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Q&A: “More, more, more”: Doom Well on new music, Sonic Ranch, and listening to nothing from the radio
Q&A: “More, more, more”: Doom Well on new music, Sonic Ranch, and listening to nothing from the radio
Joaquin Madrid, Writer • May 4, 2026

Upon returning to his hometown, El Paso native Seth Dodson, a former music festival director who’d worked for Pitchfork in Chicago, Ill., took...

Q&A: “Further Into All of It”: Sparta's Jim Ward on his newfound late career ambition
Q&A: “Further Into All of It”: Sparta’s Jim Ward on his newfound late career ambition
Joaquin Madrid, Writer • May 2, 2026

At the Drive-In's split in March of 2001 left members of the group split into factions. Jim Ward, At the Drive-In co-founder and guitarist, and...

Equalizing the fem frequency: How two female DJs turn the table on male-dominated spaces
Equalizing the fem frequency: How two female DJs turn the table on male-dominated spaces
Sofia Sierra, Editor-in-Chief • April 8, 2026

Synergy between people and music is a quintessential element to the dance floor. Twists of the mixer control knobs and scratches of the platter...

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Don’t underestimate these kids; granted, we gave them life, but in return they continue to show us that empathy takes guts.
FOMO of the Teenage Dream
Vivien Noe, Writer • March 23, 2026

Today’s world has a crush on the idea of being young forever. It can be seen in beauty standards praising youthful characteristics, nostalgia...

Two women, two worlds; colligating, connecting and creating something larger than themselves.
Nepantleras: The Bridge that Connects Two Worlds
Aylinne Morales, Writer • March 6, 2026

Picture this: two women from diverse backgrounds stand on the same road, separated by a median. Their worlds collide, olive skin and warm hues....

Power Hour! Local content creators forge path to success
Power Hour! Local content creators forge path to success
Iziah Moreno, Photo Editor • March 3, 2026

Opportunities rarely come fully formed in El Paso. Often these “I did it” moments are pieced together through time and dedication. For local...

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Martitas Lunch Box is a staple to the El Paso region for about 40 years. Starting in February, the restaurant offers special Lent menu items like lentil soup, topped with cilantro, and catfish fillets.
Opting out meat for Lent season? Here are five Lent-friendly restaurants around El Paso
Iziah Moreno, Photo Editor • March 16, 2026

Lent – a 40-day season to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ on Easter – traditionally calls for participants to abstain from eating meat on Fridays. Wondering which local restaurants have...

Change is Here: GAUCIN Couture reflects on six years
Change is Here: GAUCIN Couture reflects on six years
Diego Hernandez, Writer • March 12, 2026

GAUCIN Couture drew throngs of El Pasoans and fashion-admirers to EPIC Railyard Event Center Saturday, Feb. 28, where the brand presented GAUCIN Verano 2026. Having launched his brand at just 16-years-old,...

787 Coffee serves drinks like classic cappuccinos, and flavors that draw from to its Puerto Rican roots like Coquito Lattes.
Tired of your usual study spot? Here are 7 cafés near UTEP to sip and swot
Diego Hernandez, Writer • January 27, 2026

As the spring semester kicks off, students across campus are on the hunt for spots where they can take a sip, grab a light bite and lock in for a productive study session.   Here’s a...

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Boxeadora profesional, Nayeli Rodríguez, transforma cada dificultad externa en un impulso para dar lo mejor de sí.
La Bikina: Camino al éxito y peleando contra las adversarias
Diego Cruz, Photographer • March 18, 2026

Mientras Nayeli Rodríguez se prepara para lanzar su último jab sobre Diana Fernández, el sonido de la campana se desvanece en el Gimnasio...

Scotty Walden is now serving as the 27th head coach in UTEP history, with previously being the head coach of Austin Peay State University.
Be patient of the Walden era
Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Writer • November 13, 2024

Scotty Walden’s start has been the dream Miner fans have wanted. Yet, for dreams to come to fruition, it takes understanding, patience, and...

"I would say I'm pretty outgoing once you get to know me. I'd say I'm hardworking, and maybe funny, I like making my teammates laugh." 
-Jacob Presutti
Tee-Time
Brianne Williams, Web Editor/Writer • October 17, 2023

Nearly filling the stands each season, UTEP welcomes fans from across the city, to support its college sports teams. Home games for sports such...

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Heated Rivalry: Just the tip (of the iceberg) on closeted athletes
Heated Rivalry: Just the tip (of the iceberg) on closeted athletes
Brisa Silva, Writer • February 7, 2026

Since its premiere last November, “Heated Rivalry” has led to a growing public embracement of on-screen gay romance. Its unexpected success...

Santa is Coming to Town, but is the Christmas Spirit long gone?
Santa is Coming to Town, but is the Christmas Spirit long gone?
Lesly Marlene Chavez December 17, 2025

Christmas is right around the corner, and with this joyful holiday we would expect our halls to be decked with lights, decorum, and the joyful...

Wishful Winter, Please Be Good to Me
Wishful Winter, Please Be Good to Me
Dominique Macias, Editor in Chief • December 12, 2025

Between you & me, it keeps playing over again in my head that this winter will mean a familiar door is permanently closing. Some days I...

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