Women led organizations at UTEP are creating the spaces they once needed 

Jewel Ocampo, Staff Reporter • April 2, 2026

Instead of waiting to find community, women at The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) are building it themselves, launching volunteer and marketing organizations that turn personal challenges into leadership, connection and real-world experience. 

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Timber! Liberal Arts Building goes down

Sebastian Perez-Navarro and Nathaniel Flores • April 2, 2026

Timber! After 65 years of being a staple of The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) campus, the Liberal Arts Building is coming down. After its successor, Texas Western Hall, was opened earlier this Spring semester, UTEP is now moving quickly to...

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El Paso city officials move forward with renaming Cesar Chavez Day as Community & Labor Heritage Day

Mia Colmenero, Layout Editor • April 1, 2026

March 31 is known and celebrated as Cesar Chavez Day has now been renamed as Community & Labor Heritage Day following an investigation by The New York Times. 

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El Paso residents raise water, energy concerns over proposed data centers 

Fred Kepfield, Contributor Writer • March 31, 2026

El Paso residents are questioning how proposed data centers could impact water supply and electricity costs, citing reports that facilities may use up to 1.5 million gallons of water daily and drive higher energy prices. 

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 Stay one more day: El Paso singer Julián Kalel turns pain into purpose 

Kayley Murphy, Guest Contributor • March 30, 2026

El Paso artist Julián Kalel is using his music to open conversations about mental health and resilience. His journey reflects the reality many college students face while balancing ambition and emotional well-being. 

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Planting the seed of Poppies Fest: The preparations of this blooming festival

Vivien Noe, Staff Reporter • March 24, 2026

El Paso welcomes spring with the ‘Poppies Fest,’ a festival hosted by the El Paso Museum of Archeology, with the goal to celebrate both nature and culture in the Northeast El Paso area.

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‘More to the border than violence’: Jazmine Ulloa explores the blood and culture that binds El Paso

Adrian Gonzalez, Staff Reporter • March 24, 2026

El Paso native and New York Times reporter Jazmine Ulloa returned home on March 9 to debut her new book at the Philanthropy Theater, tracing a century of border history through five local families to redefine the American narrative.

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UTEP Reveals Arroyo Park Project

Vanessa Orozco, Contributor Writer • March 24, 2026

Vice President of Business Affairs Brendan Gallagher, Ph.D., presents a new natural park proposal to replace the soon to be demolished Liberal Arts building.

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Miners Leadership Summit inspires UTEP students through leadership and networking 

Brisa Silva, Contributor Writer • March 13, 2026

The 2026 Miners Leadership Summit at UTEP left students inspired as they networked, attended breakout sessions and gained leadership insights from speakers including university leaders, alumni and retired U.S. Air Force Gen. David Goldfein.  

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US and Israel conduct military operations on Iran: Supreme Leader killed

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Multimedia Editor • March 12, 2026

The U.S. has struck Iran in a joint effort with Israel. The attacks resulted in the killing of Iran’s 37 year supreme leader and has led to President Trump citing that there will be continued strikes over the coming weeks.  

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El Paso’s downtown arts district gains award-winning momentum

Brisa Silva, Contributor Writer • March 3, 2026

El Paso's downtown arts district has made the USA Today’s 2026 Best Art District winners list, and University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) art students discuss the significance of this recognition for the city and its artists.

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UTEP’s HOPE+ health fair connects students and community to free care

Jewel Ocampo, Staff Reporter • March 3, 2026

The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) HOPE+ health fair brought more than 130 organizations to campus, offering free screenings, vaccines and other services while giving students hands on learning opportunities and connecting the El Paso community to vital healthcare.

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