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(From left to right) Hector Gomez, SGA senate secretary, Saad Sheikh, attorney general, and Vice President of internal affairs Marissa Rodriguez.

[Photo] SGA closes out semester with confidence

Stephanie Frescas, Contributor April 14, 2015

(From left to right) Hector Gomez, SGA senate secretary, Saad Sheikh, attorney general, and Vice President of internal affairs Marissa Rodriguez.

Chihuahuas third baseman Brett Wallace throws the ball toward first base during the team’s season opener.

[Photo] Chihuahuas split opening series, host Reno next

Luis Gonzalez, Sports Editor April 14, 2015

Chihuahuas third baseman Brett Wallace throws the ball toward first base during the team’s season opener.

A chihuahua attends the third game of the season.

A chihuahua attends the third game of the season.

Dr. Larry Lesser, UTEP mathematical sciences professor, was announced the winner of the New York City Museum of Mathematics Pi Day of the Century song-writing contest.

[Photo] Professor wins Pi Day of the Century contest

Valerie Herrera, Staff Reporter April 7, 2015

Dr. Larry Lesser, UTEP mathematical sciences professor, was announced the winner of the New York City Museum of Mathematics Pi Day of the Century song-writing contest.

The UTEP American Marketing Associaion made it to the top 25 International Collegiate Conference for aspiring marketers from March 19-21 in New Orleans, La.

[Photo] UTEP business organization ranks in top 25

Fernanda Leon, Contributor April 7, 2015

The UTEP American Marketing Associaion made it to the top 25 International Collegiate Conference for aspiring marketers from March 19-21 in New Orleans, La.

Senior music theory and composition major, Roberto Loya lifts weights at the UTEP recreation center

[Photo] Risky bodybuilding substances damage brain performance

Julia Hettiger, Staff Reporter April 1, 2015

Senior music theory and composition major, Roberto Loya lifts weights at the UTEP recreation center

According to the American College Health Association, 6 percent of undergraduate and 4 percent of graduate students in four-year institutions have seriously considered suicide.

[Photo] Suicide second highest cause of death on campuses

Alonso Moreno, Staff Reporter April 1, 2015

According to the American College Health Association, 6 percent of undergraduate and 4 percent of graduate students in four-year institutions have seriously considered suicide.

Students climb up to the M next to Sun Bowl Drive.

UTEP students celebrate TCM Day

Andres Martinez, Staff Photographer March 20, 2015

Full of Miner spirit, students from the College of Engineering participated in TCM Day on March 20. TCM Day is the longest-running tradition held on campus where students unite and conduct activities organized by the Engineering Alumni Chapter and the...

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Celebrations commenced before the chants and marches began.

Celebrations commenced before the chants and marches began.

A UTEP student who participated on TCM Day gets his banner ready.

A UTEP student who participated on TCM Day gets his banner ready.

A soldier who volunteered on TCM Day shows a student the right distance from the next person.

A soldier who volunteered on TCM Day shows a student the right distance from the next person.

Sgt. Carter of the U.S Army teaches Engineering students a chant.

Sgt. Carter of the U.S Army teaches Engineering students a chant.

The M next to Sun Bowl Drive before being whitewashed.

The M next to Sun Bowl Drive before being whitewashed.

Leading up to the top of the M.

Leading up to the top of the M.

Before the whitewashing commenced UTEP students participating on TCM Day had to climb the hill.

Before the whitewashing commenced UTEP students participating on TCM Day had to climb the hill.

The whitewashing of the M on TCM Day.

The whitewashing of the M on TCM Day.

Texas approved its first same-sex marriage in February, but it was voided soon after.

[Photo] Texas same-sex couples continue to face challenges for marriage equality

Alonso Moreno, Staff Reporter March 17, 2015

Texas approved its first same-sex marriage in February, but it was voided soon after.

Dr. Terri Williams explains his role in the UTEP Collegiate Recovery Program.

[Photo] Recover at UTEP

Alonso Moreno, Staff Reporter March 3, 2015

Dr. Terri Williams explains his role in the UTEP Collegiate Recovery Program.

Contouring has become a popular makeup trend among UTEP students.

