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Congressman Beto O'Rourke high fives his supporters as he walks to take the stage at the Magoffin Auditorium for his final rally before election day on Monday, Nov. 5.

[Photo] O’Rourke rallies one last time in El Paso

Ashley Johnson, Contributor November 5, 2018

Beto speaks to his supporters at the Magoffin Auditorium for his final rally before election day on Monday, Nov. 5.

Junior forward Zuzanna Puc led the  Miners with 15 points at an exhibition game against the St. Mary's Rattlers on Sunday, Nov. 4 at the Don Haskins Center.

[Photo] UTEP wraps up exhibition slate with a 70-51 win over the Rattlers

Daniel Mendez, Sports Editor November 4, 2018

Freshman forward Ariana Taylor passes the ball at an exhibition game against the St. Mary's Rattlers on Sunday, Nov. 4 at the Don Haskins Center.

Attendees dress with traditional Mexican clothing and paint their face as catrinas to celebrate the Day of the Dead on Saturday, Nov. 3 at Down Town El Paso.

Day of Dead parade hits downtown El Paso

Gaby Velasquez, Photo Editor November 3, 2018

El Pasoans gathered on Saturday, Nov. 3 in Downtown El Paso to celebrate the Day of the Dead. Some of community dressed in traditional Mexican clothing and painted their faces, as catrinas for the first annual Noche de Calaveras Parade hosted by the El...

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Attendees dress with traditional Mexican clothings and paint their face as catrinas to celebrate the Day of the Dead on Saturday, Nov. 3 at Down Town El Paso.

Attendees dress with traditional Mexican clothings and paint their face as catrinas to celebrate the Day of the Dead on Saturday, Nov. 3 at Down Town El Paso.

Attendees dress with traditional Mexican clothings and paint their face as catrinas to celebrate the Day of the Dead on Saturday, Nov. 3 at Down Town El Paso.

Attendees dress with traditional Mexican clothings and paint their face as catrinas to celebrate the Day of the Dead on Saturday, Nov. 3 at Down Town El Paso.

El Pasoans gather on Saturday Nov. 3 at Down Town El Paso to celebrate the Day of the Dead.

El Pasoans gather on Saturday Nov. 3 at Down Town El Paso to celebrate the Day of the Dead.

Attendees dress with traditional Mexican clothings and paint their face as catrinas to celebrate the Day of the Dead on Saturday, Nov. 3 at Down Town El Paso.

Attendees dress with traditional Mexican clothings and paint their face as catrinas to celebrate the Day of the Dead on Saturday, Nov. 3 at Down Town El Paso.

Attendees dress in traditional Mexican clothing and paint their face as catrinas to celebrate the Day of the Dead on Saturday, Nov. 3 at Down Town El Paso.

Attendees dress in traditional Mexican clothing and paint their face as catrinas to celebrate the Day of the Dead on Saturday, Nov. 3 at Down Town El Paso.

Different dance groups from El Paso participate in the first annual Day of the Dead parade on Saturday, Nov. 3 at Down Town El Paso.

Different dance groups from El Paso participate in the first annual Day of the Dead parade on Saturday, Nov. 3 at Down Town El Paso.

Attendees dress with traditional Mexican clothing and paint their face as catrinas to celebrate the Day of the Dead on Saturday, Nov. 3 at Down Town El Paso.

Attendees dress with traditional Mexican clothing and paint their face as catrinas to celebrate the Day of the Dead on Saturday, Nov. 3 at Down Town El Paso.

Marionettes by the artist collective from Mexico City, Colectivo Ultima Hora are featured in the first annual Noche de Calaveras Parade hosted by the El Paso Museum of Art.

Marionettes by the artist collective from Mexico City, Colectivo Ultima Hora are featured in the first annual Noche de Calaveras Parade hosted by the El Paso Museum of Art.

Attendees  dress with traditional Mexican clothings and paint their face as catrinas to celebrate the Day of the Dead on Saturday, Nov. 3 at Down Town El Paso.

