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Juan Gabriel shakes it all off

Juan Gabriel shakes it all off

Maria Esquinca, Copy Editor February 18, 2015

Riveting, sensual and full of life are a few words that describe Juan Gabriel’s performance at the Don Haskins as part of his “Volver” tour. Dressed in a pink suit, he sang, dipped, swayed his hips, blew kisses and took it off. Also known...

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

Texas Legislature considers open-carry bill

Alonso Moreno, Staff Reporter February 17, 2015

As Senate Bills 11 and 17 move forward, Texans find themselves closer to the possibility of not only being able to openly carry guns, but also being able to sport concealed firearms at public colleges and universities. On Thursday, Feb. 12, the Texas...

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New motor speedway is located at 8600 Gateway East Blvd.

Indoor go-kart speedway is sparking up attention

Valerie Herrera, Staff Reporter February 17, 2015

A new motor speedway opened in East El Paso on Feb. 6, but plans for the official ribbon cutting of Zero to 60 Motor Speedway is expected to take place Mar. 6. The track, located at 8600 Gateway East Blvd. in the Kessler Industrial Park, is a quarter-mile...

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Senior guard Julian Washburn has scored double figures in the past two games.

Men’s basketball streaking, in second place of Conference USA

Luis Gonzalez, Sports Editor February 17, 2015

The UTEP men’s basketball team has won six-straight games and sits alone in second place in Conference USA. After two wins at home, first against Charlotte and then against Old Dominion, the Miners’ 10-3 conference record trails only Louisiana Tech’s...

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Senior guard Julian Washburn had a team high of 15 points.

Miners handle Monarchs for sixth straight win

Luis Gonzalez, Sports Editor February 14, 2015

It was a showdown between two of the best defenses in Conference USA and UTEP’s was just simply better. The Miners beat Old Dominion 62-47 tonight at the Don Haskins Center. The victory is UTEP's sixth in a row and gives the Miners sole possession...

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Gabriel Iglesias brought his "Unity through laughter" tour to the Don Haskins Center Friday, February 13.

A single order of encores with a large dose of laughter

Amanda Guillen, Managing Editor February 13, 2015

With the clock ticking, counting the minutes Gabriel Iglesias has been on the stage  at the Don Haskins Center for his Unity through Laughter World Tour. Iglesias looks down picks up the clock and tells the audience that he was supposed to...

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Miners get fifth straight, beat Charlotte

Luis Gonzalez, Sports Editor February 12, 2015

UTEP led from start to finish on their way to a fifth consecutive win. With tonight’s 73-68 victory over Charlotte, and a combination of scores, the Miners now sit in third place on the Conference USA standings, behind only Louisiana Tech and Western...

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Two students talk in between classes. They are not affiliated with the story.

Student virgins fight pressure to save themselves for marriage

Ben Woolridge, Staff Reporter February 10, 2015

Many college students across the country may engage in the popular practice of having sex without committing to a relationship, but a significant number of others commit to remaining virgins until marriage. Lucas Galey, biomedical engineering graduate...

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The Inn of  the Mountians Gods will be having a Stupid Cupid Glow Party for singles.

Single or Taken there’s a place for you on Valentine’s Day

Julia Hettiger, Staff Reporter February 10, 2015

Single or taken, there are many events taking place this Valentine’s Day, from yoga to concerts to singles parties. Venues in El Paso and the surrounding area have you covered. Michael Stuart, a salsa singer and actor, will be having a Chocolate Extravaganza...

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Local professional wrestler Hector Rincon uses canned air to get rid of the crowd’s bad smell.

Local wrestler carries on the Guerrero legacy

Jason Green, Staff Reporter February 10, 2015

Hector was sitting on the toilet when he got the call. He still chuckles when he thinks about Mando asking him if he was sitting down. Then he wipes a tear from his eye. He had lost a high school teammate—a training partner—a sometimes tag team...

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UTEP Women's basketball team gets pumped up after introducing the starting lineup.

Miners break streak, beat FIU

Juan Carlos Navarrete, Staff Reporter February 7, 2015

The Miners got that six game loosing streak out of the way as they won 72-56 against FIU. The Miners managed to beat FIU in every stage of the game early on and cruised to the win. “The important thing is that our team recognized that we have...

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Senior point guard Stacy Telles finishes the game with 8 assists in 33 mins.

Miners lose sixth straight

Juan Carlos Navarrete, Staff Reporter February 5, 2015

After a close game at home, the Miners dropped their sixth game in succession tonight at the Haskins Center 68-63 against Florida Atlantic University. The Miners now find themselves with a tough road ahead as they are 3-7 in conference. The Lady...

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