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Gaby Velasquez, Photo editor

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Maluma performs for a sold out crowd at the County Colliseum on Friday, April 20.

[Photo] Maluma brings the reggaeton revolution to a sold out crowd in El Paso

April 20, 2018

Maluma performs for a sold out crowd at the County Colliseum on Friday, April 20.

SGA offered free food to the first 250 students at the first Miner Fest on Wednesday, April 18 at Centennial Plaza.

First MinerFest kicks off with local performers

Gaby Velasquez, Photo Editor April 18, 2018

SGA presented the first Miner Fest on Wednesday, April 18 at Centennial Plaza in an effort to start a new spring tradition. Students had the opportunity to take a break in between their classes, from 11 a.m. t0 1 p.m., to enjoy live music from local...

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Students dance to 'Como La Flor' which was performed by Elia Esparza at the first Miner Fest  on Wednesday, April 18 at Centennial Plaza.

Students dance to 'Como La Flor' which was performed by Elia Esparza at the first Miner Fest on Wednesday, April 18 at Centennial Plaza.

The first Miner Fest featured music, games and information booths.

The first Miner Fest featured music, games and information booths.

New to the scene artist Wildsters performs at the first Miner Fest  on Wednesday, April 18 at Centennial Plaza.

New to the scene artist Wildsters performs at the first Miner Fest on Wednesday, April 18 at Centennial Plaza.

New to the scene artist Wildsters performs at the first Miner Fest on Wednesday, April 18 at Centennial Plaza.

New to the scene artist Wildsters performs at the first Miner Fest on Wednesday, April 18 at Centennial Plaza.

New to the scene artist Wildsters performs at the first Miner Fest on Wednesday, April 18 at Centennial Plaza.

New to the scene artist Wildsters performs at the first Miner Fest on Wednesday, April 18 at Centennial Plaza.

Students had the opportunity to get a henna tattoo  at the first Miner Fest  on Wednesday, April 18 at Centennial Plaza.

Students had the opportunity to get a henna tattoo at the first Miner Fest on Wednesday, April 18 at Centennial Plaza.

Information about recycling was given at one of the booths at the first Miner Fest on Wednesday, April 18 at Centennial Plaza.

Information about recycling was given at one of the booths at the first Miner Fest on Wednesday, April 18 at Centennial Plaza.

The first Miner fest featured information booths on Wednesday, April 18 at Centennial Plaza.

The first Miner fest featured information booths on Wednesday, April 18 at Centennial Plaza.

Junior criminal justice major Justine Valles and freshman nursing major Monika Ramirez enjoy the free food that SGA was offering to the first 250 students at the first Miner Fest on Wednesday, April 18 at Centennial Plaza.

Junior criminal justice major Justine Valles and freshman nursing major Monika Ramirez enjoy the free food that SGA was offering to the first 250 students at the first Miner Fest on Wednesday, April 18 at Centennial Plaza.

A frat member is dunked by a student at the first Miner Fest on Wednesday, April 18 at

A frat member is dunked by a student at the first Miner Fest on Wednesday, April 18 at

Students play volleyball at the first Miner Fest  on Wednesday, April 18 at Centennial Plaza.

Students play volleyball at the first Miner Fest on Wednesday, April 18 at Centennial Plaza.

Students dance to 'Como La Flor' which was performed by Elia Esparza at the first Miner Fest  on Wednesday, April 18 at Centennial Plaza.

Students dance to 'Como La Flor' which was performed by Elia Esparza at the first Miner Fest on Wednesday, April 18 at Centennial Plaza.

American Idol and The Voice contestant Elia Esparza performs at the first Miner Fest  on Wednesday, April 18 at Centennial Plaza.

American Idol and The Voice contestant Elia Esparza performs at the first Miner Fest on Wednesday, April 18 at Centennial Plaza.

Paradise CarClub president Sergio Cabral drives his Marilyn Monroe fleet line at Heritage Cruise Nights every Sunday.

[Photo] Paradise Heritage Cruise Nights take over Texas Avenue

Gaby Velasquez, Photo Editor April 16, 2018

On March 17, Cheech Marin held an exclusive interview with only certain newspaper reporters, artists, educators and activists who had the opportunity to ask him a question about himself, his career or his collection.

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[Photo] Football wraps up spring training on the right track

Adrian Broaddus, Copy Editor April 16, 2018

The orange team defeated the blue team 20-13 at the Spring Game on Friday April 13 at the Sun Bowl stadium.

Pamela Azaeta owner of District Coffee runs the shop she and her husband opened in March 2018.

[Photo] District Coffee opens in the heart of downtown El Paso

April 16, 2018

Pamela Azaeta owner of District Coffee runs the shop she and her husband opened in March 2018.

Pamela Azaeta owner of District Coffee runs the shop she and her husband opened in March 2018.

[Photo] District Coffee opens in the heart of downtown El Paso

Elenie Gonzalez, Staff Reporter April 16, 2018

Pamela Azaeta owner of District Coffee runs the shop she and her husband opened in March 2018.

Right fielder Jabari Blash high fives manager Keith Johnson on his way to home base after hitting a home-run on the Chihuahuas opening night on Tuesday April 10 at Southwest University Park.

[Photo] Bees swarm Chihuahuas in El Paso’s home debut

Adrian Broaddus, Copy Editor April 11, 2018

The Chihuahuas give away towels with the fifth anniversary logo for opening night on Tuesday April 10 at Southwest University Park.

Poke³ offers a variety of raw fish salads that can be customized for your health needs.

[Photo] Poke³: A healthier option for college students near campus

Aylin Tafoya, Contributor April 9, 2018

Poke³ offers a variety of raw fish salads that can be customized for your health needs.

Emilie LaRocque will remain a trainer for the UTEP volleyball team for the second time this coming fall season.

[Photo] UTEP students find their passion through athletic training

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor April 9, 2018

Emilie LaRocque will remain a trainer for the UTEP volleyball team for the second time this coming fall season.

All profits from the ninth annual Charity Volkswagen Car Show, El BugO in El PasO, are going to the Paso Del Norte Children's Development Center.

ElBugO in ElPasO celebrates Volkswagen culture

Gaby Velasquez, Photo Editor April 8, 2018

People from California, New Mexico and Juarez came down to El Paso to participate in the ninth annual Charity Volkswagen Car Show, El BugO in El PasO, on Sunday, April 8 at the County Coliseum presented by Rudolph Volkswagen. The nonprofit event...

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ASO showcases African arts, culture and fashion

ASO showcases African arts, culture and fashion

Gaby Velasquez, Photo Editor April 8, 2018

The African Student Organization (ASO-UTEP) hosted Africa Culture Night on Saturday, April 7, at the Union Building East. Students, faculty and many others gathered to learn about African culture. ASO highlighted African culture through a presentation about...

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