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Assayer of Student Opinion.

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UTEP set to celebrate the 27th annual Minerpalooza without the football team

UTEP set to celebrate the 27th annual Minerpalooza without the football team

Brianna Chavez, Contributor August 29, 2017

UTEP’s annual Minerpalooza will kick off the fall 2017 semester on Friday, Sept. 1 at 6 p.m. in the Glory Road parking lot 2 in front of the Sun Bowl.  The event is marking its 27th year and will be filled with games, food, live music and a pep rally...

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Head football coach Sean Kugler enters his fifth season at the helm of the Miners.

UTEP prepares for #7 Oklahoma

Adrian Broaddus, Editor-In-Chief August 29, 2017

Five years ago, the Miners were 30-point underdogs against the No. 4 Oklahoma Sooners, whom would host their season opener, and they were inexperienced, under head coach Mike Price, who was on the hot seat. Despite the early neck-and-neck start, the Miners...

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Kaepernick remains unsigned, but why?

Kaepernick remains unsigned, but why?

Eddie Velazquez, Entertainment Editor August 29, 2017

From his multiple political, civil and racial inequality demonstrations that caused major national media attention, to an up-and-down season as a starting quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers; current free agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick endured...

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Three-star guard Evan Gilard will make his freshman debut this fall.

Top UTEP freshmen to watch this year

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter August 29, 2017

With a new athletics season come new athletes. Here are a the six UTEP athletes people should keep an eye on: Evan Gilyard (Guard, men’s basketball) Floyd used his Chicago connections again to sign Evan Gilyard—who went to the legendary school...

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The UTEP Volleyball team will play at home for the first time in 2017 against Texas Tech.

Volleyball opens home schedule against Texas Tech

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor August 29, 2017

The UTEP volleyball team is set to open the home portion of their season against Texas Tech on Wednesday, Aug. 30. The Miners (0-2) will try to come back from their losses with sophomores Macey Austin and Briana Arellano and junior Kylie Baumgartner...

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Khalid performed an invite-only show on Friday, March 24 at Americas High School for Spotify Premium members in El Paso.

Khalid thanks El Paso in VMA acceptance speech

Claudia Flores, Staff Reporter August 27, 2017

The 2017 MTV Video Music Awards will be a night to remember for the El Paso local artist Khalid as he received his first Moon Person for "Best New Artist." The Americas High School graduate beat Noah Cyrus, Kodak Black, Julia Michaels, SZA and Young...

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Palacios ties career-high in saves despite loss to UNM

Palacios ties career-high in saves despite loss to UNM

Mike Flores, Reporter August 27, 2017

For the fourth consecutive game, the UTEP soccer team battled in an overtime contest when New Mexico came to town Sunday afternoon. Not even three minutes into the first half of overtime, UNM’s Jill Olguin seized her opportunity and hit the game-winning...

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Director of experiential education clinical professor Jacquelyn P. Navarrete and chair of pharmacy practice and clinical sciences clinical professor Amanda M. Loya help students put on coats during the presentation of white coats.

Inaugural white coat ceremony recognizes first Doctor of Pharmacy Program class

Gaby Velasquez, Photo Editor August 26, 2017

UTEP recognized the inaugural class of the new Doctor of Pharmacy Program with a white coat ceremony on Saturday, Aug. 26 at the Magoffin Auditorium. UTEP President Diana Natalicio addressed the students and family members as well as founding Dean,...

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A look at Taylor Swift’s lead singles over her career

A look at Taylor Swift’s lead singles over her career

Leslie Sariñana, Copy Editor August 26, 2017

Taylor Swift is one of the biggest and most polarizing names in music, and there's no denying that she has hit mega success in her career. Her music career has spanned for 10 years now and she only seems to be getting bigger with each new album. Here's...

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Miners remain winless in 2017 with 1-0 setback to Cal-State Bakersfield in double overtime.

Women’s soccer drops to 0-3

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor August 26, 2017

CSU Bakersfield beat UTEP 1-0 Friday night in double overtime. A goal by Kamari Hines in the 107th minute of play was the outcome in a match delayed more than two hours by lightning and rain at University Field Friday evening. The Miners (0-3) recorded...

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The Miners fell 3-1 to Montana in their first match of the season.

Women’s volleyball falls to Montana in season opener

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter August 25, 2017

With a last-minute entry in the North Texas Invitational after Hurricane Harvey forced the Miners to cancel their plans for the I-10 Cardinals Classic, the Miners were unable to come out on top in their season opener against Montana on Friday night. The...

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Veronica Escobar speaks at San Jacinto in support of transgender rights.

El Paso County Judge starts congressional run

Elenie Gonzalez, Contributor August 25, 2017

El Paso County Judge Veronica Escobar officially announced her bid for Congress Friday afternoon. Escobar, who filed her paperwork on Friday, is going after current Congressman Beto O’Rourke’s 16th Congressional District seat as he runs his own...

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