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One of the Super Bowl advertisements included athletes like Eli Manning, Jerome Bettis, Terry Bradshaw and Victor Crus supporting Pepsi and Frito-Lay.

Super Bowl advertisements take the spotlight

Victoria Rivas, Arts & Culture Editor February 16, 2022

The Super Bowl is one of the biggest events every year, and viewers do not only tune in to enjoy the halftime show but to watch advertisements that cost millions of dollars for a 30-second airtime slot.  For years, the Super Bowl advertisements have...

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The NFL announced that Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige, and Kendrick Lamar will be performing at the Super Bowl 56 Halftime Show.

Halftime performance surprises fans with rap icons

Victoria Rivas, Arts & Culture Editor February 16, 2022

UTEP students have mixed opinions after five hip-hop and rap legends, for the first time, headlined the halftime show for Super Bowl LVI Sunday, Feb. 13, at the SoFi Stadium.  Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige, Kendrick Lamar, and a special...

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International superstar, Grammy and multiple Latin Grammy award winner, Bad Bunny, performed at the Don Haskins Center Feb. 11, as part of his “El Último Tour del Mundo 2022”.

Bad Bunny brings the heat to Don Haskins

Itzel Giron, Audience and Engagement Editor February 16, 2022

Highly anticipated Puerto Rican star Bad Bunny arrived at the Don Haskins Center Friday Feb. 11, as fans lined up outside for hours before the show started. It was only the second show in his biggest tour to date, “El Último Tour del Mundo” setting...

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Comedian Kevin Hart will perform at the Abraham Chavez Theater Thursday, Feb. 24 and Friday, Feb. 25. Hart added three more shows to his tour in El Paso due to high demand. Photo courtesy of Kevin Hart's instagram.

El Paso ready to laugh with Kevin Hart

Elisha Nuñez, Contributor February 15, 2022

This February, Kevin Hart will make an appearance in the borderland, for four shows. Originally, Hart only scheduled one performance in El Paso, but because of skyrocketing ticket sales, he decided to add three more shows, all of which will take place...

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UTEP Alumna, Lecturer, and escritora fronteriza Alessandra Narvaez Varela at the book reading of Thirty Talks Weird Love on Wednesday Jan. 26 at University Suite.

‘Thirty Talks Weird Love’

Katrina Villarreal, Staff Reporter February 10, 2022

UTEP professor and author Alessandra Narváez Varela released her very first book this past year called “Thirty Talks Weird Love.” Narváez Varela explains she created this novel inverse to open the eyes of many and begin conversations.  Narváez...

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Graphic Designer of Loteria Del Chuco, Daniel Corral, shows off his self-designed merchandise inspired by El Paso’s Loteria game version.

Loteria del Chuco: El Paso inspired board game is a local sensation

Alyson Rodriguez, Contributor February 9, 2022

Brainstormed over a couple of beers in the midst of the pandemic, Loteria del Chuco came to be. The El Paso inspired Loteria game was created eight months ago by Daniel Corral and his friends, and it has become a local sensation ever since.   “Loteria...

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A peek into Dr. Diana Natalicio’s Brave Books collection

Itzel Giron, Audience and Engagement Editor February 7, 2022

The legacy of former UTEP President Diana Natalacio, Ph.D, will continue to live on for years to come. Natalicio's death late last year had a profound impact on the El Paso community, and her personal book collection gives the community a chance to walk...

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Many UTEP students surveyed on what their top favorite albums are for Valentine’s Day and “The Divine Feminine” by Mac Miller, “Lover” by Taylor Swift, “Hozier” by Hozier, and “Divide” by Ed Sheeran were the top choices.

Our top albums for your Valentine’s Day playlist

Itzel Giron, Audience Engagement Editor February 5, 2022

Love is in the air at UTEP as Valentine’s Day approaches in the coming days. Most people are preparing to celebrate the holiday by ordering chocolate-covered strawberries, dozens of roses, or buying teddy bears, but there are multiple ways of expressing...

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"10 Things I Hate About You," "My Bloody Valentine," "50 First Dates," "Pride and Prejudice," and "Julie and Julia" are just a few movies UTEP students voted as their go-to Valentine's movies.

Top five movies to watch on Valentine’s Day

Elisha Nuñez, Contributor February 5, 2022

With Valentine’s Day closing in on the calendar, some may be preparing to spend the day eating chocolate, handing out candy, sending cards, or watching movies while under the covers. Speaking of movies, Valentine’s Day is the day for romcoms and dramas,...

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Flower shops are ready to celebrate Valentine's

Flower shops are ready to celebrate Valentine’s

Julia Lucero, Contributor February 4, 2022

With Valentine's Day around the corner, El Paso flower shops share their experience with the holiday, as they prepare custom orders and flower arrangements to celebrate the love season and offer customers some tips and tricks for the love season.  El...

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The El Paso Zoo is celebrating Valentine’s Day by holding an evening event Feb. 12 from 5:30-9:00 p.m. that includes dinner, beer from DeadBeach Brewery, souvenirs and much more.  
Photo from the El Paso Zoo’s Facebook page.

Love is in the air at the El Paso Zoo

Eduardo Flores, Contributor February 2, 2022

Love season is right around the corner, and the El Paso Zoo and El Paso Zoological Society invite the community to spend time with their loved one at Wild at the Heart: Valentine’s Day with a wild twist!   The event will take place from 5:30 to...

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686 properties in the Segundo Barrio area are now part of the historic district.

El Paso’s Segundo Barrio creating history

Julia Lucero, Contributor February 2, 2022

Segundo Barrio, a Hispanic neighborhood rich in history, art and culture was named a National Historic District by the National Register of Historic Places.  “People are finally recognizing the contributions that people from the Segundo have made,”   UTEP...

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