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Assayer of Student Opinion.

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Assayer of Student Opinion.

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UTEP College Republicans president, senior political science major, Justin Cruz and vice-president Mariana Prieto talk in the Student Government Association office.

UTEP’s College Republicans stick to candidate

Michaela Román, Editor-In-Chief September 13, 2016

UTEP’s College Republicans—a sector of The College Republican National Committee (CRNC)—has always been a political group, where students with the same ideological and religious views may also agree on their political stances. However, with one...

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The second Mother of Pearl Block party will take place Sep. 14 through Sep. 17 at the Union Plaza in downtown El Paso.

Mother of Pearl Vinyl hosts second annual block party

Stephanie Hinojosa, Contributor September 13, 2016

As the summer nears the end, Mother of Pearl Vinyl, a record store located in the Monticello shopping center, is pulling out its banners and stages to prepare for yet another party. Last year, the record store hosted its first Mother of Pearl Block Party,...

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UTEP-Army hypes up Fort Bliss; new fans to Sun Bowl

UTEP-Army hypes up Fort Bliss; new fans to Sun Bowl

Jason Green, Staff Reporter September 13, 2016

You have probably seen the billboards around town by now: “One city. One team.” Half of the words are draped in UTEP’s orange and blue colors and the other are in the gold and black of the Army Black Knights. The two teams have never met in football,...

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UTEP Professor and his 9/11 experience

Vania Castillo, Contributor September 11, 2016

Hideki Tsutsui, associate professor of theater and dance at UTEP, was in New York City on September 11, 2001. He spoke to reporter Vania Castillo about the day and how it has impacted his life.

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Juan Gabriel tribute concert held at UTEP

Juan Gabriel tribute concert held at UTEP

Gaby Velasquez, Photo Editor September 10, 2016

PHOTOS: A tribute concert for songwriter Juan Gabriel, was held today at UTEP. Juan Gabriel was honored by the concert "Sentimientos Mexicanos" presented by the Orquestra Sinfonica y Coro Esperanza Azteca Juvenil, at the Magoffin Auditorium. Different...

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Longhorns' speed and power too much for Miners in 41-7 loss

Longhorns’ speed and power too much for Miners in 41-7 loss

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor September 10, 2016

AUSTIN, TEXAS—Deep in the heart of Austin, David squared up with Goliath in front of 92,863 beaming Longhorns fans. And, from the opening kickoff, the Miners ran out of steam against 11th ranked Texas, as they fell 41-7. The game showcased two major...

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Spotted: UTEP fans in Austin, Texas

Spotted: UTEP fans in Austin, Texas

Jason Green, Reporter September 10, 2016

  It was not just the UTEP fans’ designated section of Darrell K. Royal – Texas Memorial Stadium that was awash in orange and blue prior to the Miners matchup with the no. 11-ranked Texas Longhorns on Saturday, Sept 10; not only did bright...

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Mexican history and culture brought to life through dance and music

Mexican history and culture brought to life through dance and music

Gaby Velasquez, Photo Editor September 10, 2016

PHOTOS:  At least 200 people gathered at the Chamizal National Memorial theater on September 9th to watch "Ritmos Nortenos," performed by the Ballet Folklorico Paso del Norte dance academy, founded in 1978. Director Rodolfo Hernandez, hosted "Ritmos...

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"We will never forget," September 11 memorial at UTEP

“We will never forget,” September 11 memorial at UTEP

Gaby Velasquez, Photo Editor September 9, 2016

PHOTOS: The Office of Student Life hosted a memorial on Friday, September 9 at the Centennial Plaza to remember the victims and heros of September 11, 2001. The UTEP ROTC Color Guard did the presentation of Colors and the UTEP Concert Chorale sang the...

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Chihuahuas take second playoff game

Chihuahuas take second playoff game

September 9, 2016

  Pitcher Walter Lockett pitched 6.1 stellar innings to help lift the Chihuahuas to a 7-1 victory over the Tacoma Rainers in Game 2 out of the five game series. The series is tied at one game a piece, and the rest of the games take place in...

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Second-string quarterback Kavika Johnson will be expected to start for the Miners against the Longhorns on Saturday, Sept. 10.

UTEP Football: QB Greenlee out for Texas; Johnson expected to start

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor September 8, 2016

After only one week of action with the quarterback, head coach for the Miners, Sean Kugler, announced that starting quarterback Zack Greenlee has a slight tear in his MCL, a separated shoulder and a broken finger; and as a result, Greenlee will miss the...

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Chihuahuas come up empty in late game rally

Chihuahuas come up empty in late game rally

Javier Cortez, Web Editor September 7, 2016

  Despite a late game rally, the El Paso Chihuahuas fell just short in game one of the Pacific Conference Championships, losing 6-5 in 12 innings to the Tacoma Rainiers at Southwest University Park. Over the course of the first eight innings,...

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