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Mystic Braves frontman Shane Stots and bassist Tony Malacara

Mystic Braves revives classic rock at the Lowbrow

Jake Deven, Entertainment Editor October 4, 2018

Rising rock upstarts Mystic Braves hit The Lowbrow Palace on Wednesday night, and their show was notable for a few reasons—not the least of which was the Los Angeles band’s ability to compose a free-flowing, energetic hybrid of blues and rock that’s...

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Pharmacy at Student Health and Wellness Center set to close at the end of the semester

Pharmacy at Student Health and Wellness Center set to close at the end of the semester

Andrea Valdez-Rivas, Reporter October 4, 2018

At the end of this semester, students can no longer depend on the services provided by the pharmacy of the Student Health and Wellness Center. The pharmacy, located in Union Building E. 100, will close its doors after Dec. 14, 2018. The closure is...

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UTEP’s Institute of Oral History collaborates with local high schools for early college experience

UTEP’s Institute of Oral History collaborates with local high schools for early college experience

Claudia Flores, Multimedia Editor October 2, 2018

As part of their collaboration with Bowie High School for a “Dia de los Muertos,” or day of the dead project, the Institute of Oral History at UTEP looks to introduce high school students to an early college experience. “Project Coco,” created...

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Sushi Freak's menu items include Poke bowls, Poke nachos, Gunshow sushi burrito, and Rockstar roll.

California-based customizable sushi restaurant opens in El Paso

Brianna Chavez, Reporter October 2, 2018

Sushi Freak, a create-your-own sushi restaurant, has made its way from California all the way to the El Paso area. The fast-casual dining restaurant, which opened its doors on Sept. 13, allows customers to pick and choose what they want in their...

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Invest now, benefit later: UTEP men's basketball continues to strike gold

Invest now, benefit later: UTEP men’s basketball continues to strike gold

Adrian Broaddus, Web Editor October 2, 2018

As Miner fans have been preoccupied with the winless football team, basketball season is getting closer and closer. For the athletic program, it’s a chance to wipe the slate clean from an abysmal new era of football. They get to debut a new style...

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Miners hope to end losing streak with a homecoming win

Miners hope to end losing streak with a homecoming win

Daniel Mendez, Sports Editor October 2, 2018

The longest active losing streak in college football was extended to 17 games this past weekend when the UTEP football team lost to the UTSA Roadrunners 24-21 at the Alamodome. The Miners  (0-5, 0-1) are desperate for a win as they return home for...

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Keeping it classy: Graduate student records fifth jazz album, Duos

Keeping it classy: Graduate student records fifth jazz album, Duos

Catherine Ramirez, Reporter October 2, 2018

By the time he was a teenager, Carlos Barba could play most instruments. But it wasn’t until he played the piano that he discovered his passion. “I definitely fell in love with the piano more than anything else because, to me, there is more possibilities...

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UTEP golden nuggets honored at homecoming week

UTEP golden nuggets honored at homecoming week

Isaiah Ramirez, Reporter October 2, 2018

The annual Golden Nugget Award Ceremony which will be held this Thursday,  Oct. 4, at the Tomas Rivera Conference Center, starting at 3 p.m will honor several UTEP alumni.The recipients have displayed exemplary achievements that display what it means...

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“Dos de Octubre no se olvida”

“Dos de Octubre no se olvida”

Alexia Nava, Contributor October 2, 2018

El año es 1968, un año en una década en la cual  ocurrieron muchas cosas. En el caso de Estados Unidos, los años sesenta fueron la época del movimiento de los derechos civiles. En 1968, fueron asesinados los líderes de ese movimiento, Martin...

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Sophomore midfielder April Pate and Middle Tennessee junior defender Casey River chase after a lose ball.

UTEP falls to Middle Tennessee

Daniel Mendez, Sports Editor September 30, 2018

The UTEP Miners soccer team dropped its second consecutive game in Conference USA play when they lost 3-0 to the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Sunday night at University Field. UTEP (6-6-1) were unable to get things going as Middle Tennessee (7-2-1)...

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Paydirt Pete starts off the 9th Annual Miner Dash race with the 320 participants.

9th annual Miner Dash kicks off homecoming week

Gaby Velasquez, Photo Editor September 30, 2018

On Sunday morning, 320 participants signed up for the 9th annual Miner Dash-5k run/3k walk, hosted by the Department of Kinesiology and Wellness Program. The Family Fitness Fiesta followed the race at Centennial Plaza with booths of different organizations...

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Homecoming court (from left to right) senior nursing major Rolando Lujan, senior math major Dania Barroso, Queen senior english major Jennifer O’Malley, King senior finance major  Daniel Rayas, freshman political science major Marah Jaber, and freshman clinical laboratory Joe Regis.

UTEP crowns king and queen at annual homecoming pageant

Priscilla Gomez, Contributor September 29, 2018

SGA kicked off homecoming week with the annual homecoming pageant on Friday, Sept. 28, at the Magoffin Auditorium. Contestants were judged on talent and evening gown. This year's homecoming king and queen are senior Daniel Rayas and senior Jennifer O’Malley....

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