Weeks after the midterm elections, national concern and discussions for gun reform have risen after multiple shootings have occurred across the country.   Two days before Thanksgiving, Tuesday, Nov. 22, six people were killed and six were injured after...

Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid to treat severe pain, has taken over the lives of tens of thousands of Americans, becoming the leading cause of death in America for people between the ages of 18 to 45, according to the CDC.  “Fentanyl is the single deadliest...

Midterm elections are around the corner and the future of Texas politics lies in the hands of citizens with the right and power to elect candidates who speak to their needs and political views.    Texas voters will not vote for U.S. senators or the...

September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and UTEP is here to help students and bring awareness of the mental health resources available to students. According to ASFP, Texas ranks 36 for suicide deaths in the U.S. with 3,924 deaths reported...

As the number of migrants crossing from South America to the U.S. increased at the borderland, El Paso was forced to send more than 35 Venezuelan immigrants to New York City.  These efforts are part of Operation Lone Star, a strategy in response to...

An annual poll conducted by Gallup revealed that the public’s confidence in the U.S. Supreme Court has reached a historic low According to Gallup, only 25 percent of adults in the U.S. have a “great deal” of confidence in the Supreme Court, compared...

Women’s constitutional right to an abortion by Roe v. Wade was overturned in a 5-4 vote by the Supreme Court after nearly 50 years.   Since 1973, Roe v. Wade granted women the right to access abortions during their first two trimesters of pregnancy...

Summer is approaching, and El Paso is ready to host families with a variety of events mall summer long. Below is a list of events happening during the summer: Sun City Craft Beer Festival The beer festival will be held May 21-22 at the Downtown...

Graduation is around the corner, and families are ready to commemorate their graduates’ efforts and achievements. Gifting is a non-verbal expression used to celebrate a loved one’s accomplishments, and graduation is no exception. A celebration full...

UTEP’s Dinner Theatre is ready to transport its audience to a magical world filled with fairytale characters and evil spells with its upcoming production “Into the Woods.” Based on the Broadway musical that premiered in 1987 and not on the 2014...

Fashion is a form of self-expression and is part of everyone’s lives. Hair accessories, bags, earrings, hats, shoes, and clothing are all used to enhance one style. Many El Pasoans visit locally owned and operated boutiques to find unique and fashionable...

After months of uncertainty, Russia invaded Ukraine early in the morning Thursday, Feb. 24, by firing a series of missiles near Kyiv and Kharkiv.   “Putin is the aggressor. Putin chose this war,” U.S. President Joe Biden said Feb. 24 via Twitter....

UTEP students applaud El Paso’s City Council members' decision to allow public libraries to display a section of banned books and make them accessible to the public, despite challenges across the state and country.  “I think history and all those...

For more than a year, Jennifer Lopez has been promoting “Marry Me” and announcing that Maluma, a well-known Colombian reggaeton star, would make a special appearance in her latest movie.  “Marry Me” is a musical romantic comedy movie released...

The Super Bowl is one of the biggest events every year, and viewers do not only tune in to enjoy the halftime show but to watch advertisements that cost millions of dollars for a 30-second airtime slot.  For years, the Super Bowl advertisements have...

UTEP students have mixed opinions after five hip-hop and rap legends, for the first time, headlined the halftime show for Super Bowl LVI Sunday, Feb. 13, at the SoFi Stadium.  Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige, Kendrick Lamar, and a special...

UTEP’s Don Haskins Center is ready to be filled with fun, music, screams, and bright lights as fans prepare to welcome and enjoy the performances of their favorite international artists as part of the 2022 concert series.  To start the year,...

UTEP’s Miner Welcome is back to greet new and returning students with various activities, games and giveaways throughout campus.  The events will occur during the first two weeks of classes, starting Monday, Jan. 17, through Friday, Jan. 28.  Students...

Uncertainty overwhelms the El Paso community as COVID-19 infections rapidly increase across the borderland region. Despite the arrival of omicron, a new highly infectious COVID-19 variant, UTEP has announced that students, faculty and staff will be...

Uncertainty overwhelms the El Paso community as COVID-19 infections rapidly increase across the borderland region.  Despite the arrival of omicron, a new highly infectious COVID-19 variant, UTEP has announced that students, faculty and staff will...

Graduating from college always seemed so far away, yet here I am, at 20–years old and only a few weeks away from walking across the stage and finally celebrating my achievements.  Education has always played a key role in my life. I believe higher...

Echoing screams, long lines and bright lights filled UTEP’s Don Haskins Center, Wednesday, Nov. 10, as crowds made their way inside to enjoy the highly anticipated Ricky Martin and Enrique Iglesias' first joint tour . After a year of waiting, since the...

