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Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

First baseman Tommy Medica is greated by pitcher Marcos Mateo after his three-run homer in the bottom of the first inning.

Chihuahuas overcome rough start, beat Omaha

Luis Gonzalez, Sports Editor June 2, 2015

The El Paso Chihuahuas got their first win in the month of June beating Omaha by a score of 7-4 tonight at Southwest University Park. Starting pitcher Jason Lane recovered from a tough first inning to pitch into the ninth inning and start off the four-game...

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PayDirt Pete Auditions

June 2, 2015

UTEP is on the look out for the next PayDirt Pete. The program is expanding due to change of leadership, Bianca Marquez will be filling the position as UTEP’s new Cheerleading Coach. The new program is set to meet the needs of both the on-campus and...

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12 Creative shots of the Centennial Plaza

12 Creative shots of the Centennial Plaza

Christopher Zacherl, Multimedia Editor June 2, 2015

Here are 12 creative photos taken of an empty Centennial Plaza before the summer semester kicks off next week.  

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UTEP football briefs

May 25, 2015

In Brief: Fall Camp changes location: UTEP Football announced that their training camp for the upcoming 2015 season will take place in Ruidoso, NM. The decision was made after the team spent the past two years holding their annual pre-season camp in...

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Neon Desert 2015 video recap

May 25, 2015

This year's Neon Desert Music Festival took place May 22 through May 24 in downtown El Paso. Expanding to three days for the first time, the festival hosted musical acts such as J. Cole, Passion Pit and Kaskade. A festival that mixes rock, punk, EDM,...

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PartyNextDoor with a flashy performance at Neon Desert.

Neon Desert ends with brilliant performances

Andres Martinez, Staff Photographer May 25, 2015

The Neon Desert Music Festival hosted Flume as one of its final performances in Downtown El Paso. Artists such as PartyNextDoor, Miami Horror, Earl Sweatshirt, and Passion Pit also delivered the festival's final performances.

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Concert goers watch J Cole perform at Neon Desert Music Festival in 2015.

Neon Desert hosts the second day of musical performances.

Andres Martinez, Staff Photographer May 24, 2015

The Neon Desert Music Festival continued it's musical performances on Saturday featuring diverse artists such as Bas, The Suffers, Tokyo Police Club, Kaskade and J. Cole.    

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The Eagles played at the Don Haskins Center on Friday night.

The Eagles land in El Paso

Juan Carlos Navarrete, Staff Reporter May 23, 2015

[aesop_gallery id="11173"] As the crowd entered the arena, it quickly filled the Don Haskins Center to welcome The Eagles to the borderland. The classic rock band played for a nearly two and a half hours, covering many of their iconic songs. “The...

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Girl Talk closes the festival with a bang.

Neon Desert celebrates its fifth year with three-day event

Adam Ziegenhals and Andres Martinez May 23, 2015

[aesop_gallery id="11215"] Neon Desert Musical Festival kicked off on Friday with headliners Cypress Hill, Toro y Moi and Girl Talk. Neon celebrated it's fifth year by adding an additional day filled with musical talent. This is the first time Neon Desert...

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A ‘Wicked’ show returns to the Sun City

A ‘Wicked’ show returns to the Sun City

Valerie Herrera, Staff Reporter May 20, 2015

Based on a best-selling 1995 Gregory Maguire novel, “Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West,” the musical adaptation “Wicked” depicts the untold odyssey of the witches of Oz long before the girl from Kansas arrived in Munchkinland. Winner...

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Chihuahuas' bats come alive, end losing streak

Chihuahuas’ bats come alive, end losing streak

Luis Gonzalez, Staff Reporter May 18, 2015

The El Paso Chihuahuas scored more runs than they had in their last six games combined as they beat the Fresno Grizzlies 15-9 in front of 8,586 tonight at Southwest University Park. “It felt good, we needed this win,” said Chihuahuas baseball first...

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UTEP men's and women's teams finish second in C-USA Championships

UTEP men’s and women’s teams finish second in C-USA Championships

Juan Carlos Navarrete, Staff Reporter May 17, 2015

The 2015 Conference USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships came to a close today, May 17, at Kidd Field. After four days of competition, the UTEP men’s and women’s teams both ended in second place behind UTSA and Western Kentucky, respectively. Coming...

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