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Gabriela A. Velasquez, photojournalist and visual artist, exhibits her artwork focusing on the life at the border through a variety of print making processes.

Gabriela Velasquez’ long awaited debut of ‘Through the Looking Glass’

Maria L. Guerrero Duran July 12, 2022

Gabriela A. Velasquez, a 24-year-old photographer and visual journalist, exhibited her printmaking work, capturing the essence of her life at the borderland area. The reception took place July 7 at the Glass Gallery inside of UTEP’s Fox Fine Arts Building.  After...

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Courtesy of official Marvel website.

‘Thor: Love & Thunder’ reflects the journey of finding yourself

Emily Autumn Velasquez, Editor-in-Chief July 12, 2022

Editor’s note: this review contains no spoilers.  Marvel is halfway through phase four after the release of “Thor: Love & Thunder.” The movie is the sixth film to be released since the ending of the Infinity Saga and does not disappoint...

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Local pop artist Josh Galindo goes on stage for the first time in his career as he performs both released and unreleased songs.

Rain won’t stop the El Paso Zoo from Rockin’

Itzel Giron and Emily Autumn Velasquez July 5, 2022

Long lines formed outside the first ever Rock n’ Roar event, hosted by The El Paso Zoo Society, Saturday, July 2, at the El Paso Zoo, 4001 E. Paisano Drive. Despite the chance of rain, attendees lined up outside the gates with their tickets as the vendors...

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The El Paso Zoo Society is hosting their first “Rock-n-Roar" event from 6:30p.m.-10:30 p.m. July 2 at the El Paso Zoo where they will have vendors, artists, silent disco, activities for kids, and more. Tickets are on sale now at elpasozoosociety.org.

Get ready to Rock ‘n’ Roar with the El Paso Zoo Society

Itzel Giron, Multimedia Editor June 28, 2022

As the heat turns up this summer, ways to cool down and enjoy the sun are popping up across the city including the first ever Rock-N-Roar Event at the El Paso Zoo, located at 4001 E. Paisano Drive. El Pasoans are invited to enjoy a variety of events across...

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Amazon Prime turned the trilogy 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' into a series about a coming of age romance that premiered June 17.

‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ is a summer hit

Emily Autumn Velasquez, Editor-in-Chief June 23, 2022

Editor’s Note: this review contains no spoilers.  Amazon Prime decided to turn the young adult trilogy “The Summer I Turned Pretty” by New York Times Best-selling author Jenny Han into a seven-episode series that premiered June 17. The series...

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Jurassic World: Dominion is the last movie in the franchise that brings old and new characters together and was released June 10 in theaters everywhere.

‘Jurassic World: Dominion:’ Let the dinosaurs die in peace

Itzel Giron, Multimedia Editor June 22, 2022

The Jurassic World saga has come to an end with the release of “Jurassic World: Dominion,” but not without leaving viewers overwhelmed and bored.  From the start of the movie, the use of social media trying to recap the past two movies while trying...

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Space ranger Buzz Lightyear is back on the big screen as his origin story is finally revealed in Lightyear, which was released June 17. Lightyear was Pixar's first film to be released exclusively in theaters since COVID-19.

Buzz Lightyear is back on the big screen

Emily Autumn Velasquez, Editor-in-Chief June 22, 2022

So many people loved him when he was simply a toy on Pixar’s Toy Story, but many were skeptical of an origin movie focused on Buzz Lightyear. The stakes were high for this movie due to “Lightyear” being the first Pixar movie to be released exclusively...

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Season four volume one of Stranger Things was released on May 27 leaving fans with a cliffhanger, however, volume two is expected to be released on July 2. Season five is confirmed and is said to be the show’s final season.

‘Stranger Things 4:’ How much stranger can things get?

Itzel Giron, Multimedia Editor June 16, 2022

The beginning of the end has started for the Netflix original show “Stranger Things” as the first of two volumes premiered May 27. The highly anticipated show returned after production was pushed back due to COVID-19, which meant standards were high...

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Harry’s House banner in front of exclusive Harry Styles pop-up shop on Canal Street in New York City. Photo courtesy of Itzel Giron.

Welcome to Harry’s House: Album in review track by track

Itzel Giron, Multimedia Editor June 14, 2022

Harry Styles has returned with new music after almost three years since the release of “Fine Line” in 2019.With the amount of success from “Fine Line,” standards remained high for the former One Direction member. Harry Styles released his third...

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Monica Enriquez posing during her graduation photoshoot, May 2021.

Lights, camera, graduation! Get ready for your photoshoot

Hugo Hinojosa, Designer May 5, 2022

It is that time of the year when confetti becomes part of UTEP’s flora, and seniors congregate in front of The Lhakhang temple. Graduation has arrived. Whether you are a first-year student dreaming of commencement or a senior rushing through finals,...

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MinerLink is one of the ways UTEP Alumni can stay in touch with one another and expand your professional network. Photo from the MinerLink website.

UTEP’s Alumni Association assists UTEP graduates

Alyson Rodriguez, Contributor May 5, 2022

As graduation ceremonies begin to ensue and graduates start to move on to the next step of their life, UTEP’s Alumni Association is ready to assist future UTEP alumni. The Alumni Association is a nonprofit organization that works in partnership with...

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With summer approaching, events to look forward to include the Sun City Craft Beer Festival happening May 21-22, the Orange Fever Fiesta May 7, the Downtown Fiesta de Las Luces May 21, the Mission Trail Art Market July 19, and Viva El Paso! Starting July 1.

2022 Summer events in El Paso

Victoria Rivas, Arts & Culture Editor May 5, 2022

Summer is approaching, and El Paso is ready to host families with a variety of events mall summer long. Below is a list of events happening during the summer: Sun City Craft Beer Festival The beer festival will be held May 21-22 at the Downtown...

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