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Today in Homecoming Week: Human Foosball

Today in Homecoming Week: Human Foosball

Claudia Hernandez, Staff Photographer October 26, 2016

Students enjoyed their Wednesday afternoon playing human-sized table soccer. The event took place at the Students Recreation Complex where around 50 students participated. Last year's Homecoming queen and king were there to cheer on the contestants.  

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Student organizations compete in Lip Sync battles

Student organizations compete in Lip Sync battles

Gaby Velasquez, Photo Editor October 26, 2016

The third day of RSO olympics featured a lip-sync battle at the Union West Breezeway on wednesday Oct. 26. Lambda Chi Alpha and Women's Buisness Association won first place with their Dance Dance Revolution theme, while Alpha Xi Delta and Zeta Tav Alpha...

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Miner Morning Mania

Miner Morning Mania

Nina Titovets, Contributor October 26, 2016

On October 26th at 5:30 a.m, the moon was up and most of El Paso was still sleeping, but the UTEP homecoming court, band, cheerleaders, GoldDiggers, alumni and students gathered together in the P-9 parking lot to take part in Miner Morning Mania, a pep-rally...

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Junior mechanical engineering major, Lana Hussein and Junior commercial music major, Jean-Andre Moore were crowned UTEP’s 2016 homecoming king and queen Sunday, Oct. 23.

Greek life reigns as homecoming king and queen

Eric Vasquez, Entertainment Editor October 25, 2016

Sunday night’s 2016 homecoming pageant was a test of endurance for hosts, audience and contestants alike, but the almost four-hour competition proved to be worth the time for this year’s court. Included in the competition was a talent portion and...

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 The El Paso Roller Derby title crowned a new champion as Las Catrinas won the championship on Sunday, Oct. 23.

Las Catrinas win roller derby championship

Shericka Lawrence, Staff Reporter October 25, 2016

The Sun City Roller Girls hosted the La Batalla de la Llorona 2016 Championship matchup on Sunday, Oct. 23, where Las Cartrinas won against the Chuco Town Chulas (163-139) at the El Paso County Coliseum. With the victory, Las Cartrinas were crowned the...

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FAU shuts out the Miners at home

FAU shuts out the Miners at home

Mike Flores, Reporter October 23, 2016

The story of the year for the UTEP soccer team was on the line during their matchup against the Florida Atlantic Owls on Sunday, Oct. 23. The Miners got down got down early in the first period of play thanks to Libby Wissman’s second goal of the...

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7th annual miner dash kicks off homecoming week

7th annual miner dash kicks off homecoming week

Gaby Velasquez, Photo Editor October 23, 2016

UTEP's homecoming week started early Sunday morning Oct. 23 with the 7th annual miner dash 5k run/3k walk, followed by the family fitness fiesta at Centennial Plaza. Participants were able to take on the fitness challenges which included push-ups, sit-ups,...

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Miners preview season at annual scrimmage

Miners preview season at annual scrimmage

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor October 23, 2016

Previewing their 2016-17 season, the UTEP men’s basketball team debuted in front of the El Paso crowd for the first time this season in their annual Orange-White scrimmage. The day was filled with a 3-point contest followed by a slam-dunk challenge....

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Miners need the 'Luck of the Lord' to keep going on

Miners need the ‘Luck of the Lord’ to keep going on

Shericka Lawrence, Reporter October 21, 2016

      With a rocky start to the season the UTEP football team needs the “Luck of the Lord” to keep bowl hopes alive.     The season was off to a great start, UTEP running back Aaron Jones recorded a career...

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Graphic novelist Art Speigelman gives lecture on comic books, influences on 'Maus'

Graphic novelist Art Speigelman gives lecture on comic books, influences on ‘Maus’

Eric Vasquez, Entertainment Editor October 20, 2016

Graphic novel grandmaster, Art Speigleman, creator of the Special Awards and Citations Pulitzer Prize recipient “Maus” visited UTEP today, gave a lecture on the substance and history of the comic book medium, the influences on his artistic style...

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Intrigued viewers peer into the cases to view Manning's work

Manning offers colorful, vibrant and historic photographs

Nina Titovets, Contributor October 19, 2016

The opening reception for Terry Manning's new photographic exhibition entitled "Scientific Evidence of Life On Earth During Two Millennia" was hosted on Oct. 18 at the second floor of the UTEP library. The exhibition takes students and staff through a...

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The weekend’s newest albums reviewed: Kings of Leon, The Game and more

The weekend’s newest albums reviewed: Kings of Leon, The Game and more

Adrian Broaddus and Eric Vasquez October 18, 2016

One-hit wonders like The Naked and Famous and Two Door Cinema Club, big-name rappers Gucci Mane and The Game, even Cherub all released new albums this weekend. Here’s the good, the bad and the pathetic from all their new music. Agree, disagree or think...

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