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Jakeria Ford dives after the ball, with only seconds left in the fourth quarter

UTEP women’s basketball struggles in absence of Nash

Jason Green, Reporter November 13, 2016

Senior guard Sparkle Taylor did her best to perform double-duty during the UTEP women’s basketball season opener on Friday night in the absence of the only other senior on the Miners’ young squad, fellow guard Jenzel Nash; however, Taylor’s...

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Freshman guard Deon Barrett clocked in 15 minutes, finishing with six points and six assists.

Men’s basketball drowns Louisiana College in season opener

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter November 13, 2016

UTEP men’s basketball started their season off in the right direction with an 88-54 victory over the Division III school Louisiana College Wildcats. Head coach of the Miners Tim Floyd improved his record under the program to 123-77, winning in his...

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UTEP students organize “Not My President” peaceful protest

Christian Vasquez, Copy Editor November 12, 2016

While riots in Portland, Oregon and Oakland, California have sprung up since the election results, in El Paso, Texas over a thousand people in San Jacinto Plaza chose to peacefully protest the rhetoric and policies of President-elect Donald Trump. Alphonso...

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Fahrenheit 32 serves up unique treat from the East

Jason Green, Staff Reporter November 11, 2016

If there’s one thing people in El Paso are very fond of, it’s things that are rolled. Chico’s Tacos can attest to that. In the short time that the new ice cream purveyor, Fahrenheit 32, has been open at 2500 N. Mesa St., El Pasoans are once...

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Appreciation Bash hosted for Veteran's Day

Appreciation Bash hosted for Veteran’s Day

Gaby Velasquez, Photo Editor November 11, 2016

The Military Student Success Center hosted the Veteran's Day Appreciation Bash on Friday, Nov. 11 at the Union Plaza. The 1st Armored Division Band and rock band Shockwave performed at the event. Military affiliated students and veterans were able to...

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Floyd announces new recruits for the 2017-18 season

Floyd announces new recruits for the 2017-18 season

Mike Flores, Reporter November 11, 2016

The month of November is not only the start of a new men's basketball season, but it also means National Signing Day for new recruits. On the Nov. 9, universities can finally pencil in their new-looked athletes that will be participating for their basketball...

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