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100 years, but where are the women?

100 years, but where are the women?

Leslie Sarinana, Copy Editor September 5, 2017

As we celebrate 100 years of UTEP football we take the time to recognize all of the men who have played in orange and blue over the program’s history. Not once throughout this celebration will you hear about women. Football is a male-driven sport with...

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Girls love fantasy football too

Girls love fantasy football too

Elenie González, Contributor September 5, 2017

Fall is just around the corner, and for many, it means a variety of things. While some are anxiously waiting for Halloween or the return of the pumpkin spice latte, others like myself are ready for the NFL to officially kick off. Not that I don’t...

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UTEP graduate Perla Alvelais is one of seven LSPI students to get accepted into Harvard Law.

UTEP grad excels in the law field at Harvard

Rene Delgadillo, Web Editor September 5, 2017

Each year a pile of more than 5,000 applications for Harvard Law School, containing top GPAs and extensive resumes, are rejected. That was not the case of UTEP graduate Perla Alvelais. “I opened my email and the first thing on my inbox read ‘Welcome...

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LCD Soundsystem stays alive with the release of ‘American Dream’

LCD Soundsystem stays alive with the release of ‘American Dream’

Michaela Roman, Contributor September 5, 2017

Coming back from a seven-year hiatus, LCD Soundsystem is back on the grid. Familiar synths, repetitive beats and references to the past mark their nostalgic return. In 2011, the band capitalized on a farewell tour that culminated with the release of...

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The Miners take on Rice in their home oponer this Saturday, Sept. 9 in the Sun Bowl.

Kugler and team feel added intensity against Rice

Adrian Broaddus, Editor-In-Chief September 5, 2017

After an abysmal 56-7 loss to No. 7 Oklahoma, head coach Sean Kugler said his team is hungry for redemption. Embarking on their 100th year in program history, the Miners will play host to C-USA division opponent Rice on Saturday, Sept. 9, at the Sun...

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Cheyanne Lozano speaks during the protest.

UTEP students protest against the removal of DACA

September 5, 2017

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MhkbdUXklSI

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Prospy Podcast: Football edition

Prospy Podcast: Football edition

Adrian Broaddus, Jason Green, and Mike Flores September 4, 2017

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Events and places to donate items for victims of Hurricane Harvey

Events and places to donate items for victims of Hurricane Harvey

Brianna Chavez, Contributor September 4, 2017

It has been almost one week since Hurricane Harvey ripped through southeast Texas, leaving many without a home or their belongings. Already 46 people have died because of the tropical storm and has caused an estimated $80 million in damages so far, according...

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Fraternities and sororities host Greek Spirit Week

Fraternities and sororities host Greek Spirit Week

Brianna Chavez, Contributor September 4, 2017

All 10 fraternity and sorority chapters at UTEP will be hosting Greek Spirit Week starting Tuesday Sept. 5 to promote fraternity and sorority life. Potential members are invited to attend the events that will be held throughout the week to learn more...

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El Pasoans unite with victims of Hurricane Harvey

Gaby Velasquez, Photo Editor September 3, 2017

El Paso Unites for Hurricane Harvey Animal Rescue was an event organized in support of the victims in the Houston area. The event was organized by Ryan Coulehan, community outreach program manager for the Humane Society of El Paso and Brad Keats,...

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Chihuahuas beat Sacramento to clinch third straight division title

Chihuahuas beat Sacramento to clinch third straight division title

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor September 3, 2017

Hunter Renfroe got called down at the perfect time for El Paso. The outfield slugger hit a first inning grand slam to help the Chihuahuas beat the Sacramento River Cats 7-3 on Sunday night. The win gave the Chihuahuas their third straight PCL Pacific...

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Trump puts an end to DACA

Trump puts an end to DACA

Claudia Flores, Staff Reporter September 3, 2017

On Sunday afternoon after meeting with Senior White House aides, President Trump decided to put an end to the program that grants work permits to undocumented immigrants who arrived in the country as children. For several months Trump delayed the...

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