[Photo] Contouring new trend in the beauty industry

Valerie Herrera, Staff Reporter February 24, 2015

Contouring has become a popular makeup trend among UTEP students.

Senior guard Julian Washburn is now the seventh best scorer in UTEP basketball history.

[Photo] Miners play for first place at Louisiana Tech

Luis Gonzalez, Sports Editor February 24, 2015

Senior guard Julian Washburn is now the seventh best scorer in UTEP basketball history.

Vince Hunter goes for 2 points.

[Photo] REPORT CARD: Vince Hunter

April 2, 2015

Vince Hunter goes for 2 points.

Hunter wins the ball for the Miners to open the game.

Hunter wins the ball for the Miners to open the game.

CJ Cooper looks to the hoop as hes being defended.

CJ Cooper looks to the hoop as hes being defended.

The SGA game day was held on the 3rd floor of the Union East Building.

The SGA game day was held on the 3rd floor of the Union East Building.

Leslie Ramirez, senator-at-large, hosts game day at the UTEP Union.

Leslie Ramirez, senator-at-large, hosts game day at the UTEP Union.

UTEP students participate in SGA's game day by playing board games and socializing.

UTEP students participate in SGA's game day by playing board games and socializing.

Students Sebastian Lopez and Daniel Shearwood compete against friends in a game for Presidents day.

Students Sebastian Lopez and Daniel Shearwood compete against friends in a game for Presidents day.

Isaac Villa observes fellow students during the President's day games.

Isaac Villa observes fellow students during the President's day games.

Lindsay Adams teaches a student how to play the Presidents day game.

Lindsay Adams teaches a student how to play the Presidents day game.

UTEP students Genova Fuentes (Left) and David Ramos (right) pose in the Mt. Rushmore poster as Presidents.

UTEP students Genova Fuentes (Left) and David Ramos (right) pose in the Mt. Rushmore poster as Presidents.

Two performers lift another for Dreamscapes.

Two performers lift another for Dreamscapes.

Julian Maldonado performs at the UTEP Wise Family Theatre.

Julian Maldonado performs at the UTEP Wise Family Theatre.

Julian Maldonado performs solo.

Julian Maldonado performs solo.

Students perform Dreamscapes at the UTEP Wise Family Theatre.

Students perform Dreamscapes at the UTEP Wise Family Theatre.

A dancer performs for the audience.

A dancer performs for the audience.

Students performing Dreamscapes.

Students performing Dreamscapes.

A FIRST Championship competitor readies her robotic apparatus.

UTEP hosts FIRST Lego League Championship

Andres Martinez, Staff Photographer February 7, 2015

The FIRST Lego League Championship was hosted at the UTEP Memorial Gym by the College of Engineering on Saturday February 7th from 8 a.m. to 6.p.m. FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) is an organization centered on...

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Loretto Angels coach and UTEP Alumni Corey Jensen holds up the championship trophy with his team.

Loretto Angels coach and UTEP Alumni Corey Jensen holds up the championship trophy with his team.

The Loretto Angels celebrate the victory.

The Loretto Angels celebrate the victory.

Girls from the Loretto Angels celebrate the championship win.

Girls from the Loretto Angels celebrate the championship win.

As the tournament intensified coaches watch the competition with concern.

As the tournament intensified coaches watch the competition with concern.

A Parkland Middle School student tries out his robot.

A Parkland Middle School student tries out his robot.

Guests had the chance to have a variety of treats and enjoy live music on Thu. Jan. 29.

[Photo] Chocolate treats warm up The Fountains at Farah

Alexandra Cardwell, Staff Reporter February 3, 2015

Guests had the chance to have a variety of treats and enjoy live music on Thu. Jan. 29.

Dr. Stephen L. Crites works in his office with research on stereotypes and judgements.

[Photo] Psychology professor researches stereotypes, perceptions in memories

Alonso Moreno, Staff Reporter February 3, 2015

Dr. Stephen L. Crites works in his office with research on stereotypes and judgements.

Doctoral student in chemistry Yanyu Wu will participate in Chinese New Year activities.

[Photo] Chinese community invites El Paso to celebrate new year

Jesus Lopez, Contributor February 3, 2015

Doctoral student in chemistry Yanyu Wu will participate in Chinese New Year activities.

