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Two girls wait for a performance to begin at Neon Desert Music Festival.

Two girls wait for a performance to begin at Neon Desert Music Festival.

Graham Wright keyboardist and guitarist for Tokyo Police Club.

Graham Wright keyboardist and guitarist for Tokyo Police Club.

Concert goers watch a band perform at Neon Desert Music Festival.

Concert goers watch a band perform at Neon Desert Music Festival.

Tokyo Police Club bassist David Monks performs onstage.

Tokyo Police Club bassist David Monks performs onstage.

Tokyo Police Club bassist performing at the Neon Desert Music Festival.

Tokyo Police Club bassist performing at the Neon Desert Music Festival.

Graham Wright keyboardist and guitarist for Tokyo Police Club.

Graham Wright keyboardist and guitarist for Tokyo Police Club.

Trumpet player Jon Durbin performs a solo with The Suffers.

Trumpet player Jon Durbin performs a solo with The Suffers.

Kam Franklin performs with The Suffers.

Kam Franklin performs with The Suffers.

Kam Franklin performs with The Suffers.

Kam Franklin performs with The Suffers.

Rapper Bas enjoys some time on the Neon Desert Festival grounds after his performance.

Rapper Bas enjoys some time on the Neon Desert Festival grounds after his performance.

Rapper Bas looks at the crowd.

Rapper Bas looks at the crowd.

Rapper Bas opens the performances on the Rio Bravo Stage.

Rapper Bas opens the performances on the Rio Bravo Stage.

Lead singer Oscar from Avingdale performs a song onstage at Neon Desert.

Lead singer Oscar from Avingdale performs a song onstage at Neon Desert.

Alternative rock band Avindale performs at Neon Deserts Franklin Mountains Stage.

Alternative rock band Avindale performs at Neon Deserts Franklin Mountains Stage.

UTEP students Audrey Russel and Irving Miramontes (Left and Right) pose with fellow Neon Desert worker Sara Mata (Middle)

UTEP students Audrey Russel and Irving Miramontes (Left and Right) pose with fellow Neon Desert worker Sara Mata (Middle)

Artist Hore Herrera paints the Neon Desert board.

Artist Hore Herrera paints the Neon Desert board.

Artist Grave Herrera paints the Neon Desert board.

Artist Grave Herrera paints the Neon Desert board.

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

[Photo] The Eagles land in El Paso

May 23, 2015

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

On Thursday, April 30, the El Paso Natural Gas Conference Center hosted “Diving Deep.”

[Photo] Advertising and marketing panelists inspire students at conference

Jose Soto, Staff Reporter May 5, 2015

On Thursday, April 30, the El Paso Natural Gas Conference Center hosted “Diving Deep.”

Senior studio art major, Deven Mc Coy, stands infront of his art work at the Fox Fine Arts Center.

[Photo] Behind the research of ‘Beyond Common’

Fernanda Leon, Contributor May 5, 2015

Senior studio art major, Deven Mc Coy, stands infront of his art work at the Fox Fine Arts Center.

Gloria Almaguer, senior  education major, studies while Bianca Martinez, junior media advertising major, looks over a travel book at the library.

[Photo] Learning never stops, even after graduation

Fernanda Leon, Contributor May 5, 2015

Gloria Almaguer, senior education major, studies while Bianca Martinez, junior media advertising major, looks over a travel book at the library.

The UTEP track and field team will host the Twilight track meet on Friday, May 1 at Kidd Field.

[Photo] UTEP hosts track meet under the lights

Juan Carlos Navarrete, Staff Reporter April 28, 2015

The UTEP track and field team will host the Twilight track meet on Friday, May 1 at Kidd Field.

UTEP students personalize their coke cans near Leech Grove.

Share a Coke Tour makes stop at UTEP

Andres Martinez, Staff photographer April 27, 2015

The Share a Coke Summer Tour made a stop at UTEP, near Leech Grove, Monday afternoon. The Share A Coke Tour is a public advertisement campaign, which encourages people to personalize their coke cans with a name and share it with a friend or family...

