While many authors and stories are celebrated and advocated for, the United States is in the middle of a debate on what literature should be allowed in schools. Banned Books Week is usually celebrated in the final week of September.   Texas Gov....

A panel presentation, “Bringing Chicanx Pedagogies to Life: a Plática on Strategies for Inclusion and Leadership,” was held Sept. 29 through a collaboration of the Department of Communication, Chicano Studies and the Leadership and Community Engagement...

World famous Korean girl group, BLACKPINK, released its second studio album, “Born Pink,” Sept. 16. The group Blackpink breaks records with their second studio album is known for breaking records, such as being the first Korean group to surpass a...

When it comes to preserving the land and native plants from across the El Paso region, UTEP helps lead in this environmental mission by providing faculty, students and the general public with access to the indigenous greens of the area. This year, FloraFest...

Traveling to a new country to pursue a better life is a sacrifice that many migrants are currently making in their journey to the U.S. They flee due to circumstances such as violence, environmental factors, economic opportunities and other reasons. Recently...

The city of El Paso is getting a new cultural kick with “Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition.” In this 90 minute experience, patrons get to experience Michelangelo’s famous work featured in the Sistine Chapel without having to go through...

As the fall breeze finally makes its way to El Paso, friends, family and theater fanatics alike made their way down to Madeline Park for a contemporary take on Shakespeare’s, “As You Like It.” The festival held performances Sept. 23, 24, 30 and...

Filmmaking is one of many creative outlets for telling sad, joyful and even painful stories. Filmmaking in communities of color, specifically, often sees pain and trauma. This raises the question, how can filmmakers aim their work to be trauma-informed?  The...

The UTEP Department of Music held its first symphony orchestra concert of the 2022-2023 season Sept. 27 at the Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall.   The concert opened under the direction of Alicia Lieu with “Polovstian Dances” by Alexander Borodin,...

Australian pop rock band, 5 Seconds of Summer (5SOS), continues to develop a diverse discography with the Sept. 23 release of its fifth album “5SOS5.” Here is a breakdown of what listeners can expect from their latest work.  COMPLETE MESS  The...

The small town of Uvalde, Texas was changed forever May 24 after a school shooter entered Robb Elementary school and took the lives of 21 people.  The victims included children between the ages of 9 and 11 and the two teachers who died protecting...

The City of El Paso is displaying a new art installation at San Jacinto Plaza, 114 W Mills Ave., dedicated to Hispanic Heritage Month.   Hispanic Heritage Month has been celebrated from Sep. 15 through Oct. 15 every year since 1988 when it was enacted...