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Radiohead’s ‘In Rainbows’ revisited 10 years later

Radiohead’s ‘In Rainbows’ revisited 10 years later

Eddie Velazquez and Leslie Sariñana October 9, 2017

Ten years ago, art rock legends Radiohead released what is arguably one of the best albums of their careers, “In Rainbows.” It was their first album to not only be distributed as a pay-what-you-want project, but it was also crafted and released outside...

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Dori Fenenbock is running for Beto O’Rourke’s spot for Texas’ 16th Congressional District.

Fenenbock hopes to bring experience to congressional seat

Christian Vasquez, Web Editor October 9, 2017

Dori Fenenbock, Democratic 16th congressional district candidate, believes that politics are about timing, and for the former president of the El Paso Independent School District, it is her time to run for the seat. As Rep. Beto O’Rourke guns for...

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The Dirty River Boys performed at Ardivino’s Desert Crossing to fundraise for the Salvation Army, with proceeds going to the hurricane relief.

A concert for hurricane relief: a view of humanity

Jason Green, Contributor October 9, 2017

“We never thought about cancelling it.” Four days after Stephen Paddock opened fire on the crowd attending the Route 91 Harvest Country Music Festival in Las Vegas, Ardovino’s Desert Crossing in Sunland Park, N.M., was the site of a country music...

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It’s okay to be depressed

It’s okay to be depressed

Rene Delgadillo, Multimedia Editor October 9, 2017

I’ve been fighting depression for 10 years now, and I’m not ashamed of it anymore. It’s been almost a year since I decided to put my fears aside and finally do something to change my mental health. And for the first time in my life, I feel proud...

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Video: Chalk The Block 10

Video: Chalk The Block 10

October 8, 2017

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uW9gscflznQ

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Video: UTEP football vs Western Kentucky

Video: UTEP football vs Western Kentucky

October 7, 2017

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6ZYoKz_SDI&t=16s

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Special teams falter as Miners lose heartbreaker to WKU and fall to 0-6

Special teams falter as Miners lose heartbreaker to WKU and fall to 0-6

Adrian Broaddus, Editor-in-Chief October 7, 2017

Almost all the stars aligned for the Miners on Saturday evening, except for the one thing they lacked all year—a win. UTEP fell short to the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers, 15-14, after a hard fought, 60-minute war. They had the most yards on...

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Joey St. Pierre leaves the UTEP basketball program

Joey St. Pierre leaves the UTEP basketball program

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor October 7, 2017

Freshman forward Joey St. Pierre announced on Saturday that he is leaving the UTEP basketball team for personal reasons. “The last year has been challenging for me for a number of reasons,” he said. “I want to make it clear that my decision...

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Cory Morrow performs at a Salvation Army Benefit Concert at Ardovino's Desert Crossing on October 5.

Concert raises money for Salvation Army hurricane relief

Gaby Velasquez, Photo Editor October 6, 2017

Texas country music artist Cory Morrow was featured at the Second Annual Salvation Army Benefit Concert at Ardovino's Desert Crossing in Sunland Park, N.M., with special guests The Dirty River Boys and Abe Mac on Thursday, October 5. The free benefit...

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UTEP cheerleaders and Gold Digger preformed during the Homecoming Pep Rally at centennial plaza.

Homecoming pep rally gathers UTEP community

October 5, 2017

UTEP students, faculty and football players gathered at Centennial Plaza Thursday afternoon for the annual homecoming pep rally in anticipation for the Miners-Western Kentucky football game on Saturday. The event featured food, live music and special...

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Mura Masa preforms at Tricky Falls

Mura Masa shows versatility with varied set at Tricky Falls

Eddie Velazquez, Entertainment Editor October 5, 2017

Guernsey-born DJ, electronic music producer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Alexander Crossan—better known as Mura Masa—fed off London-based singer Fliss’ energy, as the duo cooked up an electric mix for a mid-sized Tricky Falls crowd...

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Members of UTEP's Alpha Xi Delta rejoice after they are announced as winners of the lip sync battle.

Greek organizations secure annual homecoming lip sync trophy

October 4, 2017

  In one of the most anticipated events of the RSO homecoming week, Theta Chi and Alpha Xi Delta teamed up for their '90s filled routine to take first place at the annual lip sync battle on Wednesday afternoon. Different organizations joined...

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