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Boarder City Game Convention attendees play a zombie board game the second day of the convention.

Meeple Game Society hosts first gaming convention

Gaby Velasquez, Staff Photographer August 4, 2016

The Meeple Board Game society, a gaming club at UTEP, held the very first Boarder City Game Convention from July 29 - 31 at the Tomás Rivera Conference Center. The club’s co-founder Rogelio Long, a doctoral student in computational science, said...

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Frank Ocean: a look to 'Boys Don't Cry' and reliving the past

Frank Ocean: a look to ‘Boys Don’t Cry’ and reliving the past

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor August 3, 2016

After four long years of storied rumors, empty promises, misguided dates and grueling anticipation, the wait for Frank Ocean’s sophomore album is over. It is expected that R&B artist Frank Ocean will release his new project, “Boys Don’t...

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Davis named C-USA Preseason Co-Defensive Player of the Year

Davis named C-USA Preseason Co-Defensive Player of the Year

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor August 2, 2016

Entering her senior soccer season with the Miners, defender/midfielder Aleah Davis was named Conference USA Preseason Co-Defensive Player of the Year on Tuesday, Aug. 2. Davis joined Florida Atlantic's defender Erica Burt and Rice's Jasmine Isokpunwu....

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Aug. 1 marks the first day Senate Bill 11 goes into effect., allowing concealed carry on campus.

Let’s talk about concealed carry on campus

Rene Delgadillo, Staff Reporter August 1, 2016

Today is the first day that the campus concealed carry law will go into effect. Students are wondering if allowing guns on campus encourages people to commit a hate crime? Does the law make us safer or not? Does campus concealed carry even make sense? It...

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UTEP grad student shows her support for no guns on campus back in October of 2015.

UTEP students show mixed emotions on concealed carry

Christian Vasquez, Staff Reporter August 1, 2016

Starting Monday, Aug. 1, public universities across Texas will allow individuals to bring handguns on campus if they have a concealed carry license. The law, known as Senate Bill 11, also lets universities set exclusion zones where handguns will not be...

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Lil Yachty shines on sophomore album 'Summer Songs 2'

Lil Yachty shines on sophomore album ‘Summer Songs 2’

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor July 28, 2016

After rising to stardom with his freshman mixtape, “Lil Boat,” XXL 2016 Freshman and on-the-rise rap sensation Lil Yachty has taken 2016 by storm with his auto tune and unique sound of rap. His new project, “Summer Songs 2,” which was released...

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Laufasa added to pre-season Polynesian award watch list

Laufasa added to pre-season Polynesian award watch list

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor July 28, 2016

Entering his senior year at fullback, Darrin Laufasa was recognized to the 2016 Polynesian College Football Player of the Year Award Watch List on Wednesday, July 27. He is the only player out of Conference USA to receive the nomination. The award is...

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Professor Rajesh Tahiliani died after collapsing near his office on Tuesday, July 26.

College of Business lecturer dies on campus

Michaela Román, Editor-in-Chief July 27, 2016

UPDATE: Rajesh Virendra Tahiliani, 55, passed away on Monday, July 25, 2016 in El Paso. He is survived by his wife, Karuna and their two children, Shreja and Krishn. Memorial services will be held on Friday, July 29, 2016 at Martin Funeral Home West...

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The Juneteenth and Loving Day exhibit will be up at the Glass Gallery in the Fox Fine Arts building until July 29.

Juneteeth and Loving Day Poster Exhibition honors Maceo Dailey

Shericka Lawrence, Reporter July 27, 2016

The Department of Art in the College of Liberal Arts recently dedicated an exhibit in honor of the late Maceo C. Dailey Jr., who was director of the African American Studies Program. The Juneteeth and Loving Day Poster Exhibition is located at the...

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Blink-182 performs for the first time in El Paso at the Don Haskins Center on Tuesday, July 26.

Blink-182 makes memorable stop at the Haskins Center

Julia Hettiger, Entertainment Editor July 27, 2016

Pop punk band, Blink-182, landed in the Sun City for the first time for their “California” tour on July 26 along with the All-American Rejects and A Day to Remember. The bands’ performances drew in thousands of new and old fans on what would...

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Chihuahuas best Redbirds to close the series

Chihuahuas best Redbirds to close the series

Shericka Lawrence, Reporter July 22, 2016

In front of a sell out crowd, the El Paso Chihuahuas were down to start the first 3 innings in their last game of the four-game series against the Memphis Redbirds, but the home team finished strong with at least one run scored in four consecutive innings...

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Coyotes host tryouts for local Major Arena Soccer team

Coyotes host tryouts for local Major Arena Soccer team

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor July 21, 2016

  Putting together the pieces to their new franchise, the El Paso Coyotes held open tryouts on Thursday, July 21. The Coyotes will be debuting in the Major Arena Soccer League starting in late October. The three-day tryouts will be held through...

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