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UTEP student Kierra Lopez-Robinson, organizational and corporate communication major, self-published her debut collection of poems, “Daughter of the Sun,” on Aug. 18 through Amazon.

UTEP student self-publishes debut book while running nonprofit

Kristen Scheaffer, Contributor October 13, 2022

UTEP student Kierra Lopez-Robinson, organizational and corporate communication major, self-published her debut collection of poems, “Daughter of the Sun,” Aug. 18 through Amazon. Lopez-Robinson was only 24 years old when her book was published.  Lopez-Robinson...

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Beto makes final stop at UTEP during his college tour

Itzel Giron, Multimedia Editor October 12, 2022

Beto O’Rourke, who is currently on the road trying to gain traction for the Texas gubernatorial election, made the final stop of his college tour Tuesday, Oct. 11 at the El Paso Natural Gas Conference Center at UTEP. Filled with students and community...

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S7 E4: Prospector Political Podcast

Itzel Giron, Multimedia Editor October 12, 2022

It's political season and like the saying... Everything is bigger in Texas. It's the Texas Midterm Elections and there hasn't been a closer Gubernatorial Election. Host Itzel Giron speaks to the Democratic Challenger Beto O'Rourke and how he hopes to...

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"Greetings from El Paso" mural painted as part of the Texas Greetings Tour, 145 E Sunset Rd.

Sun City is the place to be for Gen Z

Elisha Nuñez, Staff Reporter October 12, 2022

El Paso has recently been named as one of the best cities for Generation Z, or Gen Z for short. This generation, born between the late 1990s to early 2010s, are today’s young adults and teens, and apparently El Paso is a city for them.   According...

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"NAMIwalks El Paso" gathered around Ascarate park to raise funds and promote mental health awareness Oct. 8.

‘NAMIwalks’ brings mental health awareness to El Paso

Sophia Villalobos and October 11, 2022

NAMIwalks El Paso gathered around Ascarate park to raise funds and promote mental health awareness Oct. 8.  Registration began at 8 a.m. and people from all over the community joined to show their support and raise funds. NAMI El Paso is an affiliate...

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Changes to consider for the upcoming Fantasy Football month

Katrina Villarreal, Staff Reporter October 11, 2022

Editor’s note: This is the second of a three-part series on Fantasy Football.  We are now entering week six of the National Football League (NFL) season, it has gone by so fast! Here is your monthly update on which players to consider for your fantasy...

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The Tony Award winning musical “Hairspray” was featured at the Plaza Theatre Oct. 4 and Oct. 5. Photo courtesy of “Hairspray”

‘You can’t stop the beat,’ Hairspray comes to El Paso

Alyson Rodriguez, Staff Reporter October 11, 2022

The Plaza Theatre traveled back in time to 1962 with the production of “Hairspray.” El Pasoans are getting the chance to experience the theatre’s new endeavor, “Broadway in El Paso.” Which is showcasing Broadway shows that include “On Your...

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The UTEP Miners lost to the LA Tech Bulldogs Saturday, Oct. 8 in Ruston, Louisiana 41-31, losing their two-game win streak. Photo courtesy of UTEP Athletics.

Bulldogs pounce on the Miners in away loss

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor October 9, 2022

The UTEP Miners (3-4, Conference USA 1-2) faced the LA Tech Bulldogs (2-3, Conference USA 1-0) Saturday afternoon in Ruston, Louisiana. The Miners entered the match with a two-game win streak that ended after losing to the Bulldogs 41-31.  First Half  The...

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UTEP Miners football will face Louisiana Tech Bulldogs in Ruston, Louisiana Oct. 8.

Miners looking to battle against the Bulldogs

Roman P. Carr, Contributor October 7, 2022

After an important victory against the Charlotte 49ers (1-4, 0-1 C- USA), the UTEP Miners (3-3, 1-1 C-USA) continue to build momentum after a tough start to the season.   Now entering another game against the LA Tech Bulldogs (1-3, 0-0 C-USA), who...

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The Texas government has banned the most books from public school libraries in the United States including books such as “The Hunger Games,” “Harry Potter,” and “The Hate U Give.”

Banned books trigger national debate

Kristen Scheaffer, Contributor October 6, 2022

While many authors and stories are celebrated and advocated for, the United States is in the middle of a debate on what literature should be allowed in schools. Banned Books Week is usually celebrated in the final week of September.   Texas Gov....

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Director of the Leadership Studies Programs Areli Chacón Silva, Ph.D. talks about colorism in Latinx communities.

Panel presentation discussed the importance of Chicanx inclusion and diversity

Sophia Villalobos, Contributor October 5, 2022

A panel presentation, “Bringing Chicanx Pedagogies to Life: a Plática on Strategies for Inclusion and Leadership,” was held Sept. 29 through a collaboration of the Department of Communication, Chicano Studies and the Leadership and Community Engagement...

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Korean girl group BLACKPINK released its second studio album “Born Pink” Sept. 16 which included songs like “Pink Venom,” “Shut Down,” and “Ready for Love.” Photo courtesy of 絕地求生M/Wikipedia Commons

Blackpink breaks records with their second studio album

Elisha Nuñez, Stazff Reporter October 5, 2022

World famous Korean girl group, BLACKPINK, released its second studio album, “Born Pink,” Sept. 16. The group Blackpink breaks records with their second studio album is known for breaking records, such as being the first Korean group to surpass a...

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