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The cast of AMC Network's Halt and Catch Fire

Five shows to binge-watch while in quarantine

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor April 3, 2020

Coronavirus has changed everyday life for most Americans and stay-at-home orders throughout the  country have kept folks hunkered down at home, so here are some binge-worthy series to keep you entertained after your shift at the home office.  "Breaking...

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The following games will keep you safe at home while also allowing for social interaction.

Videogames to keep you connected in the era of social distancing

Sasha Minjarez, Contributor April 1, 2020

COVID-19 ushered in the era of social distancing which means that a lot of us will be staying at home in the coming weeks but that still doesn’t mean we can’t stay social through other avenues — like videogaming.  Here are...

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"The Masque of the Red Death" is a short story by American writer Edgar Allan Poe, first published in 1842.

IN REVIEW: The relevance of Edgar Allan Poe’s ‘Masque of the Red Death’ in the era of COVID-19

Jaqueline Martinez, Staff Reporter March 31, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic that’s been dominating news headlines throughout the world has been compared to Steven Soderbergh’s 2011 film, “Contagion” but it can also be compared to Edgar Allan Poe’s 1842 short story “The Masque of the...

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The Here We Go Again Tour is Cher’s seventh solo concert tour in support of her 26th studio album Dancing Queen.

Cher dazzles fans, empowers women at the Don Haskins

Anahy Diaz, Contributor March 9, 2020

Cher, often referred to as “The Goddess of Pop,” stunned an El Paso audience with iconic hit performances and words of inspiration for women last Friday at UTEP’s Don Haskins Center.   The singer, actress and television personality made an...

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The lanterns are made from rice paper and wood so they are as eco-friendly as possible and the staff reuses and recycles the LED candles.

Harmonious Water Lantern Festival set to place in late March

Jaqueline Martinez, Staff Reporter March 9, 2020

Paper mâché lanterns will be put afloat to create a magical, atmospheric scene and memorable experience at the third annual Water Lantern Festival set to take place Saturday, March 28, at Ascarate Park on 6900 Delta Dr.  People are invited to write ...

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Adriana Peraldi, a renowned border artist, presented her art exhibit titled “‘Conversaciones y emociones a color” at the Mexican consulate in El Paso.

Border artist channels emotions in new art exhibit

Anahy Diaz, Contributor March 9, 2020

Adriana Peraldi, a renowned border artist, presented her art exhibit titled “Conversaciones y emociones a color” last Thursday at the Consulate General of Mexico in El Paso.  Peraldi’s exhibit, which translates to “Conversations and emotions...

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Persia Campbell, 27, es una diseñadora gráfica enfocada en la fotografía, el cine, y la producción.

Artista visual Juarense produce ‘Itinerario de una mujer en la frontera’

Paulina Astrid Spencer, Staff Reporter March 9, 2020

El cine y la producción siempre fueron una meta inalcanzable para la artista visual de 27 años Persia Campbell. Sin embargo, dejó atrás sus miedos de fracasar en un medio normalmente dominado por el hombre, empacó sus maletas y se fue a estudiar...

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Local art collective “Los Dos” in collaboration with Maintain Studios present mural in Juarez in celebration of “Dia internacional de la lucha.”

Feminists fight for change through ‘artivism’

Jaqueline Martinez, Staff Reporter March 2, 2020

Feminists throughout the world have been fighting for change through “artivism,” an increasingly popular portmanteau that means addressing injustices and raising awareness through creative expression. “Artivism is a combination of art surveying...

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El Paso home to budding musicians like Nicole Velarde, professionally known as TOOTHS.

Border is home to budding female musician TOOTHS

Victoria Almaguer, Contributor March 2, 2020

The El Paso-Ciudad Juárez region has produced internationally recognized artists such as Juan Gabriel and Khalid, but the borderland is also home to budding musicians like Nicole Velarde, professionally known as TOOTHS. Music has always been part...

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El Paso Draft House is expected to open its doors in East El Paso within a month.

Local entrepreneur to open microbrewery in East El Paso

Bryan Mena, Entertainment Editor February 24, 2020

Tucked in the suburban corner of George Dieter and Trawood drives is the construction site of a future beer joint that’s expected to grace East El Paso with a wide variety of brew — a future microbrewery dubbed El Paso Draft House.  Located...

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Acclaimed Mexican sculptor Sebastián created a piece designed especially for UTEP titled "Esfera Cuántica Tlahtolli."

The history, background behind UTEP’s public artwork

Jaqueline Martinez, Staff Reporter February 24, 2020

UTEP’s campus aesthetic is not only defined by its signature Bhutanese architecture but also by its vast array of artworks and sculptures scattered throughout campus, both indoors and outdoors, including sculptures, drawings, paintings and...

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The eastside area of El Paso is constantly expanding in terms of population and desirable food locations and retail centers.

Five attractions in East El Paso to check out

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter February 24, 2020

 The eastside area of El Paso is constantly expanding in terms of population, desirable food locations and retail centers. According to texasdemographics.com, the 79936 ZIP code, which covers the eastside of the city, has a population of 111,918...

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