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The best and the worst highlights of the 2017 NDMF lineup

The best and the worst highlights of the 2017 NDMF lineup

Adrian Broaddus, Web Editor March 1, 2017

Tuesday morning saw the release the highly anticipated 2017 Neon Desert Music Festival lineup. The lineup for the seventh-annual music festival that is set for Memorial Day weekend (May 27-28) made waves throughout regional social media for better or...

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President Trump gives first address to joint session of Congress

President Trump gives first address to joint session of Congress

Christian Vasquez, Copy Editor February 28, 2017

President Trump has given his first address to the joint session of Congress Tuesday, Feb. 28, where he laid out his agenda and asked for the support of both the House and Senate. To anyone who has followed Trump’s speeches will recognize many of...

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10 signs you’re being scammed

10 signs you’re being scammed

Eddie Velasquez, Contributor February 28, 2017

As technology and digital networking become more ubiquitous in college environments, the risk of job and financial swindles have also increased. From popular fund transfer scams like the Nigerian Prince series to financial aid fraud rings and fraudulent...

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Sin miedo al cruzar la frontera

Sin miedo al cruzar la frontera

Grecia Sanchez, Staff Reporter February 28, 2017

Carlos Fierro, estudiante de ingeniería mecánica en la Univerisad de Texas en El Paso, es uno de los estudiantes internacionales que cruzan diario la frontera de México para obtener una educación en los Estados Unidos. “Me tengo que levantar dos...

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The sticky path to legalization in Texas

The sticky path to legalization in Texas

Jason Green, Sports Editor February 28, 2017

A bill currently being introduced by Representative Joe Moody of El Paso, House Bill 81, would reduce marijuana possession up to one ounce to a civil penalty—a fine of up to $250 and court-ordered community service or drug education. Moody’s stance...

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The Oscars: an  American cry for help

The Oscars: an American cry for help

Eddie Velazquez, Reporter February 28, 2017

The 89th Academy Awards ceremony will be remembered for two things: the Steve Harvey-like disaster that occurred while the award for Best Picture was being presented and as a bastion of free speech and political discourse in a time of turmoil. However,...

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Stan Z will be having his album release party March 4 at the Lowbrow Palace.

Local artist Stan Z defies music barriers

Adrian Broaddus, Web Editor February 28, 2017

At just 20-years-old, Stan Zubia, or better known by his stage name, Stan Z, has made waves throughout El Paso’s local music scene with his genre-defying music and his impeccable stage swagger. He’s most comfortable when stepping in front of the crowd...

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Green Day “Revolution Radio” tour 2017

Green Day “Revolution Radio” tour 2017

Claudia Flores, Contributor February 28, 2017

Get ready because your favorite “American Idiots” are back on tour, along with special guests, Against Me promoting their most recent album “Revolution Radio,” Green Day will be on a 24-day tour throughout the United States starting March 1. The...

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The El Paso Pet fair was held on Feb. 25 to promote dog adoptions.

Humane Society of El Paso hosts adopting event

Leslie Sarinana, Entertainment Editor February 28, 2017

When buying a dog or a cat as a pet, not many people consider adoption. Pet stores all over the country have stopped selling cats and dogs from breeders. Big chain pet stores such as Petco and Petsmart now partner with local animal shelters to encourage...

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Neon Desert 2017 lineup released

Neon Desert 2017 lineup released

Adrian Broaddus, Web Editor February 28, 2017

The wait is finally over; Neon Desert has released its 2017 lineup. The music festival will span from Saturday, May 27, through Sunday, May 28. Doors will open at 3 p.m. and it will be held at Cleveland Square Park in downtown El Paso. Headliners for...

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Miner men seek first round bye in C-USA tournament

Miner men seek first round bye in C-USA tournament

Jeremy Carranco, Contributor February 28, 2017

After the Jan. 7 loss to Southern Mississippi, any Miner fan could have wondered the same thing. Would this UTEP team ever secure another victory during the season? That day, the tail end of a 12-game losing streak, is all but a faint memory for the Miners...

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Soccer kicks off spring exhibition schedule in Las Cruces

Soccer kicks off spring exhibition schedule in Las Cruces

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter February 28, 2017

After a 13-win season—the most since 2009—and a tournament berth for the fourth time in school history, the UTEP soccer team will reconvene for the 2017 Spring Exhibition season. However, new momentum will need to be rediscovered by the Miners after...

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