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Chihuahuas sting Bees, 9-7

Chihuahuas sting Bees, 9-7

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor August 31, 2014

A big fourth inning was the difference for the El Paso Chihuahuas as they evened the series up against the visiting Salt Lake Bees tonight at Southwest University Park.  In front of a crowd of 9,837, the Chihuahuas got their 70th win of the season with...

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Aaron Jones breaks a tackle for another huge run.

Winning with luck, Miners vs UNM, 31-24

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor August 30, 2014

Revenge is sweet, especially when it comes at the expense of a rival. The UTEP football team did just that as they defeated their old school rival New Mexico 31-24 at University Field in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The first half told the tail of a new...

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Midfielder Angela Cutaia is having a breakout season for the Miners in her junior year, leading the team in goals and points.

NMSU no match for Miners

Luis Gonzalez, Staff Reporter August 27, 2014

It was not much of a rivalry game between the UTEP and NMSU women’s soccer teams tonight at University Field.  The Miners rolled through the visiting Aggies scoring four goals in the first half on their way to a 5-0 shutout to get their second win...

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Union hosts Welcome Back Block Party

Union hosts Welcome Back Block Party

Maria Esquinca, Staff Reporter August 27, 2014

Jam-packed with music, food and games, Union Programs launched their Welcome Back Block Party Wednesday at the Union Breezeway from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Block Party is kick-starter for upcoming fall events such as the Get Reel Film series, High...

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Natalicio delivers speech regarding Washington Monthly ranking

Amanda Guillen, Multimedia/managing editor August 26, 2014

Confetti filled the air of the Union Breezeway Tuesday morning as President Diana Natalicio gathered the UTEP community to announce Washington Monthly’s annual national college and university rankings for 2014. This year UTEP went down one spot from...

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UTEP ranked No. 8 in Washington Monthly Magazine's national universities report.

UTEP is No. 8 best national school, according to Washington Monthly

Maria Esquinca, Staff Reporter August 25, 2014

UTEP has won the No. 8 spot in Washington Monthly Magazine’s 2014 National University Rankings report. The university once again ranked No. 1 in social mobility, but dropped in rank from the 2013 report, which placed UTEP at No. 7. This marks the...

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Useful app allows students to track shuttle stops

Useful app allows students to track shuttle stops

Chris Zacherl, Staff Reporter August 23, 2014

UTEP’s never-ending construction has made it tough for students to commute around campus during the school year. There are too many detours due to construction and it now seems pointless to get around campus on a skateboard, bike, or scooter due to...

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Angela Cutaia prepares to cross the ball to opposite side of field.

Lady Miners open season with a draw

Luis Gonzalez, Staff Reporter August 22, 2014

UTEP Soccer opens season with scoreless tie Luis Gonzalez, Staff Reporter The orange ball got rolling at University Field as UTEP Women’s Soccer program began its 19th season. In front of a loud crowd of 1,026 fans the Miners battled the visiting...

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Minerpalooza lineup announced

Kimberly Valle, Staff Reporter August 21, 2014

Minerpalooza will be "The Party of the Century,” and will take place at 6 p.m. on Sept. 5.  More than 30,000 people are expected to attend this year. UTEP is proud to announce this year’s special music entertainment line up starting with Matta Johnson,...

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La Union will aMAZE UTEP

La Union will aMAZE UTEP

Kimberly Valle, Staf Reporter August 21, 2014

Summer season is near an end, but its only the start of La Union maze as their season will  begin on September and will be themed to commemorate UTEP’s centennial. La Union maze will be showcasing their art through the maze. It has been cut by a...

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Starting pitcher Juan Pablo throws a fast ball in the first inning.

Chihuahuas end three game skid

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor August 19, 2014

In their second to last home stand of the season, the Chihuahuas ended the eight game stand and three game losing streak with a 5-2 win over the Memphis Redbirds. Starting back on Aug.12, the Chihuahuas were starting one of their hardest and longest...

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Students Rock N' roll their way to music industry

Students Rock N’ roll their way to music industry

Kimberly Valle, Staff Reporter August 14, 2014

Thanks to a recording studio school that opened last year, interested students no longer have to leave town to get a hands-on-experience in the music industry. A & R School of Audio and Recording studio was started by Vavy Lozano, a famous music...

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