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Chihuahuas blow past Oklahoma City in game two

Chihuahuas blow past Oklahoma City in game two

Javier Cortez, Web Editor September 14, 2016

  It was a close game, then the bats came alive. Behind three hits and two triples from center fielder Manuel Margot, the Chihuahuas belted their way past the Oklahoma City Dodgers 10-4. Southwest University Park played baseball for the...

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Chihuahuas rally in the eighth to win game one

Chihuahuas rally in the eighth to win game one

Javier Cortez, Web Editor September 13, 2016

  The crowd was small and the deficit was large, two indicators of a less than positive night at Southwest University Park. But, the crowd was loud, the lead was short-lived, and as always the men in red and white made a game of it. Spotting...

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Celebrating Hispanic heritage

Celebrating Hispanic heritage

Rene Delgadillo, Layout Editor September 13, 2016

Throughout the history of the United States Hispanics, Latinos, Chicanos and Mexicans have suffered from racism, segregation and hate crimes. Many saw their wishes for the “American dream” broken and the lack of support from citizens and governments...

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Sports weekend recap

Sports weekend recap

September 13, 2016

Chihuahuas advance to PCL championships After coming back from a game-one loss at home, the El Paso Chihuahuas rallied, winning the next three games in their five-game series against the Tacoma Rainiers. In the final game, Hunter Renfroe hit a go-ahead...

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Your Next President

Your Next President

Christian Vasquez, Copy Editor September 13, 2016

Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump attended a presidential forum hosted by NBC on Wednesday, Sept. 7 that was dedicated to national security and veteran’s issues. Instead, each presidential candidate was given half an hour to gloss over facts and address...

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UTEP College Republicans president, senior political science major, Justin Cruz and vice-president Mariana Prieto talk in the Student Government Association office.

UTEP’s College Republicans stick to candidate

Michaela Román, Editor-In-Chief September 13, 2016

UTEP’s College Republicans—a sector of The College Republican National Committee (CRNC)—has always been a political group, where students with the same ideological and religious views may also agree on their political stances. However, with one...

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The second Mother of Pearl Block party will take place Sep. 14 through Sep. 17 at the Union Plaza in downtown El Paso.

Mother of Pearl Vinyl hosts second annual block party

Stephanie Hinojosa, Contributor September 13, 2016

As the summer nears the end, Mother of Pearl Vinyl, a record store located in the Monticello shopping center, is pulling out its banners and stages to prepare for yet another party. Last year, the record store hosted its first Mother of Pearl Block Party,...

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UTEP-Army hypes up Fort Bliss; new fans to Sun Bowl

UTEP-Army hypes up Fort Bliss; new fans to Sun Bowl

Jason Green, Staff Reporter September 13, 2016

You have probably seen the billboards around town by now: “One city. One team.” Half of the words are draped in UTEP’s orange and blue colors and the other are in the gold and black of the Army Black Knights. The two teams have never met in football,...

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UTEP Professor and his 9/11 experience

Vania Castillo, Contributor September 11, 2016

Hideki Tsutsui, associate professor of theater and dance at UTEP, was in New York City on September 11, 2001. He spoke to reporter Vania Castillo about the day and how it has impacted his life.

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Juan Gabriel tribute concert held at UTEP

Juan Gabriel tribute concert held at UTEP

Gaby Velasquez, Photo Editor September 10, 2016

PHOTOS: A tribute concert for songwriter Juan Gabriel, was held today at UTEP. Juan Gabriel was honored by the concert "Sentimientos Mexicanos" presented by the Orquestra Sinfonica y Coro Esperanza Azteca Juvenil, at the Magoffin Auditorium. Different...

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Longhorns' speed and power too much for Miners in 41-7 loss

Longhorns’ speed and power too much for Miners in 41-7 loss

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor September 10, 2016

AUSTIN, TEXAS—Deep in the heart of Austin, David squared up with Goliath in front of 92,863 beaming Longhorns fans. And, from the opening kickoff, the Miners ran out of steam against 11th ranked Texas, as they fell 41-7. The game showcased two major...

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Spotted: UTEP fans in Austin, Texas

Spotted: UTEP fans in Austin, Texas

Jason Green, Reporter September 10, 2016

  It was not just the UTEP fans’ designated section of Darrell K. Royal – Texas Memorial Stadium that was awash in orange and blue prior to the Miners matchup with the no. 11-ranked Texas Longhorns on Saturday, Sept 10; not only did bright...

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