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Dean of Health Sciences, ‘Dr. Skateboard’ teaches physics through skateboarding

Alberto Silva Fernandez, Staff Reporter November 1, 2022

Editor’s note: This is the third of a three-part series on professors who skateboard at UTEP.     When skateboarders get on their board and push forward, they are actively engaging in motion physics. Whether they are aware of it or not, skateboarding...

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The Miners soccer team breaks their huddle at the beginning of the second half hoping to turn things around.

UTEP loses to UTSA to close off season

Joel Molina, Contributor October 30, 2022

The UTEP soccer team came into its final game of the season after losing a close 1-0 game to conference rival North Texas Oct. 23. The team’s final game would come on the road Oct. 28 against another conference rival in the University of Texas at San...

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UTEP football fans cheer on the Miners during the game against Middle Tennessee on Oct. 29.

UTEP loses the crown on homecoming night

Katrina Villarreal, Staff Reporter October 30, 2022

UTEP football (4-5, 2-3 Conference USA) hosted Middle Tennessee State University (4-4, 1-3 C-USA) for homecoming night Saturday, Oct. 29 at the Sun Bowl. The night honored various alumni, UTEP’s legendary coaches and the 2022 homecoming court. The Miners...

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 As Dia De Los Muertos is one of the most important celebrations in Mexican Culture, the UTEP Library has setup a display in honor of Bobby Byrd.

UTEP library holds a display for Bobby Byrd for Día de los Muertos

Kristen Scheaffer, Contributor October 30, 2022

The UTEP library makes an altar, or an ofrenda, for the dead every year and dedicate it to someone prominent at the university, as well as for the writing and art community. This year’s altar was erected Thursday, Oct. 27 and was dedicated to the late...

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The Cactus Plant Flea Market has collaborated with McDonald’s to bring nostalgia into adult meals. Adult meals come with either 10-piece Chicken McNuggets or a Big Mac, both coming with fries, a drink, and one of four of their figures including the Hamburglar, Grimace, Birdie, and Cactus Buddy. Photo courtesy of McDonald’s

Never too old for a happy meal

Eduardo Flores, Contributor October 30, 2022

McDonald’s has brought back childhood memories for many of its clients by adding a new adult version of the classic happy meal to its menu.  McDonald’s announced its partnership with the streetwear brand Cactus Plant Flea Market Sept. 27, to launch...

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Alexander Kariotis is a professor of voice at UTEP and commissioned the UTEP Symphony Orchestra to perform in “The Rock Opera Orchestra.”

Alexander Kariotis and UTEP Symphony Orchestra fuse rock and opera

Annabella Mireles, Photo Editor October 30, 2022

The UTEP Symphony Orchestra along with UTEP professor of voice, Alexander Kariotis, performed “The Rock Opera Orchestra” Oct. 28 at the Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall.  Kariotis is a crossover artist who has performed internationally with appearances...

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Courtesy of MLB.

MLB World Series: who will come out on top

Katrina Villarreal, Staff Reporter October 28, 2022

The stage is set for the 2022 Major League Baseball World Series as the Houston Astros will be taking on the Philidelphia Phillies in a best-of-seven series beginning Friday, Oct. 28.   Making its fifth World Series appearance since 2017, after a...

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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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