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‘Miranda Sings’ is back...you’re welcome

‘Miranda Sings’ is back…you’re welcome

Leslie Sarinana, Entertainment Editor January 17, 2017

After a year, Miranda Sings is coming back to the borderland. Colleen Ballinger who created, and plays the character of Miranda Sings, is revisiting El Paso on her tour titled, “Miranda Sings Live…You’re Welcome.” Ballinger was in town last January,...

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Top five cheapest places for textbooks

Top five cheapest places for textbooks

Leslie Sariñana, Entertainment Editor January 12, 2017

“The textbook is required...” This is one phrase that college students dread hearing from their professors. The semester is starting and so does the hunt for the cheapest textbooks commences. We all know that textbooks can be expensive and, as college...

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Preview of The XX's new album, "I See You"

Preview of The XX’s new album, “I See You”

Claudia Flores, Contributor January 11, 2017

It's only the early stages of 2017 and the British band from Wandsworth, London, The XX, will start the year debuting their third studio album, “I See You.” The project will be out on Friday, Jan. 13. With this album, The XX has previewed the use...

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I'll be home for the holidays, watching movies

I’ll be home for the holidays, watching movies

Leslie Sariñana, Contributor December 20, 2016

Finals are over and the holidays are here. What’s left but to sit back, bundle up and get into the spirit by watching Christmas movies? Although there are plenty of Christmas movies released every year, there are only a handful that stand out and...

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Juried exhibition showcases UTEP art student's work

Juried exhibition showcases UTEP art student’s work

Gaby Velasquez, Photo Editor December 8, 2016

The Maximo Art Society at UTEP hosted the opening reception of a juried student show,"The Exhibitón." The group organized this event on Thursday, Dec. 8 at the Glasbox in central El Paso. Art pieces from 15 students were exhibited and judged by...

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Downtown El Paso turns into a winter wonderland

Downtown El Paso turns into a winter wonderland

Gaby Velasquez, Photo Editor December 1, 2016

El Paso Live will be hosting Winter Fest with the help of The Hospitals of Providence and Providence Children’s Providence Hospital. Winter Fest will feature lights, food, holiday shopping, special events and an outdoor skating rink between the...

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UTEP hosts 'Miner Paws' in attempt to destress students

UTEP hosts ‘Miner Paws’ in attempt to destress students

Nina Titovets, Photographer December 1, 2016

As finals week approaches, UTEP hosted "Miner Paws" in front of the library on Thursday, Dec. 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Students gathered outside the library to pet, hang out with the dogs and destress from the end of the semester.

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Professional, emerging and student artists display their handcrafted jewelery available for sale.

Las Artistas juried art show exhibits handmade crafts

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter November 29, 2016

The 46th-annual Las Artistas Arts and Fine Craft show took place on Nov. 19 and 20 at the EPIC Railyard Event Center, where over 90 artists and craft makers from all over the nation come to show off their work to the community.  The event has been going...

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Celebrating Christmas in a time of worldwide crisis

Celebrating Christmas in a time of worldwide crisis

Eric Vasquez, Entertainment Editor November 29, 2016

Just like that--Thanksgiving is over. The week before dragged itself to Thursday, and now it’s the Tuesday after. Leftovers from Thanksgiving can hardly suffice for a snack, new workout plans have been established to fight off the extra pudge and the...

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Dr. Jeff Sirkin has written more than poetry, he has written on a range of subjects like the poetry of Bob Dylan, Kurt Cobain and various punk rock artists.

Creative writing professor publishes book of poetry

Andres Gallegos, Contributor November 29, 2016

On Nov. 18, creative writing professor Jeff Sirkin read from his  latest collection of poetry, “Travelers Aid Society,” to a packed room of students, faculty and fans of his work. In his book, Sirkin questions the meaning of freedom and the complexity...

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‘Ghost in the Shell’ borders between cheap blockbuster and honorable franchise

‘Ghost in the Shell’ borders between cheap blockbuster and honorable franchise

Christian Vasquez, Copy Editor November 29, 2016

A few weeks ago, we printed a story on Hollywood’s addiction to anything not creative. Remakes and reboots are the name of the game now, resurrecting every last bit of culture of yesteryear before moving on to today. It is no different with the Japanese...

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The year in review: the best five albums of popular music

The year in review: the best five albums of popular music

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor November 29, 2016

5. Kanye West “The Life of Pablo” You have to give the loud mouth, outspoken Chicago rapper credit for his sixth studio album, “The Life of Pablo.” The album experiments with 19 completely unique tracks, each sounding different from the last....

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