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Freshman philosophy major Jorge Martinez poses as a student struggling from tuition increase.

[Photo] UT System board authorizes possible tuition increase

Luis Gonzalez, Editor in Chief October 20, 2015

Freshman philosophy major Jorge Martinez poses as a student struggling from tuition increase.

Junior electrical engineering major Carlos Caetano is a Brazillian student studying abroad at UTEP.

[Photo] Students from Rio to Rio Grande

Julio Cesar Chavez, Staff Reporter October 20, 2015

Junior electrical engineering major Carlos Caetano is a Brazillian student studying abroad at UTEP.

The UTEP football team is heading into their bye week after a 52-12 loss to the FIU Panthers in Miami this past Saturday.

[Photo] Miners head into much needed bye week

Adrian Broaddus, Staff Reporter October 13, 2015

The UTEP football team is heading into their bye week after a 52-12 loss to the FIU Panthers in Miami this past Saturday.

UTEP cheerleaders pump up the crowd.

UTEP cheerleaders pump up the crowd.

UTEP Miner students cheer for their team for the Homecoming game.

UTEP Miner students cheer for their team for the Homecoming game.

A UTEP player takes a moment to pray before the game begins.

A UTEP player takes a moment to pray before the game begins.

The UTEP miners getting ready to storm the feild.

The UTEP miners getting ready to storm the feild.

The UTEP Miners leave the locker room to the filed.

The UTEP Miners leave the locker room to the filed.

UTEP head coach Sean Kugler shares pre-game speech with his team.

UTEP head coach Sean Kugler shares pre-game speech with his team.

Before the game begins, UTEP players have a discussion with their coach.

Before the game begins, UTEP players have a discussion with their coach.

UTEP players talk about the game versus UTSA.

UTEP players talk about the game versus UTSA.

A UTSA player is taking down by a UTEP player.

A UTSA player is taking down by a UTEP player.

The UTSA running back is taken down by UTEP players.

The UTSA running back is taken down by UTEP players.

A Miner dancer watches the game.

A Miner dancer watches the game.

UTEP players celebrate after they sack the opposing quarterback.

UTEP players celebrate after they sack the opposing quarterback.

UTEP players take down a UTSA wide receiver.

UTEP players take down a UTSA wide receiver.

UTSA on offense versus the UTEP Miners.

[Photo] Miners fall hard on Homecoming to UTSA, 25-6

October 4, 2015

UTSA on offense versus the UTEP Miners.

A UTEP running back evades defenders.

A UTEP running back evades defenders.

A UTEP running back evades defenders.

A UTEP running back evades defenders.

Members of UTEPs Miner Connection provide a food pantry for students, staff, and faculty.

[Photo] Students address food insecurity on campus

Maria Esquinca, Managing Editor September 29, 2015

Members of UTEPs Miner Connection provide a food pantry for students, staff, and faculty.

Activists arrive at the Mexican General Consulate office and are told only three participants can go inside.

Activists arrive at the Mexican General Consulate office and are told only three participants can go inside.

A UTEP student chants during the march.

A UTEP student chants during the march.

The students used signs in the march.

The students used signs in the march.

The leaders of the march hold a speech after speaking with officials at the Mexican General Consulate office .

The leaders of the march hold a speech after speaking with officials at the Mexican General Consulate office .

Three UTEP students participate   in the activist march.

Three UTEP students participate in the activist march.

Activists arrive at the Mexican General Consulate office .

Activists arrive at the Mexican General Consulate office .

A UTEP student holds up a sign throughout the activist march.

[Photo] One year later, Ayotzinapa is not forgotten

Maria Esquinca, Managing Editor September 25, 2015

A UTEP student holds up a sign throughout the activist march.

UTEP students march towards Mexican Consulate in commemoration of the 43 missing Ayotzinapa students.

UTEP students march towards Mexican Consulate in commemoration of the 43 missing Ayotzinapa students.

UTEP students march towards Mexican Consulate in commemoration of the 43 missing Ayotzinapa students.

UTEP students march towards Mexican Consulate in commemoration of the 43 missing Ayotzinapa students.

For the 17th consecutive year UTEP recorded an increase in overall enrollment.

[Photo] Enrollment at UTEP continues to grow

Luis Gonzalez, Editor-in-Chief September 22, 2015

For the 17th consecutive year UTEP recorded an increase in overall enrollment.

The first full stand-alone School of Pharmacy is planned to launch in the fall of 2017.

