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Although UTEP has instituted a tobacco-free policy, students still continue to smoke on campus.

Smoking still prevalent on UTEP campus

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter November 12, 2018

There has been a concern over UTEP’s Tobacco-free policy as it pertains to the awareness of the policy. Sightings of cigarette buds and the use of tobacco products across the campus have raised an issue for the students on campus. The tobacco-free...

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UTEP pharmacy set to close

UTEP pharmacy set to close

Andrea Valdez-Rivas and Alexia Nava October 8, 2018

At the end of the semester, students at UTEP can no longer depend on the services provided by the pharmacy located in the Student Health and Wellness Center. The pharmacy, located at Union Building E. 100, will close its doors after Dec. 14. The closure...

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UTEP Bookstore kicks off fall music series

Claudia Flores, Multimedia Editor August 27, 2018

As part of their new Borderland Music Series, the UTEP Bookstore will offer a series of concerts featuring UTEP students and local artists on campus. Concerts will be held Monday through Thursday at the bookstore patio to bring a fresh and exciting...

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Junior finance major Eric Barron and sophomore materials and metallurgy major Daniel Morales play spike ball at Centennial Plaza in between classes on the first day back to school.

Students are welcomed back to class for the Fall 2017 semester

Gaby Velasquez, Photo Editor August 29, 2017

The first day of Miner Welcome Week featured pancakes served by UTEP alumni, a wheel spin by UTEP Edge, inflatables, free Coca Cola and Dr. Pepper sampling and booths from UTEPs different organizations. Miner Welcome Week will continue with events at...

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Sophomore kinesiology major Lukas Znosko makes a jump from the water slide into the little pool on the third day of school at the Centennial PLaza.

Students get wet and wild on day three of school

Gaby Velasquez, Photo Editor August 24, 2016

PHOTOS: On August 24th, the third day of Miner Welcome -Chill Fest- students enjoyed free fruitiki bars and attractions at the Centennial Plaza, hosted by The Office of Student Life. Students enjoyed each others company in a friendly competition on...

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Alumni education major Diana Guerra hands out snow cones as part of the Off the Grill Food truck.

Food trucks on full display at UTEP Union Plaza

Gaby Velasquez, Photo Editor August 23, 2016

PHOTOS: The Office of Student Life hosts Miner Welcome Week at the Centennial Plaza and the UTEP Union Plaza from Aug. 22 - 26 . These events are to get students excited for this new semester. On the second day of Miner Welcome–Grab, Go and Greeks–there...

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Sophomore theater major Jared Berry hops on the back of senior theater major Katherine Daniel as part of a sneak peak to upcoming play, "The House on Mango Street," at the UTEP Dinner Theater.

Students begin fall semester at UTEP

Gaby Velasquez, Photo Editor August 22, 2016

PHOTOS: Campus was filled with activities and interactions between students on Monday, Aug. 22.  

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What you need to know about this year’s tailgates

Fernanda Leon, Staff Reporter September 22, 2015

Now that football season is here students at the University of Texas at El Paso and Miner fans in general are starting to get ready for UTEP’s first home game. Along with supporting the UTEP football team, the tradition of tailgating is the most common...

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Another point of view

Another point of view

Jacobo De la Rosa October 15, 2014

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