Florafest offered El Paso a chance to learn about native plants and support UTEP’s Centennial Museum and Gardens

Ximena Cordero, Staff Reporter • October 7, 2024

Florafest, an event hosted by UTEP’s Centennial Museum and Chihuahuan Desert Gardens, took place Sept. 28. Customers could purchase native plants with the help of local gardening experts which helped support the museum and gardens.

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UTEP’s acceptance rate reflects the dedication to inclusivity and access to education for all

Ximena Cordero, Staff Reporter • September 27, 2024

With a 99.9% acceptance rate, UTEP has a commitment to inclusivity and education access. While this raises sustainability questions, officials emphasize the university's dedication to student success as future growth is expected.

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Need a quiet place to study?

Victoria Valadez, Contributor/Photographer • September 27, 2024

With such a large campus, UTEP has many well-known and hidden gem areas where students can study.

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Forbes Top 500 List furthers the truth for UTEP

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Staff Reporter • September 25, 2024

After the release of the Forbes Top 500 list, the rest of the US learns what those who stepped into UTEP already know, its promise to excellence.

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Voter Registration Day: Empowering communities and ensuring every voice is heard in the 2024 Election

Ximena Cordero, Staff Reporter • September 23, 2024

Sep. 17 marked National Voter Registration Day. With the deadline to register on Oct. 7 and elections on Nov. 5, UTEP students and the El Paso community must be aware of deadlines and resources available.

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UTEP Union Referendum passes student vote, only 9% of students voted

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Editor-in-Chief • September 20, 2024

UTEP’s Union Referendum was successfully passed following a student body election. The vote authorized the increase of student union fees, which will be used to rebuild and remodel parts of the student union.

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UTEP Celebrates 214th anniversary of Mexican Independance with El Grito Ceremony

Iziah Moreno, Staff Photographer • September 20, 2024

In honor of Mexican Independence day, UTEP hosted its annual “El Grito” ceremony in Centennial Plaza. Guests included Cónsul General of México in El Paso, Mauricio Ibarra, color guard and military band of the Instituto Tecnologico de Ciudad Juarez, and others.

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‘Follow it and defend it’ The career choices for Hispanic students at UTEP

Avery Escamilla-Wendell, Contributor • September 18, 2024

The pressure to attend college is stressful enough. UTEP students share their experience of pursuing their passions even if they have majored in STEM, liberal arts, or business fields.

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UTEP Researchers Make Breakthrough in Combating E. coli Contamination in Rice

Adam Regalado, Multimedia Editor • September 18, 2024

Researchers at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) have achieved a significant milestone in agricultural biotechnology, focusing on improving rice crop resilience and addressing potential bioterrorism threats.

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Suicide Prevention Awareness Month: CAPS encourages students to seek resources and support

Ximena Cordero, Staff Reporter • September 17, 2024

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. As college students, school life along with personal lives can be hard to manage and become overwhelming, but there are always resources to help manage a mental health crisis.

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Handshake ‘a success’ according to UTEP Career Center, one year since shift from Job Mine

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Editor-in-Chief • September 17, 2024

After shifting away from Job Mine over a year ago, UTEP Career Center has seen measurable success with the integration of the job search platform, Handshake. Staff are still urging students to fill out program bios to boost potential internship and job opportunities.

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Student body voice and vote to determine fate of new Student Union

Marco Hinojosa, Audience and Engagement Editor • September 16, 2024

The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is seeing exponential growth within its student population. With more students enrolling and campus buildings growing older, changes must be made to accommodate for new advancements.

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