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Fentanyl is the leading cause of death in the United States of America for people between the ages of 18-45 according to the CDC. Photo courtesy of Jeff Anderson/Openverse

Fentanyl: Youth’s prominent killer

Victoria Rivas, Contributor October 18, 2022

Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid to treat severe pain, has taken over the lives of tens of thousands of Americans, becoming the leading cause of death in America for people between the ages of 18 to 45, according to the CDC.  “Fentanyl is the single deadliest...

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This year, the Cincinnati Bengals will face the Cleveland Browns for Monday Night Football Oct. 31. Photo courtesy of RMTip21/Openverse.

Spook-tacular history of NFL Halloween games

Katrina Villarreal, Staff Reporter October 18, 2022

Football is no stranger to Halloween matchups with the earliest game dating back to the beginning of the National Football League. Halloween games are the place where players show up and show out. For this year's Halloween matchup, we have the Cincinnati...

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Which alternate NFL uniforms are runway ready?

Which alternate NFL uniforms are runway ready?

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor October 18, 2022

After the long-anticipated rule change in 2021 by the National Football League (NFL), teams around the league are ready to showcase its new alternate uniforms. Some are admittedly duds, but others offer a fresh new take on some classic uniforms. The main...

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The UTEP Soccer team won against Middle Tennessee, Oct. 16 after losing against Florida Atlantic Owls Oct. 7 and Rice University Oct. 13. Photo courtesy of UTEP Athletics.

Soccer breaks month-long winless streak

Katrina Villarreal, Staff Reporter October 18, 2022

UTEP soccer had a big comeback win at home against Middle Tennessee, Oct. 16, after facing two losses on the road. The Miners (4-9-3, 1-5-2 Conference USA) fell to the Florida Atlantic Owls Oct. 7 and Rice University Oct. 13.   Florida Atlantic University  In...

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The UTEP Miners volleyball team won against LA Tech Friday, Oct. 14 before losing against Western Kentucky University Sunday, Oct. 16. Photo courtesy of UTEP Athletics.

UTEP Volleyball struggles at home after road win

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor October 18, 2022

The UTEP Miners (11-9, Conference USA 5-2) fell to Western Kentucky University (19-2. Conference USA 7-0) Sunday, Oct. 16, after beating LA Tech (9-13, Conference USA 2-5) on the road Friday, Oct. 14.  LA Tech Bulldogs  The UTEP Miners came out...

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Tooth and Veil Oddities and Macabre Shop is owned by Michelle Bocanegra and has been selling oddities and antiques for 25 years.

Unique finds at Tooth and Veil Oddities and Macabre Shop

Alyson Rodriguez, Staff Reporter October 18, 2022

El Paso has many hidden gems around every corner. One of these secret shops is the Tooth and Veil Oddities and Macabre Shop, which is unlike any store in the Sun City.   “We get every type of reaction when people first walk into the shop,” said...

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UTEP lecturer helps students land their own tricks

Alberto Silva Fernandez, Photographer October 18, 2022

Editor’s note: This is the second of a three-part series on professors who skateboard at UTEP.   Impacting students’ lives has always been a priority for UNIV 1301 lecturer, Steven Brown. Brown originally began working at UTEP as an academic...

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“IT (2017)” is based on Stephen King’s 1986 novel which centers around an evil clown who terrorizes the children of Derry, Maine. “IT” can be streamed on Netflix. Photo courtesy of Warner Bros.

Start spooky season with these fall favorites

Meagan Elizabeth García, Arts & Culture Editor October 18, 2022

With Halloween right around the corner, many folks have already started the seasonal preparations by setting out decorations, looking for costumes or bundling up to fight the incoming autumn chill.   While these are all great ways to get ready for...

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As Halloween and fall is in season, many black cats suffer from mistreatment due to the superstition of them being bad luck.

Keep black cats safe on Halloween

Sophia Villalobos, Contributor October 18, 2022

Halloween is the time of the year where people of all ages go out and indulge in things like trick or treating. Teenagers have been known to prank houses in the community by throwing toilet paper or eggs and have even gone so far as hurting innocent animals...

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Based on the film version of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” the UTEP Dinner theatre will be performing “The Rocky Horror Show-Live On Stage!” which centers on a couple whose car breaks down, and finds themselves at the castle of Dr. Frank-Furter, a transvestite from the planet transsexual who is trying to create the perfect man.  Photo courtesy of the UTEP Dinner Theatre.

Dinner Theater’s Rocky Horror has audiences ‘shivering with anticipation’

Kristen Scheaffer, Contributor October 18, 2022

As the UTEP Dinner Theatre celebrates its 40th anniversary, the Rocky Horror Show opened, selling out seats to El Paso. What is a fan-favorite for this time of year, the show is based on the 1975 cult-classic “Rocky Horror Picture Show” by Richard...

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Hector Azurmendi as Dracula, with Natalia Sosa Quiroz, Paula Vasquez, and Ava Trousdale as the Vixens, at the first “Dracula” showing Friday, Oct. 14, at the El Paso Playhouse.

‘Dracula’ a blood pumping show

Kristen Scheaffer, Contributor October 17, 2022

“Dracula” started its first showing Friday, Oct. 14, at the El Paso Playhouse. Saturday’s performance opened to a packed house, eager to see the Halloween classic with some audience members even dressed for the part.   Rebecca McVay Condra,...

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The 28th annual Community Fair at Hueco Tanks State Park will take place Saturday, Oct. 15 and Sunday, Oct. 16. The fair will include indigenous groups educating the audience on their traditions and presents an opportunity for people to experience the history and geology. Photo courtesy of Joachim Hees III.

Hueco Tanks State Park celebrates its 28th annual Community Fair

Kristen Scheaffer, Contributor October 13, 2022

What was once called the Interpretive Fair celebrates its 28th year at Hueco Tanks State Park. The two-day event will take place Saturday, Oct. 15, and Sunday, Oct. 16. There will be no fees charged on these dates and no capacity restrictions.   The...

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