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'Mother!' is a philosophical thriller that falls short

‘Mother!’ is a philosophical thriller that falls short

Sergio Muñoz, Contributor September 19, 2017

Three years since his last movie, "Noah" Darren Aronofsky has returned with "Mother!," his new film with Jennifer Lawrence and Javier Bardem in the main roles. This time, Aronofsky decided to focus on the horror genre, getting closer to what we saw in...

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Chinati Foundation to hold weekend-long event

Chinati Foundation to hold weekend-long event

Claudia Flores, Staff Reporter September 19, 2017

From October 6 to 8 the Chinati Foundation presents a weekend-event with a series of activities and exhibit to support the organization’s programs and operations year-round. On Friday October 6, scheduled from 5-10 p.m. “Made in Marfa” presents...

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New cafe strives to empower coffee dialogue in El Paso

September 18, 2017

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Wu8aZt4gmY&t=8s   Arleen Mendez, a former El Paso middle and high school teacher, founded Bean Type Coffee Roasters, the first organic and fair-trade coffee roasters to hit the border.

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Top 5 happiest careers for college grads

Elenie Gonzalez, Staff Reporter September 18, 2017

Ask any college student why they are in school, and you’re likely to get the same answer. What most students want is to get a degree, to be able to get a good job and make a good living. The end goal is to land their dream job. Some may get lucky and...

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Former Miners and the NFL

Former Miners and the NFL

Eddie Velazquez, Entertainment Editor September 18, 2017

As an avid football fan, I try to follow all facets of the game. From the pro game in the NFL, to college football, to offseason activities such as free agency and the draft. The latter has always interested me because it is a bridge between both college...

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Boxing is changing and not for the better

Boxing is changing and not for the better

Jason Green, Contributor September 18, 2017

On Saturday, my social media feeds were full of talk about the fight between Canelo Alvarez and Gennady Golovkin. This was supposed to be the “fixer” after the debacle that was the Mayweather-McGregor “super fight” a few weeks earlier. Instead,...

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The UTEP soccer team has won five consecutive matches after dropping their first five to start the season.

Women’s soccer to host Alabama-Birmingham

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter September 18, 2017

The UTEP soccer team seems to be hitting their stride just in time for the most important time of the season—Conference USA play. With a 1-0 victory over Southern Mississippi on Sunday, Sept. 17 to open up Conference-USA play, UTEP (5-5) has now won...

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Sean Kugler’s time with UTEP is running out

Sean Kugler’s time with UTEP is running out

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter September 18, 2017

Before the 2017 college football season began, Athlon Sports ranked their top–10 head coaches on the hot seat which is another  way to say it’s a make-or-break year for coaches who are fighting for their job. On the list was none other than UTEP’s...

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Former Miner athletes find success as UTEP graduate assistants

Former Miner athletes find success as UTEP graduate assistants

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor September 18, 2017

Just like after high school, many collegiate athletes go through the process of deciding on what they want to do after they graduate. Many players aim to land in professional athletic careers, but the bar to move on to that next level is set extremely...

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The Miners are off to a rough 0-3 start to the 2017 season.

Football vying for first win in Battle of I-10

Adrian Broaddus, Editor-In-Chief September 18, 2017

In the 95th meeting of the Battle of I-10 between UTEP and New Mexico State, Miners’ head coach Sean Kugler and his squad feel desperate for their first win. Sitting at 0-3 this season, the Miners have been on a quest for a certain spark and some light...

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SoundCloud rappers that blew up in 2017

SoundCloud rappers that blew up in 2017

Adrian Broaddus, Editor-In-Chief September 18, 2017

SKI MASK THE SLUMP GOD Ski Mask is a comic book hero turned rapper. He playfully crafts his style of fast bars and voice-bending verses—similar to that of Lil Wayne and Busta Rhymes. He’s a close childhood friend of rapper XXXTENTACION, whom he met...

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Life after school: careers in cinema for graduates

Life after school: careers in cinema for graduates

Daniel Mendez, Staff Reporter September 18, 2017

According to the Guardian, almost 60 percent of film studies graduates went directly into full-time employment in 2009. They varied from several jobs in the field, and some were lucky to land the director’s chair, some were able to land jobs in design...

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