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Assayer of Student Opinion.

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The Alliance française is the largest network of French language and cultural centers in the world.

Cultural organization teaches locals about French culture and traditions

Victoria Almaguer, Contributor January 27, 2020

The Alliance Francaise, meaning “French Alliance,” is a cultural organization that was founded more than 100 years ago in Paris to champion French culture, traditions and the French language, reaching cities throughout the world, including...

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Criminally absent from theaters since its original theatrical release in 1998, the time is now for RINGU to terrify the world.

Alamo Drafthouse screens Japan’s highest grossing horror film, the original ‘Ringu’

Jaqueline Martinez, Staff Reporter January 27, 2020

The Alamo Drafthouse hosted a screening of the original Japanese horror film “Ringu,” directed by Hideo Nakata, last Friday, Jan. 24.   To this day,“Ringu,” meaning “Ring,” is considered the most successful horror film in Japan...

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Ruby “Juice” Martinez uses her blood to create art which is displayed at the Ink Society Tattoo Studio on Montana Avenue.

Bodily fluids on canvas: El Paso artist uses blood to make art

Jaqueline Martinez, Staff Reporter January 27, 2020

Ruby “Juice” Martinez is a 29-year-old local artist who has a gory, but not unusual, twist on creating art: using her own blood as paint.    Martinez was born and raised in El Paso, where she eventually graduated from Andress High School in...

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Relaxe offers a new way of relaxing — axe throwing!

Local axe-throwing range offers a unique way to ‘Relaxe’

Anahy Diaz, Contributor January 27, 2020

Instead of throwing darts or playing typical poker games, Relaxe offers a new and exciting alternative for residents to enjoy — axe throwing.   Located at 808 Montana Ave., Relaxe offers customers a way to blow off steam and enjoy beer that...

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Born in Houston, Anastasia Elliot's approach to writing melodies is heavily influenced by an upbringing steeped in classical music, operatic vocal training, and classical piano.

Anastasia Elliot to headline the Great Khalid Foundation benefit concert tomorrow

Exodis Ward, Contributor January 22, 2020

Singer and songwriter Anastasia Elliot is set to perform in a benefit concert honoring the victims of the Aug. 3 shooting while raising funds for the Great Khalid Foundation’s music education programs Thursday, Jan. 23.  The performance...

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“Godzilla vs. Kong” is an upcoming American film directed by Adam Wingard and written by Terry Rossio.

The most anticipated action movies of 2020

Anahy Diaz, Contributor January 21, 2020

With a new year comes a new wave of entertainment and although award season for 2019 films just began, people are already buzzing about this year’s action movie releases which can become next year’s potential winners.   The year 2020...

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The Gentlemen is a 2019 action crime comedy film written and directed by Guy Ritchie, from a story by Ivan Atkinson, Marn Davies, and Ritchie.

‘The Gentlemen’ a quick-witted, action-packed success of a crime thriller despite a few culturally insensitive jokes

Bryan Mena, Entertainment Editor January 21, 2020

British filmmaker Guy Ritchie’s latest film, “The Gentlemen,” is an excellent action-comedy crime thriller with as many twists and turns as a rollercoaster to hell and back that depicts a violent battle of wits between sophisticated British mobsters...

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English singer, songwriter, actor and television personality Ozzy Osbourne at a concert.

Ozzy Osbourne news in brief

Noah Sarabia, Contributor January 21, 2020

The year 2019 was a rollercoaster for music with several bands getting back together, a lot of others touring and with the saying of goodbye to some influential musicians, but 2020 looks to be an ambitious year for musicians – Ozzy Osbourne,...

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El Paso is ready to Rock and Roll All Nite this 2020.

Concerts to look forward to this semester

Jaqueline Martinez, Staff Reporter January 21, 2020

The beginning of a new decade is here with 2020 bringing a variety of fresh, new voices, comeback tours and new music. El Paso is ready to rock and roll all night in the coming months ahead at venues throughout the city. Check out The Prospector’s...

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There is no specific key for ambient music but the overall mood of the music is scientifically proven to be calming for listeners.

Soothing, minimal music scientifically linked to higher levels of concentration and productivity

Exodis Ward, Contributor January 21, 2020

Several studies on the physiological effects of listening to music while studying or doing any kind of activity, indicate that certain kinds of music boost concentration and productivity among several other benefits. A recent study done by Florida...

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Some of the wines offered at Third Eye Wine & Spirits located at 4808 Montana Ave, El Paso, Texas.

Local liquor store champions spirituality and well-being

Maria Ramos, Contributor January 21, 2020

Most don’t expect to walk into a liquor store to find crystals, handmade candles, natural teas, and spiritual artifacts along with wine and spirits, but at Third Eye Wine and Spirits, that’s the reality. This unique liquor store has only been open...

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There are many apps where users can find and download music.

Technology a catalyst for artists’ success

Rebecca Reza, Contributor December 23, 2019

With the rise of technology, aspiring musicians with an ambition of creating music for the masses are tapping into a world of endless possibilities with so many tools at their fingertips in El Paso and across the globe.   Long gone are...

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