A new era: UTEP welcomes a brand new look to Paydirt Pete after move to Mountain West Conference

Ximena Cordero, Editor-in-chief • July 1, 2026

The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) unveiled a redesigned Paydirt Pete, giving the longtime mascot a new look as the university officially joins the Mountain West Conference on July 1. The redesign is the first update to Paydirt Pete since 1999.

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‘No one is free until all are free’: Borderland residents celebrate unity at annual Juneteenth festival

Adrian Gonzalez, Contributor Writer • June 19, 2026

From historic municipal milestones to travelers crossing borders, El Pasoans gathered at Nations Tobin Park for a celebration honoring Juneteenth, and the enduring legacy of American freedom.

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GWEP’s Navigating Alzheimer’s Disease Together Conference connects El Paso community with Alzheimer’s resources

Ximena Cordero, Editor-in-chief • May 11, 2026

The University of Texas at El Paso’s (UTEP) Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program in the Borderland (GWEP) hosted the Navigating Alzheimer’s Disease Together conference, bringing together families, students and healthcare professionals together to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and dementia care in the Borderland.

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More than movies and myths: A senior’s story

Vanessa Orozco, Contributor Writer • May 5, 2026

For the first time in 2026, graduation season is upon us. Seniors at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) are preparing to walk the stage and receive their long-awaited degrees during commencement weekend on May 16.

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The empty seats at Commencement

Ximena Cordero, Editor-in-Chief • May 5, 2026

As commencement approaches, thousands of students at The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) prepare to walk on the stage. Many will get to look out into the Don Haskins Center audience and see seats filled with loved ones cheering them along.

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Office of New Americans: ‘I Speak 915’

Jewel Ocampo, Staff Reporter • May 5, 2026

Through programs like I Speak 915, El Paso County's Office of New Americans is breaking down language barriers and working to ensure every resident regardless of language, location, or legal status knows where to turn for help.

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Culture Around Campus: The beauty of Bhutan on the border

Ashley Alvarado, Contributor Writer • May 5, 2026

Through its architecture, artifacts and community events, Bhutanese culture stays close to the border, shaping the University of Texas at El Paso’s (UTEP) identity. UTEP’s ties with Bhutan strengthens the culture and keeps it close to home.

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‘Oh, the Places You’ll Go!’: UTEP’s Top Ten Seniors

Adrian Gonzalez, Staff Reporter • May 5, 2026

The University of Texas at El Paso Alumni Association honors ten exceptional seniors for their 76th annual awards, showcasing a group of graduates defined by international research, Ivy League-level grit, and the unbreakable spirit of the borderland.

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Student Government Association initiative expands food access for UTEP students

Vivien Noe, Staff Reporter • May 5, 2026

The Student Government Association at The University of Texas El Paso starts the Free Meal Pass Program, an initiative designed so that no student is forced to choose between a meal and their futures.

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Commencement guide: UTEP prepares for graduation weekend

Ximena Cordero, Editor-in-Chief • May 5, 2026

The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) Commencement will take place May 16 and 17, celebrating thousands of Miners as they take the next step into a new chapter. Here is everything you need to know to be prepared.

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El Paso show cancelled by Post Malone

Ximena Cordero, Editor-in-Chief • May 1, 2026

Singer and rapper Post Malone’s May 13 show at Sun Bowl Stadium has been canceled, according to Ticketmaster. Post Malone was scheduled to perform alongside country singer Jelly Roll. In a message shared on Instagram, Post Malone said he is pushing...

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Permission to dance, only with a ticket: UTEP fences off iconic mountain 

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Multimedia Editor • May 1, 2026

After becoming a Coldplay virality last year, UTEP’s office of special events has fenced off the mountain used by fans to watch events at the Sun Bowl Stadium right before BTS’s Arirang World Tour.  

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