[Photo] UTEP to introduce School of Pharmacy

Alonso Moreno, Copy Editor September 22, 2015

The first full stand-alone School of Pharmacy is planned to launch in the fall of 2017.

A 16 de septiembre celebration will take place in the Union Plaza on Sept. 15 beginning at 11:30 a.m.

[Photo] 16 de septiembre festivity to celebrate Mexican history and culture

Julia Hettiger, Staff Reporter September 15, 2015

A 16 de septiembre celebration will take place in the Union Plaza on Sept. 15 beginning at 11:30 a.m.

The El Paso Chihuahuas lost to the Fresno Grizzlies three games to one in the Pacific Coast

[Photo] Chihuahuas and fans go out in style as season comes to an end

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor September 15, 2015

The El Paso Chihuahuas lost to the Fresno Grizzlies three games to one in the Pacific Coast

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[Photo] Cab fare that’s fair

Julio Cesar Chavez, Staff Reporter September 8, 2015

UTEP SGA holds a meeting to discuss issues around the UTEP campus and it’s community.

[Photo] How does SGA spend your money?

Maria Esquinca, Managing Editor September 8, 2015

UTEP SGA holds a meeting to discuss issues around the UTEP campus and it’s community.

The new vinyl store Mother of Pearl will host its block party event on Saturday September 12.

[Photo] Mother of Pearl Block Party to celebrate its first year

Julia Hettiger, Staff Reporter September 8, 2015

The new vinyl store Mother of Pearl will host its block party event on Saturday September 12.

Customers enjoy coffee at Hillside Coffee and Donut located at 4935 N. Mesa St.

[Photo] When you need your coffee fix: places to grab your cup of joe

Jose Soto, Entertainment Editor September 8, 2015

Customers enjoy coffee at Hillside Coffee and Donut located at 4935 N. Mesa St.

Members of the Student Government Association pose for a photo during this year’s Minerpalooza.

[Photo] SGA pushes for greater visibility and transparency

Maria Esquinca, Managing Editor September 1, 2015

Members of the Student Government Association pose for a photo during this year’s Minerpalooza.

Education graduate student, Rasmiyeh Asam demonstrates one of the yoga poses she teaches.

[Photo] New study seeks correlation between yoga and stress

Julia Hettiger, Staff Reporter September 1, 2015

Education graduate student, Rasmiyeh Asam demonstrates one of the yoga poses she teaches.

Einstein Bros Bagels is located at the UTEP Bookstore.

[Photo] With the start of the fall semester, certain places are ideal for studying

Julia Hettiger, Staff Reporter August 25, 2015

Einstein Bros Bagels is located at the UTEP Bookstore.

Junior Nicole Lindsay gives an impromptu speech to her teammates at half time of their match against the Eastern Washington Eagles.

[Photo] Miners up and down in weekend debut

Adrian Broaddus, Contributor August 25, 2015

Junior Nicole Lindsay gives an impromptu speech to her teammates at half time of their match against the Eastern Washington Eagles.

A kitchen of one of the dorm rooms.

Miner Canyon Grand Opening

Andres Martinez, Staff Photographer August 17, 2015

The grand opening of Miner Canyon, UTEP's new student housing facilities, was held at 11 a.m on Monday August the 17th. UTEP President Diana Natalicio was among the many speakers at the event in which participating UTEP students held guided tours of...

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Andrea Arizpe  is a scholar student who will be living in Miner Canyon

Andrea Arizpe is a scholar student who will be living in Miner Canyon

Diana Natalicio was amongst the crowd .

Diana Natalicio was amongst the crowd .

The Philanthropy Theatre

The Philanthropy Theatre

Classic film fans attend the Philanthropy Theatre to see The Little Shop of Horrors.

Classic film fans attend the Philanthropy Theatre to see The Little Shop of Horrors.

A young fan attempts the first pitch at the El Paso Chihuahuas game.

A young fan attempts the first pitch at the El Paso Chihuahuas game.

Cody Decker signs autographs for young fans.

Cody Decker signs autographs for young fans.

UTEP students have trouble being financially responsible when it comes to spending loan money.

[Photo] Ludicrous spending damages students credit

Juan Raygoza, Contirbutor July 21, 2015

UTEP students have trouble being financially responsible when it comes to spending loan money.

Barry hall is currently in the process of being demolished.

[Photo] Plans not final for Burges and Barry Halls

Juan Raygoza, Contributor July 14, 2015

Barry hall is currently in the process of being demolished.

UTEP students use makeup as part of their everyday routine.

[Photo] Students find artistry in cosmetic application

Fernanda Leon, Staff Reporter July 14, 2015

UTEP students use makeup as part of their everyday routine.

