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Twin Peaks is located at 8889 Gateway Blvd. W. St. 900 and is open Mon.-Sun. 11 a.m.-12 a.m.

Twin Peaks: More than just a sports bar

Marcus Seegers, Multimedia Editor October 22, 2013

When people think of beer, sports, tasty food and a lively environment they often think of a sports bar. But what happens when you add antler chandeliers, mounted deer heads, fishing rods, hunting bows and cheerful and attractive waitresses? The result...

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'9 to 5' will be playing at the Union Dinner Theatre  every Wednesday to Sunday until Nov. 3.

UDT actors save outdated ’80s musical

Leonardo Montañez, Staff Reporter October 22, 2013

Originally written by Patricia Resnick with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton, the UTEP Dinner Theatre’s “9 to 5” delightfully examines the problems women face in the workplace. Directed by Jaime Barba, UDT’s costume designer, “9 to 5,” from...

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Cartoon by Blake A. Lanham

Post government shutdown withdrawals

October 22, 2013

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Men in heels walk around Downtown in protest of sexual violence

Aaron Montes, Staff photographer October 16, 2013

Three hundred men strapped on high heels in participation of the nationwide Walk A Mile In Her Shoes event at the Garden Restaurant Tuesday night. The men included firefighters, judges, bikers and members of four UTEP fraternities. The national event...

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Tulsa holds onto early lead to top Miners

Tulsa holds onto early lead to top Miners

Javier Cortez, Staff Reporter October 12, 2013

For the sixth consecutive game, the Miners defense gave up a touchdown on the opening drive that led to a 34-20 loss to the Conference USA defending champions–the Tulsa Golden Hurricane. The inability to stop the run, and a struggling offense, just...

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Senior middle blocker Xitlali Herrera forced 10 kills against the Florida International Golden Panthers Oct. 6 at Memorial Gym.

Miners pick up two conference wins at home

Ellisia Shafer, Staff Reporter October 8, 2013

The UTEP volleyball team came away with two victories in their opening Conference USA home stand as they defeated both Florida Atlantic and Florida International. The Miners opened their conference slate on Oct. 4 against the Florida Atlantic Owls....

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The UTEP tennis team is preparing for their toughest challenge so far this season at the University of Arizona tournament in Tucson.

UTEP tennis set for Arizona test

Javier Cortez, Staff Reporter October 8, 2013

The UTEP women’s tennis team will go to Tucson to compete in the University of Arizona Tournament Oct. 11-13. The Miners are looking forward to the competition ahead as they get ready for their second tournament of the year. “Were excited to get...

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Chalk the Block expects to draw more than 40,000 people

Chalk the Block expects to draw more than 40,000 people

Leonardo Montañez, Staff Reporter October 8, 2013

Celebrating its sixth year, Chalk the Block, a three-day art event, takes place from Oct. 11-13 at the Arts Festival Plaza Cleveland Square Park and San Jacinto Plaza in Downtown El Paso. The event begins on Friday at 6 p.m. and continues until 10...

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Brown and Halo walk together through the Fox Fine Arts hallways.

Drumming to his own beat

Kristopher Rivera, Copy Editor October 8, 2013

At the age of 15, Lawrence Brown, a sophomore music performance major, was at the Reno Jazz Festival. He saw a performance by Roy Haynes, an American jazz drummer who played with musicians such as Miles Davis, Sarah Vaughan and Charlie Parker. From...

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Thursday I'm in love: The Cure world tour stops in El Paso

Thursday I’m in love: The Cure world tour stops in El Paso

S. David Ramirez, Staff Reporter October 8, 2013

Eyeliner, lipstick and unruly hair will set the stage Oct. 10 at the Don Haskins Center when The Cure stops in El Paso for the first time. The British alternative band’s Great Circle Tour is stopping in El Paso between stints headlining at the Austin...

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"1-8-00 AG"

“1-8-00 AG”

Blake Lanham, Cartoonist October 8, 2013

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Thomas E. Mann speaks at American University about the future of Congress - how extremism has created a rift that separates parties and eliminates compromise.

Political extremism led to shutdown, authors say

Nick Prete, SHFWire reporter October 8, 2013

WASHINGTON – With the government shut down now for eight days, people all over the nation have been asking, “What is wrong with Congress?” Two congressional scholars pointed to political extremism as the answer Oct. 3 in a discussion at American...

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