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Gun control comes  with a voter cost

Gun control comes with a voter cost

Editorial Staff October 2, 2017

This Sunday, Americans experienced the worst mass-shooting in the modern history of the country, with 59 dead, 500-plus injured when a now-deceased shooter attacked the attendees at a country music festival in Las Vegas. In an act of domestic terrorism,...

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Women’s basketball holds first practice of 2017-18 season

Women’s basketball holds first practice of 2017-18 season

Daniel Mendez, Staff Reporter October 2, 2017

The UTEP women’s basketball program was eager to get the pace going. The team welcomed a new coach and staff, along with eight members returning from last season and four newcomers with the first official practice on Monday, Oct. 2. “It’s an...

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Mike Price named interim head football coach

Adrian Broaddus, Editor-In-Chief October 2, 2017

One day after Sean Kugler announced his resignation with the program, UTEP Athletic Director Bob Stull named Mike Price interim head coach for the football team. “I’ve asked Mike if he could help us in this situation,” Stull said in a press...

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UTEP basketball starts first practice on Monday

UTEP basketball starts first practice on Monday

Mike Flores, Reporter October 2, 2017

Nobody ever really looks forward to Mondays, but today, Oct. 2, there was something different in the air. That something was the official start of the UTEP basketball season. A mix of experience, talented youth, much-needed depth, hungry newcomers, and...

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Sean Kugler steps down as head coach for UTEP football

Sean Kugler steps down as head coach for UTEP football

Adrian Broaddus, Editor-In-Chief October 1, 2017

After a 0-5 start, the first time since 1992, UTEP football head coach Sean Kugler has chosen to resign from the program. Kugler was 18-36 during his five-year tenure with the Miners, including a New Mexico Bowl appearance in 2014. After meeting...

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Miner Dash kicks off homecoming in annual race

Miner Dash kicks off homecoming in annual race

Sergio Muñoz, Contributer October 1, 2017

Starting at Centennial Plaza, the annual Miner Dash run kicked off the 2017 Homecoming celebration on Sunday. Runners and competitors started the race at 8 a.m. Families and friends gathered together not only for the dash, but also for the different...

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Annual Sunrise Yoga Festival returns to the Sun Bowl

Annual Sunrise Yoga Festival returns to the Sun Bowl

Sergio Muñoz, Contributor October 1, 2017

On Sunday, Oct. 1, the annual Sunrise Yoga Festival was celebrated in the Sun Bowl. One of the purposes of this event is the meditation and connection of the body with the Earth, as told by the event staff. People implemented several techniques for...

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'Stronger' in good shape for Academy Awards season

‘Stronger’ in good shape for Academy Awards season

Sergio Munoz, Contributor September 30, 2017

Hollywood always has those tragic movies in which the main character goes through something horrible and needs to get over it. When I first watched the trailer for “Sronger,” I noticed that this movie would be another one of this kind of movies—and...

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Miners still winless after loss to Army

Miners still winless after loss to Army

Mike Flores, Reporter September 30, 2017

In a tale of two halves, UTEP played their best football of the season in the first half of today's game at Army . The Miners got their first lead of the season, moved the ball well due to spectacular running by Quadraiz Wadley and were tied at 14 with...

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UTEP Students presented about the UTEP EDGE initiative at the 2017 Fall Convocation on Thursday.

UTEP celebrates 2017 convocation

Claudia Flores, Reporter September 30, 2017

UTEP’s President Diana Natalicio presented the annual State of the University at the 2017 Fall Convocation on Thursday, Sept. 28, at Magoffin Auditorium. At the ceremony, Natalicio remarked on the various achievements of the university this past...

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Miners stun defending C-USA champion Charlotte

Miners stun defending C-USA champion Charlotte

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor September 29, 2017

Jackie Soto scored her first career goal at the 20-minute mark, the game’s only score, to give the UTEP soccer team a 1-0 victory over defending Conference USA champion Charlotte at University Field on Friday evening. The Miners (6-6, 2-1 C-USA)...

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'The Importance of Being Earnest' showcases comedy front and center

‘The Importance of Being Earnest’ showcases comedy front and center

Elenie Gonzalez, Staff Reporter September 29, 2017

The fun, hilarious, over-the-top cast of “The Importance of Being Earnest” is sure to entertain the audience through its comedically ironic plotline and witty banter. Written by famed playwright Oscar Wilde in 1895, the play is set in Victorian...

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