UTEP’s Student Alumni Association (SAA) hosted its fifth 35 Under 35 Speaker Series discussion with special guests Stephanie Shields, Brianna Chavez and Amanda Guillen.  The discussion focused on alumni in local media and how their UTEP education...

After a year of fans virtually supporting UTEP's basketball teams, the upcoming 2021-2022 season will soon return, and fans are excited to attend games and support both teams.  "I'm glad we will now be able to attend games again because the environment...

UTEP’s Dinner Theater production “Titanic: The Musical” brings history to life and entertains guests with spectacular music, acting, and sound effects.  The setting, costumes and accessories transport guests back in time and make them feel...

Entertainment is part of everyone’s life. Individuals gather to build unforgettable memories through these events by sharing laughs, tears, excitement and celebrating arts and culture.  I come from a family that likes to learn, celebrate and embrace...

Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed the voting bill, SB1, into law Sept. 7, despite various quorum walkouts by Democrats.  The new law limits voting options, including overnight and drive-thru voting initiatives used by voters of color in the past...

Texas' new abortion law, also known as Senate Bill 8, is a near-total ban on abortions starting as early as six weeks.  The law took effect Wednesday, Sept. 1, when the U.S Supreme Court, in a 5 to 4 vote, denied an emergency appeal by Texas abortion...

Graduation can be scary, especially for students seeking full-time jobs. UTEP students can connect with employers across the country and region at the annual Career Expo hosted by the University Career Center from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sept. 16 and 17.   For...

Earlier this month, the city’s Museums and Cultural Affairs Department announced a new director for the El Paso Museum of History.  Erica Marin, 46, is making history herself in becoming the first Latina and El Pasoan to be appointed director.  “I...

UTEP alumnus David Cruz Jímenez won a prestigious international poetry award for his fourth poetry book "Lazarus," which took him nearly 5 years to complete.  Cruz, 38, is a well-known Costa Rican poet who recently graduated from UTEP with a master's...

The Department of Education announced LGBTQ+ students are now protected under Title IX.  The federal civil rights law, passed in 1972, protects students from discrimination based on sex in any education program that receives federal aid assistance.  On...

“Loki,” premiered June 9 as the third film series of Marvel Cinematic Universe phase four.  The series streams exclusively on Disney+ and was directed by Kate Herron, best known for directing episodes of the Netflix series 'Sex Education.'  The...

UTEP’s Student Engagement and Leadership Center (SELC) hosted its annual Rainbow Miner Graduation on May 6, an event celebrating graduating students of the LGBTQIA2S+ community.  “We just want to celebrate our students who are reaching this milestone...

For Luis Hinojos, 21, determination is something that has never lacked in his life. The drive to succeed was there when he entered UTEP in 2018 as a political science and economics major and continues to be there as he prepares to graduate this...

UTEP faculty members discussed their own experiences with Asian hate in the borderland amid the aftermath of the Atlanta, Georgia shooting, resulting in the death of eight victims.  The shooting, which occurred on March 16, raised concerns...

UTEP’s Student Engagement and Leadership Center (SELC) hosted Mental Health Awareness on April 14, an event focused on providing tips and activities for students or faculty struggling with mental health.   The discussion is SELC’s last Spring presentation...

UTEP's Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is hosting Living with Loss, a support group opened for all UTEP students who have experienced a loved one's death. The program was initially planned as an eight-week support group that started on...

UTEP professor of chemistry and biochemistry Wen-Yee Lee, Ph.D., is conducting research on early detection methods for prostate cancer.   Lee was invited to join a team of researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Johns...

Rocketbuster Boots is a locally owned business that has been selling custom handmade boots around the world for 31 years.   The shop is located in a 100-year-old building that used to be a fur trappers’ warehouse next to the El Paso downtown train...

On Wednesday, March 10, business across Texas were allowed to reopen at 100% capacity and with no mask requirements, per Gov. Greg Abbott’s newly executive order.  "With this executive order, we are ensuring that all businesses and families...

UTEP's Student Engagement and Leadership Center (SELC) hosted “Coping with Grief” March 10, an event focused on providing tips for those experiencing loss during a global pandemic.   Thursday's discussion is SELC’s second presentation as...

UTEP’s Student Engagement and Leadership Center (SELC) launched its first Spring 2021 discussion of its Quench Series, Feb. 24.  The series encourages students, faculty, and staff to educate themselves on topics about the LGBTQIA+ community through...

On Monday, Jan. 25, President Joe Biden signed an executive order overturning  a ban set by former President Donald Trump that restricted transgender personnel from joining the military.  “It’s simple: America is safer when everyone qualified...