Women in Media; UTEP’s new student organization aims to bring unity to the digital media and journalism landscape.

Frida Acuna, Arts & Culture Editor • September 16, 2024

Women in Media (WIM) is a new student organization focused on expanding skills and fortifying the journalism and digital media community at UTEP. WIM also wishes to help aspiring women in media fields gain experience and prepare them for success for when they enter the real world.

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‘Meet the Greeks’ event pathway to lifelong friendships while aiding academic excellence at UTEP

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

At UTEP’s “Meet the Greeks” event, fraternities and sororities aimed to recruit and teach students new and old about their groups. The consensus being that these groups offer companionship and help both in the classroom and out.

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UTEP Career Center hosts “Work at UTEP Job Fair,” an on-campus employment and networking opportunity open to UTEP students.

Iziah Moreno, Staff Photographer • September 13, 2024

The UTEP Career Center held its Work at UTEP Job fair on Sept. 3 to Sept. 4, an event targeted towards offering jobs to students on campus that will work around student schedules.

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35th annual Minerpalooza marks the end of Miner welcome festivities

Alyda Muela, Web Editor • September 12, 2024

As the biggest event of Miner welcome week, Minerpalooza attracts the attention of thousands of students and community members each year. This year the event went beyond students' expectations by straying away from previous traditions.

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Texas Western Hall will not raise tuition, funds obtained by UT System and Texas Legislature

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Editor-in-Chief • September 12, 2024

The $110 million construction of Texas Western Hall (TWH) might scare some UTEP students. With a large price tag like this one, comes concern over tuition increases for the upcoming semesters.

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Letter to the Editor: UTEP Student Government regarding Union Referendum vote

Edgar Loya and James-Paul Duran • September 12, 2024

Our Union has been standing since 1949. As UTEP expands in academic excellence, it must also expand the student experience. We want to inform you of the student effort that can help accomplish this: A new Student Union West!

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UTEP Food Pantry gives back to students and faculty to combat food scarcity on campus

Avery Escamilla-Wendell, Contributor/Writer • September 6, 2024

UTEP Food Pantry is combating hunger across campus so that students and faculty can focus on their education.

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What to know before heading into UTEP’s 35th annual Minerpalooza

Marco Hinojosa, Audience & Engagement Editor • September 6, 2024

UTEP’s 34th annual Minerpalooza takes place later today. What should students and visitors expect before heading to the event?

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Centennial Museum Hosts Centennial Chill Out for students to de-stress, socialize and explore.

Ximena Cordero, Staff Reporter • September 3, 2024

The Centennial Museum welcomed returning Miners back this fall semester with “The Centennial Chill Out.” The event allowed students to relax and socialize while participating in activities and exploring the museum’s exhibits.

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An update to current, past and future UTEP construction projects.

Marco Hinojosa, Audience and Engagement Editor • August 30, 2024

Students walking around campus can see the new buildings taking over the UTEP skyline. New additions to the campus like the Advanced Manufacturing and Aerospace Center (AMAC) and Texas Western Hall (TWH) are making a new meaning for future Miners. Construction for the AMAC is expected to be finished by 2025, while completion of TWH is scheduled for 2026.

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Fourth annual Texas Western Gold Rush promoted student involvement with music and spectacle

Rumi Sevilla, Staff Reporter • August 27, 2024

As the sun began to set and the last hour of light left a small golden impression on the highest point of the Sun Bowl Miner Pick, hundreds of UTEP students gathered on a shaded lawn, awaiting their turn in line for free t-shirts and glow sticks for UTEP’s...

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Calling all Miners: UTEP kicks off back to school events with ‘Late Night at the Rec’

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Staff Reporter • August 26, 2024

Ever since most school districts in El Paso adopted a year-round schedule, university students felt like they had an extra special summer, one where they don’t have to worry about packed pools or arcades. But at last, those extra weeks in August...

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