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UTEP master’s graduate killed in alleged hate crime

Adrian Broaddus, Web Editor February 24, 2017

A UTEP graduate was killed on Wednesday night in an alleged hate crime in front of a bar in Kansas. After opening fire at three men at the bar, police reported that 51-year-old Adam Purinton killed 32-year-old Srinivas Kuchibhotla, who graduated with...

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Miner women take crucial win over Florida Atlantic

Miner women take crucial win over Florida Atlantic

Jason Green, Sports Editor February 24, 2017

One down. One more to go. UTEP women’s basketball head coach Keith Adams told her team that this was going to be a big week and her team played like it on Thursday night. The Miners defeated the visiting Florida Atlantic Owls by a final score...

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UTEP symphony orchestra debuts 'Russian Excursions'

UTEP symphony orchestra debuts ‘Russian Excursions’

Andrew Rios, Contributor February 24, 2017

UTEP symphony orchestra performed their program, “Russian Excursions,” at the Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall on Feb 23. The program featured award winning conductor and member of Northern Colorado’s School of Music Hall of Honor, Dr. Lowell E. Graham....

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'FUTURE' keeps consistency while exploring new dark areas of trap

‘FUTURE’ keeps consistency while exploring new dark areas of trap

Adrian Broaddus, Web Editor February 23, 2017

After the likes of his previous albums and mixtapes, such as “EVOL,” “Project E.T.” and “Purple Reign,” and his chart-topping features on the likes of DJ Khaled’s album, it was expected by many that Future would release a very commercial,...

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Randi Zuckerberg makes memorable stop at UTEP

Randi Zuckerberg makes memorable stop at UTEP

Claudia Hernandez, Reporter February 21, 2017

Randi Zuckerberg, a Harvard alumni and the former director of market development and spokesperson for Facebook, made a stop at UTEP on Tuesday to talk about the role of media in society's everyday life. The inventor of Facebook live explained how...

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What you should know when crossing the border

What you should know when crossing the border

Rene Delgadillo, Staff Reporter February 21, 2017

1. Right Against Unreasonable Searches Don’t open your door, as ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) and other law enforcement officers must have a warrant signed by a judge. If they have a warrant, ask them to hold it against your window or...

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The thrill of finding close parking

The thrill of finding close parking

Michaela Román, Editor-In-Chief February 21, 2017

It’s no secret that UTEP is a large commuter school. With that, comes plenty of students rummaging for parking every morning. Going into UTEP, my brother, who was an experienced super-senior, taught me there was no need to buy a $300 parking permit...

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Should we care who our athletes vote for?

Should we care who our athletes vote for?

Jason Green, Sports Editor February 21, 2017

As Tom Brady continues to make the media rounds following his record-breaking fifth Super Bowl victory, the incessant amount of questions from the endless number of talk-radio hosts has led to more and more political talk outside of the realm of sports....

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An inside look at the streetcar project

An inside look at the streetcar project

Adrian Broaddus, Web Editor February 21, 2017

Growing up in Brooklyn, New York, Carl Jackson, assistant director of Streetcar Operations at Sun Metro, was always infatuated with trains, subways and any other means of public transportation. Coming from a third generation of public transportation specialists,...

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Protestors object to Gov. Abbott’s visit

Protestors object to Gov. Abbott’s visit

Christian Vasquez, Copy Editor February 21, 2017

Governor Gregg Abbott’s visit to El Paso for the El Paso Republican Party’s Lincoln Day Dinner fundraiser drew approximately 150 protestors Saturday, Feb. 18, outside the Blackstone Event Center. The protestors were largely against Senate Bill 4,...

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A Proper Print Shop employee helps a visitor make a print at Mighty Mujer Triathalon event.

UTEP grad keeps printmaking alive

Eddie Velazquez, Contributor February 21, 2017

As an emerging community, the art scene in El Paso needs all the passion and fervor it can get. Located at 800 Montana Ave., Proper Printshop heeds the call to provide for those eager to share their ideas in the border community. Proper Printshop serves...

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Sun City Roller Girls: More than just a sport

Sun City Roller Girls: More than just a sport

Leslie Sarinana, Entertainment Editor February 21, 2017

Lace up your skates, it’s derby season! The Sun City Roller Girls opened their ninth season on Feb. 19 at the judging area behind the El Paso County Coliseum. Last season’s champs, Las Catrinas defeated the Chuco Town Chulas Sunday night, 189-113....

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