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Two performers lift another for Dreamscapes.

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Julian Maldonado performs at the UTEP Wise Family Theatre.

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Students perform Dreamscapes at the UTEP Wise Family Theatre.

UTEP hosts FIRST Lego League Championship

Andres Martinez, Staff Photographer • February 7, 2015

The FIRST Lego League Championship was hosted at the UTEP Memorial Gym by the College of Engineering on Saturday February 7th from 8 a.m. to 6.p.m. FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) is an organization centered on...

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Loretto Angels coach and UTEP Alumni Corey Jensen holds up the championship trophy with his team.

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The Loretto Angels celebrate the victory.

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Girls from the Loretto Angels celebrate the championship win.

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As the tournament intensified coaches watch the competition with concern.

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A Parkland Middle School student tries out his robot.

[Photo] Chocolate treats warm up The Fountains at Farah

Alexandra Cardwell, Staff Reporter • February 3, 2015

Guests had the chance to have a variety of treats and enjoy live music on Thu. Jan. 29.

[Photo] Psychology professor researches stereotypes, perceptions in memories

Alonso Moreno, Staff Reporter • February 3, 2015

Dr. Stephen L. Crites works in his office with research on stereotypes and judgements.

[Photo] Chinese community invites El Paso to celebrate new year

Jesus Lopez, Contributor • February 3, 2015

Doctoral student in chemistry Yanyu Wu will participate in Chinese New Year activities.

[Photo] Lady Miners look to get back on track

Jason Green, Staff Reporter • January 27, 2015

The Lady Miners have lost their last three games by a combined 11 points.

[Photo] UTEP health insurance available for students for in-center care

Ben Woolridge, Staff Reporter • January 27, 2015

The Student Health center is located in front of the east entrance of the student union building.

[Photo] Miners drop second straight, lose to Marshall

January 24, 2015

UTEP Forward Daeshianna McCants attempts to evade a player for the basket.

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UTEP Forward Lawna Kennedy drives to the basket against a Marshall player.

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UTEP Guard Cameasha Turner is escorted off the court by the team doctor.

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Cameasha Turner is embraced by a teammate after taking a hit to the face.

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Turner fights for a layup.

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[Photo] Men’s basketball to be tested on the road

Luis Gonzalez, Sports Editor • January 20, 2015

The UTEP men’s basketball team defeated UT San Antonio 73-55 in San Antonio on Saturday Jan. 17.

[Photo] Dr. Skateboard: a hobby, a sport, a teaching tool

Valerie Herrera, Staff Reporter • January 20, 2015

Bill Robertson, mathematics professor, also known as Dr. Skateboard.

[Photo] Deadline for construction still in question, UTEP pushes to finish by end of spring

Maria Esquinca, Copy Editor • January 20, 2015

Construction on Centennial Plaza continues past Fall 2014 deadline.

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[Photo] Miners open C-USA Tournament against FIU

March 11, 2015

The UTEP mens basketball team huddles before the start of the second half.

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Tim Floyd walks to the court before the second half begins.

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Vince Hunter evades a Southern Miss defender.

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Vince Hunter fights for a layup.

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CJ Cooper defends against a Southern Miss player.

[Photo] UTEP dominates Southern Miss

January 10, 2015

Cedrick Lang stays alert while passing the ball to a teammate.

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Forward Julian Washburn shoots the ball.

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Hooper Vint evades two Akron defenders.

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UTEP coach Tim Floyd

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Vince Hunter slam dunks the ball.

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Omega Harris attempts a dunk.

[Photo] Miners bounce back, breeze past Alcorn State

December 21, 2014

Vince Hunter fights for the basket

[Photo] UTEP comes up short against Arizona, loses 60-55

Luis Gonzalez, Sports Editor • December 20, 2014

Junior guard Earvin Morris falls after a foul is called on Arizona.

[Photo] Miners dominate Southeastern Louisiana

December 16, 2014

Matt Willms wins the ball for UTEP in the opening seconds.

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Matt Willms dunks the ball.

