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Seeking top four finish in regular season

Seeking top four finish in regular season

Edwin Delgado, Sports Editor March 4, 2014

The UTEP men’s basketball team has  one game left in the regular season against the Texas San Antonio Roadrunners, whom they will face on March 6. As of now, the Miners (21-9, 11-4 Conference USA) stand in fifth place in the conference and are just...

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Kudos to fest organizors—MGMT announced for Neon Desert

Jose Soto, Staff reporter March 4, 2014

The stakes were high for this years Neon Desert Music Festival line-up.  Being its third year, the public has been waiting for big names to drop and just this morning, the festival announced that the indie-rock duo MGMT will be performing.  A name like...

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Where Samba meets bamba

Where Samba meets bamba

Maria Esquinca, Staff Reporter March 4, 2014

A samba dancer has seemingly transformed into a peacock. A long, blue, elaborate feather headdress adorns her. It pours out of a golden crown beginning at the top of her head and drizzles down over her back. The crown reaches out into her face, covering...

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Race for the Cure continues the fight

Race for the Cure continues the fight

Amber Gomez, Staff Reporter February 28, 2014

It is time to get your running shoes ready, because the 22nd annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure will take place on March 2 at Biggs Park. This weekend, many citizens of El Paso will participate in Race for the Cure. Among them is sophomore nursing...

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Tulsa hands UTEP second straight loss

Tulsa hands UTEP second straight loss

Luis Barrio, Staff Reporter February 27, 2014

It was a bitter ending tonight in the regular season home finale for the UTEP seniors, forward John Bohannon and Tyler Tafoya. The Miners tried but too many turnovers in the game resulted in a 60-65 game to the Tulsa Golden Hurricanes. It’s the...

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Mysterious compliments appear around the Union

Mysterious compliments appear around the Union

Tania Moran, Staff Photographer February 27, 2014

Several sticky notes with a variety of messages  have been put up across the Union East building. Several students were posting the notes in ATM machines, doors and mirrors at the restrooms and the messages are directed to women.

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Around 400 attend Tribune symposium discussing demographic change in Texas

Around 400 attend Tribune symposium discussing demographic change in Texas

Maria Esquinca and Jose Soto, Staff Reporters February 27, 2014

Around 400 people from the El Paso community attended the one-day symposium on “Demographic Change in Texas,” including UTEP students and faculty, community leaders, business leaders and elected officials. The symposium is a larger part of The...

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UTEPIA will help students make safer spring break choices

UTEPIA will help students make safer spring break choices

Jose Soto, Staff Reporter February 27, 2014

UTEPIA an annual event that gathers different organizations and clubs from around campus to promote healthier and alternative options for students as they embark on their spring break hiatus and will be held at the union breezeway on March 4 at 10 a.m. The...

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Miners close home schedule with win over UTSA

Miners close home schedule with win over UTSA

Javier Cortez, Staff Reporter February 26, 2014

In an emotional senior night, the UTEP women’s basketball team defeated the Texas San Antonio Roadrunners 78-65 at the Don Haskins Center. Tonight’s game was the last regular season home game for seniors, forward Kayla Thornton, center Kristine Vitola...

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Springing up your fashion sense: trends for men

Springing up your fashion sense: trends for men

Jose Soto, Staff Reporter February 26, 2014

As spring starts to bloom, it’s time for us men to allow our fashion sense to blossom. Stow away your dull, dark colors from winter and allow some sunshine into your closet. Spring 2014 is full of vibrant and exciting fashion measures we can all enjoy. In...

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Springing up your fashion sense: trends for women

Springing up your fashion sense: trends for women

Lesly Limon, Staff Reporter February 26, 2014

With a new season comes new trends. These trends are what’s hot in women’s fashion, specifically for the warmer weather. Crop Tops—Okay girls, I know crop tops are very 90s, however they’re totally back. Anyone can pull off this trend regardless...

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Monarch showcases spring and summer fashions

Monarch showcases spring and summer fashions

S. David Ramirez, Staff Reporter February 26, 2014

The Monarch night club hosted a showcase of fashion, make-up and hair on Feb. 22. It was meant to show what the El Paso fashion scene has to offer. The clothing was provided by Red Door Boutique and the styling was created by Pin-up and Dye Salon. “I...

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