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Assayer of Student Opinion.

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Hotel Paisano is a great place for students on a budget to get away to in Marfa, Texas for spring break.

Traveling close by for spring break

Julia Hettiger, Staff Reporter March 1, 2016

For some students, spring break does not mean traveling to South Padre Island or Cancun. Many students who find themselves in a financial bind, or who would rather stay close to home, turn to alternatives around El Paso to spice up their spring break...

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Re-release of ‘Off The Wall’ reiterates Jackson’s first historic contribution

Re-release of ‘Off The Wall’ reiterates Jackson’s first historic contribution

Jose Soto, Entertainment Editor March 1, 2016

Many of us may not be able to recall a time where Michael Jackson was not “off the wall,” but there was a short-lived period in time where the self-proclaimed King of Pop wasn’t as eccentric or as successful as he was post his “Thriller” album....

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Hotel Indigo is located at 325 N. Kansas St. in downtown El Paso. The hotel includes a modish pool, contemporary rooms and the Circa 1963 bar.

Hotel Indigo offers a modern take on lodging

Jose Soto, Entertainment Editor February 23, 2016

In the heart of downtown, in the middle of some of the city’s federal and bar districts, a new hotel has recently opened its doors for business. But it isn’t just any hotel and it isn’t opening just any doors. The lavish and highly praised hotel...

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“King Michael,” a musical tribute to Michael Jackson, will be presented at The Plaza Theatre on Feb. 27.

‘King Michael’ to honor Michael Jackson at the Plaza Theatre

Julia Hettiger, Staff Reporter February 23, 2016

It’s been seven years since the King of Pop Michael Jackson passed away. Since then, many have vowed to honor his music in some way. “King Michael,”  a musical tribute to Jackson, will be presented at The Plaza Theatre on Feb. 27 in collaboration...

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Animal Collective loses momentum in ‘Painting With’

Animal Collective loses momentum in ‘Painting With’

Jose Soto, Entertainment Editor February 23, 2016

Animal Collective is no stranger to avant-garde renditions of pop tunes, always finding uncharted territory to take its whimsical and adventurous sound. It’s ecstatic, and sometimes esoteric, songs have never followed the same structure and never found...

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Neon Desert 2016: What to expect from this year’s lineup

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor February 16, 2016

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Q0gR61ps0k Nearly three months away from the sixth annual Neon Desert Music festival and the anticipation has been eating up El Pasoans more than ever. Early bird tickets sold out in the matter of hours, now tickets...

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Maceo Crenshaw Dailey, Jr. Ph.D., the late director of the African American Studies Program.

Black History Month events highlight Dailey’s contributions to UTEP

Amanda Guillen, Editor-In-Chief February 16, 2016

The university’s African American Studies Program has put together a multitude of events throughout Black History Month, with the last event being held on March 1. The program has put together the events without a familiar face, Maceo Crenshaw Dailey,...

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Julian Maldonado, Lesley Lopez, Gabriela Moreno and Jeffery Quintana take part of the cast of “Oh! My Mozart” and “The Firebird.”

‘Firebird Ballet’ and ‘Oh! My Mozart’ bring a magical experience to UTEP

Julia Hettiger, Staff Reporter February 16, 2016

The UTEP Department of Theatre and Dance has done a whimsical job with their productions of “Oh! My Mozart” and Stravinski’s “The Firebird.” The productions, which are performed together but have no ties with each other, fuse together dance,...

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Alumnus Benny Rooftop has drawn inspiration from his days as a UTEP student.

Benny Rooftop thanks UTEP for artistic growth

Mike Vasquez, Staff Reporter February 16, 2016

Benny Rooftop paints his heartache into moths, flower, and birds by dipping into the world of surrealistic art. The UTEP graduate student and artist said his work is about the darker side of human emotion, emotions he cannot express any other way than...

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Kanye West’s premired his album “The Life of Pablo,” which will not yet be sold in stores.

West tests artistic boundaries with “T.L.O.P”

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor February 16, 2016

The new Yeezy album revolves around peace, love and embracing music; the exact opposite of what Kanye West is known to make musically. Kanye’s seventh studio album, “The Life of Pablo,” implements bits of all his past critically acclaimed six albums...

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The Gospel Explosion will be held on Sunday, Feb. 21 at the Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall.

The Gospel Explosion celebrates National Black History Month

Jose Soto, Entertainment Editor February 16, 2016

One UTEP event will feature song and dance to showcase the rich history of the African American community to celebrate National Black History Month.  With dancers, choirs and poets on the bill, the event will not only honor the struggles and triumphs...

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 A student browses ’Tinder’ to look for potential dates.

Dating gone mobile: The top dating applications reviewed

Mike Vasquez, Staff Reporter February 9, 2016

Dating and hookup apps are designed to streamline the dating process, allowing us to filter, skim and handpick potential mates, but how well are these apps working realistically? After signing up with four of the most popular hookup mobile applications;...

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