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Junior biological sciences major Karina Monticone delivers Halloween candy and presents to underprivileged individuals.

UTEP club helps underprivileged celebrate Halloween

Elenie Gonzalez, Staff Reporter October 23, 2017

Halloween is the one night of the year that many people of all ages look forward to celebrating with decorations, candy and costumes flooding the town. It’s a tradition that dates back many decades. Trick or treating is what most children look forward...

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Duranguito will not give up

Duranguito will not give up

Adrian Broaddus, Editor-In-Chief July 25, 2017

Last week, Austin District Judge Amy Clark Meachum ruled in partial favor of the city’s efforts to build a proposed $180-million arena in the Union Plaza area of Downtown El Paso by ruling that the city can build a multipurpose center, but they may...

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Invest in change

Invest in change

Christian Vasquez, Copy Editor April 18, 2017

The news is chaotic. It seems as though every day something terrible and important has happened, and you haven’t yet grasped the implications of one tragedy before another takes its place. They’re exciting, no doubt, and each has it’s own importance...

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Steroids: the good, the bad and the ugly

Steroids: the good, the bad and the ugly

Adrian Broaddus, Web Editor April 11, 2017

Steroids are known as one of the most controversial drug enhancements in America. Medically, corticosteroids are often prescribed to fight off a disease. However, athletes and fitness gurus use anabolic steroids to bulk up and get bigger. The steroids...

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Sun City Throwback is currently located at 1840 N. Lee Trevino until May.

Sun City Throwback is taking it back to the 80’s and 90’s

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter April 4, 2017

Sun City Throwback opened a unique old-school sports store that has it all, from ‘80s to early ‘90s jerseys of all sports to local sports gear, to the most unique basketball shoes of all time. Frank Gonzalez, the owner, opened the store in November...

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Studio major student works on creating metal jewelry.

Students create their own jewelry

Claudia Flores, Contributor April 4, 2017

In fashion, it takes the right accessories to complete a look and at UTEP students can take a course that teaches how to create their own jewelry and metal accessories at the metals and jewelry program at UTEP. The program allows students to create earrings,...

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New Era Wrestling features male and female wrestlers such as The Patriot, El Tirano and Delilah—including five of founder Jose Ontiveros’ children.

A ‘New Era’ of lucha libre dawns in El Paso

Adrian Broaddus, Web Editor March 21, 2017

As the city winds down from the week on a Friday night, a whole new community emerges from a shabby warehouse on Dyer Street. New Era Wrestling, a local El Paso Lucha Libre organization, opens their doors every Friday night to hundreds of people of...

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Your guide to staying safe and prepared this spring break

Your guide to staying safe and prepared this spring break

Adrian Broaddus, Web Editor March 7, 2017

Whether you’re off twerking to “Bad and Boujee” at South Padre Island, hitting up the gigantic clubs in Cancun, where bottles of tequila are way underpriced or taking off to a more relaxed place for spring break, safety precautions should be maintained...

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Things to do in El Paso during spring break

Things to do in El Paso during spring break

Eddie Velazquez, Reporter March 7, 2017

El Paso Artist and Farmers Market Every Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. As a year-round event, it is easy to overlook an El Paso institution such as the Downtown Artist and Farmers Market. However, its original approach to arts and genuine local vibe...

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WIN works to build network for female engineer students

WIN works to build network for female engineer students

Michaela Román, Editor-In-Chief March 7, 2017

Microsoft recently conducted a study that found young girls in Europe become interested in STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) around age 11, but if the interest is not fully ignited in the ensuing four years, by age 15 their interest...

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College is not a sprint, it’s a marathon

College is not a sprint, it’s a marathon

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter March 7, 2017

Dropping a class is not something to be ashamed of in college. When everyone enrolls to become a Miner, they are allowed six drops throughout their college career. It’s for a valid reason because some classes can sometimes just be too difficult. There...

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‘American Teen’ is a step in the right direction but falls short

‘American Teen’ is a step in the right direction but falls short

Adrian Broaddus, Web Editor March 7, 2017

At the age of 18, most El Paso teens are looking forward to graduating from high school, having a college future and transitioning into adulthood. That transition came differently for local R&B sensation Khalid Robinson. As a senior at Americas High...

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