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Maluma’s latest tour, Papi Juancho World Tour 2021, will be his fourth. He will be touring in twenty four different cities across the U.S.

UTEP set to welcome Maluma’s world tour in September  

Nicole Lopez, Contributor February 24, 2021

UTEP will be a stop in Columbian singer Maluma’s world tour, at the Don Haskins Center at 8 p.m. Sept. 24.   Nearly a year later since the COVID-19 pandemic limited concerts, UTEP’s Office of Special Events announced on Monday it will...

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UTEP senior Kierra Lopez-Robinson created Readvolutionary, a not-for-profit library, on June 2020. Image courtesy of Kierra Lopez-Robinson.

‘Readvolutionairy’ continues to spread knowledge on race and identity

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter February 18, 2021

In a country that is in a state of social injustice and division, small steps can lead to major growth in any community. For the El Paso community, this call for awareness and change takes the form of UTEP senior Kierra Lopez-Robinson. Lopez-Robison...

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The mural titled, El Paso Port-All, was created by Jari “WERC” Alvarez in 2012. It represents new and old icons in new ways giving the viewer multiple experiences. The Stanton Port of Entry is one out of three area bridges that connect the United States-Mexico border of El Paso, TX. and Cd. Juarez, representing a bi-national and bi-cultural relationship with the neighboring city of Cd. Juarez.

El Paso announces new public art plan

Noelia Gonzalez, Staff Reporter February 16, 2021

City Council met on Jan. 21 to discuss the adaptation of the Public Art Plan for 2021.  The Public Art Plan will update completed projects and breaks down those scheduled for this year. Any projects that were postponed last year because...

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Must-see films for Black History Month

Must-see films for Black History Month

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor February 16, 2021

In the midst of Black History Month, it is an excellent time to reflect on Black filmmakers' contributions to cinema. Since the beginning of the film era, Black filmmakers have given their unique perspective in films despite the limited opportunities...

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UTEP professor Dr. Krystia Reed was awarded $5,000 by UTEP’s University Research Institute to help fund Reed’s research in online and in-person juries.

UTEP Professor receives grant for study on the online jury’s efficiency

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter February 13, 2021

A grant from the UTEP’s University Research Insititute was awarded to UTEP professor Krystia Reed. It will help complete a project in collaboration with Cornell University investigating how civil jurors make damage award decisions and comparing decisions...

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Elizabeth Olsen is Wanda Maximoff and Paul  Bettany is Vision in Marvel Studios' Wandavision, exclusively on Disney+

‘WandaVision’ brings an exciting new feel to the Marvel Cinematic Universe

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter February 11, 2021

 Phase four of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) film series kicked off with “WandaVision” a show streaming exclusively on Disney+. Creatively, the show does wonders for the MCU as the first Marvel Disney+ show and introduces a new fascinating feel.   The...

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Two professors of UTEP's Bilingual MFA in Creative Writing Department chose to guest edit worldwide poetry series for March and September 2021. Pictured Above is Rosa Alcalá, Ph.D.

Worldwide poetry series selects UTEP professors as guest editors

Julian Herrera, Staff Reporter February 11, 2021

Two UTEP creative writing professors have been selected by The American Academy of Poets (AAP)  as guest editors for the 2021 Poem-A-Day series.  Rosa Alcalá and Sasha Pimentel will curate poetry for their respective months. Poem-a-Day is...

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Bernie Sanders memes flood the internet.

Bernie Sanders memes flood the internet.

Victoria Almaguer, Contributor February 8, 2021

January’s Presidential inauguration was one of the most  important events following the divisive 2020 election. Biden’s inauguration featured performances from Lady Gaga and Jennifer Lopez, a powerful poetry reading by Amanda Gorman,...

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Upper Valley Farmers hosts annual Valentine’s at The Gardens

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter February 4, 2021

Editor's note: On Feb. 11, the upper Valley Market announced the event was cancelled due to forecast of snow and rain. The market is reschuled for April 3rd, 11 a.m. to 3p.m. as "Easter at the Gardens." The Upper Valley Artists and Farmer’s Market brings love to the...

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Online Valentine’s events offer celebration options

Online Valentine’s events offer celebration options

Daniel Alec Lopez, Contributor/Multimedia February 1, 2021

Valentine’s day is a popular holiday for couples to do activities or go out. Unfortunately, because of the Covid-19 pandemic, options are limited. Celebrating Valentine’s doesn’t have to mean leaving the house, couples can celebrate from...

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UTEP’s Dinner Theatre broadcasts a free performance

UTEP’s Dinner Theatre broadcasts a free performance

Sven Kline, Contributor February 1, 2021

UTEP Dinner Theatre will host Broadway in Concert, its first free, online performance.    The performance is set to broadcast live Feb. 6 over Crowdcast. Although the event will be free of charge, attendees will still have to register...

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Faces of Covid highlights the lives of those lost to Covid-19

Faces of Covid highlights the lives of those lost to Covid-19

Victoria Almaguer, Contributor February 1, 2021

When the second wave of COVID-19 hit in October, El Paso was deemed the “epicenter” of the disease. There were nearly 1,500 daily cases with the number increasing every day. The fight to beat the virus continued as the city forced regulations...

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