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Oklahoma City wins two straight games to storm back in the series.

Oklahoma City reigns Thunder on Indiana’s championship hopes in NBA Finals Game Four and Five

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Multimedia Editor June 23, 2025
After going down 2-1 in the NBA finals, the Oklahoma City Thunder stormed back into the series, controlling their own destiny as they salivated for their first championship since rebranding to the Thunder. As for the Pacers, they can only hope that injuries don’t dismantle their playoff hopes, again.
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Shohei Ohtani returned to Dodger Stadium to make his pitching debut after recovering from a torn ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) that occurred in 2023. 

Shohei Ohtani makes 2025 pitching debut after 2023 UCL injury

Kristian Hernandez, Sports Editor June 20, 2025
Shohei Ohtani’s long awaited pitching debut finally arrived on Monday against the San Diego Padres where he allowed one run and pitched at 100 mph. The Los Angeles Dodgers won the game 6-3 with Ohtani also hitting two-four in his at-bats.
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Stephanie Alvarado is choosing to launch her commercial real estate career in her hometown, motivated by family support and El Paso’s growth potential.

Staying isn’t settling: Building a future in El Paso

Evelyn Palma, Web & Copy Editor June 20, 2025
Graduating college is seen as a steppingstone for bigger opportunities, ones many UTEP graduates feel they need to pursue elsewhere. But for UTEP graduate Stephanie Alvarado, there are many meaningful reasons to build a future in El Paso.
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Torpedo bats gained popularity from the New Yankees using them against the Milwaukee Brewers in the 2025 opening series.

Major League Baseball’s newest innovation, torpedo bats

Joseph Ezekiel Montero, Staff Reporter June 20, 2025
Major League Baseball has been using a new type of bat for the 2025 season, but while teams have proven it to be an incredible asset to their offense, what exactly are torpedo bats?
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Coldplay brings ‘Sparks’ to El Paso!

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Multimedia Editor June 19, 2025

The world's biggest alternative rock band has brought its "Music of the Spheres" world tour to El Paso, Texas, giving both local and global fans an opportunity to experience what many music spectators view as a once in a lifetime concert. The demand...

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Advisors and mentors provide students with help in classes and connecting them to job opportunities.

Mentors guide UTEP graduates to the commencement stage

Daniela Ordaz, Contributor/Writer June 18, 2025
Seniors reflect on the journey of their academic careers at UTEP and how advisers, peers or mentors have given them advice and guidance to reach their goals towards graduation.
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The walk across the graduation stage is the steps into new stages of life.

Students turn the tassel, is graduation worth the wait?

Joseph Ezekiel Montero, Staff Reporter June 18, 2025
Graduating is a major milestone in a student's life, marking the end of a journey and opening doors to new stages of life. But does a graduation ceremony appropriately represent all the work put in by students?
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British alternative rock band, Coldplay, performed for a packed Sun Bowl Stadium on June 13 and 14. Photo courtesy of the Office of Special Events.

El Paso gives Coldplay an ‘Adventure of a Lifetime’

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Multimedia Editor June 17, 2025
British alternative rock band, Coldplay played two sold-out nights at UTEP's Sun Bowl Stadium on June 13 and 14.
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The Pacers shot a field goal percentage of 51.8% and kept the Thunder to a field goal percentage of 46.8%. The Pacers also caused six turnovers for Thunder’s star player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

Indiana Pacers shine in first home game in 25 years with a Game 3 win

Kristian Hernandez, Sports Editor June 17, 2025

The Indiana Pacers played their first home game in the NBA finals in 25 years, and gave fans, including former Indiana Pacer legend, Reggie Miller, a night to remember. The Pacers showed grit and hustle throughout the game, garnering 13 steals and...

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In celebration of the hit Broadway musical’s 10th anniversary, the original cast of Hamilton reunited for the 78th Annual Tony awards on June 8.

Original cast of ‘Hamilton’ blends art and activism in an unforgettable ten-year anniversary performance

Ximena Cordero, Web & Copy Editor June 16, 2025
To celebrate the ten-year anniversary of “Hamilton” the original cast reunited for a nostalgic and emotional medley at the 78th Tony Awards. The cast delivered more than just an outstanding performance but a powerful political statement.
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A lack of body diversity in today's fashion media can contribute to a negative body perception, which is most common among younger audiences.

‘Beauty is pain’ in the modeling industry

Ximena Cordero, Web & Copy Editor June 16, 2025
The modeling industry’s unrealistic body standards remain a constant challenge for models and viewers alike. These standards can influence people to put pressure on themselves to fit the industry expectations and cause damage to their mental and physical well-being.
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Nintendo’s New Console! Worth The Switch?

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Multimedia Editor June 16, 2025

Eight years ago, Nintendo changed the gaming industry with the original Switch. Now, to welcome the next era of gaming, the company has released the successor to the gaming system that revived its status among casual and diehard gamers. But the positivity...

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