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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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Pitbull's return to El Paso does not disappoint

Pitbull’s return to El Paso does not disappoint

Angel Ulloa, Photo Editor July 21, 2016

Grammy Award-winning artist, Pitbull, returned to El Paso on Wednesday, July 20th for The Bad Man Tour, and brought a special guest along with him. Prince Royce opened up for Pitbull with his Latin love songs 'Las Cosas Pequeñas' and 'Corazón Sin Cara,'...

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Scene from "The Loud House" that features an interracial married gay couple.

Nickelodeon presents interracial gay couple on “The Loud House”

Rene Delgadillo, Reporter July 21, 2016

Nickelodeon aired an episode of “The Loud House” on July 20 featuring an interracial gay couple. This children’s cartoon is about Lincoln, a kid who is growing up with 10 sisters. The episode, entitled “Overnight Success,” depicts Lincoln...

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‘Pokémon Go’: Entertainment or Menace?

‘Pokémon Go’: Entertainment or Menace?

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor July 19, 2016

It may be over 100 degrees under the blistering sun during the late afternoon, but crowds of hunters will be out trying to find a Pokémon to brag about to the rest of their friends. While some of the huddles vanished when wind speeds intensified and...

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UTEP students promote individuality through clothing brand

UTEP students promote individuality through clothing brand

Allison Livermore, Contributor July 19, 2016

American Nonsense is a locally based clothing brand that brings a new meaning to the party-goer lifestyle. Founder Trevor Hines, a junior kinesiology and communications major, and Mike Van de Wijngaart, a junior management major, created the brand in...

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Peking Garden is located ay 2900 North Mesa and has a $5.95 lunch special.

Meal deals for the student wallet

Eric Vasquez, Staff Reporter July 19, 2016

We’re heading into the back nine of summer and while we’re tanned extra crispy and finally getting that beach bod we planned for in March, the vacation hangover is starting to creep into our wallets. While a $5 trip to Circle K would kill the hunger...

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