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A UTEP student receives a free coke, while he waits in line.

A UTEP student receives a free coke, while he waits in line.

Senior history major Ian Roa takes a picture of his personalized coke to share with friends.

Senior history major Ian Roa takes a picture of his personalized coke to share with friends.

UTEP student Cesar Vasquez personalized his coke cans to unique names.

UTEP student Cesar Vasquez personalized his coke cans to unique names.

Students type out names on their personalized coke cans.

Students type out names on their personalized coke cans.

Participants of Denim Day Fashion Show walk on the runway.

Denim Day Fashion Show brings awareness to sexual assault

Andres Martinez, Staff Photographer April 22, 2015

In support of  Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the Office of Student Life hosted the Denim Day Fashion Show on Wednesday April 22, 2015. The show was held at the Union Plaza and had seven participants walking the runway. Andres Martinez may be...

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“Marry Poppins” will run until May 17 at the UTEP Dinner Theatre.

[Photo] ‘Mary Poppins’ comes to the UTEP Dinner Theatre

Fernanda Leon, Contributor April 21, 2015

“Marry Poppins” will run until May 17 at the UTEP Dinner Theatre.

The 2018 FloraFEST native plant sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.  on April 28 and 29, at the UTEP Centennial Museum and Chihuahuan Desert Gardens.

[Photo] FloraFEST fundraiser to benefit Chihuahuan Desert Gardens

Julia Hettiger, Staff Reporter April 21, 2015

The 2018 FloraFEST native plant sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 28 and 29, at the UTEP Centennial Museum and Chihuahuan Desert Gardens.

UTEP track and field had 13 athletes with first-place collegiate finishes during the UTEP Invitational.

[Photo] Despite wind track and field shines at UTEP Invitational

Juan Carlos Navarrete, Staff Reporter April 21, 2015

UTEP track and field had 13 athletes with first-place collegiate finishes during the UTEP Invitational.

(From left to right) Hector Gomez, SGA senate secretary, Saad Sheikh, attorney general, and Vice President of internal affairs Marissa Rodriguez.

[Photo] SGA closes out semester with confidence

Stephanie Frescas, Contributor April 14, 2015

(From left to right) Hector Gomez, SGA senate secretary, Saad Sheikh, attorney general, and Vice President of internal affairs Marissa Rodriguez.

Chihuahuas third baseman Brett Wallace throws the ball toward first base during the team’s season opener.

[Photo] Chihuahuas split opening series, host Reno next

Luis Gonzalez, Sports Editor April 14, 2015

Chihuahuas third baseman Brett Wallace throws the ball toward first base during the team’s season opener.

A chihuahua attends the third game of the season.

A chihuahua attends the third game of the season.

Dr. Larry Lesser, UTEP mathematical sciences professor, was announced the winner of the New York City Museum of Mathematics Pi Day of the Century song-writing contest.

[Photo] Professor wins Pi Day of the Century contest

Valerie Herrera, Staff Reporter April 7, 2015

Dr. Larry Lesser, UTEP mathematical sciences professor, was announced the winner of the New York City Museum of Mathematics Pi Day of the Century song-writing contest.

The UTEP American Marketing Associaion made it to the top 25 International Collegiate Conference for aspiring marketers from March 19-21 in New Orleans, La.

[Photo] UTEP business organization ranks in top 25

Fernanda Leon, Contributor April 7, 2015

The UTEP American Marketing Associaion made it to the top 25 International Collegiate Conference for aspiring marketers from March 19-21 in New Orleans, La.

Senior music theory and composition major, Roberto Loya lifts weights at the UTEP recreation center

[Photo] Risky bodybuilding substances damage brain performance

Julia Hettiger, Staff Reporter April 1, 2015

Senior music theory and composition major, Roberto Loya lifts weights at the UTEP recreation center

According to the American College Health Association, 6 percent of undergraduate and 4 percent of graduate students in four-year institutions have seriously considered suicide.

