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New Mexico Governor Susana Martinez speaks at UTEP Union Cinema to encourage political engagement.

New Mexico governor visits UTEP to encourage young voters

Cristina Esquivel, Staff photographer September 8, 2014

New Mexico Governor Susana Martinez spoke Saturday, Sept. 6, at UTEP about her political career and encouraged young people to get involved in the political process. “She is trying to encourage people to be more politically active, because young...

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Texas Tech vs. UTEP 2014

Another heart breaker

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor September 7, 2014

The UTEP Miners football team and the 35,422 fans in attendance all felt something too familiar at the end of tonight’s game—heartbreak. For the third straight year the Miners lose their home opener, this time in heart breaking fashion against...

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Sophomore Brianna Thomas dribbles the ball into South Dakota State territory.

Another game, another win

Luis Gonzalez, Staff Reporter September 5, 2014

Another game, another win for the UTEP Women Soccer Team who continue their undefeated start to the 2014 season with a victory over visiting Southern Utah Thunderbirds. Three different Miners scored, including El Paso native Bri Barreiro, to lead...

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Chihuahuas teammates wave goodbye to sold out crowd after finishing their first season.

Chihuahuas finish strong

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor September 1, 2014

There were trials and there were tribulations, but that did not stop the El Paso Chihuahuas from putting on a show for the rambunctious fans of El Paso one more time as they defeated the Salt Lake Bees 10-4. The season is now over but the yearlong memories...

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Chihuahuas sting Bees, 9-7

Chihuahuas sting Bees, 9-7

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor August 31, 2014

A big fourth inning was the difference for the El Paso Chihuahuas as they evened the series up against the visiting Salt Lake Bees tonight at Southwest University Park.  In front of a crowd of 9,837, the Chihuahuas got their 70th win of the season with...

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Aaron Jones breaks a tackle for another huge run.

Winning with luck, Miners vs UNM, 31-24

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor August 30, 2014

Revenge is sweet, especially when it comes at the expense of a rival. The UTEP football team did just that as they defeated their old school rival New Mexico 31-24 at University Field in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The first half told the tail of a new...

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Midfielder Angela Cutaia is having a breakout season for the Miners in her junior year, leading the team in goals and points.

NMSU no match for Miners

Luis Gonzalez, Staff Reporter August 27, 2014

It was not much of a rivalry game between the UTEP and NMSU women’s soccer teams tonight at University Field.  The Miners rolled through the visiting Aggies scoring four goals in the first half on their way to a 5-0 shutout to get their second win...

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Union hosts Welcome Back Block Party

Union hosts Welcome Back Block Party

Maria Esquinca, Staff Reporter August 27, 2014

Jam-packed with music, food and games, Union Programs launched their Welcome Back Block Party Wednesday at the Union Breezeway from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Block Party is kick-starter for upcoming fall events such as the Get Reel Film series, High...

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Natalicio delivers speech regarding Washington Monthly ranking

Amanda Guillen, Multimedia/managing editor August 26, 2014

Confetti filled the air of the Union Breezeway Tuesday morning as President Diana Natalicio gathered the UTEP community to announce Washington Monthly’s annual national college and university rankings for 2014. This year UTEP went down one spot from...

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UTEP ranked No. 8 in Washington Monthly Magazine's national universities report.

UTEP is No. 8 best national school, according to Washington Monthly

Maria Esquinca, Staff Reporter August 25, 2014

UTEP has won the No. 8 spot in Washington Monthly Magazine’s 2014 National University Rankings report. The university once again ranked No. 1 in social mobility, but dropped in rank from the 2013 report, which placed UTEP at No. 7. This marks the...

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Useful app allows students to track shuttle stops

Useful app allows students to track shuttle stops

Chris Zacherl, Staff Reporter August 23, 2014

UTEP’s never-ending construction has made it tough for students to commute around campus during the school year. There are too many detours due to construction and it now seems pointless to get around campus on a skateboard, bike, or scooter due to...

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Angela Cutaia prepares to cross the ball to opposite side of field.

Lady Miners open season with a draw

Luis Gonzalez, Staff Reporter August 22, 2014

UTEP Soccer opens season with scoreless tie Luis Gonzalez, Staff Reporter The orange ball got rolling at University Field as UTEP Women’s Soccer program began its 19th season. In front of a loud crowd of 1,026 fans the Miners battled the visiting...

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