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Assayer of Student Opinion.

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The Rio Grande runs dry near El Paso, Texas as drought conditions persist across the region.

81-year-old treaty under pressure: U.S. denies Mexico’s water request, raises concerns for drought-stricken El Paso

Evelyn Palma, Web & Copy Editor • April 30, 2025
For the first time in 81 years, the U.S. has denied Mexico’s request for a release of water from the Colorado River. With both countries facing internal backlash from their water treaty agreement conditions to be met, border cities like El Paso and Juarez may begin to feel the effects trickle down from the federal level.
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The Chicano Studies club also goes by Movimiento Chucanx and encourages students to speak up for the values they believe in. Photo courtesy of Movimiento Chucanx

From picks up to fists up: Movimiento Chucanx and the new generation of Chicanismo

Leah Austin, Staff Reporter • April 30, 2025
The Chicano Movement of the 1960s and 70s advocated for the rights and empowerment of Mexican Americans, as it promoted activism, cultural identity, and the fight for civil rights. The movement contributed to much of the cultural and political progress of Mexican Americans and other Hispanic groups in the late 1900s. As America’s political climate becomes more and more unsettling for many, activists like Professor Ruby Montana plan to espouse the same principles of the early Chicano Movement. Her organization, Movimiento Chucanx, is a new generation of Chicano activism that she encourages students to join.
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Alexa Carranco, a Chicano studies major from the College of Liberal Arts, is recognized as a Top Ten Senior at UTEP for her academic excellence and leadership.

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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A traditional mask dancer figure, known as a cham performer, captures Bhutanese celebrations’ sacred and festive spirit.

From the Himalayas to the high desert Bhutan’s presence at UTEP

Jazmine I Gracia, Contributor/Writer • April 30, 2025
At the heart of UTEP’s desert campus, Bhutan Days offers more than a celebration—it’s a window into a distant culture, a place where architecture, tradition and curiosity converge.
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The Miners had a total of six RBIs and four home runs against FIU.

UTEP softball defeats FIU Panthers in back-to-back victories

H. Catching Marginot, Contributer/Writer • April 30, 2025
The UTEP softball team ran away with two victories against Florida International University (FIU) in a series of intense matches. Both games were filled with many highlights for both teams, but the Miners’ performance proved exceptional.
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Maria Rojas is a local fashion designer that has been making waves recently, with her most recent fashion show held on March 1, where models walked the runway showcasing many of her designs and styling.

Feel the sting with Maria Rojas

Jesie Garcia, Staff Reporter • April 28, 2025
Maria Fernanda Rojas has been making clothes since she was five. Now she is 18-years-old and holds a love for design that she wants to take far.
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Calling all bikers to La Wheela

Joseph Ezekiel Montero, Staff Reporter • April 28, 2025
In 2023, La Wheela Bicycle Place located in Far East El Paso opened for business. Since then, it has been a location which has encouraged those biking to stop on buy to share their enthusiasm over the sport, while having good food.
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The Muñekita Fashion Show, hosted by EPCC fashion student Ximena Mata, took place at the Magoffin Home.

Muñekita honors Magoffin Home with unique concepts

Jesie Garcia, Staff Reporter • April 28, 2025
Models make their way down the runway at El Paso’s historical Magoffin Home to tell a story about growing up. EPCC’s fashion promotion class built a community while putting together the unique fashion show.
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‘I, am Steve’: ‘A Minecraft Movie’ review

‘I, am Steve’: ‘A Minecraft Movie’ review

Joseph Ezekiel Montero, Staff Reporter • April 23, 2025
The Minecraft movie is now out and is already a box office success. Grossing over $550 million worldwide and is the highest grossing movie of 2025 so far. But is the film good, is it worth watching or should fans save their money?
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Dead Head Possum aims to serve its listeners with meaningful music while also serving the community with meaningful service.

Local band, Dead Head Possum, makes waves throughout the city through cool music and community service

Leah Austin, Staff Reporter • April 23, 2025
El Paso’s local band scene may be small, but the talent in the city is mighty. Dead Head Possum aims to serve its listeners with meaningful music while also serving the community with meaningful service.
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Medina coined the term “estrellito” in 2017 to define his reimagined version of the zoot suit, named after the iconic star on the mountain that overlooks El Paso.

Redefining pachuco, introducing estrellito

Alyda Muela, Arts & Culture Editor • April 21, 2025
In the years following the Mexican Revolution, the zoot suit would emerge among Mexican American youths as a symbol of their rejection of assimilation. Today, the zoot suit and pachuco culture has taken on a new meaning.
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UTEP sophomore Madi Mendoza had a 1.000 fielding percentage against the New Mexico Lobos.

Wave the white flag! UTEP softball blasts past UNM

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Multimedia Editor • April 21, 2025
After their first game was postponed, UTEP finally hosted UNM at the Helen of Troy Softball Complex. UNM stomped into the 915 with a desire to rebound after failing to sweep conference foe Colorado State two days prior.
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