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Protestors throw soup at Vincent Van Gogh’s “Sunflowers” in an attempt to spread awareness of global warming. Photo courtesy of Wiki Commons.

The climate-change activists behind the museum attacks

Maria L. Guerrero Duran, Web Editor November 1, 2022

Editor’s note: This is the first of a three-part series on the reasoning and the impact of climate change protests through attacks on art. Recently, videos of protesters throwing paint at artworks and gluing themselves to the walls of museums have...

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Netflix has announced the addition of ads to its service. New subscription plans vary from $9.99/month to $19.99/month.

Netflix set to launch ad-supported plan

Eduardo Flores, Contributor November 1, 2022

One of the most popular streaming service platforms in the modern era, Netflix, has announced the addition of ads to its service. This new option will become the fourth plan offered, joining its basic, standard, and premium plans, allowing users to access...

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness month as there are fundraisers that happen throughout the month to raise awareness.

UTEP acknowledges Breast Cancer Awareness Month with fundraiser

Sophia Villalobos, Contributor November 1, 2022

Although breast cancer cannot be prevented, it can be detected early to increase the chance of treatment. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which attempts to raise awareness of the disease‘s early warning signals and motivate women to get mammograms. A...

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Explaining the rush of football over basketball

Explaining the rush of football over basketball

Emily Autumn Velasquez, Editor-in-Chief November 1, 2022

Football has been around for a very long time and there is a reason for that. It has been one of my favorite pastimes for the past ten years of my life, and when I say that I mean it to be more of an addiction than anything. I got into football when...

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This year is women’s head coach Kevin Baker’s sixth season at UTEP, and he is the first coach in the UTEP program to have three winning seasons within their first four years.

Head coach guides women’s basketball team

Kristen Scheaffer, Contributor November 1, 2022

This year marks the beginning of Kevin Baker’s sixth season at UTEP, though he’s a veteran coach for the sport, and this is year 16 in his college basketball career.   Although he considers Austin his hometown, Baker says he was a bit of a military...

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UTEP women’s basketball guard Grace Alvarez finds support and stability in her coaches, teammates and God.

Guard leans on teammates

Katrina Villarreal, Staff Reporter November 1, 2022

Entering her second year as a member of the UTEP women’s basketball team, guard Grace Alvarez explains that she has built a close relationship with her teammates.    Alvarez is a sophomore criminal justice major and is originally from Houston....

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UTEP basketball guard Shamar Givance learned basketball from watching his dad and cousin play when he was young.

El Paso, a second home for UTEP basketball guard

Angelica Gutierrez, Contributor November 1, 2022

UTEP basketball guard Shamar Givance, has been playing basketball since he was five years old. He is from Toronto, Canada, and has been away from home for six years.   He has been in the U.S. ever since his high school basketball career.   “I...

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Harry Flournoy, Willie Worsley, and Orsten Artis are featured in the continued mural of Don Haskins’ 1966 Texas Western NCAA Champions Mural.

Mosaic mural brings life to Glory Road garage

Elisha Nuñez, Staff Reporter November 1, 2022

On the inside of the Glory Road Transfer Center and Parking Garage, at the intersections of Glory Road and N Oregon Street, are works of art that you would expect at a museum. The two murals that occupy the entrance and inside of the parking garage are...

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Mission Hills Park, Pavo Real Park, Ranchos del Sol Park, Arbor Park, and Lincoln Park are all parks found in El Paso where UTEP students can get a change of scenery.

Basketball courts in the City of El Paso for students

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor November 1, 2022

As the weather starts to cool down and autumn brings color to El Paso, outdoor activities begin to feel more appealing. For many, playing a game of basketball can unload a lot of unwanted stress while also providing a way to meet and bond with friends....

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The NFL’s Crucial Catch initiative helps bring awareness to different forms of cancer and collaborates with the American Cancer Society. Photo courtesy of NFL Crucial Catch.

Intercepting cancer in the NFL

Emily Autumn Velasquez, Editor-in-Chief November 1, 2022

The month of October in the National Football League (NFL) is a time to bring awareness to different forms of cancer through its Crucial Catch initiative, with the idea being to bring awareness and “intercept cancer.”  October used to be when...

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Men’s basketball head coach Joe Golding faces a new team this year, with only three returning players.

Basketball head coach looks to continue success after 2021 campaign

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor November 1, 2022

As UTEP basketball ramps up for the 2022-2023 season, men’s basketball head coach Joe Golding prepares his brand-new roster to face the Texas Longhorns Nov. 7.  Golding is coming off a remarkably successful first season where his team won 20 games,...

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UTEP’s 2022-2023 season will start November with the men’s team starting at 7 p.m. Nov. 7 at the University of Texas at Austin and the women’s team starting at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 7 at the Don Haskins Center.

What should fans expect this coming basketball season?

Katrina Villarreal, Staff Reporter November 1, 2022

UTEP men’s and women’s basketball officially kicks off its 2022-2023 season in November against some notable opponents.   Men’s basketball is going to kick off its season on the road against Big 12 affiliate the University of Texas at Austin...

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