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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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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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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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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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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El Paso gives Coldplay an ‘Adventure of a Lifetime’

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Multimedia Editor • June 17, 2025

British alternative rock band, Coldplay played two sold-out nights at UTEP's Sun Bowl Stadium on June 13 and 14.

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Pursuing a dual degree and double major

Cameron Mason, Contributor/Writer • May 18, 2025

Students pursuing a dual or double major sometimes can be a rare find, but two future graduates give insight into the growing trend of undergraduates seeking broader academic and professional opportunities.

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Using adversity as a motivator for success and kindness

Jesie Garcia, Staff Reporter • May 2, 2025

Despite strenuous situations arising, social work student Angelica Rodriguez uses her past as motivation to connect with and support people like herself after graduation.

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UTEP’s Top 10 Seniors and their undying ambition

Jesie Garcia, Staff Reporter • April 30, 2025

Top 10 Seniors are recognized for their well-rounded success in their education and community. These three Top 10 Seniors use community to fuel their fire for a successful future.

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Enriching your resume with campus jobs

Jesie Garcia, Staff Reporter • April 14, 2025

Many students at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) work part-time and full-time jobs while going to school. However, some students have discovered the benefits of working one of the varieties of on-campus jobs that UTEP offers.

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Building belonging at UTEP with ESE Peer Leaders

Vianah Vasquez, Contributor/Writer • April 7, 2025

UTEP’s ESE Peer Leaders is an organization focused on helping incoming miners find their path at UTEP.

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History of UTEP as a leading Hispanic-serving institution

Leah Austin, Staff Reporter • April 2, 2025

The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is one of the largest Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) in the United States. The university focuses on a variety of dimensions to support its Hispanic and Latino students, a demographic that makes up 84% of its student body.

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