[Photo] Suicide second highest cause of death on campuses

Alonso Moreno, Staff Reporter April 1, 2015

According to the American College Health Association, 6 percent of undergraduate and 4 percent of graduate students in four-year institutions have seriously considered suicide.

Students climb up to the M next to Sun Bowl Drive.

UTEP students celebrate TCM Day

Andres Martinez, Staff Photographer March 20, 2015

Full of Miner spirit, students from the College of Engineering participated in TCM Day on March 20. TCM Day is the longest-running tradition held on campus where students unite and conduct activities organized by the Engineering Alumni Chapter and the...

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Celebrations commenced before the chants and marches began.

Celebrations commenced before the chants and marches began.

A UTEP student who participated on TCM Day gets his banner ready.

A UTEP student who participated on TCM Day gets his banner ready.

A soldier who volunteered on TCM Day shows a student the right distance from the next person.

A soldier who volunteered on TCM Day shows a student the right distance from the next person.

Sgt. Carter of the U.S Army teaches Engineering students a chant.

Sgt. Carter of the U.S Army teaches Engineering students a chant.

The M next to Sun Bowl Drive before being whitewashed.

The M next to Sun Bowl Drive before being whitewashed.

Leading up to the top of the M.

Leading up to the top of the M.

Before the whitewashing commenced UTEP students participating on TCM Day had to climb the hill.

Before the whitewashing commenced UTEP students participating on TCM Day had to climb the hill.

The whitewashing of the M on TCM Day.

The whitewashing of the M on TCM Day.

Texas approved its first same-sex marriage in February, but it was voided soon after.

[Photo] Texas same-sex couples continue to face challenges for marriage equality

Alonso Moreno, Staff Reporter March 17, 2015

Texas approved its first same-sex marriage in February, but it was voided soon after.

Dr. Terri Williams explains his role in the UTEP Collegiate Recovery Program.

[Photo] Recover at UTEP

Alonso Moreno, Staff Reporter March 3, 2015

Dr. Terri Williams explains his role in the UTEP Collegiate Recovery Program.

Contouring has become a popular makeup trend among UTEP students.

[Photo] Contouring new trend in the beauty industry

Valerie Herrera, Staff Reporter February 24, 2015

Contouring has become a popular makeup trend among UTEP students.

Senior guard Julian Washburn is now the seventh best scorer in UTEP basketball history.

[Photo] Miners play for first place at Louisiana Tech

Luis Gonzalez, Sports Editor February 24, 2015

Senior guard Julian Washburn is now the seventh best scorer in UTEP basketball history.

Vince Hunter goes for 2 points.

[Photo] REPORT CARD: Vince Hunter

April 2, 2015

Vince Hunter goes for 2 points.

Hunter wins the ball for the Miners to open the game.

Hunter wins the ball for the Miners to open the game.

CJ Cooper looks to the hoop as hes being defended.

CJ Cooper looks to the hoop as hes being defended.

The SGA game day was held on the 3rd floor of the Union East Building.

The SGA game day was held on the 3rd floor of the Union East Building.

Leslie Ramirez, senator-at-large, hosts game day at the UTEP Union.

Leslie Ramirez, senator-at-large, hosts game day at the UTEP Union.

UTEP students participate in SGA's game day by playing board games and socializing.

UTEP students participate in SGA's game day by playing board games and socializing.

Students Sebastian Lopez and Daniel Shearwood compete against friends in a game for Presidents day.

Students Sebastian Lopez and Daniel Shearwood compete against friends in a game for Presidents day.

Isaac Villa observes fellow students during the President's day games.

Isaac Villa observes fellow students during the President's day games.

Lindsay Adams teaches a student how to play the Presidents day game.

Lindsay Adams teaches a student how to play the Presidents day game.

UTEP students Genova Fuentes (Left) and David Ramos (right) pose in the Mt. Rushmore poster as Presidents.

UTEP students Genova Fuentes (Left) and David Ramos (right) pose in the Mt. Rushmore poster as Presidents.

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