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UTEP Space Miners participate in NASA’s Micro-g challenge in Houston

UTEP Space Miners participate in NASA’s Micro-g challenge in Houston

Leslie Sarinana, Entertainment Editor May 22, 2017

A group of six UTEP engineering students have been chosen to build a prototype and test their design skills at NASA in Houston. The Space Miners will be participating in the subsurface sample challenge on May 24, as a part of NASA’s Micro-g NExT design...

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UTEP celebrates border culture through theater

UTEP celebrates border culture through theater

Gaby Velasquez, Photo Editor May 21, 2017

The UTEP Department of Theater and Dance presented the Chicano and Latin Theater series on Sunday, May 21, at the Fox Fine Arts. The series brought two plays to campus. "¡Bocón!" was performed by the UTEP theater students and the Pebble Hills...

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El Pasoans get a taste of the middle east at ‘An Arabic Night in El Paso’

Andres Martinez, Multimedia Editor May 20, 2017

  UTEP's Arab Student Association and music ensemble Layali Al-Sham hosted "An Arabian Night in El Paso" on Saturday, May 20. The event was held so attendees could experience authentic Arabic food and music.

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UTEP celebrates 2017 graduates

UTEP celebrates 2017 graduates

May 13, 2017

On Saturday about 2,500 students walked down the stage to receive their graduation diploma. The university held three ceremonies throughout out the day to celebrate the different colleges. The commencement ceremonies were held at the Don Haskins Center.

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Students take a break from finals at Up All Night

Students take a break from finals at Up All Night

May 9, 2017

UTEP’s Division of Student Affairs and Office of Student Life host Up All Night and the Midnight Breakfast on Tuesday, May 9, at Union Building East. Free coffee and donuts were served, students played board games at the Union’s Tomas Rivera Conference...

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UTEP Symphony brings ‘Sounds of the Cinema’

UTEP Symphony brings ‘Sounds of the Cinema’

Claudia Flores, Contributor May 2, 2017

Since 2012, the UTEP Symphony Orchestra has dedicated their last concert of the season to classical music featured in films and original scores written for the movies. On May 4, they will be performing the “Sounds of Cinema” at UTEP’s Fox Fine Arts...

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Mack Leftwich saw his UTEP career cut short due to injury, but the former starting quarterback has found a new calling in the high school teaching and coaching ranks.

Ex-starting QB embarking on teaching and coaching journey

Adrian Broaddus, Web Editor May 2, 2017

Spring 2016 was supposed to be the season when Mack Leftwich returned to the gridiron and led the way for the Miners’ starting quarterback race. He was coming off a tough fall football season, where he suffered two concussions that limited him to eight...

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I got 99 problems, but a degree ain’t one

I got 99 problems, but a degree ain’t one

Christian Vasquez, Copy Editor May 2, 2017

There’s a lot of pressure to have specific accomplishments by a certain age, whether they’re from society or from yourself—to know who you are by 18 and what life-long career is lined-up by 21. I graduated from high school at 17 years old and...

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It takes an average of 12 years to recoup the cost of getting a bachelor’s degree.

Number of years it takes to receive a bachelor’s degree exceeds four years

Eddie Velazquez, Staff Reporter May 2, 2017

Traditionally, universities have set a standard for a four-year graduation time frame. However, the price of college, parental pressure and a cutthroat job market are some of the factors that may influence a student’s graduation plan. According to...

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Students speak out at Take Back the Night

Students speak out at Take Back the Night

Gaby Velasquez, Photo Editor April 27, 2017

The Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolutions hosted Take Back the Night on Thursday, April 27, at the Tomas Rivera Conference Center. The event allowed students to speak up about their sexual abuse. Keynote  speaker Staceyann Chin, spoken-word...

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UTEP's top 10 seniors recognized with prestigious awards

UTEP’s top 10 seniors recognized with prestigious awards

Rene Delgadillo and Adrian Broaddus April 25, 2017

UTEP's 67th annual top 10 seniors banquet was held on Tuesday evening as parents, faculty and students gathered for the presentation of the student's prestigious awards. The event was sponsored by the UTEP alumni association, which showcased each...

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SGA candidates reflect on election week and anticipate results

Adrian Broaddus, Web Editor April 25, 2017

It’s five in the morning and Carlos Chavira’s alarm buzzes to start the day. Although he usually wakes up after 9 a.m. each day for school, this particular week the Student Government Association elections demand that he gets to school early and stay...

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