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Popular in Asian and European countries, El Paso will get its own kitty café, Sun City Kitty, which will open at Sunland Park Mall around mid-April. Photo courtesy of Sun City Kitty.

Be a cool cat at El Paso’s new kitty cafe

Elisha Nuñez, Contributor March 9, 2022

For all the cat people and coffee lovers in the El Paso community, make sure to be on the lookout for the city’s first-ever-ever kitty café, Sun City Kitty. This cool new hangout will be like any other café with one special bonus, a cat space.    Popular...

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There were many different booths at the Body Image Fair that taught students about healthy body image and self-esteem.

UTEP students celebrate body image and self-esteem

Alyson Rodriguez, Contributor March 7, 2022

UTEP’s Student Wellbeing Initiative hosted the “Love your body week” which started Monday, Feb. 21, and ran through Friday, Feb. 25. The organization hosted different events and activities about healthy body image and self-esteem and students were...

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El Paso City Council allowed public libraries to make banned books accessible to the public, including “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee and “The Hate U Give” by Angie Thomas.

State banned books become accessible in El Paso Public Libraries

Victoria Rivas, Arts & Culture Editor March 2, 2022

UTEP students applaud El Paso’s City Council members' decision to allow public libraries to display a section of banned books and make them accessible to the public, despite challenges across the state and country.  “I think history and all those...

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Local artist Tino Ortega was chosen to create the new Aug. 3 memorial that will be built at Ponder Park, 7500 W.H. Burges Drive in El Paso.

Local artist to create a new Aug. 3 memorial

Alyson Rodriguez, Contributor March 1, 2022

El Paso was changed forever on Aug. 3, 2019.   A gunman drove across Texas and took the lives of 23 innocent people. Since that day, two memorials have been created honoring the victims’ memory, and a new one is being built in Ponder Park.   The...

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The second season of “Euphoria,” streaming on HBO Max, ended Feb. 27 leaving viewers with many questions unanswered. The show is confirmed to return for a third season.

Season finale of ‘Euphoria’ leaves audiences with a cliff hanger

Itzel Giron, Audience and Engagement Editor February 28, 2022

“Euphoria” has become the most talked-about show since its initial release in 2019; however, with COVID-19, filming of the second season was paused causing viewers to wait almost three years for the new season.   Released on Jan. 9, the show has...

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“The Batman” will be in theaters March 4 and is directed by director Matt Reeves and stars Robert Pattinson and Zoë Kravitz.

‘The Batman’ could be the best Batman remake ever

Itzel Giron, Audience and Engagement Editor February 28, 2022

Editor’s Note: This is your formal warning for mild spoilers.  The highly anticipated “The Batman” film by director Matt Reeves is set to arrive in movie theaters March 4, but it has already surpassed all expectations, including my own. Being...

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Part of the “Migratory” displays a clipping from the “El Paso Morning Times". The description states “In 1917, Carmelita Torres led a revolt against the gassing of Mexicans crossing here.”

Rubin Center makes art accessible to everyone

Maria L. Guerrero Duran, Web Editor February 28, 2022

The Rubin Center for the Visual Arts is hosting their Spring 2022 exhibition featuring exhibitions like “International Understanding Foundation” by Minerva Cuevas’, and art by Carolina Caycedo and David de Rozas.   Located on the outskirts...

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Anaysa Arce grabs to get her pins and flags from the LGBTQIA2S+ workshop on Wednesday, Feb. 9.

UTEP’s SELC celebrates the beauty of queerness through a workshop

Alyson Rodriguez, Contributor February 23, 2022

UTEP’s Student Engagement & Leadership Center (SELC) hosted “QUEER 101: LGBTQIA2S+ Workshop” Wednesday, Feb. 9, and covered many topics regarding sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and pronouns.   UTEP students filled...

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Tyler, the Creator performed at the Don Haskins Center Feb. 14 along with artists Kali Uchis, Vince Staples and Teezo Touchdown. Photo credit of Pemberton Music Festival.

Tyler, The Creator surprises fans with concert production

Julia Lucero, Contributor February 21, 2022

Tyler, The Creator performed his fourth show at the Don Haskins Center Feb. 14 for his “Call Me If You Get Lost” tour.   To kick off his latest album, “Call Me If You Get Lost”  Tyler announced his U.S tour dates in August 2021, with ticket...

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The director of The Flor de Barro Gallery shows off her favorite artist she collects and buys from Mexico. This makes up most of her collection.

The Flor de Barro Gallery: A Revival of Contemporary and Traditional Mexican Art

Elisha Nuñez, Contributor February 21, 2022

Nestled on Westwind Drive and Pino Real Drive, the Flor de Barro Gallery appears to be another typical residence on the corner of an intersection. However, there is more to this  typical-looking house than meets the eye. Behind its doors lies a collection...

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“Marry Me” starring Jennifer Lopez, Owen Wilson, and Colombian reggaeton star Maluma, is a rom-com now streaming on Peacock. The movie also has a new soundtrack featuring original songs from both Lopez and Maluma. Photo credit of Universal Pictures.

‘Marry Me’ reflects the nature of true love

Victoria Rivas, Arts & Culture Editor February 19, 2022

For more than a year, Jennifer Lopez has been promoting “Marry Me” and announcing that Maluma, a well-known Colombian reggaeton star, would make a special appearance in her latest movie.  “Marry Me” is a musical romantic comedy movie released...

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Immerse yourself in Van Gogh’s art interactive exhibit

Immerse yourself in Van Gogh’s art interactive exhibit

Alyson Rodriguez, Contributor February 18, 2022

“Irises,” “Bedroom in Arles,” “Wheatfield with Crows,” “The Starry Night,” immerse yourself in the Van Gogh experience by stepping into some of Van Gogh’s most famous paintings.   “Beyond Van Gogh the Immersive Experience” is...

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