SalmaPaola Baca

[Photo] The empowering story of Girls Run the 915

Alyson Rodriguez, Contributor/Writer • April 17, 2024

Girl excited to be more than halfway through 3-mile run.

‘Inflating Inspiration’: The impact of 3D balloon murals on El Paso’s Community

SalmaPaola Baca, Photographer • April 16, 2024

El Paso, Texas, a city steeped in Chicano culture and history, has recently become adorned with vibrant 3D balloon art murals, captivating passersby and residents alike. Among the talented artists behind this unique trend is Albert “Tino” Ortega,...

[Photo] Dualidad: Embracing the culture

Alyda Muela, Contributor/Writer • April 10, 2024

'I Can Not Go Further', hoop dance outfit handmade by Kevin Dakota Duncan in 2017.

[Photo] Celebrating El Paso’s favorite flower at the 2024 Poppies Festival

Alyson Rodriguez, Contributor/Writer • April 5, 2024

Blooming poppies during the Poppies Fest, Mar. 23 at the El Paso Museum of Archeology.

[Photo] Punto de Partida: Sharing the stories of the border through art

Melissa Herrera, Contributor/Writer • March 21, 2024

Couple admire paintings of the Punto de Partida exhibit at Centennial Museum.

[Photo] Dream Machine: Psychedelic healing from sounds

Avery Escamilla-Wendell, Arts & Culture Editor • March 19, 2024

Matthew Melton playing the guitar.

Unearthing hidden campus gems

SalmaPaola Baca, Photographer • March 12, 2024

Nestled within the heart of El Paso, UTEP stands as a beacon of cultural vibrancy, proudly showcasing Bhutanese culture, beauty, and traditions while celebrating Hispanic culture. From the vivid hues of murals along the Lhakhang temple, to the captivating...

[Photo] UTEP sports: Building on a legacy

Jorge Guajardo, Staff Reporter • March 12, 2024

Beginning in 1963, the men’s basketball team went on a run of NCAA championship appearances.

[Photo] Peak pursuits: Navigating nature’s trails safely in El Paso

Alyson Rodriguez, Contributor/Writer • February 28, 2024

Hikers admire the view from Mammoth’s Trunk Trail.

[Photo] UTEP men’s basketball fights to the end in tough loss against top ranked LA Tech

Nicholas Maes, Sports Editor • February 27, 2024

Junior forward Derick Hamilton attempts a layup.

Jungle Reef touch aquarium unleashes a sea of excitement in El Paso

SalmaPaola Baca, Photographer • February 22, 2024

El Paso's groundbreaking interactive aquarium is now one of the newest activities in the borderland. Jungle Reef, developed by the Hepworth brothers is an immersive venture that pledges to captivate and offer visitors engagement with aquatic wonders....

[Photo] UTEP Women’s basketball fights WKU to the end in triumphant win

H. Catching Marginot, Contributor • February 19, 2024

Junior guard Delma Zita looks to pass the ball.

Be my ‘fluffy’ Valentine

SalmaPaola Baca, Photographer • February 14, 2024

As Valentine’s Day approaches, the focus naturally turns to expressions of love and affection for romantic partners. However, for many, a pet’s unwavering companionship and unconditional love can also holds a special place in people’s hearts. According...

[Photo] Men’s basketball defeats NMSU Aggies in Battle of I-10 ls

Nicholas Maes, Sports Editor • February 13, 2024

Senior guard Tae Hardy attempts a layup against NMSU senior guard Tanahj Pettway.

Duck Tales

SalmaPaola Baca, Photographer • February 7, 2024

A Waddle Through Time: Ducks, People, and the Conservation Odyssey. With backyard ponds and childhood rhymes, ducks remain a beloved and memorable animal in humans’ lives. Embedded in feathers, woven into history and spread across continents, it is...

[Photo] UTEP men’s basketball beats out Jax State Gamecocks in first-ever meeting

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Contributor • February 7, 2024

Junior guard Corey Camper attempts a shot against JAX State junior forward Caleb Johnson.

[Photo] Idolized and scandalized: Gypsy Rose Blanchard

Ximena Cordero, Staff Reporter • February 2, 2024

Gypsy Rose was released from Chillicothe Correctional Center in Chillicothe, Missouri, on Dec. 28 and has since grown a large social media platform.

