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Neon Desert annouces daily schedule and times

Neon Desert annouces daily schedule and times

Adrian Broaddus, Editor-In-Chief May 22, 2017

In anticipation for the two-day music fesival this weekend, Neon Desert annouced the full set times and full performance schedule for each day. Single-day and two-day passes are still available for purchase at www.neondesertmusicfestival.com, in person...

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UTEP celebrates border culture through theater

UTEP celebrates border culture through theater

Gaby Velasquez, Photo Editor May 21, 2017

The UTEP Department of Theater and Dance presented the Chicano and Latin Theater series on Sunday, May 21, at the Fox Fine Arts. The series brought two plays to campus. "¡Bocón!" was performed by the UTEP theater students and the Pebble Hills...

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Attendees gather around

El Pasoans get a taste of the middle east at ‘An Arabic Night in El Paso’

Andres Martinez, Multimedia Editor May 20, 2017

  UTEP's Arab Student Association and music ensemble Layali Al-Sham hosted "An Arabian Night in El Paso" on Saturday, May 20. The event was held so attendees could experience authentic Arabic food and music.

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Chihuahuas complete comeback victory to top Oklahoma City

Chihuahuas complete comeback victory to top Oklahoma City

Mike Flores, Sports Editor May 20, 2017

On Friday, May 19, the visiting Oklahoma City Dodgers took the life out of Southwest University Park with an early 5-0 lead over the El Paso Chihuahuas, which included back-to-back home runs from the first two at-bats. It seemed as if the Chihuahuas...

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El Paso Mascots celebrate Chico's birthday at the ball park

El Paso Mascots celebrate Chico’s birthday at the ball park

Gaby Velasquez, Photo Editor May 20, 2017

The annual "Mascot Mania" was hosted at the Southwest University park at the El Paso Chihuahuas game on Friday, May 19, in spirit of Chico's birthday. Mascots such as Paydirt Pete, Amigo Man, Texan Jack and Dry Blue made the appearance at the game. They...

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Chihuahuas split series with Colorado Springs

Chihuahuas split series with Colorado Springs

Mike Flores, Sports Editor May 18, 2017

In what was supposed to be a duel of starting pitchers between the El Paso Chihuahua’s pitcher Dinelson Lamet and Colorado Springs’ pitcher Brandon Woodruff, was an easy victory for Lamat as the Chihuahuas won game four of the series 4-1 on Thursday,...

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The El Paso Band perform at Cool Canyon Nights at the McKelligon Canyon Amphitheatre on Thursday May 18.

Cool Canyon Nights shines a light on local talent

Eddie Velazquez, Copy Editor May 18, 2017

Local artists representing a wide range of genres are set to return to the McKelligon Canyon Amphitheater stage as part of the annual Cool Canyon Nights. The weekly concert series takes place every Thursday at 6 p.m. and is free to all attendees. Prime...

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Women's track celebrates first C-USA conference title

Women’s track celebrates first C-USA conference title

Jeremy Carranco, Contributor May 18, 2017

The UTEP women’s outdoor track team won their first Conference-USA outdoor conference title in school history on Sunday, May 14 at Kidd Field The Miners scored 27 points higher than second-place Middle Tennessee for a total of 153 points to claim...

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New UTEP women’s basketball coach Kevin Baker replaces the winningest coach in UTEP women’s basketball history in Keitha Adams.

Women’s basketball announces three new assistant coaches

Mike Flores, Sports Editor May 16, 2017

UTEP’s new women’s basketball coach Kevin Baker announced on Tuesday the addition of three full time assistants to the Miners’ coaching staff. Nicole Dunson (UTSA), Michael Madrid (San Jacinto College) and Lori Morris (Southwestern College) will...

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Chihuahuas win big in opening homestand

Chihuahuas win big in opening homestand

Adrian Broaddus, Editor-In-Chief May 16, 2017

Totalling a season high of 16 hits, the Chihuahuas dominated the Colorado Springs Sky Sox 10-5 on a beautiful Monday night at Southwest University Park. Leading the way for the Chihuahuas was Carlos Asuaje, who went 3-for-4 with a home run and two...

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Neon Desert annouces daily schedule for music fest

Neon Desert annouces daily schedule for music fest

Adrian Broaddus, Editor-In-Chief May 15, 2017

In anticipation for the seventh annual Neon Desert Music Festival, the lineup for each day has been released. Single-day tickets are also available for purchase at www.neondesertmusicfestival.com. Headlining the festival on Saturday, May 27, will be...

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Women's track team wins first ever C-USA outdoor championship

Women’s track team wins first ever C-USA outdoor championship

Adrian Broaddus, Editor-In-Chief May 15, 2017

Totaling an impressive 153 points on a sunny Sunday afternoon, the UTEP women's track and field team secured its first Conference USA outdoor championship in program history. The squad beat out the likes of Middle Tennessee (126 points), who led...

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