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Tornillo tent city finally closed

Tornillo tent city finally closed

Claudia Flores, Editor In Chief January 22, 2019

This past summer I had the chance to cover one of the events that caught the world’s attention: the Tornillo Tent City. Last week it was announced that the center closed its doors after releasing the last child in the detention center. During...

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El Paso Media Fest enriches aspiring filmmakers

El Paso Media Fest enriches aspiring filmmakers

Ariadna Gonzalez, Contributor January 22, 2019

Organizers of El Paso Media Fest, a three-day film festival held Jan. 18-20, at the AMC 16 Theater, dedicated a few days to enrich the El Paso community through international exposure of culture and film.   A total of 157 films were submitted by...

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Men’s basketball looks to bounce back

Men’s basketball looks to bounce back

Daniel Mendez, Web Editor January 22, 2019

The UTEP Miners men’s basketball team returns home to the Don Haskins Center for a two-game homestand as they look to bounce back after losing two straight games on the road. UTEP (6-11, 1-5 C-USA) is dead last in Conference USA division standings.Their...

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UTEP housing and residence life looking to improve in the new year

UTEP housing and residence life looking to improve in the new year

January 22, 2019

Slight changes have been made this spring semester in the UTEP Housing and Residence Life department on campus. The official office for the department has moved to Boquillas Hall in Miner Canyon. The office was previously housed in Miner Village. The...

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UTEP student’s Rim Road sculpture ready for installation this week

UTEP student’s Rim Road sculpture ready for installation this week

Jaqueline Martinez, Contributor January 22, 2019

“The Rim,” a steel sculpture created by UTEP senior and graphic design major Denisse Ortega, is set to be installed on Jan. 23 during a ribbon cutting ceremony at 11 a.m. at the Rim Road and Hauge Road roundabout. The Rim Road Area Association...

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Athletes to watch: UTEP track and tennis

Athletes to watch: UTEP track and tennis

Isaiah Ramirez, Sports Editor January 22, 2019

As the spring semester kicks off at UTEP there are certain athletes looking to leave an impact on their respective seasons. Here are some athletes to watch in UTEP Women’s Track & Field and UTEP Women’s Tennis. UTEP Women’s Track and Field  Lilian...

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UTEP grad exhibits at El Paso Museum of Art

UTEP grad exhibits at El Paso Museum of Art

Catherine Ramirez, Entertainment Editor January 22, 2019

 UTEP graduate Anabel Nájera presented her figural installation “De la Vista Gorda” (From a Blind Eye) and held an artist talk on Jan.17 at the El Paso Museum of Art (EPMA) about the creative process behind her work and her experience working on...

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Hundreds gather for third annual Women’s March in Downtown El Paso

Hundreds gather for third annual Women’s March in Downtown El Paso

Alexia Nava, Reporter January 21, 2019

https://youtu.be/mabQ6Fs80CA The third annual Women’s March took place at San Jacinto Plaza in downtown El Paso, Saturday Jan. 19. The event held close to 600 people and featured music, poetry, speeches and demands of the El Paso citizens to the...

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UTEP Cheer participates in national cheer competition

Brianna Chavez, Copy Editor January 18, 2019

The UTEP Cheer team will perform on a national stage at the 2019 College Cheerleading and Dance Team National Championship, at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. This is the first time the team has participated in this competition.   It’s...

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Zuzanna Puc finished with a double-double scoring 11 points and a career-high 13 rebounds.

UTEP women’s basketball lose third straight

Daniel Mendez, Web Editor January 18, 2019

The UTEP women's basketball team fell to the UAB Blazers, 48-74, losing their third-straight consecutive game on the season Thursday, Jan. 17, at the Don Haskins Center. UTEP fell to 4-13, 1-3 C-USA, on the season while UAB improved to 16-2, 4-1 C-USA. Junior...

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