Attendees dress with traditional Mexican clothings and paint their face as catrinas to celebrate the Day of the Dead on Saturday, Nov. 3 at Down Town El Paso.

Attendees dress with traditional Mexican clothings and paint their face as catrinas to celebrate the Day of the Dead on Saturday, Nov. 3 at Down Town El Paso.

Attendees dress with traditional Mexican clothings and paint their face as catrinas to celebrate the Day of the Dead on Saturday, Nov. 3 at Down Town El Paso.

Different dance groups from El Paso participate in the first annual Day of the Dead parade on Saturday, Nov. 3 at Down Town El Paso.

Different dance groups from El Paso participate in the first annual Day of the Dead parade on Saturday, Nov. 3 at Down Town El Paso.

Attendees  dress with traditional Mexican clothings and paint their face as catrinas to celebrate the Day of the Dead on Saturday, Nov. 3 at Down Town El Paso.

Attendees dress with traditional Mexican clothings and paint their face as catrinas to celebrate the Day of the Dead on Saturday, Nov. 3 at Down Town El Paso.

Marionettes by the artist collective from Mexico City, Colectivo Ultima Hora are featured in the first annual Noche de Calaveras Parade hosted by the El Paso Museum of Art.

Marionettes by the artist collective from Mexico City, Colectivo Ultima Hora are featured in the first annual Noche de Calaveras Parade hosted by the El Paso Museum of Art.

Mariachis plays their instruments as they walk through the parade.

Mariachis plays their instruments as they walk through the parade.

El Pasoans gather on Saturday Nov. 3 at Down Town El Paso to celebrate the Day of the Dead.

El Pasoans gather on Saturday Nov. 3 at Down Town El Paso to celebrate the Day of the Dead.

Marionettes by the artist collective from Mexico City, Colectivo Ultima Hora are featured in the first annual Noche de Calaveras Parade hosted by the El Paso Museum of Art.

Marionettes by the artist collective from Mexico City, Colectivo Ultima Hora are featured in the first annual Noche de Calaveras Parade hosted by the El Paso Museum of Art.

El Paso Museum of Art made an altar for José Guadalupe Posada whose prints are being exhibited at the museum.

El Paso Museum of Art made an altar for José Guadalupe Posada whose prints are being exhibited at the museum.

El Pasoans gather on Saturday Nov. 3 at Down Town El Paso to celebrate the Day of the Dead.

El Pasoans gather on Saturday Nov. 3 at Down Town El Paso to celebrate the Day of the Dead.

The Society of Woman Engineers paint kids faces at the first annual Noche de Calaveras Parade hosted by the El Paso Museum of Art.

The Society of Woman Engineers paint kids faces at the first annual Noche de Calaveras Parade hosted by the El Paso Museum of Art.

Attendees dress with traditional Mexican clothings and paint their face as catrinas to celebrate the Day of the Dead on Saturday, Nov. 3 at Down Town El Paso.

Attendees dress with traditional Mexican clothings and paint their face as catrinas to celebrate the Day of the Dead on Saturday, Nov. 3 at Down Town El Paso.

Attendees dress with traditional Mexican clothings and paint their face as catrinas to celebrate the Day of the Dead on Saturday, Nov. 3 at Down Town El Paso.

Attendees dress with traditional Mexican clothings and paint their face as catrinas to celebrate the Day of the Dead on Saturday, Nov. 3 at Down Town El Paso.

Attendees dress with traditional Mexican clothings and paint their face as catrinas to celebrate the Day of the Dead on Saturday, Nov. 3 at Down Town El Paso.

Attendees dress with traditional Mexican clothings and paint their face as catrinas to celebrate the Day of the Dead on Saturday, Nov. 3 at Down Town El Paso.

Senior cornerback Nik Needham had one interception against the UAB Blazers Saturday, Oct. 27,  at the Sun Bowl.