[Photo] Where is the empathy? Going inside of El Paso’s homeless culture

Marco Hinojosa, Audience and Engagement Editor • January 30, 2024

Migrants await entry into shelter to escape harsh winter.

Where to chill during these chilly days

SalmaPaola Baca, Photographer • January 23, 2024

Amidst a bustling schedule, it can be overwhelming for students to navigate the demands of their academic and personal lives, while even having to maintain their well being. Prioritizing self-care, social connections, quality of campus life, adequate...

[Photo] Foul or fun: A closer look at fireworks

H. Catching Marginot, Contributor • January 19, 2024

Around 40% of dogs suffer from noise-related phobias. One of the major ones being fireworks which trigger stress responses that can affect their overall health.

[Photo] UTEP Fox Fine Arts Building woes

Sofia Sierra, Staff Reporter • January 16, 2024

“Esfera Cuántica Tlahtolli” in front of Fox Fine Arts.

[Photo] DUI incidents: How much more can El Paso take?

Marco Hinojosa, Audience and Engagement Editor • January 16, 2024

In 2021, 1/5 of crashes in El Paso were caused by intoxicated drivers, resulting in at least one injury or fatality.

[Photo] A deep dive into Sun City grad support

Marco Hinojosa, Audience & Engagement Editor • December 7, 2023

Graduate merchandise and attire available for winter graduate students at the University Bookstore.

[Photo] Fitting in a world of ever-changing beauty

H. Catching Marginot, Staff Reporter • November 30, 2023

“Clean girl” aesthetics.

[Photo] A heart pounding percussion performance

Elisha Nuñez, Staff Reporter • November 8, 2023

Miner plays the marimbas at Fox Fine Arts for final performance.

[Photo] Commemorating loved ones at the Noche de Muertos market

Marco Hinojosa, Audience & Engagment Editor • November 7, 2023

Dia De Los Muertos merchandise sold by local businesses.

[Photo] The beauty in death: Celebrating the lives of our lost ones

Ruth Urquiza, Contributor/Reporter • November 2, 2023

Skeleton Dis De Los Muertos couple with dog make an impression with their costumes.

[Photo] The scariest time for unsafe candy

Katy Ruiz, Contributor/Reporter • October 25, 2023

Amid the sweet treats, a hazard intake could be waiting in the candy dispersed on Halloween.

Mexicanidad: Folklorizing a nation

SalmaPaola Baca, Contributor/Photographer • October 13, 2023

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, the El Paso Museum of History, displays the crafts of indigenous artisans produced following the Mexican Revolution, which raged from 1910 to 1920 and gave rise to a powerful and evocative wave of art creations that...

[Photo] Shakespeare festival blending cultures together

Erik Acosta, Web Editor • October 3, 2023

Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare performed by UTEP Theatre and Dance.

[Photo] El Paso Space Festival launching into orbit

Erik Acosta, Web Editor • September 26, 2023

Sunset views from El Paso International Airport.

[Photo] A Miner-Tastic Minerpalooza

Alyson Rodriguez, Contributor/Reporter • September 18, 2023

UTEP dance team opens for Minerpalooza.

[Photo] Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month at the Union Gallery

Elisha Nuñez, Staff Reporter • September 13, 2023

Niña Trabajadora by Andrea Mariana Figueroa featured in the Hispanic Heritage Month Gallery.

[Photo] Glean: Independence and ease for students

Angelica Gutierrez, Contributor/Reporter • September 7, 2023

Students utilizing note taking through Glean app.

[Photo] Nurses in El Paso hold picket line for patient care

H. Catching Marginot, Staff Reporter • September 6, 2023

Providence Hospital located at 2001 N Oregon St.

[Photo] ‘The Full Monty’ brings a full house

Erik Acosta, Staff Reporter • May 7, 2023

The production is based on an Academy Award-nominated film based on the same name.

[Photo] ‘Here, And the Wind’: An exhibition about process

Elisha Nuñez, Staff Reporter • April 11, 2023

Here, And the Wind documents the performance Experiencing the Bosque, a collaboration between the Rio Bosque Wetlands Park and the Center for Environmental Resource Management.

Trying to blaze trails in more than blazers

SalmaPaola Baca, Contributor • April 10, 2023

A collector of twentieth-century clothing, Barbara Dickstein, once said, “Clothing, more than anything else – more than furniture, more than jewelry – clothing, represents a person. Clothing is always a symbol of who you are. It tells your status,...