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Defining Burton’s curious style and success

Defining Burton’s curious style and success

Andres Gallegos, Contributor September 20, 2016

This month the Alamo Draft House hosted a mini-film festival called “Septemburton” that is dedicated solely to Tim Burton. Following Burton’s latest film release, “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children,” based on the books by Ransom...

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Mac Miller explores the spectrum of love on “The Divine Feminine”

Mac Miller explores the spectrum of love on “The Divine Feminine”

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor September 20, 2016

Mac Miller’s fourth studio album “The Divine Feminine,” is the prime rib of Mac’s discography and storied career. He is no longer the rapper talking about sipping lean or crazy college nights, but has evolved into a definite artist. Let’s admit...

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A colorful dawn at New Mexico's Desert

A colorful dawn at New Mexico’s Desert

Claudia Hernandez, Contributer September 18, 2016

PHOTOS: The 2016 Balloon Invitational took place this Saturday and Sunday, at the White Sands National Monument. The entrance to the park was $5 per person. However, the entrance to the Hot Air Balloons show was free. People where overwhelmed by the fantastic...

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El Paso community celebrates Mexico's Independence Day

El Paso community celebrates Mexico’s Independence Day

Gaby Velasquez, Photo Editor September 16, 2016

PHOTOS: A celebration for Mexico's independence day was hosted on Sept. 16 at San Jacinto Plaza by El Paso in downtown El Paso. Live music and different performances took place the light the celebration. Food trucks and venders in their tents filled...

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The second Mother of Pearl Block party will take place Sep. 14 through Sep. 17 at the Union Plaza in downtown El Paso.

Mother of Pearl Vinyl hosts second annual block party

Stephanie Hinojosa, Contributor September 13, 2016

As the summer nears the end, Mother of Pearl Vinyl, a record store located in the Monticello shopping center, is pulling out its banners and stages to prepare for yet another party. Last year, the record store hosted its first Mother of Pearl Block Party,...

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El Paso Opera kicks season off with benefit show

El Paso Opera kicks season off with benefit show

Eric Vasquez, Entertainment Editor September 13, 2016

The El Paso Opera held their annual benefit show this weekend to raise money for their upcoming fall productions. Showcasing internationally known singers, the benefit aimed to give the audience an example of the caliber of talent taking part in the city’s...

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Ditzy Duck, the W and Fool’s Gold are all recently opened bars located on the 200 block of Cincinnati Street.

New bars breathe life into Cincinnati Street

Andres Gallegos, Contributor September 13, 2016

It’s been more than a year since the buzz of Cincinnati Street died with Hemingway’s, Cincinnati Bar and Corner Tavern going out of business. These past few months, however, several new bars have opened to liven up the college area of yesteryear....

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Juan Gabriel tribute concert held at UTEP

Juan Gabriel tribute concert held at UTEP

Gaby Velasquez, Photo Editor September 10, 2016

PHOTOS: A tribute concert for songwriter Juan Gabriel, was held today at UTEP. Juan Gabriel was honored by the concert "Sentimientos Mexicanos" presented by the Orquestra Sinfonica y Coro Esperanza Azteca Juvenil, at the Magoffin Auditorium. Different...

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Mexican history and culture brought to life through dance and music

Mexican history and culture brought to life through dance and music

Gaby Velasquez, Photo Editor September 9, 2016

PHOTOS:  At least 200 people gathered at the Chamizal National Memorial theater on September 9th to watch "Ritmos Nortenos," performed by the Ballet Folklorico Paso del Norte dance academy, founded in 1978. Director Rodolfo Hernandez, hosted "Ritmos...

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Professor Juan de Piérola is one of seven UTEP professors who have been awarded the 2016 UT Regents’ Outstanding Teaching Award.

Creative Writing professor honored with UT Regents’ award

Andres Gallegos, Contributor September 6, 2016

Associate professor in creative writing Jose de Piérola was among seven UTEP faculty members honored with the Regents’ Outstanding Teaching Award, which recognizes those teachers who have demonstrated extraordinary and original instruction inside the...

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Photo Courtesy SCMF

A PLUR virgin experiences SCMF and the culture within it

Eric Vasquez, Entertainment Editor September 6, 2016

This weekend I was positive that PLUR was a verb,  or at the very least had something to do with the word “plural”, nothing close to the Peace Love Unity and Respect, the mantra of EDM festivals. I prefer my music to come from instruments, on stage,...

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Local film "El Sueño" shown at Union Cinema

Local film “El Sueño” shown at Union Cinema

Christian Vasquez, Copy Editor September 2, 2016

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Union Cinema presented “El Sueño” on Thursday, Sept. 1. The movie is a local film set in El Paso that follows the life of two undocumented immigrants while avoiding drugs, the cartel and falling into prostitution. Humberto...

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