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"Spirit Animals" is the title of the coloring book illustrated by Carlos Gonzalez.

MindCanvis coloring books promote interactive art

Julia Hettiger, Staff Reporter January 26, 2016

While some may take up exercising or knitting, many have found the old childhood ritual of coloring can be a relaxing way to unwind after a day of stress. Artist Carlos Gonzalez, art director at MindCanvis Publishing, has brought the fun back to coloring...

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UTEP women;s basketball has won eight straight games and is currently undefeated in Conference USA .

Women’s post best start in program history

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor January 26, 2016

A historic season in the making rolls on for the Lady Miners as they come home to face Southern Miss (Thursday, Jan. 28) and Louisiana Tech (Saturday, Jan. 30) in the Don Haskins Center. The Miners (16-1, 7-0 Conference-USA) are off to the best start...

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Head coach Tim Floyd and the Miners have not yet won a game on the road this season.

Men prepare for Southern Miss, La Tech

Juan Carlos Navarette, Staff Reporter January 26, 2016

The Miners’ back-and-forth season continued on Saturday, Jan. 23, when they lost at home to Florida International University, 79-69. UTEP hopes to put that loss behind them as they take on Southern Miss on the road. The Miners (11-9, 3-4 C-USA) had...

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Despite second half comeback, Miners fall to FIU

Despite second half comeback, Miners fall to FIU

Juan Carlos Navarette, Reporter January 23, 2016

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Union gallery showcases '66 exhibit

Union gallery showcases ’66 exhibit

Adrian Broaddus, Spots Editor January 21, 2016

In preparation for the 50th anniversary of the 1966 men's basketball national championship, the union gallery will feature an exhibit titled "The Road to Glory." Brought by the office of student life, the gallery will run from Jan. 19 through Feb....

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David Bowie leaves lasting impression with final album

Julia Hettiger, Staff Reporter January 20, 2016

On Jan. 8, the day he turned 69, Bowie released his 27th studio album, “Blackstar,” which marked his 54 years in the music industry. In the second album of his newest musical era, Bowie dabbled with jazzy undertones and profound lyrics, which are...

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The fifth annual 'A Chocolate Affair' will be held on Thursday, Jan 28 at the Camino Real Hotel.

Annual ‘Chocolate Affair’ to sweeten the town again

Julia Hettiger, Staff Reporter January 20, 2016

Chocolate candies and desserts from vendors around the El Paso community will allow the public to savor the many different flavor profiles of one of the most popular delicacies around the world—golden ticket not required. The fifth annual ‘A Chocolate...

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Roman Martinez's 'Star Wars Loteria' pieces are being sold at the Red Door Vintage, located 820 N. Mesa Street.

‘Star Wars Loteria’ helps local artist make a name for himself

Jose Soto, Entertainment Editor January 19, 2016

Editor's Note: Other examples of Star Wars Loteria have been circulated before Martinez's work. Although the origins have not been confirmed, it is speculated that first appearances of this kind of work can be found circa 2010 in Austin by artists such...

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UTEP men's basketball team takes on Florida Atlantic on Thursday, Jan. 21 at the Don Haskins Center.

Men’s team prepares for Florida Atlantic

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor January 19, 2016

The UTEP men’s basketball team returns home this week after losing three in a row to face Florida Atlantic at 7:05 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 21 at the Don Haskins Center. The Miners (10-8, 2-3 Conference USA) are coming off a three-game on-the-road-losing...

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The UTEP women's basketball team has won six in a row, and currently holds an undefeated conference record.

Women’s team hopes to extend their winning streak to seven

Juan Carlos Navarette, Staff Reporter January 19, 2016

The undefeated UTEP women will travel to Florida Atlantic on Thursday,  Jan. 21, in hopes to continue their undefeated conference record. For many, this season was considered a campaign to recover from last year’s disappointing 12-16 finish. The Miners...

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Blanca Enriquez is the Head Start director

From the barrio to the nation’s capital

Amanda Guillen, Editor-in-Chief January 19, 2016

WASHINGTON- Sitting at a desk at the national Head Start offices in Washington, D.C., Blanca Enriquez is 1,962 miles away from her home in El Paso, Texas. Away from her three children and seven grandchildren, her journey as the Office of Head Start director...

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After posting a 5-7 record in the 2015 season, head coach Sean Kugler made four changes to his coaching staff.

Kugler adds four new coaches to his staff

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor January 19, 2016

UTEP Football Head coach Sean Kugler made significant changes to his coaching staff, adding four new coaches to his team for the upcoming season. The four newcomers include offensive coordinator Brent Pease, defensive coordinator Tom Mason, wide receiver...

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