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Through culture, one can embrace their ethnicity. Traditions are an essential part of culture as are social customs, food, clothing and so much more
Borderland Beats: El Paso’s cultural identity through music and dance
November 4, 2024
Pie Sisters officially started their music journey in 2019 and fully kicking the band off in 2021, booking their first gig at an El Paso artisan market. Carving a unique musical voice in El Paso.
The Musical Muse of the 915
October 30, 2024
Femme Frontera has showcased films which highlight very important subjects and tell a story through cinema.
La misión cinematográfica de Femme Frontera
October 30, 2024
Chicano tattoos are not just an aesthetic, they tell a story.
Don’t tell my mother
October 22, 2024
The machine of Casa Gaucin Couture
The machine of Casa Gaucin Couture
October 11, 2024
Through culture, one can embrace their ethnicity. Traditions are an essential part of culture as are social customs, food, clothing and so much more
Borderland Beats: El Paso’s cultural identity through music and dance
November 4, 2024
Chicano tattoos are not just an aesthetic, they tell a story.
Don’t tell my mother
October 22, 2024
Consejeros, directores y representantes de UTEP realizaron un evento el 17 de septiembre para discutir oportunidades para estudiantes internacionales.
Educadores Mexicanos Se Reúnen para Fortalecer el Apoyo a Estudiantes
October 7, 2024
Since their relocation to Texas St., Lowbrow Palace has raked back-to-back sold-out shows while filling 1500 outdoor and 750 indoor spaces capacity.
Beyond the Stage of Lowbrow Palace
May 21, 2024
Chicano Batman performed April 22 at Lowbrow Palace.
Chicano Batman Saves the Full Moon Night
May 13, 2024
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
November 13, 2024
"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
October 17, 2023
"My mom has taught me my whole life that there are gifts that God gives us and there's things that we are called to do. I believe that basketball is a gift that God has given me," Petree said.
Mahrianna Petree: and the world of college basketball
February 1, 2023
Gavin Hardison
Gavin Hardison
August 29, 2022
El Paso Hockey Fans Rejoice as NHL Arrives in Sun City
May 2, 2022
UTEP English professor and host of “El Paso Food Voices” (EPFV), Meredith Abarca, Ph.D. created a series of articles and podcasts that share El Paso’s story through food.
Waves to Pods
February 28, 2024
President Dr. Heather Wilson sitting with Staff Writer Erik Acosta. Photo courtesy of The Prospector.
Exclusive Sit Down Interview with President Dr. Heather Wilson: Full Q&A
November 28, 2023
(From Left to Right) Julius Alvarez and Angel Rios, partial owners of Flairshot in Horizon, Texas, sit down range, surrounded by pieces of ammunition.
Flair Shot
October 18, 2023
Victoria Meyers, a 20-year-old studio art major with a concentration in graphic design, plays videogames and tabletop games, her favorite being Dungeons and Dragons.
The mayhem and madness of Dungeons and Dragons
June 2, 2023
UTEP Confessions Instagram profile picture. Photo courtesy of @utepconfess
Our very own Gossip Girl: Q&A with UTEP Confessions
May 2, 2023
Artificial Intelligence has created waves within the art world, creating a conflicting stance towards its tool that generates modern age artwork. The usage of AI has raised questions about how it is changing the making and cosumption of art.
AI vs Art: The Creative Crash of The Century
March 1, 2024
Matthew Braxton is a 23-year-old UTEP student, who is the founder and CEO of the company Revcorp PC.
Matthew Braxton
October 19, 2023
Twitch streaming taught me to never give up: Meihki 
Twitch streaming taught me to never give up: Meihki 
November 18, 2020
Lovers Behind the Screen
Lovers Behind the Screen
February 25, 2020
Natalia Flores Sánchez, Emprededora juarense y dueña de Sin Popote Está Bien. Photo by Veronica Martinez for Minero Magazine.
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September 27, 2019
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October 17, 2024
Vol. 37, Fall 2023
Vol. 37, Fall 2023
October 25, 2023
Vol. 36, Spring 2023
Vol. 36, Spring 2023
January 23, 2023
Vol. 35, Fall 2022
Vol. 35, Fall 2022
August 23, 2022
Vol. 34, Spring 2022
Vol. 34, Spring 2022
January 23, 2022
The Student News Site of The University of Texas at El Paso

Minero Magazine
The Student News Site of The University of Texas at El Paso

Minero Magazine
First lady Michelle Obama praises Troy Simon, who couldn’t read at age 14 and is now a college student, at a White House conference for education leaders, photo by Gavin Stern

President Obama meets with college leaders, expands access for the poor

February 24, 2014

WASHINGTON - Troy Simon grew up poor in New Orleans. He couldn’t read until he was 14. But with a little help, he’s now a student at Bard College in New York – and got to introduce Michelle Obama...

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