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Jonathan Rogers of El Paso and David Steinberg of Las Cruces – decided to present another travel- ing trophy to the winner of the UTEP-NMSU game. A United Blood Services plaque is also presented at the halftime to the school with the largest blood drive results. The Miner/Aggie rivalry also crosses over into basketball and other UTEP sports. The UTEP-NMSU rivalry is more heated than ever, as both schools are now members of Conference USA.
UTEP TRIVIA
ORIGINAL COST OF TUITION
On opening day in 1914, students paid a one-time registration fee of $30, with laboratory fees rang- ing from $1.50 to $25 per course.
MINE TUNNEL
The mountain behind the old Computer Science Building has a mine tunnel that was once consid- ered a prime location for “making out.”
WILD WEST
A horse stable was located on the grounds of what is now Memorial Gym. Rodeos were held with students, faculty members, and staff mem- bers competing against each other.
FIRE IN THE HOLE
Explosions were a common occurrence at UTEP through the 1960’s. Mining professor John W. “Cap” Kidd frequently demonstrated the fine art of TNT and could often be heard yelling “DYNA- MITE! FIRE IN THE HOLE!”
BOWLING & BARBERS
The Union Building West once had a bowling alley in the basement and a barbershop with a full-time barber on the main floor.
SWIMMING HOLE
The Undergraduate Learning Center is located on land that used to be the site of the University swimming pool.
MINER GUIDE 2024 - 2025 • THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO
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