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WIN works to build network for female engineer students

WIN works to build network for female engineer students

Michaela Román, Editor-In-Chief March 7, 2017

Microsoft recently conducted a study that found young girls in Europe become interested in STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) around age 11, but if the interest is not fully ignited in the ensuing four years, by age 15 their interest...

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‘American Teen’ is a step in the right direction but falls short

‘American Teen’ is a step in the right direction but falls short

Adrian Broaddus, Web Editor March 7, 2017

At the age of 18, most El Paso teens are looking forward to graduating from high school, having a college future and transitioning into adulthood. That transition came differently for local R&B sensation Khalid Robinson. As a senior at Americas High...

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Ed Sheeran’s ‘Divide’ strays from traditional sound

Ed Sheeran’s ‘Divide’ strays from traditional sound

Gaby Velasquez, Photo Editor March 7, 2017

After a yearlong break from social media, singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran finally returned March 3, with the release of his third album, “÷ (Divide).” In a more upbeat premise, “Divide” is a slight departure from Sheeran’s usual mellow material.  Sheeran...

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Predictions, expectations and numbers of the C-USA tournament

Predictions, expectations and numbers of the C-USA tournament

Jason Green and Mike Flores March 7, 2017

The Conference-USA men’s basketball tournament kicks off in Birmingham, Alabama, on Wednesday, March 5, with eighth-seeded Western Kentucky (15-16 overall, 9-9 C-USA) facing off with ninth-seeded UT-San Antonio (13-18 overall, 8-10 C-USA) at 10:30 a.m....

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Jones and Plinke impress at NFL Combine

Jones and Plinke impress at NFL Combine

Adrian Broaddus, Web Editor March 7, 2017

Over the weekend, former UTEP running back Aaron Jones and tight end Hayden Plinke tested their strengths and skills at the 2017 NFL Combine in anticipation of the 2017 NFL Draft. Jones participated in running back drills on Friday, while Plinke showcased...

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Project MOVE gives back in eighth annual event

Project MOVE gives back in eighth annual event

March 4, 2017

Over 1,500 Miner volunteers assisted various nonprofit agencies throughout the Paso del Norte region on Saturday as part of the school's eighth annual Project MOVE. Students, faculty, staff, alumni and others worked from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 60...

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Miners Clinch a first round bye by overcoming Charlotte

Miners Clinch a first round bye by overcoming Charlotte

March 4, 2017

The UTEP men’s basketball team faced a must win situation playing for a first round bye in the upcoming Conference USA tournament when Charlotte came to the Don Haskins Center on Mar. 4. The Miners responded with a 74-67 victory on "senior day"...

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Green Day performs in El Paso, Texas on Thursday, March 2.

Green Day makes memorable stop at coliseum

Michaela Román, Editor-in-Chief March 3, 2017

Pop-punk legends Green Day played in front of their diehard fans Thursday, March 2, at a sold-out, roaring El Paso County Coliseum. Billy Joe Armstrong's energy on stage hasn't aged a day from the times of "Dookie," their chart-topping album in 1994....

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UTEP loses third place C-USA bye hopes in heartbreaking fashion to ODU

UTEP loses third place C-USA bye hopes in heartbreaking fashion to ODU

Adrian Broaddus, Web Editor March 2, 2017

There was only one winner allowed on Thursday night’s matchup between Old Dominon and UTEP, and there would only be one who would clinch the third place bye in the Conference USA tournament. A crucial missed free throw; a debated foul called...

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SXSW threatens international artists with deportation

SXSW threatens international artists with deportation

Leslie Sariñana, Entertainment Editor March 2, 2017

Earlier today, it was revealed that Austin’s South By Southwest festival includes a clause in their contracts with international artists that threatens them with deportation. Felix Walworth posted a picture of the contract his band “Told Slant”...

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Comedian Gabriel Iglesias announces cancellation of upcoming shows

Comedian Gabriel Iglesias announces cancellation of upcoming shows

Leslie Sariñana, Entertainment Editor March 1, 2017

Comedian Gabriel Iglesias, also known as “Fluffy,” has cancelled multiple upcoming shows due to health and emotional issues. Iglesias was set to perform in El Paso on May 19th at the Don Haskins Center as part of his tour “Fluffymania World Tour:...

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Minetracks: February in review

Minetracks: February in review

Leslie Sariñana and Adrian Broaddus March 1, 2017

Editor's notes: Leslie Sariñana (L) - Entertainment Editor - February might have been the month of love, but all of the music released in the month mostly reflected sadness and struggle. It was a big month for rap fans with Big Sean, Lupe Fiasco and...

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