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Freshman Erandi Martinez rallies against Tarleton State on Sunday, Feb. 25.

UTEP tennis defeats Tarleton State in heated battle

Isaiah Ramirez, Contributor February 25, 2018

The UTEP women’s tennis team defeated Tarleton State 5-2 with some hard fought matchups in singles competition and were fortunate to have a couple of default victories to capture a victory Sunday afternoon at the El Paso Tennis Club. The short-handed...

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Performance of the “Jasmine Flower Dance” by 3rd graders of Mesita Elementary School (EPISD).

UTEP Celebrates the Year of the Dog with annual Chinese New Year Celebration

Jake Deven, Contributor February 25, 2018

Students, faculty, and parents came together in a packed Union Cinema to celebrate the incoming Year of the Dog with traditional Chinese performances at UTEP on Saturday afternoon. “This is what universities are for. These incredible celebrations...

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Miners bury Golden Eagles for first C-USA home-sweep of the season

Adrian Broaddus, Copy Editor February 24, 2018

The Miners continued their hot streak from Thursday’s win with a monstrous 73-44 win over Southern Mississippi on Saturday to conclude their home schedule for the year. The Golden Eagles shot an abysmal 30 percent from the floor (16-of-54) and 11 percent...

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The UTEP softball team has won five of their last six contests.

Softball grabs two wins in day one of UTEP Tournament

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor February 24, 2018

The UTEP softball team used the arm and bat of Kira McKechnie, who both won her third collegiate game as a pitcher and picked up her first hit and RBI as the Miners run-ruled Portland State, 9-1, in their first contest on day one of the UTEP Tournament...

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Najala Howell attempts to pass the ball to a teammate before a 58-55 loss to UTSA on Friday night at the Don Haskins Center.

UTEP women let lead slip, drop fourth straight

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor February 23, 2018

Despite leading by as many as 15 in the first half, the UTEP women’s basketball team was unable to hold on, falling to visiting UTSA 58-55 on Friday night at the Don Haskins Center. The loss pushed UTEP's losing streak to four games while the win...

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El Paso’s ‘Pet People’ set to go on their ‘Tiny Texas Tour’

Aylin Tafoya, Contributor February 23, 2018

Vocalist and guitar player Nicole Velarde, and drummer Tom Tinajero, used to played together in a different  band before joining bass and keyboard players Robie Simsuangco and Ross Ingram to form Pet People in 2016. The band’s name was a collective...

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J.I.D and EARTHGANG captivate sold-out show at Lowbrow

J.I.D and EARTHGANG captivate sold-out show at Lowbrow

Adrian Broaddus, Copy Editor February 23, 2018

  In front of a stuffed, sold-out venue, hip-hop artists J.I.D and EARTHGANG, along with other Dreamville acts, truly performed a phenomenal show on Thursday evening. The Dreamville team opened up with three of their up-and-coming rappers...

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Neon Desert releases 2018 lineup

Neon Desert releases 2018 lineup

Adrian Broaddus, Copy Editor February 23, 2018

The most anticipated music event is back to downtown El Paso, as Neon Desert released its 2018  lineup for  its annual music festival, which will be held May 26 and 27. DJ Martin Garrix, alternative rock band At the Drive In, rapper Gucci Mane and...

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Evan Gilyard celebrates at the buzzer following a 74-72 win against La. Tech.

Tip-in lifts UTEP over La. Tech for key win

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter February 22, 2018

Matt Willms only had two points in the second half, but it turned out to be the biggest shot in the game. After Even Gilyard drove to the bucket and missed the go-ahead shot, it seemed as if UTEP was going to need to get a stop on the defensive end...

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 Junior Kacey Duffield attempts to advance on base.

Miner softball falls in Battle of I-10

Jason Green, Contributor February 20, 2018

The UTEP softball team lost their home opener on Tuesday, despite out hitting the rival New Mexico State Aggies 10-9. It was the Miners fourth straight game with double digit hits. The Miners were unable to overcome the Aggies in the run column...

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"Papel Dos Chicano" is an Chicano art collection from Cheech Marin. The exhibit will be on display through June 17, at El Paso Museum of Art.

Cheech Marin’s art collection showcased at El Paso Museum of Art

Claudia Flores, Entertainment Editor February 20, 2018

“Papel Chicano Dos” an art collection from Cheech Marin sits in the El Paso Museum of Art until June 17. The collection features 65 art pieces in different techniques such as watercolors, pastels and serigraphs among others. Besides paintings,...

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Two months into 2018: 18 gun involved school incidents

Michaela Román and Christian Vasquez February 19, 2018

The students of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High have now been added to the list of 150,000 American students who have experienced a mass shooting since the Columbine High School massacre in 1999. This year, there have been 18 school incidents that have...

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