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‘A gift is a gift no matter how small’

‘A gift is a gift no matter how small’

Oscar Garza, Contributor December 3, 2013

Every semester, thousands of graduating seniors embark on a new and exciting journey—graduation, a career and life after college. Here aresome interesting gifts that upcoming graduates may like to receive for their special day. Because graduation...

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Take a break-see a movie

Take a break-see a movie

Marcus Seegers, Multimedia Editor December 3, 2013

Apart from eating your favorite  holiday food, spending time with your family and getting some much-desired down time like going to the movies will probably become part of the seasonal routine. The question arises as to what will be the most popular...

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Centennial tassle not worth the hassle

Amber Gomez, Staff Reporter December 3, 2013

With it being only 29 days away from UTEP beginning its 100-year celebration, the university is getting ready to send out yet another graduating class in less than 10 days. As they walk down the stage on Dec. 14 to receive their diploma, however, they...

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One Direction to light up Sun Bowl like nobody else

One Direction to light up Sun Bowl like nobody else

S. David Ramirez, Staff Reporter November 26, 2013

English boy band One Direction will perform at the Sun Bowl on Sept. 19, 2014 as part of the UTEP Centennial. “We’re trying to join the celebration in the biggest, most exciting way we could possibly do it,” said Jorge Vasquez, UTEP special events...

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One Direction announces North America tour, making a stop in the Sun City

One Direction announces North America tour, making a stop in the Sun City

November 26, 2013

ONE DIRECTION ANNOUNCE THE NORTH AMERICAN LEG OF THE WORLDWIDE WHERE WE ARE 2014 STADIUM TOUR PRESENTED BY NABISCO  NEW ALBUM MIDNIGHT MEMORIES HITS #1 IN 97 COUNTRIES  TICKETS ON SALE DECEMBER 7 AT LIVENATION.COM  NEW YORK (NOVEMBER 26, 2013)...

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The Iron 5K  Turkey race will take place at 7:30 a.m. on Nov. 28 at 750 N. Sunland Park Dr.

The Iron Turkey Race continues to fight Lou Gehrig’s disease

Leonardo Montañez, Staff Reporter November 26, 2013

The Phi Delta Theta Fraternity is hosting their annual Iron Turkey race on Nov. 28, a philanthropy event that will raise funding for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis research, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. Muhammad Saad Sheikh, public relations...

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SELC will surprise 192 children at the annual Secret Santa Celebration being held from 7-9 p.m. on Dec. 6 at the Memorial Gym. (Above) Cassandra Reyes.

SELC fills up Christmas stockings

Jose Soto, Staff Reporter November 26, 2013

The season of giving is almost upon us. For many children, this means the time of receiving an abundance of wrapped joys.  However, for a demographic of children here in El Paso, the holiday cheer isn’t always prevalent, especially since many foster...

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Battle of the Holidays: Black Friday vs. Thanksgiving

Battle of the Holidays: Black Friday vs. Thanksgiving

November 26, 2013

  It’s that time of year again—the weather is getting colder, holiday decorations are being hung, but some holiday celebrating may be overshadowed by Black Friday. As the kick-off to holiday shopping is only days away, many shoppers...

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Independent Burger and Bar is known for its locally made bread and their burgers made from grass-fed beef. It is located at 5001 N. Mesa and open 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Mon.-Sun.

Fresh grass-fed beef burgers made from scratch

Marcus Seegers, Multimedia Editor November 26, 2013

  The restaurant owners who brought El Paso Crave Kitchen & Bar have opened a new restaurant called Independent Burger & Bar, located within the retail section of the Venue at Montecillo. The interior is nicely finished with wood...

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Las Artistas, ceramics students represent UTEP at art show

Amber Gomez, Staff Reporter November 25, 2013

Despite the cold weather, dozens of fascinated art lovers came out to see El Paso’s annual art and fine crafts show––Las Artistas. The fair began in 1970 to promote art appreciation within the El Paso community. There were 63 booths at the fair...

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UTEP Choirs present “Holiday Revels”

November 19, 2013

In the spirit of the holiday season, the UTEP Choirs present an evening of song and dance in the style of the Christmas Revels at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday Nov. 26 at the UTEP Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall, featuring the Choral Union, Concert Chorale, and Chamber...

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The Bowie Bakery was established in 1951 and continues to be students favorite bakery according to the Pick Awards survey.

Bowie Bakery shares guilty pleasure through six decades of experience

Leonardo Montañez, Staff Reporter November 19, 2013

  Bowie Bakery has been active since 1971 and was recently voted as the best bakery in El Paso by UTEP students. Juan Marquez, current owner of the Bowie Bakery, continues the family tradition and said that he is very fortunate to have...

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