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(Left to right) sophomore Evans Kripono, senior Ramon Garcia, junior Anthony Rotich, sophomore Cosmas Boit, sophomore Daniel Cheruiyot, junior Elphas Maiyo. The 2014 men’s cross country team poses after winning the 2014 Lori Fitzgerald Classic at Chamizal National Park.

Men’s cross country wins again

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor September 30, 2014

The UTEP men’s cross country team is in top form heading into the latter stages of their fall season coming off another spectacular performance at the Lori Fitzgerald Classic. Four weeks into the season, it has been nothing but perfection for the men’s...

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Seis razones para tener  al mundo en la lengua

Seis razones para tener al mundo en la lengua

Gianfranco Languasco, Contributor September 30, 2014

Lo importante en estos tiempos de globalización es tener la oportunidad de acercarnos a otras culturas sin necesidad de salir de la ciudad. Es común encontrarse con personas de otros países, diferentes costumbres y hasta abiertas manifestaciones culturales...

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El Paso NORML attempts passing Cite and Release law

El Paso NORML attempts passing Cite and Release law

Jasmine Aguilera, Editor-in-chief September 30, 2014

The night of Minerpalooza, Steve found himself facing two police officers. There was a heavy aroma coming from his car, so they began questioning him about his use of marijuana. He admitted to smoking that morning, so the officers decided to search his...

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Junior outside hitter Talia Jones sets up for a block.

Sluggish start hinders Miners

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor September 28, 2014

The UTEP volleyball team concluded there three game home stand with a loss to the Florida Atlantic Owls 3-0 (11-25), (12-25), (28-30) at Memorial Gym. The Miners came out sluggish, falling behind early and losing the set by a 14-point margin. In...

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More than 2,000 participated in the Glory Road Glow Run.

Successful Glory Road Glow Run

Kimberly Valle, Staff Reporter September 27, 2014

Around 2,000 people participated in the Glory Road Glow Road, the run started on parking lot P-9 and went on the along the mountain side into the campus and finished back at the Sun Bowl parking lot. The participants had the chance to observe the campus...

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Miners ready for K-State

Miners ready for K-State

Juan Carlos Navarrete, Staff Reporter September 25, 2014

Coming off a win in the Battle of I-10 against bitter rival New Mexico State, UTEP had an extra week after to prepare for the nationally ranked Kansas State Wildcats. This would be the second time that UTEP plays a Big 12 team this season with the first...

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How to get away with smoking on campus

How to get away with smoking on campus

Jacobo De la Rosa September 25, 2014

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Ben Miller, left, says students are more likely to pick a college that offers nationally recognized degrees and a high enrollment if those universities are accessible to them.

Rankings released for ‘America’s worst colleges’

Lorain Watters, SHFWire Reporter September 23, 2014

WASHINGTON – Deadlines for college applications are looming, and deciding where not to go just got easier. In its latest edition, The Washington Monthly, a bimonthly investigative magazine in Washington, released four lists of the worst 20 colleges...

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Truce: College Republicans and University Dems strive to get students to vote

Truce: College Republicans and University Dems strive to get students to vote

Maria Esquinca, Staff Reporter September 23, 2014

The upcoming Texas gubernatorial election between Democratic Sen. Wendy Davis and Republican Attorney General Greg Abbott has political organizations at UTEP racing against time and casting their differences aside. Whether it’s the University Democrats...

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Be orange and blue from head to toe

Be orange and blue from head to toe

Joseph Esposito, Staff Reporter September 23, 2014

With T-shirts, jerseys, face paint and foam pickaxes, die-hard fans of UTEP’s sports teams find many different ways to show their support for the Miners.  A product was made to bring stylish trends and customization together for a new and unique...

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Junior All-American Anthony  Rotich has dominated the opening half of the Miners 2014 cross country season.

Miners prepare for domination

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor September 23, 2014

On Sept. 26, the UTEP men’s and women’s cross country team will compete in a 5K run at the annual Lori Fitzgerald Classic, at Chamizal National Park. Coming into the Miners only home invitational, it has been nothing but success from a team and individual...

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President Diana Natalicio poses with Joe Straus and the Democratic Texas State Reps

Joe Straus visits UTEP to discuss upcoming Texas Legislature

Michaela Roman and Maria Esquinca, Photo Editor, Staff Reporter September 22, 2014

Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives, Joe Straus, R-San Antonio, visited UTEP in preparation for the next regular session of the Texas Legislature. The discussion took place Monday morning at the Undergraduate Learning Center. It was a short...

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