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[Photo] FDA to burn fat

Valerie Herrera, Staff Reporter July 7, 2015

'Pippin’ will be performed from July 10 through July 16.

[Photo] Dinner Theatre to debut ‘Pippin’

Julia Hettiger, Staff Reporter July 7, 2015

'Pippin’ will be performed from July 10 through July 16.

Insights El Paso Science Center is located at 521 Tays St, El Paso, TX.

[Photo] Insights Museum reopens after 2013 demolition

Julia Hettiger, Staff Reporter June 30, 2015

A boy uses the tesla coil.

The Gary Prazen Creation donated by Allan and Pat Born in the Geological Sciences building.

UTEP in Black and White

Andres Martinez, Staff Photographer June 16, 2015

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A UTEP student takes a break.

A UTEP student takes a break.

A building on the UTEP campus.

A building on the UTEP campus.

Bhutanese flags by the UGLC.

Bhutanese flags by the UGLC.

A Bhutanese flag next to the  UGLC.

A Bhutanese flag next to the UGLC.

The flags next to UGLC.

The flags next to UGLC.

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[Photo] Study abroad builds cosmopolitan students

Juan Raygoza, Staff Reporter June 16, 2015

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[Photo] Campus carry becomes law

Alonso Moreno, Staff Reporter June 9, 2015

Chuco Soul Project performs at the State Line.

[Photo] Chuco Soul Project gives local music a fresh vibe

Julia Hettiger, Staff Reporter June 9, 2015

Chuco Soul Project performs at the State Line.

PartyNextDoor with a flashy performance at Neon Desert.

Neon Desert ends with brilliant performances

Andres Martinez, Staff Photographer May 25, 2015

The Neon Desert Music Festival hosted Flume as one of its final performances in Downtown El Paso. Artists such as PartyNextDoor, Miami Horror, Earl Sweatshirt, and Passion Pit also delivered the festival's final performances.

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Aaron Shanahan reaches out to the crowd at Neon Desert.

Aaron Shanahan reaches out to the crowd at Neon Desert.

Josh Moriarty of Miami Horror.

Josh Moriarty of Miami Horror.

Aaron Shanahan, the guitarist and vocalist of the band Miami Horror.

Aaron Shanahan, the guitarist and vocalist of the band Miami Horror.

Guitarist Josh Moiarty of Miami Horror pumps up the crowd at neon Desert.

Guitarist Josh Moiarty of Miami Horror pumps up the crowd at neon Desert.

Daniel Whitechurch the pianist for Miami Horror

Daniel Whitechurch the pianist for Miami Horror

A fan of the band Zoe.

A fan of the band Zoe.

Earl Sweatshirt points at the crowd at neon Desert.

Earl Sweatshirt points at the crowd at neon Desert.

Hip-Hop artist Earl Sweatshirt.

Hip-Hop artist Earl Sweatshirt.

Singer-songwriter act PartyNextDoor.

Singer-songwriter act PartyNextDoor.

Earl Sweatshirt performs onstage.

Earl Sweatshirt performs onstage.

Flume hits the stage.

Flume hits the stage.

Flume was the last performer at Neon Desert Music Festival.

Flume was the last performer at Neon Desert Music Festival.

Flume fans at Neon Deserts' Rio Bravo stage.

Flume fans at Neon Deserts' Rio Bravo stage.

Flume performing onstage.

Flume performing onstage.

Flume works his DJ booth.

Flume works his DJ booth.

An artist paints at Neon Desert.

An artist paints at Neon Desert.

Lead singer Michael Angelakos rocks the stage at Neon.

Lead singer Michael Angelakos rocks the stage at Neon.

Passion Pit lead singer Michael Angelakos performs at Neon Desert.

Passion Pit lead singer Michael Angelakos performs at Neon Desert.

Passion Pit pianist performs for the crowd.

Passion Pit pianist performs for the crowd.

Concert goers watch J Cole perform at Neon Desert Music Festival in 2015.

Neon Desert hosts the second day of musical performances.

Andres Martinez, Staff Photographer May 24, 2015

The Neon Desert Music Festival continued it's musical performances on Saturday featuring diverse artists such as Bas, The Suffers, Tokyo Police Club, Kaskade and J. Cole.    

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Hip hop artist J Cole performs onstage.

Hip hop artist J Cole performs onstage.

Two girls wait for a performance to begin at Neon Desert Music Festival.

Two girls wait for a performance to begin at Neon Desert Music Festival.

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