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A message from the wellness program to university employees and students

A message from the wellness program to university employees and students

Oscar Avila, Reporter April 8, 2019

An individual who consciously makes healthy choices, is educated and physically fit can theoretically lead to a highly effective employee or student. This is the premise of the Wellness Program at the University of Texas at El Paso. The university recognizes...

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Dr. Heather Wilson, U.S. Secretary of the Air Force and sole finalist for UTEP presidency, visited the UTEP campus and addressed the media on Monday, March 11.

Wilson voted in by UT Board of Regents

Brianna Chavez and Daniel Mendez April 2, 2019

A new president for UTEP has officially been named. The University of Texas Board of Regents have appointed U.S. Secretary of the Air Force Dr. Heather Wilson as the new UTEP President. Wilson will succeed Dr. Diana Natalicio, who will be retiring...

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UTEP football defense looks to reload in spring

UTEP football defense looks to reload in spring

Michael Cuviello, Contributor April 1, 2019

The UTEP Miners will only bring back four members of its starting defense from last season. The defense has made some strides, giving up fewer points and improving from being the worst defense in college football the previous year. The team’s top four...

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UTEP and UACJ planning to  restore academic collaboration

UTEP and UACJ planning to restore academic collaboration

Alexia X. Nava Carmona, Reporter April 1, 2019

The College of Liberal Arts in UTEP and the Department of Social Sciences in UACJ (Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez) are planning to restore collaboration practices between them throughout the year. As of now, the two institutions are in the...

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UTEP softball battles 11th ranked Arizona

UTEP softball battles 11th ranked Arizona

Isaiah Ramirez, Sports Editor April 1, 2019

The UTEP softball team (10-24, 4-8) will take on the 11th ranked  Arizona Wildcats (27-7, 9-0) in a two-game road trip. The Miners are coming off a series loss to the UAB Blazers this past weekend and have lost three out of their last four conference...

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UTEP Recreational Center welcomes new director in Jerome Osborne

UTEP Recreational Center welcomes new director in Jerome Osborne

Noah Sarabia, Contributor April 1, 2019

Jerome Osborne, a San Francisco native, has recently been named the new director for the Student Recreation Center (Rec Center) at UTEP. Osborne was stationed in Virginia up until two weeks ago, when he started at UTEP. Becoming the director of the...

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UTEP prepares for possible border closure

UTEP prepares for possible border closure

Daniel Mendez, Web Editor April 1, 2019

UTEP President, Dr. Diana Natalicio announced early Monday evening in a memorandum a protocol for UTEP faculty, staff and students who may be experiencing delays along the U.S.-Mexico border. On Friday, March 29 President Donald Trump stated he will...

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Dr. Heather Wilson addresses member of the Student Government Association Thursday, March 28. Photo Courtesy of UTEP YouTube page.

Wilson to be appointed as UTEP President Tuesday

Brianna Chavez, Copy Editor April 1, 2019

Heather Wilson, the sole finalist for UTEP president, is expected to be appointed to succeed current UTEP President Dr. Diana Natalicio by the University of Texas Board of Regents April 2. The regents will be holding a special meeting via telephone...

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#UTEPDeservesBetter movement demands a better candidate

#UTEPDeservesBetter movement demands a better candidate

Glenda Avalos, Contributor March 25, 2019

After the University of Texas System Board of Regents unanimously selected Dr. Heather Wilson as the finalist for the next president of University of Texas at El Paso, concerns were brought to light by current UTEP students and alumni. The decision has...

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Sophomore guards Evan Gilyard (#3) and Kobe Magee (#15) announced through social media that they will be transferring from the UTEP men’s basketball program.

The madness of UTEP basketball’s offseason

Daniel Mendez, Web Editor March 25, 2019

The UTEP men’s basketball program may not be playing in postseason ball this March, but that hasn’t stopped them from creating madness. Since the Miners last game of the season, the program has seen two players transfer out, lost two assistant coaches...

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Heather Wilson deserves a chance

Heather Wilson deserves a chance

Claudia Flores, Editor-in-Chief March 25, 2019

UTEP has been in the national spotlight due to the recent controversy surrounding UTEP President Diana Natalicio’s probable successor, Heather Wilson. With Wilson’s anti-LGBTQ voting record, her role as U.S. Secretary of the Air Force for the Trump...

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Courtesy of UTEP Athletics

UTEP athletics announce student survey

Daniel Mendez, Web Editor March 25, 2019

UTEP Athletics is asking students to participate in a survey in an effort to improve your experience at athletic events. According to UTEP Athletics, results of the survey, released Monday, March 25 will "help us to better engage our students in University...

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