[Photo] UTEP looks for two in a row after breaking losing streak

November 6, 2018

Senior cornerback Nik Needham had one interception against the UAB Blazers Saturday, Oct. 27, at the Sun Bowl.

Back up quarterback junior Brandon Jones threw for 49 yards in relief of injured junior quarterback Kai Locksley Saturday, Oct. 27,  at the Sun Bowl.

Back up quarterback junior Brandon Jones threw for 49 yards in relief of injured junior quarterback Kai Locksley Saturday, Oct. 27, at the Sun Bowl.

UAB's senior wide receiver Xavier Ubosi fails to make the catch in double coverage, Saturday, Oct. 27,  at the Sun Bowl.

UAB's senior wide receiver Xavier Ubosi fails to make the catch in double coverage, Saturday, Oct. 27, at the Sun Bowl.

The Miners struggled running the ball as junior running back Treyvon Hughes had 11 yards.

The Miners struggled running the ball as junior running back Treyvon Hughes had 11 yards.

Graduate transfer A.J. Hotchkins celebrates after his goal line stance against UAB.

Graduate transfer A.J. Hotchkins celebrates after his goal line stance against UAB.

UAB's sophomore running back Spencer Brown is tackled in the backfield.

UAB's sophomore running back Spencer Brown is tackled in the backfield.

UAB's Senior quarterback A.J. Erdely is tackled by senior defensive back Nik Needham at the goaline

UAB's Senior quarterback A.J. Erdely is tackled by senior defensive back Nik Needham at the goaline

UAB's Sophomore running back Spencer Brown rushed for a team-high 105 yards Saturday, Oct. 27,  at the Sun Bowl.

UAB's Sophomore running back Spencer Brown rushed for a team-high 105 yards Saturday, Oct. 27, at the Sun Bowl.

Graduate student linebacker A.J. Hotchkins as he led all Miners with 15 tackles.

Graduate student linebacker A.J. Hotchkins as he led all Miners with 15 tackles.

Senior wide receiver Terry Juniel had 23 yards against UAB Saturday, Oct. 27,  at the Sun Bowl.

Senior wide receiver Terry Juniel had 23 yards against UAB Saturday, Oct. 27, at the Sun Bowl.

Head Coach Dana Dimel shakes hands with the military during pre-game on Saturday, Oct. 27.

Head Coach Dana Dimel shakes hands with the military during pre-game on Saturday, Oct. 27.

Senior forward Jordan Alexander finished with a team high of 17 points at an exhibition game against Western New Mexico on Saturday, Oct. 27.

[Photo] UTEP outlasts Western New Mexico in exhibition game

Daniel Mendez, Sports Editor October 27, 2018

Senior forward Jordan Alexander finished with a team high of 17 points at an exhibition game against Western New Mexico on Saturday, Oct. 27.

UTEP’s Special Collections Department held the opening reception for the Carrillo in Color photography exhibition on Friday, Oct. 19 at the third floor of the library.

[Photo] Special Collections Presents Carrillo in Color

Catherine Ramirez, Contributor October 19, 2018

UTEP’s Special Collections Department held the opening reception for the Carrillo in Color photography exhibition on Friday, Oct. 19 at the third floor of the library.

Artist work together to finish a chalk piece at day two of Chalk the Block on Saturday, Oct. 13.

Chalk the Block hits Downtown El Paso for 11th year

Gaby Velasquez, Photo Editor October 15, 2018

The City of El Paso Museums and Cultural Affairs Department held its 11th annual Chalk the Block event in Downtown El Paso from Oct. 12-14, drawing 45,000 people. Despite the rainy weather on the first night of the three-day arts festival, attendees...

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Junior guard Katarina Zec jumps to shoot the ball over sophomore point guard Jordan Jenkins.

Photos: men’s and women’s basketball showcases talent in front of fans

Gaby Velasquez, Photo Editor October 15, 2018

Both the UTEP men's and women's basketball teams previewed their squads last week in front of fans at the Don Haskins Center. Players and coaches signed autographs, while fans got a chance to check out the team first hand in practices.

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