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From shopping vintage shirts to yummy snacks, supporters from all over El Paso came out to see the grand opening of the Lowbrow Palace.

Lowbrow Palace opens new and improved venue

Emily Autumn Velasquez, Editor-in-Chief September 6, 2022

Lowbrow Palace is a live music venue that held its grand opening of its new and improved location in Central El Paso at 1006 Texas Ave. Sept. 2-4 by hosting different events to commemorate its 11-year anniversary.   The Lowbrow Palace kicked off its...

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Emmy winning multimedia journalist Angela Kocherga joins KTEP.

KTEP nabs 3 Murrow awards

Itzel Giron, Multimedia Editor September 6, 2022

Being recognized by the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) for the diligent work of KTEP meant bestowing one of the highest honors in the journalism field. Named after journalist Edward R. Murrow – a broadcast correspondent who gained...

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President Joe Biden announced his upcoming three-part plan Aug. 24 that will forgive student debt for low and middle-class loan borrowers with politicians such as Ted Cruz already holding a strong opposition. 
Photo courtesy of Gage Skidmore/Flickr

Trust in U.S. Supreme Court decreases among UTEP students

Victoria Rivas, Contributor September 6, 2022

An annual poll conducted by Gallup revealed that the public’s confidence in the U.S. Supreme Court has reached a historic low According to Gallup, only 25 percent of adults in the U.S. have a “great deal” of confidence in the Supreme Court, compared...

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President Biden announced his upcoming three-part plan Aug. 24 that will forgive student debt for low and middle-class loan borrowers with politicians such as Ted Cruz already holding a strong opposition. Photo credit by Gage Skidmore/Flickr.

Biden announces debt relief for students

Elisha Nuñez, Staff Reporter September 6, 2022

President Biden announced his upcoming plan to forgive student debt for low and middle-class loan borrowers Aug. 24. In his three-part plan, Biden sticks to the promise he made during his way into office, which was to cancel $10,000 worth of student debt...

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Associate Professor in the department of history, Yolanda Chávez Leyva, is one of 12 Latinos who will be featured in the Smithsonian exhibit which will run until 2025.

Leyva chosen as notable Latina for exhibit

Kristen Scheaffer, Contributor September 6, 2022

Yolanda Chávez Leyva, Associate Professor for the Department of History and Director of the Institute of Oral History, was one of 12 notable Latinos chosen for the Smithsonian exhibit “¡Presente! A Latino History of the United States” in Washington...

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Minerpalooza wraps up Welcome Week

Alyson Rodriguez, Staff Reporter September 6, 2022

On Friday, Sept. 2 the 32nd Minerpalooza took place and was a smash hit. Miners of all generations filled the parking lot outside of the Sun Bowl Stadium and showed off their Miner pride.  There were games, jumping balloons, vendors, music and fun that...

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Time to talk NFL football

Time to talk NFL football

Emily Autumn Velasquez, Editor-in-Chief September 6, 2022

Editor’s note: This is the first of a three-part series on the NFL standings.  After an offseason full of major moves, an exciting draft and a revealing preseason, the 2022-2023 National Football League season is sure to be one full of surprises...

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Outside look of the building known as the Heritage House.

Heritage House is a UTEP hidden gem

Meagan Elizabeth García, Arts & Culture Editor September 6, 2022

Nestled in a grassy corner of the UTEP campus is a small white building that houses decades worth of the institution’s history. From “flowsheets” to merchandise to mascots, Heritage House is stocked with multitudes of memorabilia for the student...

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Defensive tackle Kelton Moss striving to improve

Defensive tackle Kelton Moss striving to improve

Daniel Alec Lopez, Contributor September 6, 2022

Returning senior defensive tackle Kelton Moss, is making an impact on the Miners defense. Last year, Moss contributed in a big way for the Miners, making key stops and rushing the passer to force interceptions. Moss played a very big role on the defensive...

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Players to keep in mind for NFL Fantasy draft time

Players to keep in mind for NFL Fantasy draft time

Katrina Villarreal, Staff Reporter September 6, 2022

Editor’s note: This is the first of a three-part series on Fantasy Football.  With the 2022 National Football League season fast approaching, fantasy leagues are up and running. Here are the top three players in each position that you should consider...

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“Colin in Black & White” follows football quarterback and American civil rights activist Colin Kaepernick and his experiences with racism that occurred in his personal and professional life.  Photo courtesy of Netflix Press Release.

Examining American football and its flaws through film

Meagan Elizabeth García, Arts & Culture Editor September 6, 2022

According to a History article and a recent Gallup poll, American football is the number one sport in the United States and has been since the mid 1960s. Whether people are watching from the stands or streaming from their devices at home, football...

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UTEP fans and students enjoy some pregame activities before the first game of the season kicks off in the Mike Loya parking lot located on the corner of Schuster and Hawthorn.

The everlasting spirit of tailgating in America

Katrina Villarreal, Staff Reporter September 6, 2022

Tailgating has always been associated with football games, but did not get its start with football. People from all over America gather around during the football season, whether it is for college or professional football, to park in stadium lots with...

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