The Lady Miners have lost their last three games by a combined 11 points.

[Photo] Lady Miners look to get back on track

Jason Green, Staff Reporter January 27, 2015

The Lady Miners have lost their last three games by a combined 11 points.

The Student Health center is located in front of the east entrance of the student union building.

[Photo] UTEP health insurance available for students for in-center care

Ben Woolridge, Staff Reporter January 27, 2015

The Student Health center is located in front of the east entrance of the student union building.

UTEP Forward Daeshianna McCants attempts to evade a player for the basket.

[Photo] Miners drop second straight, lose to Marshall

January 24, 2015

UTEP Forward Daeshianna McCants attempts to evade a player for the basket.

UTEP Forward Lawna Kennedy drives to the basket against a Marshall player.

UTEP Forward Lawna Kennedy drives to the basket against a Marshall player.

UTEP Guard Cameasha Turner is escorted off the court by the team doctor.

UTEP Guard Cameasha Turner is escorted off the court by the team doctor.

Cameasha Turner is embraced by a teammate after taking a hit to the face.

Cameasha Turner is embraced by a teammate after taking a hit to the face.

Turner fights for a layup.

Turner fights for a layup.

The UTEP men’s basketball team defeated UT San Antonio 73-55 in San Antonio on Saturday Jan. 17.

[Photo] Men’s basketball to be tested on the road

Luis Gonzalez, Sports Editor January 20, 2015

The UTEP men’s basketball team defeated UT San Antonio 73-55 in San Antonio on Saturday Jan. 17.

Bill Robertson, mathematics professor, also known as Dr. Skateboard.

[Photo] Dr. Skateboard: a hobby, a sport, a teaching tool

Valerie Herrera, Staff Reporter January 20, 2015

Bill Robertson, mathematics professor, also known as Dr. Skateboard.

Construction on Centennial Plaza continues past Fall 2014 deadline.

[Photo] Deadline for construction still in question, UTEP pushes to finish by end of spring

Maria Esquinca, Copy Editor January 20, 2015

Construction on Centennial Plaza continues past Fall 2014 deadline.

The UTEP mens basketball team huddles before the start of the second half.

[Photo] Miners open C-USA Tournament against FIU

March 11, 2015

The UTEP mens basketball team huddles before the start of the second half.

Tim Floyd walks to the court before the second half begins.

Tim Floyd walks to the court before the second half begins.

Vince Hunter evades a Southern Miss defender.

Vince Hunter evades a Southern Miss defender.

Vince Hunter fights for a layup.

Vince Hunter fights for a layup.

CJ Cooper defends against a Southern Miss player.

CJ Cooper defends against a Southern Miss player.

Cedrick Lang stays alert while passing the ball to a teammate.

[Photo] UTEP dominates Southern Miss

January 10, 2015

Cedrick Lang stays alert while passing the ball to a teammate.

Forward Julian Washburn shoots the ball.

Forward Julian Washburn shoots the ball.

Hooper Vint evades two Akron defenders.

Hooper Vint evades two Akron defenders.

UTEP coach Tim Floyd

UTEP coach Tim Floyd

Vince Hunter slam dunks the ball.

Vince Hunter slam dunks the ball.

Omega Harris attempts a dunk.

Omega Harris attempts a dunk.

Vince Hunter fights for the basket

[Photo] Miners bounce back, breeze past Alcorn State

December 21, 2014

Vince Hunter fights for the basket

Junior guard Earvin Morris falls after a foul is called on Arizona.

[Photo] UTEP comes up short against Arizona, loses 60-55

Luis Gonzalez, Sports Editor December 20, 2014

Junior guard Earvin Morris falls after a foul is called on Arizona.

Matt Willms wins the ball for UTEP in the opening seconds.

[Photo] Miners dominate Southeastern Louisiana

December 16, 2014

Matt Willms wins the ball for UTEP in the opening seconds.

Matt Willms dunks the ball.

Matt Willms dunks the ball.

Tim Floyd observes the team against SLU.

Tim Floyd observes the team against SLU.

Vince Hunter goes up for a score vs SLU.

Vince Hunter goes up for a score vs SLU.

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