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Juan Sandoval: librarian turned art collector

Eddie Velazquez, Staff Reporter February 14, 2017

With altruism as the main drive behind his art collection, UTEP librarian Juan Sandoval has amassed over 1,000 works of art that he keeps in his modest Sunset Heights apartment. “I always had poor friends growing up, so I would help them out by buying...

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Exploring your naughty side through ‘50 Shades’

Exploring your naughty side through ‘50 Shades’

Claudia Flores, Contributor February 14, 2017

What is it about “Fifty Shades” stories that seduces us to go see it on the big screen? It could be the sexy way Christian Grey spanks Anastasia, or maybe it’s the way he protects her that makes us think these movies are totally worth it. For many,...

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Prospy pick 'em: 59th Annual Grammy Awards edition

Prospy pick ’em: 59th Annual Grammy Awards edition

Adrian Broaddus, Leslie Sariñana, and Eddie Velazquez February 12, 2017

Web Editor Adrian Broaddus' Editor's note: As another Grammy Award show comes around, it's another chance for the white-based, Grammy fat cats to make bonehead selections on winners. Frank Ocean, who undoubtedly released the best album of 2016, decided...

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UTEP Gospel Explosion celebrates African American culture

UTEP Gospel Explosion celebrates African American culture

Gloria Heredia, Contributor February 12, 2017

Dozens rose from their seats to clap, sing and dance in celebration of Black History Month for the annual UTEP Gospel Explosion event. The event took place in the Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall and featured live music and performances by the El Paso...

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Counting down the Top-30 Kanye West songs of all time

Counting down the Top-30 Kanye West songs of all time

Adrian Broaddus, Web Editor February 10, 2017

Editor's Note: In spirit of the 13th anniversary of "College Dropout," I wrote below my personal favorite Kanye West tracks throughout his illustrious career. From "College Dropout" to "The Life of Pablo," I explore some of the top Kanye songs to date. 30....

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Carnaval de Danzas debuts show starting Thursday

Carnaval de Danzas debuts show starting Thursday

Adrian Broaddus, Web Editor February 9, 2017

Inspired by the sights, sounds and history of New Orleans, the UTEP dance faculty will debut Carnaval de Danzas beginning Thursday, Feb. 9. The show will be held in the Wise Family Theatre, on the second floor of the Fox Fine Arts Center, and will...

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Not your typical dinner date

Not your typical dinner date

Leslie Sarinana, Entertainment Editor February 7, 2017

If you’re planning on going out for Valentine’s Day this year change it up. Don’t go on the cliché and typical dinner date. Get to know your date in a unique environment by going on a more adventurous date. El Paso has a lot of great restaurants,...

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Valentine’s gift ideas for the college student

Valentine’s gift ideas for the college student

Adrian Broaddus, Web Editor February 7, 2017

Let’s face it, Valentine’s Day is full of added pressure to buy the perfect gift, and thinking of what to get your significant other is challenging and often frustrating. Here are a few presents that can be universally given without completely emptying...

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‘Valentine’s Super Love Jam’ brings the funk back to El Paso

‘Valentine’s Super Love Jam’ brings the funk back to El Paso

Eddie Velazquez, Contributor February 7, 2017

Pacific Concert Group is bringing the funk and soul multi-act concert “Valentine’s Super Love Jam” back to El Paso. This year, the Valentine’s Day-themed event will take place at UTEP’s Don Haskins Center on Friday, Feb. 10, at 7:30 p.m. The...

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Austra brings their unique blend of indie pop to El Paso

Austra brings their unique blend of indie pop to El Paso

Eddie Velazquez, Contributor February 6, 2017

Amidst a deluge of smoke and fluorescent lights, Canadian Indie Pop band Austra made their El Paso debut to a sold out crowd at The Lowbrow Palace on Monday. The band is on an international tour from North America to Western Europe for their new album...

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Playwright Octavio Solis talks future projects and El Paso influence in his work

Playwright Octavio Solis talks future projects and El Paso influence in his work

Eddie Velazquez, Contributor February 5, 2017

Under a fitting set of dim lights, award-winning playwright and El Paso native Octavio Solis held a Q&A session open to the general public at UTEP’s Studio Theater on Feb. 2. The session was led by Assistant Professor of Theatre, Kim McKean, and...

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Kids-N-CO. debuts "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" this weekend

Kids-N-CO. debuts “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” this weekend

Adrian Broaddus, Web Editor February 2, 2017

In spirit of Valentine's Day and the theme of love, KIDS-N-CO. will bring forth their presentation of "Alice's Adventure in Wonderland" at the First Presbyterian Church, 1340 Murchison. The story is based off the Lewis Carroll novel and adapted by...

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