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Scene from the movie A La Cara. Photo credit: Santiago Racaj

Spanish director Javier Marco wins first Goya award for the film ‘A La Cara’

Beatriz Velazquez, Contributor October 15, 2021

Spanish director, producer and editor Javier Marco was among the recipients of the 35th Goya awards edition for his short film titled ‘A La Cara’ (Face to Face) March 6, 2021, which will also be considered for the Oscars 2022. The film...

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A scene from Malignant

Movie review: Malignant (2021) SPOILER ALERT

Levi Carlos, Staff Reporter October 14, 2021

This James Wan movie begins with a video recording of a doctor explaining the erratic behavior of her patient, Gabriel. It then cuts to that same doctor rushing down the hallway of a hospital in the most dramatic and cheesy fashion.   The...

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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.

A star-studded lineup set for Super Bowl LVI

Itzel Giron, Staff Reporter October 13, 2021

Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige, and Kendrick Lamar are set to perform for the Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime Show Feb. 13, 2022, becoming one of the biggest Halftime show lineups to date.  The show will take place at SoFi Stadium in...

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A scene from “Squid Game” on Netflix

Squid Game SPOILER ALERT!

Alyson Rodriguez, Contributor October 12, 2021

SPOILERS FOR THE ENTIRE SERIES  Netflix has produced multiple award-winning shows that have topped the charts. Recently a new show titled “Squid Game” has become Netflix’s number one most streamed show.  Popular Netflix shows like Orange Is...

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WWE Supershow is coming to El Paso on October 17 at the Don Haskins center.

WWE Supershow coming to El Paso

Elisha Nuñez, Contributor October 11, 2021

The WWE Supershow is making its way to UTEP’s Don Haskins Center 5 p.m., Oct. 17. This wrestling show will host all RAW and SmackDown superstars in one show.   This wrestling show at the Don Haskins Center will be the first WWE Supershow experience....

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Apple releases the new iPhone 13

Apple releases the new iPhone 13

Eduardo Flores, Contributor October 8, 2021

Apple has officially released its newest generation of iPhones with four different models claiming to have upgraded in design and features.    Pre-order sales began Sep. 17 to help customers secure their orders early for delivery or pick up at...

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“Where will we grow” exhibit on display in the Centennial Museum and Chihuahua Desert Gardens

UTEP celebrates 27th Annual Florafest

Kristen Scheaffer, Contributor October 6, 2021

Florafest is around the corner as we progress into the cooler weather. From 9 a.m. on Oct. 9th at the UGLC plaza until they sell out, the Centennial Museum and Chihuahuan Desert Gardens will be holding their 27th annual Florafest.  The event...

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Lupita Sanchez walks down the aisle during the SGA Homecoming pageant on September 24, 2021

UTEP brings back its traditional SGA pageant

Elisha Nuñez, Contributor October 5, 2021

UTEP’s Student Government Association (SGA) kicked off homecoming week by hosting its annual SGA pageant, after it was postponed from last year’s fall semester.    The pageant took place  Friday, Sept. 24, with free admission to...

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Hueco Tanks to celebrate its 27th Annual Interpretive Fair

Kristen Scheaffer, Contributor September 29, 2021

Hueco Tanks State Park will celebrate its 27th Annual Interpretive Fair next month. From 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 16 and Sunday, Oct. 17, guests are welcome to attend various events ranging from traditional performances to educational tours...

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Rivers Ventura performed at Battle of the Bands, and won, at this year’s Minerpalooza celebration to welcome students back to campus for the 2021-2022 academic year.

New band Rivers Ventura won Minerpalooza’s Battle of the Bands

Beatriz Velazquez, Contributor September 15, 2021

The return of Minerpalooza after last year’s cancellation due to the COVID-19 pandemic came with the refreshing new offering of Battle of the Bands on Aug. 27. The event highlighted the local talents of Coco Butter, Le Voyage, Rivers Ventura, Tony Jupiter,...

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Run your heart out at the 11th annual Miner Dash & Family Fitness Fiesta

Run your heart out at the 11th annual Miner Dash & Family Fitness Fiesta

Alyson Rodriguez, Contributor September 14, 2021

Don’t siesta, come to the fitness fiesta! Calling all Miners, runners, and fitness enthusiasts to the 11th annual Miner Dash and Family Fitness Fiesta. On Sunday, Sept. 26, UTEP will be hosting the first Miner Dash since the beginning of the pandemic.  This...

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Photo by Connor Martinez

El Paso Museum of History announces new director

Victoria Rivas, Staff Reporter September 2, 2021

Earlier this month, the city’s Museums and Cultural Affairs Department announced a new director for the El Paso Museum of History.  Erica Marin, 46, is making history herself in becoming the first Latina and El Pasoan to be appointed director.  “I...

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