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Miners top Golden Panthers 33-10 on senior night

Miners top Golden Panthers 33-10 on senior night

Javier Cortez, Staff Reporter November 16, 2013

  After a seven game losing streak the UTEP Miners defeated Florida International Golden Panthers 33-10 at the Sun Bowl to get their second win of the season, on senior night. “The win feels awesome,” said quarterback Blaire Sullivan. “I...

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#4 The Women's basketball team defeated the Kansas State Wildcats 84-39 to make it its third biggest win. Six days later UTEP crushed Northern Arizona 92-43, the biggest win in school history.

UTEP women’s basketball routs Kansas State 84-39

Javier Cortez, Staff Reporter November 16, 2013

In their best defensive showing of the season, the Miners thumped the Kansas State Wildcats, 84-39, Saturday at the Don Haskins Center. The Miners 45-point win came with many statistical achievements. The Miners forced 34 turnovers, which is their...

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Rep. Jason Chaffetz, R-Utah, says an inquiry into visa overstays that he sent to the Department of Homeland Security in July wasn’t answered until Wednesday. DHS is scheduled to publish visa overstay rates by the end of the year.

Homeland Security pressed to release visa overstay statistics

Andrés Rodríguez, SHFWire Reporter November 15, 2013

WASHINGTON – Members of Congress are demanding answers to the lack of data available on visa overstays in the U.S., which they say could lead to more informed decisions on comprehensive immigration reform. However, the Department of Homeland Security isn’t...

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Members of the Brazilian Culture Center. From left to right; Larissa Lunes, Alejandra Dominguez and Claudia Borunda.

UTEP student organizations at Union breezeway

November 14, 2013

 

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King Khan and The Shrines put on a 'soul revival' show at Tricky Falls

King Khan and The Shrines put on a ‘soul revival’ show at Tricky Falls

Jose Soto, Staff Reporter November 13, 2013

Tricky Falls held a mind-blowing, soulful show on Nov.12, hosting musical cult phenomenon King Khan and The Shrines, along with opening band Hellshovel—whose classic-rock approach set a seething tone for the night with their elaborative guitar solos...

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Lively concert, unimpressive 3-D visuals

Lively concert, unimpressive 3-D visuals

Javier Cortez, Staff Reporter November 13, 2013

This past Saturday, Morgan Page put on a show for a sold-out crowd at the Buchanan’s Event Center. Coming into the show there was a lot of hype surrounding the show, most notably because of the 3-D visuals. By the end of the night, Page had everybody...

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UTEP, Cinemark partner to benefit area charities


UTEP, Cinemark partner to benefit area charities


November 13, 2013

The University of Texas at El Paso has partnered with Cinemark USA to recognize four El Paso area nonprofit organizations for their outstanding work in the community with a donation, as well as a night out at the movies at El Paso’s newest theater. At...

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Miners crush rivals New Mexico State 94-69

Miners crush rivals New Mexico State 94-69

Luis Barrio, Staff Reporter November 12, 2013

  After a disappointing defensive effort by the UTEP women’s basketball team, the Miners stormed to a 24-8 run in the second half and easily defeated the New Mexico State Aggies 94-69. The Miners were led in scoring by El Pasoans senior...

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Series of events for International Education Week to take place at UTEP

Series of events for International Education Week to take place at UTEP

November 12, 2013

As part of International Education Week, a series of events will take place throughout campus on Nov. 18-22. However, the Study Abroad Office and the Office of International Programs will host an early event; the International Education Expo 2013 which...

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Robert Chisolm after graduating from the U.S. Army"s airborne jump school.

WE HAVEN’T FORGOTTEN ABOUT YOU: Three wars, one story

Kristopher Rivera, Copy Editor November 12, 2013

A steak dinner and a carton of Lucky Strikes cigarettes were a treat on June 5, 1944, a day before the D-Day invasion of Normandy, France. Other than the special meal and cigarettes, it seemed like a regular practice jump for the men, who were part of...

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Nine Inch Nails performed at the Don Haskins Center on Nov. 11. The band featured the release of their new album,“Hesitation Marks” and other favorites.

NIN impresses El Paso with music and audiovisual production

Leonardo Montañez, Staff Reporter November 12, 2013

Nine Inch Nails amazed with their ‘Tension’ tour at the Don Haskins Center with their versatile stage, the incredible and unique lighting and their most recent material from the album “Hesitations Marks.” The concert started with a black curtain...

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Freshman center Matt Willms led the Miners aginst Loyola New Orleans with 20 points.

206th edition of the Battle of I-10

Javier Cortez, Staff Reporter November 12, 2013

After an easy routing of the Loyola New Orleans Wolfpack on Nov. 9, the Miners are heading to Las Cruces to face their rivals the New Mexico State Aggies on Nov. 15. This game is one of the most anticipated UTEP-NMSU games in recent history. Both teams...

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