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El Paso citizens gather at El Paso Police Station at 911 Raynor to protest  the tragic death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis Police May 31.

‘I can’t breathe’: Protest for justice in George Floyd killing and police accountability ensues in El Paso

Paulina Astrid Spencer, Entertainment Editor June 1, 2020

Hundreds of protesters flooded the streets near Memorial Park in Central El Paso Sunday before marching to the El Paso Police Department (EPPD) headquarters on Montana Avenue and Raynor Street. Protestors gathered to demand justice for the death...

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IN REVIEW: Netflix’s ‘The Midnight Gospel’, an animated anthology of life-changing lessons

IN REVIEW: Netflix’s ‘The Midnight Gospel’, an animated anthology of life-changing lessons

Hugo Hinojosa, Contributer June 1, 2020

Once you let your mind take in the first episodes, "The Midnight Gospel" quickly becomes a phenomenal source of mindfulness and wisdom.    Netflix's ability to take risks and speak out on difficult topics has enabled them to deliver high-quality...

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El Paso high schools prepare seniors for college during COVID-19 crisis

El Paso high schools prepare seniors for college during COVID-19 crisis

Exodis Ward, Contributer May 30, 2020

The spread of the Coronavirus is raising concerns about how college students will return to campus in the Fall. While current college students will not have much of an adjustment to make, incoming freshmen may struggle. Here is how two...

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Matthew Gardea it one of the winners of the Terry Scholarship.

Photo courtesy of Mathew Gardea

Terry Scholar: Matthew Gardea

Paulina Astrid Spencer, Entertainment Editor May 29, 2020

The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is welcoming nine incoming freshmen that will receive the Terry Scholarship this upcoming fall. Terry Scholars represent the brightest students, academically, as well as the most promising and community-involved...

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UTEP senior defender Lauren Crenshaw fights for ball with Southern Miss player Feb 10.

Lauren Crenshaw: UTEP loses top defender and leader

Michael Cuviello, Editor, in chief May 27, 2020

UTEP soccer loses defender Lauren Crenshaw to graduation, one of its best players in recent history. Crenshaw finishes her career with 16 goals, 10 assists and 42 points for the Miner program. As a four-year starter, Crenshaw was in the opening...

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Incoming junior guard Emmanuel White bringing ball down court for Obra Tompkins High School.

UTEP basketball add its 4th transfer of the offseason

Michael Cuviello, Editor, in chief May 27, 2020

UTEP men's basketball coach Rodney Terry continues to build his team through the transfer route, getting his fourth commitment from 6-5 guard Emanuel White from Coastal Bend College.   White, a junior to be, is the third player in the transfer...

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Newly elected officers of SGA  Dominic Kelly, Jessica Martinez and Austin Stephens are sworn in via Facebook live Tuesday, May 26.

New Student Government Association officers sworn in via Facebook Live

Michael Cuviello, Editor, in chief May 27, 2020

On Tuesday, the University of Texas at El Paso swore in the 28 members of the 2020-2021 Student Government Association remotely through Facebook Live. Traditionally, SGA members are sworn in a ceremony conducted at the historic Hoover House, which is...

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Brandon Cortez is currently working at Whole Foods.

The bleak reality of being an essential worker during COVID-19

Exodis Ward, Contributor May 26, 2020

It is almost like sleepwalking. Junior Brandon Cortez walks into the store and checks his temperature at the door. Under 100.4  degree, he is good. The florescent lights seem to be brighter than usual at this early hour. He puts his belongings away and...

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The artist Juice Martinez created this collection of images that were inspired by the pandemic.

Art during a pandemic: How artists are responding to COVID-19

Jaqueline Martinez, Reporter May 26, 2020

During self-isolating times amid the coronavirus pandemic, artists in El Paso and all over the world are creating artwork and adding value to the shadows of the pandemic. From decorated face masks, drawings and murals, to jewelry and sculptures, here’s...

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'Beastars': An action-packed anthropomorphic take on reality

‘Beastars’: An action-packed anthropomorphic take on reality

Victoria Almaguer, Contributor May 25, 2020

“Beastars” is an action-packed anime series about an anthropomorphic civilization of humanoid carnivore, herbivore and omnivore creatures who yearn for a sense of identity.  Based on the Japanese manga series of the same name, written...

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Future "High off life"

Future delivers another energetic album with ‘High Off Life’

Isaiah Ramirez, Reporter May 23, 2020

When it comes to the listing of the top rappers in the industry right now, it is hard to omit Future from the list.   The Grammy-award winning lyricist released his eighth studio album titled “High Off Life” May 15. The album includes notable features from...

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Incoming Miner and former Oklahoma Sooner point guard  Jamal Bieniemy drives to the basket.

UTEP basketball find their point guard with Oklahoma transfer

Michael Cuviello, Editor in Chief May 21, 2020

According to Jeff Goodman at Goodman Hoops, the UTEP  Miners have received a commitment from transfer Jamal Bieniemy of the University of Oklahoma Sooners. Bieniemy a starting point guard for the Sooners this past season, started 31 games averaging 5.2...

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