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Monster Jam returns to UTEP for two action packed days

Catherine Ramirez, Entertainment Editor March 2, 2019

  Monster Jam returns for its annual play at UTEP for two, four-wheel excitement filled, days March 2 to 3, at the Sun Bowl Stadium. The monster truck racing and mechanical competition involves more than 10 drivers and their trucks including...

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UTEP women's basketball looks for major upset vs second place UAB

UTEP women’s basketball looks for major upset vs second place UAB

Michael Cuviello, Contributor February 26, 2019

UTEP (7-20, 4-10) will hit the road versus the University Of Alabama at Birmingham ( 22-5,10-4) in a matchup of upper- and lower-tier teams of the conference March 2. The Miners have a four-game losing streak versus the Blazers and recently suffered...

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Author of the “Black Klansman” holds book signing in El Paso

Author of the “Black Klansman” holds book signing in El Paso

Ashley Johnson, Multimedia Editor February 21, 2019

Ron Stallworth, the first African American detective in the Colorado Springs Police Department, held a discussion and book signing for his book “Black Klansman,” at Barns and Noble in Sunland Park on Saturday, February 9. Stallworth, an  El Paso...

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Marty Robbins Recreation Center hosts Valentine’s Day Arts & Crafts Fair

Marty Robbins Recreation Center hosts Valentine’s Day Arts & Crafts Fair

Jaqueline Martinez, Contributer February 12, 2019

El Paso Parks and Recreation hosted a Valentine’s Day Arts and Crafts Fair Saturday, Feb. 9, at the Marty Robbins Recreation Center. The market consisted of 10 different vendors that provided a variety of homemade gifts and crafts. The vendors each...

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valentine gift box surrounded with candy hearts.

Prospy picks: Netflix’s best Valentine’s Day episodes for a night in

Catherine Ramirez, Entertainment Editor February 12, 2019

With Valentine’s Day around the corner officially the season of love is upon us. Whether you have a significant other, or not, you’re beginning to plan what Valentine’s Day. When most people think of Valentine’s Day, plans of elaborate and costly...

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UTEP Hockey captures second TCHC Championship in three seasons

UTEP Hockey captures second TCHC Championship in three seasons

Isaiah Ramirez, Sports Editor February 12, 2019

For the second time in three years, the UTEP hockey team are the Texas Collegiate Hockey Conference Champions after defeating conference rival Texas A&M 8-1 in Mansfield, Texas. In the championship matchup, freshman forward Carlo Witter scored two...

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UTEP softball looks for first winning season since 2010: Players to watch

UTEP softball looks for first winning season since 2010: Players to watch

Michael Cuviello, Contributor February 12, 2019

UTEP softball Head Coach Tobin Echo-Hawk seeks to lead UTEP to its first winning season since 2010. The Miners went 1-3 overall at the New Mexico State Invitational Tournament winning their first game against Creighton, 13-4, but allowed an average of...

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Freshman Nigel Hawkins dunks the ball on the fast break

Miners snap their three-game losing streak with win over FIU

Daniel Mendez, Web Editor February 9, 2019

The UTEP men’s basketball team snapped its three-game losing streak defeating the FIU Golden Panthers, 85-75, Saturday night at the Don Haskins Center. Previously before facing FIU (14-11, 5-7), UTEP (8-15, 3-9 C-USA) had lost seven of its last eight...

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James E. Payne named new Business Administration Dean

Daniel Mendez, Web Editor January 25, 2019

The University of Texas at El Paso announced James E. Payne, Ph.D., has been named Dean of the College of Business Administration on Thursday, Jan. 24, the university announced. "We welcome Dr. Payne to UTEP as dean of the College of Business Administration,"...

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UTEP loses its third straight to Old Dominion

UTEP loses its third straight to Old Dominion

Daniel Mendez, Web Editor January 24, 2019

https://youtu.be/WVeXcjhU9jQ UTEP’s second-half comeback was not enough as the Old Dominion Monarchs edged out the Miners, 50-48, Thursday night, at the Don Haskins Center. UTEP fell to 6-11 and 1-5 in C-USA while ODU improved to 16-5 and 6-2...

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Chick-fil-A grand opening celebration at El Paso Natural Gas Conference Center.

UTEP welcomes a new full-service Chick-fil-A on campus

Claudia Hernandez, Photographer January 23, 2019

UTEP Dining Services announced the addition of a full-service Chick-fil-A restaurant Inside the El Paso Natural Gas Conference Center. The grand opening ceremony took place at the new restaurant at noon on Wednesday, Jan. 23. This new location will...

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Welcome back Miners, UTEP is now an R1 top-tier University

Welcome back Miners, UTEP is now an R1 top-tier University

Daniel Mendez, Web Editor January 22, 2019

While students, faculty and staff were away for the winter break, The University of Texas at El Paso reached a prestigious milestone  by becoming a tier-one research institution after a decades-long pursuit.  UTEP attained the coveted R1 designation...

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