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Coyotes fall to Sockers 9-5 after securing first franchise win

Coyotes fall to Sockers 9-5 after securing first franchise win

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor November 2, 2017

The San Diego Sockers scored three-straight goals in the second period to pull away from the El Paso Coyotes, 9-5 on Thursday night at the El Paso Country Coliseum. The loss for the Coyotes comes just five days after celebrating their first win...

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El Paso's Khalid performed on day two at Mala Luna festival.

Khalid named among Time’s ‘Most Influencing Teens of 2017’

Claudia Flores, Staff Reporter November 2, 2017

El Paso singer Khalid was included in the list of the “30 Most Influencing Teens of 2017” by Time. The "American Teen" singer won the MTV Music Video Award for Best New Artist this past August and his debut song "Location" is positioned at No....

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Sooneese was another of the participants of the show

Queernival gathers UTEP organizations to celebrate LGBTQ community

Sergio Munoz, Contributor November 1, 2017

On Wednesday, Nov. 1, UTEP celebrated the annual Queernival, an event that celebrates and supports the LGBTQ community. During the event, several departments of the campus were present to show their support. The celebration also included performances...

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UberEATS debuts in El Paso this week

UberEATS debuts in El Paso this week

Brianna Chavez, Contributor November 1, 2017

The popular food delivery service UberEATS will launch in El Paso this Thursday, Nov. 2. UberEATS allows users to choose any restaurant in their area, order off their menu. Much like with the Uber app, users will be able to screen their estimated delivery...

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Horrors and thrillers to watch on Netflix during Halloween

Adrian Broaddus, Editor-in-chief October 31, 2017

"Jaws" (1975) One of the granddaddies of them all is the sea horror film of “Jaws.” Dating back to its 1975 release, this is one of Steven Spielberg’s best directed films. The thriller follows the story of a town that receives terrible news...

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Haunted Campus Tours delivers historical significance

Haunted Campus Tours delivers historical significance

Elenie Gonzalez, Staff Reporter October 30, 2017

The Student Alumni Association celebrated their 11th-annual Haunted Campus Tours on campus last weekend, which is an event that traditionally takes place the weekend before Halloween. The SAA has a motto, “Keepers of Tradition,” and it is one...

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The UTEP women’s soccer team finishes the 2017 season at 8-11 overall.

Women’s soccer wraps up 2017 season

Daniel Mendez, Staff Reporter October 30, 2017

The UTEP women’s soccer team ended their season with a 2-1 victory over the UTSA Roadrunners on Friday, Oct. 27. The Miners concluded their season on a high note after dropping five of their previous six contests. The team’s final mark in 2017 was...

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Cafe de Tolteca features organic ingredients on their menu such as raw honey and lavender

Cafe de Tolteca aims to become a venue known for their art and coffee

Claudia Flores, Staff Reporter October 30, 2017

Café de Tolteca is a new coffee place that brings together the familiar flavors of the Southwest and those unique to the El Paso region. Located at 602 Magoffin Ave., Ste. 1B, Café de Tolteca opened its doors back in March. “The opening of this...

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Chemistry professor embarks on lung cancer research

Chemistry professor embarks on lung cancer research

Rene Delgadillo, Multimedia Editor October 30, 2017

More than 5,000 miles away from where he was born, Rachid Skouta, a chemistry research assistant professor at UTEP, is following his dreams to help fight against lung cancer. Skouta recently received more than $109,300 from the Consejo Nacional de Ciencia...

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UTEP alumnus and current running back for the Green Bay Packers Aaron Jones visiting his hometown during a UTEP football game.

Jones returns to El Paso after strong NFL start

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter October 30, 2017

With only one week off from a busy 17-week NFL season, Aaron Jones decided to spend it in El Paso, the city that saw him grow as a player. The former Burges Mustang and all-time leading rusher in UTEP football history, was picked in the 2017 NFL draft...

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Women's basketball routs Sul Ross State 99-40 in exhibition opener

Women’s basketball routs Sul Ross State 99-40 in exhibition opener

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor October 29, 2017

The UTEP women’s basketball team led 52-17 at halftime and never looked back on route to a 99-40 exhibition win against Division III Sul Ross State University at the Don Haskins Center on Sunday afternoon. Senior Tamara Seda dominated the game...

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Miners shutout Middle Tennessee on Senior Day

Miners shutout Middle Tennessee on Senior Day

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor October 29, 2017

The UTEP women’s volleyball swept Middle Tennessee in straight sets on Sunday at Memorial Gym to snap a nine-game losing streak. The Miners did not allow the Blue Raiders to reach 20 points in any set, taking the match 25-19, 25-16 and 25-14 on Senior...

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