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‘Control Z’: Closer to a telenovela than a TV show

‘Control Z’: Closer to a telenovela than a TV show

Marisol Chávez, Web Editor June 21, 2020

“Control Z” is exactly as if Mexico got their own Gossip Girl, but then somehow got mixed up with a script of La Rosa de Guadalupe.   Sofía Herrera, played by Ana Valeria Becerril, is a damaged high school junior that was gifted with Sherlock-like...

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Dylan Minnette stars  in Netflix's '13 Reasons Why', now in its fourth and final season.

IN REVIEW: Netflix’s ’13 Reasons Why’ concludes with emotional season four

Isaiah Ramirez, Sports Editor June 12, 2020

Netflix's controversial original series “13 Reasons Why” released its final season June 5. The closing chapter of the series, based on the bestselling book by Jay Asher, depicts numerous issues that are common in society today.  Warning: This...

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The Jazz Exchange to host 'Virtual Jazz Sessions' featuring local artists

The Jazz Exchange to host ‘Virtual Jazz Sessions’ featuring local artists

Paulina Astrid Spencer, Entertainment Editor June 10, 2020

The Jazz Exchange and TFCU have partnered up to support local artists along the border through the project “Virtual Jazz Sessions.” Amid the pandemic, local artists are finding it difficult to showcase their talent but the “Virtual Jazz Sessions”...

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Kumail Nanjiani and Issa Rae star in  'The Lovebirds'

IN REVIEW: ‘The Love Birds’ short on plot long on chemistry

Michael Cuviello, Editor, in chief June 7, 2020

  “The Love Birds” is the new film from the director of the critically acclaimed “The Big Sick,” Michael Showalter. “The Love Birds” was supposed to be released in theaters nationwide in March but due to COVID-19, it is currently...

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Adam Sandler stars in the 2019 film Uncut gems currently streaming on Netflix

IN REVIEW: ‘Uncut Gems,’ Adam Sandler delivers award worthy performance

Isaiah Ramirez, Sports Editor June 5, 2020

"Uncut Gems," is now available on Netflix for anyone that is searching with anticipation and one of the best films in recent memory.   "Uncut Gems," which was released to theaters in the fall of 2019, is gaining some traction back as...

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IN REVIEW: Netflix’s ‘The Midnight Gospel’, an animated anthology of life-changing lessons

IN REVIEW: Netflix’s ‘The Midnight Gospel’, an animated anthology of life-changing lessons

Hugo Hinojosa, Contributer June 1, 2020

Once you let your mind take in the first episodes, "The Midnight Gospel" quickly becomes a phenomenal source of mindfulness and wisdom.    Netflix's ability to take risks and speak out on difficult topics has enabled them to deliver high-quality...

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The artist Juice Martinez created this collection of images that were inspired by the pandemic.

Art during a pandemic: How artists are responding to COVID-19

Jaqueline Martinez, Reporter May 26, 2020

During self-isolating times amid the coronavirus pandemic, artists in El Paso and all over the world are creating artwork and adding value to the shadows of the pandemic. From decorated face masks, drawings and murals, to jewelry and sculptures, here’s...

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EP Bar Wears: Bringing aid to the working-class citizen

EP Bar Wears: Bringing aid to the working-class citizen

Sven Kline, Contributor May 25, 2020

Almost two months into the quarantine and a lift to the closure on the 30th of April, many working-class citizens remain without revenue and work.     But among the mess of today’s current situation of closed jobs and the paranoia of leaving...

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'Beastars': An action-packed anthropomorphic take on reality

‘Beastars’: An action-packed anthropomorphic take on reality

Victoria Almaguer, Contributor May 25, 2020

“Beastars” is an action-packed anime series about an anthropomorphic civilization of humanoid carnivore, herbivore and omnivore creatures who yearn for a sense of identity.  Based on the Japanese manga series of the same name, written...

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Future "High off life"

Future delivers another energetic album with ‘High Off Life’

Isaiah Ramirez, Reporter May 23, 2020

When it comes to the listing of the top rappers in the industry right now, it is hard to omit Future from the list.   The Grammy-award winning lyricist released his eighth studio album titled “High Off Life” May 15. The album includes notable features from...

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Lindsay Hearon has a keen eye for detail and finds ways to incorporate it into every show. Photo courtesy of Christ J. Morere.

The pandemic won’t stop this graduating senior

Exodis Ward, Reporter May 11, 2020

Lindsay Hearon is a theatre arts major graduating this spring from the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) and she’s had a passion for the magic of live theatre her entire life.    “Theatre is my entire life. I love working in any...

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Gabriel Reyes addresses environmental issues like pollution in his drawing series, “Sunset.” Photo courtesy of Gabriel Reyes.

UTEP art exhibit debuts online due to pandemic

Jaqueline Martinez, Reporter May 11, 2020

Like everything else, the Stanlee and Gerald Rubin Center for the Visual Arts at UTEP closed its doors because of the coronavirus pandemic, but its 2020 Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition is still moving forward — except virtually and...

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