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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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The UTEP Dinner Theatre will be hosting The Wedding Singer from Jan. 28- Feb. 13. Tickets prices range from $22.50-$53.50.  Photo courtesy of UTEP's Dinner Theater

‘The Wedding Singer’ brings ’80s love

Anahy Diaz, Multimedia Editor February 1, 2022

If one is looking to revisit a time when oversized hair, shoulder pads and upbeat music were the perfect mix for falling in love, the UTEP Dinner Theatre’s rendition of “The Wedding Singer”’ is the perfect musical to watch.   Based on the...

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Erica Murrill, artist and owner of coffee shop Cafe Arte Mi Admore located at 1498 Main St., San Elizario, not only sells a variety of handcrafted drinks, but also her artwork such as paintings and pottery.

Erica Murrill: a life full of coffee and art

Katrina Villarreal, Staff Reporter January 25, 2022

A cozy and creative atmosphere welcomes customers, as soon as they walk through the doors of Café Arte Mi Admore,  where everyone knows and talks with one another and share their stories. Erica Murrill is the proud owner of the unique and colorful...

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Photo courtesy of UTEP Dinner Theatre

Grow in love with UTEP’s Dinner Theatre production ‘The Wedding Singer’

Alyson Rodriguez, Contributor January 24, 2022

Turn back the clock and return to the tubular 1980s by enjoying UTEP’s Dinner Theatre newest production “The Wedding Singer.” Opening weekend for the new musical is Friday, Jan. 28 to Sunday, Jan. 30 at the UTEP Dinner Theatre located in the Union...

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All concert posters are courtesy of the Don Haskins Center.

Grammy award-winning artists perform in El Paso

Victoria Rivas, Arts & Culture Editor January 21, 2022

UTEP’s Don Haskins Center is ready to be filled with fun, music, screams, and bright lights as fans prepare to welcome and enjoy the performances of their favorite international artists as part of the 2022 concert series.  To start the year,...

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Members of the UTEP Volleyball team cheer during the first annual UTEP Gold Rush at the Centennial Plaza on Aug. 23, 2021.

UTEP’s Miner Welcome is back to kick off spring semester

Victoria Rivas, Arts & Culture Editor January 20, 2022

UTEP’s Miner Welcome is back to greet new and returning students with various activities, games and giveaways throughout campus.  The events will occur during the first two weeks of classes, starting Monday, Jan. 17, through Friday, Jan. 28.  Students...

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A UTEP student takes their senior graduation picture in front of the pick located at the front of the UTEP campus.

Myriad ways to celebrate UTEP graduation

Alyson Rodriguez, Contributor December 6, 2021

As another graduation season rolls around and students begin preparing to celebrate with their family and friends, there are many places and activities to do to commemorate this joyous achievement.   Most students choose to eat at a fancy restaurant with...

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Fall commencement will take place at the Don Haskins Center Dec. 11-12

Fall commencement returns to Don Haskins

Alyson Rodriguez, Contributor December 3, 2021

After a distressing two years filled with uncertainty, UTEP commencements return to their rightful place at the Don Haskins Center, 151 Glory Road. UTEP’s Spring 2021 commencement was held at the Sun Bowl stadium and welcomed graduates...

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Laura Valdez an Ecology and Evolutionary Biology UTEP student is graduating this semester.

Student leaves her mark on the field of Ecology

Levi Carlos, Staff Reporter December 2, 2021

Like many in the El Paso area, Laura Valdez is a family-oriented person with grand future ambitions. Valdez has an appreciation for plants and loves to share this sentiment with her grandmother. Whether it is sharing plants or watching YouTube videos...

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Estefania Morales-Mitre is a multimedia journalism student who will be graduating this semester. Photo courtesy of Estefania Morales-Mitre.

Student embraces her Latin roots as a journalist

Itzel Giron, Staff Reporter December 2, 2021

As students prepare to take their final exams, add finishing touches on job applications and prepare for their big projects before graduation, one student finds herself also preparing to leave the borderland for Washington D.C. Patricia Estefania Morales...

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