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Cody Decker signs autographs for young fans.

Cody Decker signs autographs for young fans.

UTEP students have trouble being financially responsible when it comes to spending loan money.

[Photo] Ludicrous spending damages students credit

Juan Raygoza, Contirbutor July 21, 2015

UTEP students have trouble being financially responsible when it comes to spending loan money.

Barry hall is currently in the process of being demolished.

[Photo] Plans not final for Burges and Barry Halls

Juan Raygoza, Contributor July 14, 2015

Barry hall is currently in the process of being demolished.

UTEP students use makeup as part of their everyday routine.

[Photo] Students find artistry in cosmetic application

Fernanda Leon, Staff Reporter July 14, 2015

UTEP students use makeup as part of their everyday routine.

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[Photo] FDA to burn fat

Valerie Herrera, Staff Reporter July 7, 2015

'Pippin’ will be performed from July 10 through July 16.

[Photo] Dinner Theatre to debut ‘Pippin’

Julia Hettiger, Staff Reporter July 7, 2015

'Pippin’ will be performed from July 10 through July 16.

Insights El Paso Science Center is located at 521 Tays St, El Paso, TX.

[Photo] Insights Museum reopens after 2013 demolition

Julia Hettiger, Staff Reporter June 30, 2015

A boy uses the tesla coil.

The Gary Prazen Creation donated by Allan and Pat Born in the Geological Sciences building.

UTEP in Black and White

Andres Martinez, Staff Photographer June 16, 2015

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A UTEP student takes a break.

A UTEP student takes a break.

A building on the UTEP campus.

A building on the UTEP campus.

Bhutanese flags by the UGLC.

Bhutanese flags by the UGLC.

A Bhutanese flag next to the  UGLC.

A Bhutanese flag next to the UGLC.

The flags next to UGLC.

The flags next to UGLC.

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[Photo] Study abroad builds cosmopolitan students

Juan Raygoza, Staff Reporter June 16, 2015

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[Photo] Campus carry becomes law

Alonso Moreno, Staff Reporter June 9, 2015

Chuco Soul Project performs at the State Line.

[Photo] Chuco Soul Project gives local music a fresh vibe

Julia Hettiger, Staff Reporter June 9, 2015

Chuco Soul Project performs at the State Line.

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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Aaron Shanahan reaches out to the crowd at Neon Desert.

Aaron Shanahan reaches out to the crowd at Neon Desert.

Josh Moriarty of Miami Horror.

Josh Moriarty of Miami Horror.

Aaron Shanahan, the guitarist and vocalist of the band Miami Horror.

Aaron Shanahan, the guitarist and vocalist of the band Miami Horror.

Guitarist Josh Moiarty of Miami Horror pumps up the crowd at neon Desert.

Guitarist Josh Moiarty of Miami Horror pumps up the crowd at neon Desert.

Daniel Whitechurch the pianist for Miami Horror

Daniel Whitechurch the pianist for Miami Horror

A fan of the band Zoe.

A fan of the band Zoe.

Earl Sweatshirt points at the crowd at neon Desert.

Earl Sweatshirt points at the crowd at neon Desert.

Hip-Hop artist Earl Sweatshirt.

Hip-Hop artist Earl Sweatshirt.

Singer-songwriter act PartyNextDoor.

Singer-songwriter act PartyNextDoor.

Earl Sweatshirt performs onstage.

Earl Sweatshirt performs onstage.

Flume hits the stage.

Flume hits the stage.

Flume was the last performer at Neon Desert Music Festival.

Flume was the last performer at Neon Desert Music Festival.

Flume fans at Neon Deserts' Rio Bravo stage.

Flume fans at Neon Deserts' Rio Bravo stage.

Flume performing onstage.

Flume performing onstage.

Flume works his DJ booth.

Flume works his DJ booth.

An artist paints at Neon Desert.

An artist paints at Neon Desert.

Lead singer Michael Angelakos rocks the stage at Neon.

Lead singer Michael Angelakos rocks the stage at Neon.

Passion Pit lead singer Michael Angelakos performs at Neon Desert.

Passion Pit lead singer Michael Angelakos performs at Neon Desert.

Passion Pit pianist performs for the crowd.

Passion Pit pianist performs for the crowd.

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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Hip hop artist J Cole performs onstage.

Hip hop artist J Cole performs onstage.

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.

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