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 The homecoming royalty court, cheer, and dance team bring the spirit at the UTEP’s homecoming pep rally.

Homecoming Pep Rally welcomes back distinguished alumni

Alyson Rodriguez, Staff Reporter October 28, 2022

SELC hosted UTEP’s 93rd homecoming pep rally at 11:30 a.m., Oct. 27 on the second floor of the Union East. The event raised miner spirit for the upcoming homecoming football game against Middle Tennessee State University.   The Union was filled...

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“My Policeman,” starring Harry Styles, Emma Corrin, and David Dawson hit theaters Oct. 21 and will be released on Amazon Prime Video Nov. 4. Photo courtesy of Amazon Studios.

An emotional rollercoaster of hidden love: ‘My Policeman’ review

Itzel Giron, Multimedia Editor October 27, 2022

Editor’s note: This review contains spoilers.  After premiering at the Toronto International Film Festival, “My Policeman” has hit select theaters Oct. 21, giving audiences the opportunity to see an emotionally filled film. Set in the 1950s,...

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Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow’s Foundation will help families who are working to overcome food insecurity and childhood mental health issues in Ohio and Louisiana. Photo courtesy of The Joe Burrow Foundation website.

Professional athletes making a difference

Katrina Villarreal, Staff Reporter October 27, 2022

Athletes are at times mainly known for what they do on the field or the court, but it is what they do off the court and field that makes a difference. There are many professional athletes that have their own charitable foundations that have been around...

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Dr. Ricardo Reyna begins carving the side of his pumpkin on Oct. 23 at the Coronado Country Club.

Surgeons carve ghoulish gourds at Operation Pumpkin

Alyson Rodriguez, Staff Reporter October 26, 2022

Well-known surgeons from the El Paso area showcased their expert carving skills for charity at Operation Pumkin. Operation Pumpkin is an event that the Lee and Beulah Moor Children’s Home has been hosting for over 20 years.   “Operation Pumpkin...

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Professor of Latin American History at the University of Warwick Benjamin T. Smith Ph.D. came to UTEP on Oct. 20 to present his new book “The Dope.”

Author tells journey of publishing a book with real history

Elisha Nuñez, Staff Reporter October 26, 2022

Benjamin T. Smith Ph.D., journalist turned author, gave the UTEP community a glance at his work as a historian who studies modern Mexico and the country’s drug trade Oct. 20. His presentation was sponsored by UTEP’s Department of Sociology and Anthropology,...

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S7 E5: LET’S GET SPOOKY

Itzel Giron, Multimedia Editor October 26, 2022

On this week's podcast episode host Itzel Giron gives The Pick, a quick rundown of all things you need to know. Photo Editor Annabella Mireles gives Miners ten movie recommendations to watch during Halloween, Staff Reporter Alyson Rodriguez showcases...

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Forbidden Acres Haunted Outdoor Trail is located at 1361 Tobacco Rd and is open Thursday and Sunday from 8-10:30 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 8-12 a.m. Photos courtesy of Forbidden Acres.

Enter at your own risk: a review of Forbidden Acres Outdoor Haunted Trail

Itzel Giron, Multimedia Editor October 25, 2022

Halloween is merely days away and it is common to see a multitude of pumpkins, skeletons and ghosts as decorations across many neighborhoods. For some it is the trivial things about Halloween like trick-or-treating or carving pumpkins that make the holiday...

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UTEP marketing senior Carlos Mora and MBA graduate student Stacy Rosa Emma Huhn, Mr. and Ms. UTEP 2022.

UTEP kicks off Homecoming week with a royalty court

Josie Avila, Audience and Engagement Editor October 24, 2022

The 2022 UTEP homecoming royalty court was crowned at the annual SGA Homecoming Pageant Friday, Oct. 21, at Magoffin Auditorium.   The theme was “A Night in Disguise” and the SGA outreach committee worked since the summer to put this event together....

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Courtesy of UTEP Department of Theatre and Dance

‘Write the border’ with Andrew Siañez-De La O before ‘Borderline’ hits UTEP theatre

Meagan Elizabeth García, Arts & Culture Editor October 23, 2022

Just before his work hits UTEP theater, Andrew Siañez-De La O hosted a free playwriting workshop for those who are passionate about learning and producing work in that field. The class was held Oct. 21 in the Fox Fine Arts Center and was the perfect...

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Senior outside/middle blocker, Alianza Darley, jumps up to spike the ball during a set against UTSA.

Miners stomp the Roadrunners in shutout

Joel Molina, Contributor October 23, 2022

The UTEP volleyball team (12-9, 6-2 Conference USA) took the home win in a sweep over conference rival the University of San Antonio (7-13, 2-6 Conference USA) Friday. The win comes off a 3-1 loss in which the Miners suffered to the current leader of...

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Kicker Gavin Baechle celebrates with his team after kicking the game winning field goal. Baechle set a UTEP record for 51 consecutive field goals made.

Miners win controversial nailbiter against Owls

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor October 22, 2022

UTEP (4-4, 2-2 Conference USA) faced Florida Atlantic University (FAU) (3-5, 2-2 Conference USA) Oct. 22 after a week off. The Miners are coming off a difficult loss versus LA Tech. FAU led the series 2-1 prior to Saturday, having only played at the Sun...

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The UTEP Miners football team will face the Florida Atlantic Owls at 2 p.m. Saturday Oct. 22 at the Sun Bowl.

Miners looking to fly past the Owls

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor October 21, 2022

The UTEP Miners (3-4, C-USA 1-2) return home to face off against the FAU Owls (3-4, C-USA 2-1) Oct. 22. The Miners are set to play the Owls after a disappointing loss to the LA Tech Bulldogs with a final score of 41-31.  FAU has struggled to find...

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