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Tim Floyd observes the team against SLU.

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Vince Hunter goes up for a score vs SLU.

[Photo] Student manages an exquisite future

Kimberly Valle, Staff Reporter • December 2, 2014

Manager Armando Silva poses for a picture at Mooyaah Burgers which is located at 7500 N. Mesa St.

[Photo] The present is dark but the future is bright for UTEP Volleyball

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor • December 2, 2014

Girl poses as someone that has been effected by domestic violence.

[Photo] NMSU wins Battle of I-10

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor • November 28, 2014

Senior outside hitter Jacqueline Cason attempts an attack.

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A bad lung used to demonstrate the dangers of smoking.

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Aliviane Inc. demonstrates the dangers of smoking by contrasting a healthy lung and a bad one.

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UTEP student David Bowens, a Health Promotions Major, informs a fellow student about the dangers of smoking tobacco.

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A poster designed to educate people about emphysema.

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[Photo] No More: El Paso continues to stop domestic violence

Maria Esquinca, Staff Reporter • November 18, 2014

[Photo] Local business expands to downtown

Kimberly Valle, Staff Reporter • November 18, 2014

The second The Pizza Joint opens its second location at the corner of 500 N. Stanton and Franklin Ave.

[Photo] Miners seek revenge in Battle of I-10

Luis Gonzalez, Copy Editor • November 18, 2014

Junior guard Earvin Morris was one of five Miners that scored in double figures

[Photo] Men’s club soccer ready for another crack at Nationals

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor • November 18, 2014

The UTEP club soccer team will play their first game in Memphis against the University of Virginia on Nov. 20.

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Vince Hunter goes up for the hoop.

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Vince Hunter fighting for a basket.

[Photo] Defense powers Miners to first win

November 15, 2014

Omega Harris elated after UTEP's victory over WSU.

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C.J. Cooper in a post-game interview.

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Lew Stallworth going for the layup.

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WSU guard Ike Iroegbu loses the ball vs UTEP.

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[Photo] Writers attempt to complete a novel in one month

Luis Barrio, Staff Reporter • November 4, 2014

Participants of NaNoWriMo are attempting to write a 50,000-word novel in a month. The idea is to write about 1,500 words per day.

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A student shows his support by signing the banner.

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Evangelina Espinoza places her handprint on the banner.

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Kaitlyn Mullins paints Alexis Gonzales' hand for the banner.

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Kaitlyn Mullins paints Alexis Gonzales' hand for the banner

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Noraliz Casanova places her handprint on the Ban the R word banner

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Ban the R word Banner

[Photo] Sexy is the new black for women on Halloween

Maria Esquinca, Staff Reporter • October 28, 2014

A student observes prices for women’s Halloween costumes.

[Photo] Halloween: The complete collection slashes its way to the store shelves

Jose Soto, Staff Reporter • October 28, 2014

Halloween: The Complete collection includes all ten of the “Halloween” movies.

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[Photo] Protesters voice opinion on 43 missing Mexican students

Amanda Guillen, Jose Soto and Kimberly Valle, Staff reporters • October 22, 2014

Sharon Murillo, graduate philosophy major, speaks at Wednesday's protest.

[Photo] Surviving on minimum wage not easy for El Pasoans

Luis Barrio, Staff Reporter • October 21, 2014

Some Starbucks employees make $9.25 per hour, which is still not enough for most students to get by.

[Photo] Shellsy Oyster Bar turns anyone into a seafood lover

Jason Greene, Staff Reporter • October 21, 2014

Shellsy’s Oyster Bar is located on 3737 N. Mesa St.

[Photo] Hilltoppers trounce Miners

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor • October 19, 2014

UTEP Alumni hosts first ever homecoming block party

Andres Martinez, Staff Photographer • October 10, 2014

UTEP Alumni Relations hosted the very first homecoming block party on Wiggins Rd. The event is part of UTEP's homecoming week and specifically in honor of the centennial year. Many UTEP alumni, as well as guests attended the event accompanied by the...

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