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November ballot to include prop for highway funds

November ballot to include prop for highway funds

Luis Barrio, Staff Reporter October 14, 2014

Construction, construction, construction—it seems it never ends on campus and throughout the city. A new proposition may mean El Paso may see a lot more construction in the years to come. Come Nov. 4, voters in the general election will have the option...

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The Miners are currently in a four-way tie for third place in Conference USA.

Miners ready for last home stand of the season

Luis Gonzalez, Copy Editor October 14, 2014

The UTEP women’s soccer team has now gone into overtime in six of their last seven games after a win and a tie on the road this weekend against Western Kentucky and Marshall, respectively. The Miners now prepare for their last home stand of the year,...

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The UTEP men’s basketball team is predicted to finished second and conference, whereas the women’s team are predicted to finish fourth.

It Doesn’t Matter What Other Coaches Think

Jason Green, Contributor October 14, 2014

Conference USA released the league’s preseason rankings last week. Voted on by the league’s coaches, the UTEP men’s basketball team was picked to finish second, behind Louisiana Tech. I understand that coach Tim Floyd gets to submit his preseason...

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UTEP head coach Tim Floyd instructs his team on a drill.

New look Miners are hungry for glory in 2014-15 season

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor October 7, 2014

Yesterday, the UTEP men’s basketball team conducted their first practice of the 2014-15 season, at the Foster Stevens Basketball Complex. After a season of trials and tribulations, the men’s team is ready for the new season with a team that is full...

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University celebrates homecoming with centennial theme

University celebrates homecoming with centennial theme

Joseph Esposito, Staff Reporter October 7, 2014

One hundred years of memories will be displayed in celebration throughout UTEP’s homecoming week, October 5-11. With this year’s theme being the centennial, looking back at the most significant events of the university’s history will play a key...

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Block Party picks all Miners to gather for festivities

Joseph Esposito, Staff Reporter October 7, 2014

UTEP Alumni Relations will be hosting a Centennial Homecoming Block Party at 6:30 p.m. on  Thursday, Oct. 9 at Wiggins Road. “It’s going to be a lot of fun,” director of events Liz Thurmond said. “We’re going to block off the road on Wiggins,...

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New flavors tease taste buds

New flavors tease taste buds

Maria Esquinca, Staff Reporter October 7, 2014

A plethora of unexpected flavors meet my tongue. Lemonade, grapefruit, pumpkin pie, honey, chocolate, they all meet my taste buds in their liquid form, an unexpected surprise to my pallet. Other flavors twist my tongue around and stab it with their bitter...

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Greek Life secrecy unethical

Greek Life secrecy unethical

Amanda Guillen, Managing Editor/Multimedia Editor October 7, 2014

Due to some questioning about the current status of a fraternity here on campus, it has come to my attention that there are alleged accusations of hazing in the UTEP chapter of Phi Delta Theta. As a reporter at a university newspaper, it is my duty to...

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The Miners 52 point loss to Louisiana Tech last week was was the worst loss the Miners have suffered in 12 years.

Miners look to homecoming game to find their stride

Juan Carlos Navarrete, Staff Reporter October 7, 2014

The UTEP Miners have been in a slump for the past two weeks on the road and will finally have the chance to redeem themselves in the Sun Bowl at their homecoming game against the Old Dominion Monarchs this Saturday, Oct. 11. The Miners will attempt to...

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Tremendous weekend play gives confidence to Lady Miners

Luis Gonzalez, Copy Editor October 7, 2014

The UTEP women’s soccer team will go on the road to visit Western Kentucky and Marshall on Friday and Sunday, respectively, after splitting two games at home. It took overtime in both games this weekend at University Field to separate UTEP from North...

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Being held to a higher standard

Jason Green, Staff Reporter October 7, 2014

The UTEP Athletic Department and other campus organizations have used the recent domestic violence problems in the National Football League as a chance to reinforce the standards that UTEP students and student athletes should be held to. If you have...

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Student participation increases for homecoming events

Luis Barrio, Staff Reporter October 7, 2014

Richard Daniel, executive director of alumni relations, said he has noticed an increase in student participation every year for homecoming and student participation in campus events in general. “When I was here seven years ago, I didn’t see students...

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