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The legacy of ‘66 50 years later

The legacy of ‘66 50 years later

Luis Gonzalez, Editor in Chief November 3, 2015

Even if it wasn’t clear to everybody at the time, there would be a before and after to March 19, 1966. At a time when the NCAA Tournament was nowhere near the national spectacle it is today, Texas Western’s (now UTEP) victory over Kentucky to claim...

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Doctoral biomedical engineering student, Julio Rincon helped develop a new device that helps HIV patients monitor their health quickly and at a low cost.

UTEP researchers develop low-cost device to monitor HIV patients’ health

Valerie Terrazas, Contributor November 3, 2015

UTEP researchers patented a new device that helps HIV patients monitor their health quickly and at a low cost. Tests for people who live with HIV can be complicated, difficult and expensive. Thomas Boland, Ph.D., professor in the department of metallurgical,...

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El Dia de los Muertos fue celebrado en varios lugares en la cuidad incluyendo el cementerio Concordia.

Día de los Muertos: lo que conlleva la tradición mexicana

Fernanda Leon, Staff Reporter November 3, 2015

Considerada como una tradición muy representativa de la cultura mexicana, el Día de los Muertos va más allá de los típicos colores llamativos, las flores, las calaveras y la comida. Esta festividad es celebrada durante el 2 de noviembre de cada...

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UTEP students reach their dream of opening fitness center

UTEP students reach their dream of opening fitness center

Julia Hettiger, Staff Reporter November 3, 2015

Inspired by their love for fitness and strong desire to give back to the community, three UTEP students have decided to pursue their dreams and have open their own gym. Peak Fitness, which had its grand opening on Oct. 31 at 5450 Hurd on the Westside...

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Men’s team tops Cameron Aggies in exhibition opener 78-69

Adrian Broaddus, Staff Reporter November 3, 2015

Despite a stagnant, sloppy start, the UTEP men’s basketball team was able to slither past the Cameron Aggies 78-69 in their opening exhibition game.  Six players in total missed did not play in the game, along with head coach Tim Floyd who was not...

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Marc Anthony thanking his fans

Marc Anthony & Carlos Vives make the Don Haskins dance

Angel Ulloa, Staff Photographer October 31, 2015

Music superstars, Marc Anthony and Carlos Vives, teamed up on Oct. 30, 2015 to bring their 'UNIDO2' tour to El Paso. In the final stop of their tour both grammy award winners entertained the thousands of fans in attendance at the Don Haskins Center for...

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A local drag queen lip-synced to a disco medley during 'Queernival' on Oct. 28 at the Union breezeway.

‘Queernival’ event brought LGBT and UTEP community together

Julia Hettiger, Staff Reporter October 31, 2015

[aesop_gallery id="12826"] As a way of commemorating lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered history month, the Student Engagement and Leadership Center hosted 'Queernival', an event that highlighted the efforts of the LGBT community and brought many...

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A male student poses as someone that may participate in halloween vandalism.

The risks that come with Halloween fun

Julio Cesar Chavez, Staff Reporter October 27, 2015

According to pop culture, Halloween is a night of crimes ravaging through the community, but the picture isn’t so grim in the Sun City. Being one of the safest cities in the U.S., however, doesn’t mean the evening will be without risk. El Paso Police...

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The Downtown El Paso Ghost Tour will take participants through the streets of downtown and conclude at the Old Wigwam Saloon .

Ghosts915 tour explores the haunted side of downtown

Julia Hettiger, Staff Reporter October 27, 2015

El Paso’s history is rich with spine-chilling and freakish occurrences, and the Ghosts915 Paranormal Research Center’s Downtown Ghost Tour explores the creepy places where many of these stories have taken place. Just in time for Halloween, the tour...

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The UTEP Football will look to win back-to-back games for the first time in four weeks.

Miners look for back-to-back wins against Southern Miss

Juan Carlos Navarrete, Staff Reporter October 27, 2015

The UTEP football team will be back on the road when they take on Southern Miss this Saturday, Oct. 31. The Miners are coming off a 27-17 win over Florida Atlantic University–their first conference win of the season.The Miners are 3-4 and 1-2 in Conference...

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Sunset Heights Block Party to celebrate eighth year

Sunset Heights Block Party to celebrate eighth year

Jose Soto, Entertainment Editor October 22, 2015

There seems to be the constant questioning about what there actually is to do in El Paso. To answer that, you don’t have to look too far from one of the most historical neighborhoods in the city. The Sunset Heights Block Party, which was become an annual...

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Freshman philosophy major Jorge Martinez poses as a student struggling from tuition increase.

UT System board authorizes possible tuition increase

Luis Gonzalez, Editor in Chief October 20, 2015

A raise in what UTEP students pay each year for classes may be on the horizon. The UT System Board of Regents authorized all of its institutions to construct and present proposals for increasing tuition and fees for the 2017 and 2018 fiscal years. Tuition...

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