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‘Nudes & More’ adorns the walls of Hal Marcus

‘Nudes & More’ adorns the walls of Hal Marcus

Noah Sarabia, Contributor March 25, 2019

The Hal Marcus Gallery opened exhibit “Nudes & More” March 14, at its gallery, 1308 N. Oregon St., and features works from more than 15 artists including Hal Marcus, Tom Lea, Krystyna Robbins and John W. MacKenzie in about 60 images. Gallery...

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Heather Wilson deserves a chance

Heather Wilson deserves a chance

Claudia Flores, Editor-in-Chief March 25, 2019

UTEP has been in the national spotlight due to the recent controversy surrounding UTEP President Diana Natalicio’s probable successor, Heather Wilson. With Wilson’s anti-LGBTQ voting record, her role as U.S. Secretary of the Air Force for the Trump...

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UTEP athletics announce student survey

Daniel Mendez, Web Editor March 25, 2019

UTEP Athletics is asking students to participate in a survey in an effort to improve your experience at athletic events. According to UTEP Athletics, results of the survey, released Monday, March 25 will "help us to better engage our students in University...

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Rubin Center highlights work during ‘Vault Mixer’

Rubin Center highlights work during ‘Vault Mixer’

Jaqueline Martinez, Contributor March 20, 2019

The Stanlee and Gerald Rubin Center of the Visual Arts hosted  “The Vault Mixer,” a one night only exhibition that featured artwork from "The Vault" Thursday, March 14. “The Vault Mixer,” a student-led event organized by the student staff...

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El Paso Chihuahuas unveil new menu items

Daniel Mendez, Web Editor March 20, 2019

The El Paso Chihuahuas unveiled new menu items for the upcoming season Tuesday, March 19.   One of the elements Spectra wanted to incorporate to this latest batch of new food items is the local flavor of the Borderland.   “What...

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UTEP Track and Field find success in springtime meet

Michael Cuviello, Contributor March 17, 2019

The UTEP Miners held their only home track meet of the season amid unusually cold and wet conditions which caused havoc on the Saturday schedule with many events being run early. Through the unfortunate conditions the Miners found success in various...

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Ph.D., civil engineering student, Okan Gurbuz and civil engineering professor Kelvin Cheu, Ph.D., are working in a research project to develop tools to assist parking offices for universities nationwide.

Civil engineering student, professor seek to find parking solutions

Claudia Flores, Editor-in-chief March 15, 2019

In an attempt to find solutions to parking shortages, doctoral civil engineering student Okan Gurbuz and civil engineering professor Kelvin Cheu, Ph.D., are working on a research project to develop tools to assist parking offices at universities nationwide. The...

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UTEP Student Government Association hears student concerns on president pick

UTEP Student Government Association hears student concerns on president pick

Glenda Avalos, Contributor March 15, 2019

UTEP's Student Government Association held an open forum meeting Thursday evening at Union East room 313 to hear concerns over the University of Texas Board of Regents unanimous choice of Dr. Heather Wilson as finalist for UTEP president announced March...

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2019 Neon Desert Music Festival official lineup

2019 Neon Desert Music Festival official lineup

Catherine Ramirez, Entertainment Editor March 15, 2019

After weeks of anticipation Neon Desert Music Festival officials have released the lineup of artists set to perform at the ninth annual downtown festival scheduled for May 25 and 26. “Neon Desert Music Festival is excited to unveil today the full...

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Beto O'Rourke runs for president in 2020

Beto O’Rourke runs for president in 2020

Claudia Flores, Editor-in-chief March 14, 2019

El Pasoan and former congressmen, Beto O’Rourke is running for president. O’Rourke made the announcement early Thursday morning on his official Twitter account announcing his candidacy. "I want to be president because I feel that we can bring...

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Miners upset Marshall in double overtime

Miners upset Marshall in double overtime

Daniel Mendez, Web Editor March 13, 2019

The UTEP women's basketball team defeated the Marshall Thundering Herd in double overtime, 64-56, in the first round of the Conference-USA women's Basketball Championship in Frisco, Texas. UTEP (9-21, 5-11 C-USA) came into the tournament as the 11th...

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El Paso Locomotive bring tons of energy to the city of El Paso

El Paso Locomotive bring tons of energy to the city of El Paso

Daniel Mendez, Web Editor March 11, 2019

The City of El Paso welcomed its latest franchise, Locomotive FC, also known as the “Locos” for the inaugural season opener Saturday, March 9. In front of a boisterous crowd of 8,324 at Southwest University Park, the city proved it was ready to get...

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