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Lucha libre hits West Texas

Diego Cruz-Castruita, Staff Photographer May 2, 2025
Luche Libre has taken over El Paso, Texas for the rest of this year. Behind the shows is former WWE star and professional wrestler Cinta De Oro, previously known as Sin Cara. Cinta's mission is to host events for the 915 where fans can come see luchadors from all over the world while raising funds for charity.
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The offensive and defensive lines clash as the blue and orange teams battle during UTEP's 2025 Spring Game.

UTEP football shows out in Spring Game

Cameron Mason, Contributor/Writer May 2, 2025
Heading into the second year with Head Coach Scotty Walden, UTEP held its traditional spring game of blue team vs. orange team to showcase the talent on the roster for the upcoming fall season to fans.
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Angelica Rodriguez, a social work student at The University of Texas at El Paso, has overcome many difficulties to reach her graduation.

Using adversity as a motivator for success and kindness

Jesie Garcia, Staff Reporter May 2, 2025
Despite strenuous situations arising, social work student Angelica Rodriguez uses her past as motivation to connect with and support people like herself after graduation.
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Musicians from the UTEP Symphony Orchestra feel an adrenaline rush as they play from a live audience.

Showtime! Behind the scenes of UTEP Symphony Orchestra’s dedication

Joseph Ezekiel Montero, Staff Reporter May 2, 2025
The UTEP Symphony Orchestra performs three to four concerts each semester. The audience sees talent on display on stage, but something the audience may not see is the hours of dedication given by musicians.
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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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