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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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UTEP fans support the Miners in the Gildan New Mexico Bowl.

Are football games worth going to?

Andres Gallegos, Contributor August 30, 2016

The UTEP football team ended their 2015 season 5-7 with no chances of a bowl game. This performance seemed to dissuade some students from spending their Saturday nights at the Sun Bowl. The Kugler era began in 2013 with a disappointing 2-10 record, but...

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Two festival goers swing to The Paladin. The band plays a country swing that allows dancers to triple step.

Rockabilly Riot brings ‘50s culture to Ascarate Park

Eric Vasquez, Entertainment Editor August 30, 2016

The Great American Rockabilly Riot held its fifth-annual show this weekend. Festival goers were able to check out more than 50 custom cars, motorcycles and vintage hot rods while bands played country swing, honky-tonk and rockabilly, all genres that can...

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Fans mourn the loss of Juan Gabriel

Javier Cortez, Web Editor August 28, 2016

In wake of Juan Gabriel's passing, more than 200 fans flocked to the main entrance of the Don Haskins Center to pay their respects to the fallen singer-song writer. Gabriel was set to play at the Don Haskins Center tonight at 7 p.m. before suffering...

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Juan Gabriel performed in El Paso twice in 2015, once in February and once in December.

Juan Gabriel dies on day of Don Haskins show

Eric Vasquez, Entertainment Editor August 28, 2016

Prolific Mexican singer-songwriter Juan Gabriel is reported to have died of a heart attack this morning in Santa Monica, California.   The concert has been canceled and refunds will be available starting Monday, August 29 at 10 a.m. at...

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UTEP community comes together for Minerpalooza 2016

August 27, 2016

El Pasoans, whether students, parents, children or any combination of the three met together at Glory Road to celebrate the university's biggest party. Attendees were introduced to the football, basketball and volleyball teams, had their face painted,...

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Photo by Gaby Velasquez

Sky Blu plays Top 40 for Minerpalooza and not much else

Eric Vasquez, Entertainment Editor August 27, 2016

Fans ready to be entertained by Sky Blu were not disappointed, as the former LMFAO star performed “Party Rock Anthem”, the duo’s most popular song, once throughout the night. Other than that, however, the Minerpalooza headliner put on a show that...

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Photo courtesy of rockabillyrioteptx.com

Rock’n’roll, pin-up girls, and hot rods at Rockabilly Riot

Eric Vasquez, Entertainment Editor August 26, 2016

Ascarate Park will be electrified with Sun City in two weeks, but before EDM ramps the electric bill the grounds will be home to The Great American Rockabilly Riot this weekend, Aug. 27. Rockabilly, most easily described as Johnny Cash and early Elvis...

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