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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 2, 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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Pixar’s “Soul” is the animation studio’s newest fantasy comdey-drama film starring Jamie Foxx and Tina Fey.

In Review: Disney’s ‘Soul’ is a celebration of life and new beginnings

Victoria Almaguer, Contributor January 19, 2021

Pixar has given us many beautiful films since the 90’s, from “Toy Story,” “Inside Out” to “Up,” the studio has yet to run out of life lessons. Originally set to be released theatrically, the studio returned late last year by premiering “Soul”...

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UTEP organizations plan for a virtual spring semester

UTEP organizations plan for a virtual spring semester

Anahy Diaz, Editor In Chief January 19, 2021

The Meeple Board Game Society (MBGS) at UTEP is a recreational club with the goal of facilitating interpersonal relationships among students with tabletop games. Through cards and shared game pieces, the club has established itself as an active and fun...

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“Dune” is an upcoming American film directed by Denis Villanueve, telling the first half Frank Herbert’s 1965 novel by the same name.

The most anticipated films set to release in 2021

Alyson Rodriguez, Contributor January 19, 2021

The idea of a new year bringing new beginnings has never applied more to a year than 2021. After a disappointing cloud doomed over film release dates throughout 2020, 2021 brings a thrilling wave of entertainment with the most anticipated movies set to...

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Visit UTEP's MineTracker to RSVP for upcoming virtual events.

Virtual UTEP events to look forward to this spring

Noelia Gonzalez, Staff Reporter January 19, 2021

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic and with the mission of increasing engagement among its students, UTEP will continue hosting virtual events in Spring 2021. Throughout the semester, Miners will have the opportunity to engage in activities organized by the...

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Sven Kline believes these artists will live on in years to come. Illustration by Hugo Hinojosa.

In Review: A guide of music to last an eternity: Rap, Hip Hop and Pop

Sven Kline, Contributor November 23, 2020

Whether the occasion is celebratory or even just a car ride, music has been at the center of people's daily lives for the power it has to put our feelings into rhythms and words.   But what music in today’s generations will stand the test of time?...

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CAPS to Go is a relatively new assistance resource presented as a series of workshops being offered on the department’s website to promote mental health and self-care during the pandemic. Illustration by Salette Ontiveros.

UTEP’s Counseling and Psychological Services helps students cope with stress amid pandemic

Sasha Minjarez, Contributor November 13, 2020

The Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) at UTEP has adapted and expanded its services to include CAPS to Go, a virtual resource aimed to better help students cope in these tumultuous times.   Since the early emergence of the pandemic, CAPS...

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KTEP is El Paso's strongest public radio station, serving El Paso and the surrounding areas up to 100 miles in radius.

Photo courtesy of KTEP

KTEP celebrates 70 years on the air

Exodis Ward, Staff Reporter November 11, 2020

KTEP 88.5 FM celebrated 70 years of providing news and music to the border region. The channel that began broadcasting educational instruction for the El Paso School District, now broadcasts jazz and classical music 24 hours a day, while hosting news...

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The Day of the Dead is a Mexican holiday celebrated in Mexico and elsewhere associated with the Catholic celebrations of All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day.
Photo by Salette Ontiveros.

El Paso Museum of Art hosts virtual activities for Day of the Dead

Sasha Minjarez, Contributor November 2, 2020

Día de los Muertos or “Day of the Dead” is an indigenous Aztec derived tradition that dates back 3,000 years, originating in honor of the dearly departed. It was believed the departure of this realm was merely a relinquishment of mortal coil and...

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