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Assayer of Student Opinion.

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Miners and Lobos renew rivalry starting in 2016

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor September 1, 2015

The rivalry is back on. Starting in the 2016-17 season, the UTEP and New Mexico men’s basketball teams will play each other in regular season play for the first time since 2009. The Miners will square off with the Lobos at “The Pit” in Albuquerque...

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The Rubin Center welcomes three new exhibits that will run into late October.

The Rubin Center welcomes three new art exhibits

Julia Hettiger, Staff Reporter August 26, 2015

Three exhibits exploring landscapes in the southwest, contemporary art and architectural and public art will be hosted at the Rubin Center from now until Oct. 24. The exhibits feature art from photographer Victoria Sambunaris and artists Claire...

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President Diana Natalicio speaks at Centannial Plaza on UTEPs continued ranking in the top 10 universities by Washington Monthly Magazine.

UTEP ranked inside top 10 once again

Julio Cesar Chavez, Staff Reporter August 25, 2015

Adrian Broaddus UTEP has been ranked as number 10 in the Top 10 list of universities across the country for the third year in a row by Washington Monthly Magazine. The magazine also placed UTEP as number one in social mobility for the fourth year running. UTEP...

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Miner Canyon offers innovations to students

Miner Canyon offers innovations to students

Fernanda Leon, Staff Reporter August 25, 2015

Miner Canyon, the brand-new housing complex at UTEP, is loaded with state-of-the-art innovations for students to take advantage of.  Being the only apartments on campus featuring from card access to study rooms available at all times, high-speed Wi-Fi,...

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A speaker from the UTEP Do One Thing initiative presents at the green DOT training held in the Undergraduate Learning Center.

UT System funds $1.7 million study to prevent campus violence

Amanda Guillen and Valerie Herrera August 25, 2015

The beginning of the fall semester brings the launch of two new initiatives on campus to deal with the problem of sexual violence. The UT System has begun a $1.7-million multiyear study on sexual assaults, dating violence, stalking and sexual harassment...

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Miner Welcome expanded to two weeks as fall begins

Miner Welcome expanded to two weeks as fall begins

Julia Hettiger, Staff Reporter August 25, 2015

To commemorate the beginning of the school year, the Office of Student Life is putting on its annual welcome back festival to greet new and returning students. The celebration will take place the first two weeks of classes, Aug. 24 through Sept. 4. Miner...

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Einstein Bros Bagels is located at the UTEP Bookstore.

With the start of the fall semester, certain places are ideal for studying

Julia Hettiger, Staff Reporter August 25, 2015

As the semester commences, students will be searching for the perfect place to study. From cafés and teashops, to the library and secret studying hideouts, UTEP and its surrounding areas have an array of different places to go cram before a test or get...

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A view from from the stands of the newly renovated University Field, which is made out of artificial turf.

University Field offers “new and improved” artificial turf

Luis Gonzalez, Editor in Chief August 25, 2015

The UTEP women’s soccer team kicked off a new season this weekend at home in front of their fans and on a brand-new playing surface. The natural grass that had been at University Field since its inauguration in 2006, was replaced this summer by artificial...

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A kitchen of one of the dorm rooms.

Miner Canyon Grand Opening

Andres Martinez, Staff Photographer August 17, 2015

The grand opening of Miner Canyon, UTEP's new student housing facilities, was held at 11 a.m on Monday August the 17th. UTEP President Diana Natalicio was among the many speakers at the event in which participating UTEP students held guided tours of...

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UTEP soccer hosts media

UTEP soccer hosts media

Luis Gonzalez, Sports Editor August 12, 2015

[aesop_gallery id="11903"] UTEP women's soccer hosted their annual media day prior to the 2015 season. Head coach Kevin Cross and his players were on hand to talk to the various media outlets in attendance, who would later compete amongst each other...

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UTEP nursing student tends to a simulated victim.

UTEP holds active shooter drill

Alonso Moreno, Copy Editor August 12, 2015

University of Texas at El Paso nursing students got the opportunity to practice their skills during a full-scale active shooter simulation scenario on Wednesday, Aug. 12, when the university staged a training exercise with the help of university and regional...

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Planned Emergency Exercise at UTEP to Affect Traffic, Parking

August 12, 2015

The University of Texas of El Paso will conduct an active shooter exercise the morning of Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2015, that will affect parking and vehicular traffic on the south side of campus. Pedestrian traffic will be restricted during the exercise. Several...

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