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Assayer of Student Opinion.

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Assayer of Student Opinion.

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One of the most popular resources for those in need of guidance when it comes to picking a path in life is the Career Center located in the West Wing of the Union Building.

The Miner guide to turning student pressure into diamonds

Vivien Noe, Staff Reporter September 12, 2025
With a growing applicant pool and a shrinking job market, the use of artificial intelligence and modern technology, many students face increasing pressure. Strong challenges require stronger strategies. This is how students can stay competitive in these times.
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Free student tickets, but few takers

Free student tickets, but few takers

Jewel Ocampo, Staff Reporter September 11, 2025
Despite free admission to all home games, UTEP’s student section often sits half-empty. Students cite confusion, lack of awareness and low interest, leaving the university searching for new ways to boost turnout.
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Charlie Kirk fatally shot during event at Utah Valley University

Charlie Kirk fatally shot during event at Utah Valley University

Evelyn Palma, Editor-in-Chief September 10, 2025
Charlie Kirk was shot dead at Utah Valley University during "The American Comeback Tour" event held on campus.
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Students were welcomed and encouraged to visit the Job Fair, hosted at The Undergraduate Learning Center on Sept.4, as new and old students get involved in organizations and apply for positions.

Students get involved at UTEP Work at Campus and Community Job Fair

Vivien Noe, Staff Reporter September 9, 2025
The University of Texas at El Paso hosted the Work at Campus and Community Job Fair as an opportunity for students to gain experience and learn of local job opportunities.
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On Sept. 5, Minerpalooza returned to UTEP with live performances, food, and fun, bring together students and community.

Sun City comes together to celebrate 35th Minerpalooza

Vivien Noe, Staff Reporter September 9, 2025
Minerpalooza is one of UTEP’s longest standing traditions and this year it celebrated its 35th year. The event celebrates another year of welcoming students into UTEP but also invited the El Paso community to the festivity.
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KTEP, a charter member of NPR, has provided public radio services in the Southwest for almost 80 years. The station can be found inside the Cotton Memorial Building at UTEP.

El Paso tunes in to support KTEP after federal funding cuts

Vivien Noe, Staff Reporter September 7, 2025
After the Recessions Act of 2025 was signed by President Trump, many local TV channels and radio stations lost funding, including local nonprofit radio station KTEP.
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Rocket manufacturing has changed as space exploration further relies on private corporations.

How are we getting ‘to infinity and beyond?’: The rise of private space exploration

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Multimedia Editor July 24, 2025
Space may not be as ‘out of this world’ as previously perceived. After sending four astronauts into orbit, Axiom Space is conducting research to build a space station of their own that they plan to commercialize. Opening the door for further knowledge about space, and even leisure travel.
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Getting to infinity and beyond: Private Space Exploration

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Multimedia Editor July 20, 2025

After sending four astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS), private space company Axiom Space is researching ways to construct their own space station after the decommissioning of the ISS in 2030. Axiom’s mission is part of a broader...

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Texas Senate Bill 12 will force LGBTQ+ student clubs in K-12 schools to disband at the start of the 2025-2026 school year. This law will also stop the use of different pronouns or names for students as well.

Texas introduces Senate Bill 12, a law aimed against DEI initiative in public schools

Iziah Moreno, Photo Editor June 26, 2025
The Texas Legislature is passing Senate Bill 12 in September, a law that would ban LGBTQ+ student clubs for the 2025-2026 school year.
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On Saturday, the U.S. military attacked three key nuclear sites in Iran, interjecting themselves in the Iran-Israel war. Today U.S. military bases in Qatar and Iraq were retaliated again by Iran.

US interjects in Israel-Iran War, prompting Iranian retaliation on US bases in Qatar and Iraq

Evelyn Palma, Editor-in-Chief June 23, 2025
On Saturday, the U.S. military attacked three key nuclear sites in Iran, interjecting themselves in the Iran-Israel war. Today U.S. military bases in Qatar and Iraq were retaliated again by Iran.
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Coldplay brings ‘Sparks’ to El Paso!

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Multimedia Editor June 19, 2025

The world's biggest alternative rock band has brought its "Music of the Spheres" world tour to El Paso, Texas, giving both local and global fans an opportunity to experience what many music spectators view as a once in a lifetime concert. The demand...

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Advisors and mentors provide students with help in classes and connecting them to job opportunities.

Mentors guide UTEP graduates to the commencement stage

Daniela Ordaz, Contributor/Writer June 18, 2025
Seniors reflect on the journey of their academic careers at UTEP and how advisers, peers or mentors have given them advice and guidance to reach their goals towards graduation.
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