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Miners cruise past Texas Tech to advance to TCHC Championship

Miners cruise past Texas Tech to advance to TCHC Championship

Jeremy Caranco, Contributor February 10, 2017

Jeramy Razaeepour scored four of the Miners' five second period goals to help UTEP cruise past Texas Tech, 7-1. UTEP advances to the first ever Texas Collegiate Hockey Conference championship where they will face the Dallas Baptist Patriots tomorrow...

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Counting down the Top-30 Kanye West songs of all time

Counting down the Top-30 Kanye West songs of all time

Adrian Broaddus, Web Editor February 10, 2017

Editor's Note: In spirit of the 13th anniversary of "College Dropout," I wrote below my personal favorite Kanye West tracks throughout his illustrious career. From "College Dropout" to "The Life of Pablo," I explore some of the top Kanye songs to date. 30....

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I don’t have to stress on Valentine’s Day this year

I don’t have to stress on Valentine’s Day this year

Rene Delgadillo, Reporter February 10, 2017

I was trying to write a column in which I‘d say how happy I am to not have to spend money for this holiday and it turned out to be more difficult than I thought. After a couple of words written down and some jokes from my friends, I realized I’m actually...

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Chicks before dicks:  Celebrating Galentine’s Day

Chicks before dicks: Celebrating Galentine’s Day

Leslie Sariñana, Entertainment Editor February 10, 2017

Even if you don’t celebrate Valentine’s Day and claim to be too cool for it, the stress of the holiday still manages to get to you. If you’re like me, you overthink everything that happens that day and end up disappointed every year. February...

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Late comeback not enough to lift Miners over Bulldogs

Late comeback not enough to lift Miners over Bulldogs

February 10, 2017

The Miners posted a 7-0 run in the last 3:35, they inched back from a deficit of 11 and they had three opportunities to tie the game or go-ahead in the final minute; but, it was not enough as they fell in the final seconds to LA Tech, 62-61. With...

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Carnaval de Danzas debuts show starting Thursday

Carnaval de Danzas debuts show starting Thursday

Adrian Broaddus, Web Editor February 9, 2017

Inspired by the sights, sounds and history of New Orleans, the UTEP dance faculty will debut Carnaval de Danzas beginning Thursday, Feb. 9. The show will be held in the Wise Family Theatre, on the second floor of the Fox Fine Arts Center, and will...

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Tennis duo earns national ranking

Adrian Broaddus, Web Editor February 9, 2017

Throughout this spring season, UTEP women’s tennis doubles team Vivienne Kulicke and Milou Pietersz have racked up an impressive 6-1 record. And, as announced by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association, the duo is ranked No. 48 in the country. This...

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Valentine’s Day: Time for a mutual love

Valentine’s Day: Time for a mutual love

Adrian Broaddus, Web Editor February 7, 2017

Contrary to the modern-day pessimists, I don’t hate Valentine’s Day. Valentine’s Day is a time for two people in a relationship to take a step back from their hectic, busy lifestyles and spend a day together to celebrate a mutual love. Again,...

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Sexual assault on campus rarely reported

Sexual assault on campus rarely reported

Rene Delgadillo, Staff Reporter February 7, 2017

During the fiscal year 2015, UTEP had one incident of rape and one incident of fondling (touching the private parts of another person for the purpose of sexual gratification without the consent of the victim), according to the campus’ 2016 Annual Security...

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Keeping up with the Texas Legislative Session

Keeping up with the Texas Legislative Session

Christian Vasquez, Copy Editor February 7, 2017

The Texas legislature meets every two years, and the current   85th Texas Legislative session began on Jan. 10 and continues until May 29. During the first 60 days, the legislators cannot pass a bill, so at the moment the bills will be deliberated over...

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Not your typical dinner date

Not your typical dinner date

Leslie Sarinana, Entertainment Editor February 7, 2017

If you’re planning on going out for Valentine’s Day this year change it up. Don’t go on the cliché and typical dinner date. Get to know your date in a unique environment by going on a more adventurous date. El Paso has a lot of great restaurants,...

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Valentine’s gift ideas for the college student

Valentine’s gift ideas for the college student

Adrian Broaddus, Web Editor February 7, 2017

Let’s face it, Valentine’s Day is full of added pressure to buy the perfect gift, and thinking of what to get your significant other is challenging and often frustrating. Here are a few presents that can be universally given without completely emptying...

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