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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.

Manager Armando Silva poses for a picture at Mooyaah Burgers which is located at 7500 N. Mesa St.

[Photo] Student manages an exquisite future

Kimberly Valle, Staff Reporter December 2, 2014

Manager Armando Silva poses for a picture at Mooyaah Burgers which is located at 7500 N. Mesa St.

Girl poses as someone that has been effected by domestic violence.

[Photo] The present is dark but the future is bright for UTEP Volleyball

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor December 2, 2014

Girl poses as someone that has been effected by domestic violence.

Senior outside hitter Jacqueline Cason attempts an attack.

[Photo] NMSU wins Battle of I-10

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor November 28, 2014

Senior outside hitter Jacqueline Cason attempts an attack.

A bad lung used to demonstrate the dangers of smoking.

A bad lung used to demonstrate the dangers of smoking.

Aliviane Inc. demonstrates the dangers of smoking by contrasting a healthy lung and a bad one.

Aliviane Inc. demonstrates the dangers of smoking by contrasting a healthy lung and a bad one.

UTEP student David Bowens, a Health Promotions Major, informs a fellow student about the dangers of smoking tobacco.

UTEP student David Bowens, a Health Promotions Major, informs a fellow student about the dangers of smoking tobacco.

A poster designed  to educate people about emphysema.

A poster designed to educate people about emphysema.

The second The Pizza Joint opens its second location at the corner of 500 N. Stanton and Franklin Ave.

[Photo] Local business expands to downtown

Kimberly Valle, Staff Reporter November 18, 2014

The second The Pizza Joint opens its second location at the corner of 500 N. Stanton and Franklin Ave.

Junior guard Earvin Morris was one of five Miners that scored in double figures

[Photo] Miners seek revenge in Battle of I-10

Luis Gonzalez, Copy Editor November 18, 2014

Junior guard Earvin Morris was one of five Miners that scored in double figures

The UTEP club soccer team will play their first game in Memphis against the University of Virginia on Nov. 20.

[Photo] Men’s club soccer ready for another crack at Nationals

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor November 18, 2014

The UTEP club soccer team will play their first game in Memphis against the University of Virginia on Nov. 20.

Vince Hunter goes up for the hoop.

Vince Hunter goes up for the hoop.

Vince Hunter fighting for a basket.

Vince Hunter fighting for a basket.

Omega Harris elated after UTEP's victory over WSU.

[Photo] Defense powers Miners to first win

November 14, 2014

Omega Harris elated after UTEP's victory over WSU.

C.J. Cooper in a post-game interview.

C.J. Cooper in a post-game interview.

Lew Stallworth going for the layup.

Lew Stallworth going for the layup.

WSU guard Ike Iroegbu loses the ball vs UTEP.

WSU guard Ike Iroegbu loses the ball vs UTEP.

Participants of NaNoWriMo are attempting to write a 50,000-word novel in a month. The idea is to write about 1,500 words per day.

[Photo] Writers attempt to complete a novel in one month

Luis Barrio, Staff Reporter November 4, 2014

Participants of NaNoWriMo are attempting to write a 50,000-word novel in a month. The idea is to write about 1,500 words per day.

A student shows his support by signing the banner.

A student shows his support by signing the banner.

Evangelina Espinoza places her handprint on the banner.

Evangelina Espinoza places her handprint on the banner.

Kaitlyn Mullins paints Alexis Gonzales' hand for the banner.

Kaitlyn Mullins paints Alexis Gonzales' hand for the banner.

Kaitlyn Mullins paints Alexis Gonzales' hand for the banner

Kaitlyn Mullins paints Alexis Gonzales' hand for the banner

Noraliz Casanova places her handprint on the Ban the R word banner

Noraliz Casanova places her handprint on the Ban the R word banner

Ban the R word Banner

Ban the R word Banner

A student observes prices for women’s Halloween costumes.

[Photo] Sexy is the new black for women on Halloween

Maria Esquinca, Staff Reporter October 28, 2014

A student observes prices for women’s Halloween costumes.

Halloween: The Complete collection includes all ten of the “Halloween” movies.

[Photo] Halloween: The complete collection slashes its way to the store shelves

Jose Soto, Staff Reporter October 28, 2014

Halloween: The Complete collection includes all ten of the “Halloween” movies.

Sharon Murillo, graduate philosophy major, speaks at Wednesday's protest.

[Photo] Protesters voice opinion on 43 missing Mexican students

Amanda Guillen, Jose Soto and Kimberly Valle, Staff reporters October 22, 2014

Sharon Murillo, graduate philosophy major, speaks at Wednesday's protest.

Some Starbucks employees make $9.25 per hour, which is still not enough for most students to get by.

[Photo] Surviving on minimum wage not easy for El Pasoans

Luis Barrio, Staff Reporter October 21, 2014

Some Starbucks employees make $9.25 per hour, which is still not enough for most students to get by.

Shellsy’s Oyster Bar is located on 3737 N. Mesa St.

[Photo] Shellsy Oyster Bar turns anyone into a seafood lover

Jason Greene, Staff Reporter October 21, 2014

Shellsy’s Oyster Bar is located on 3737 N. Mesa St.

Freshman Coline Coessens attempts a attack against the Western Kentucky front line.

[Photo] Hilltoppers trounce Miners

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor October 19, 2014

The block party was held on Wiggins Road on thursday, October 9.

UTEP Alumni hosts first ever homecoming block party

Andres Martinez, Staff Photographer October 10, 2014

UTEP Alumni Relations hosted the very first homecoming block party on Wiggins Rd.  The event is part of UTEP's homecoming week and specifically in honor of the centennial year. Many UTEP alumni, as well as guests attended the event accompanied by the...

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