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Fans disappointed as Kanye West delays new album release

Fans disappointed as Kanye West delays new album release

Anahy Diaz, Contributor October 8, 2019

Kanye West fans took to social media to express disappointment with rapper, after he continued to delay the release of his ninth studio album “Jesus is King.”   West originally announced on his website the release of the album for Friday,...

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‘Joker’ is a sobering journey of mental illness

‘Joker’ is a sobering journey of mental illness

Jaqueline Martinez, Staff Reporter October 8, 2019

DC Comics introduced a darker universe and a bone-chilling new “Clown Prince of Crime” with the release of “Joker.”    The film broke box office records in its opening weekend, making it Warner Bros’ biggest hit this year, as well as one...

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Anson 11’s Warm Chocolate Cake, covered in caramel, strawberries and blueberries, is ready to be served to Eat Authentico! Restaurant Crawl participants Thursday,  Sept. 26.

Restaurant crawl showcases authentic El Paso cuisine

Anahy Diaz, Contributor October 1, 2019

The third annual “Eat Authentico! Restaurant Crawl” exposed participants to flavorful dishes Sept. 25-27 in the heart of downtown El Paso.    Organized by the Downtown Management District, the sold-out event allowed participants to enjoy a...

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The winners of the 2019 SGA Pageant show.

SGA Homecoming pageant continues as a tradition

Paulina Astrid Spencer, Staff Reporter October 1, 2019

The Student Government Association (SGA) kicked off this year’s Homecoming festivities with its annual homecoming pageant show Friday, Sept. 27 at the Magoffin Auditorium.   SGA has been hosting the pageant show for over 25 years and Natalia Dueñas,...

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Missing, deceased Juárez women remembered in art exhibition

Missing, deceased Juárez women remembered in art exhibition

Margaret Cataldi, Staff Reporter October 1, 2019

The Rubin Center Gallery hosted an opening ceremony Thursday, Sept. 26, for its latest exhibit that pays homage to the young missing women of Ciudad Juárez.    The exhibit, titled “Brian Maguire: Scenes of Absence,” is described as “an exploration...

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UTEP students represent their organizations at the RSOlympics Friday, Sept. 27.

Student organizations celebrate Homecoming through RSOlympics

Anahy Diaz, Contributor October 1, 2019

From collecting toiletries for the community to participating in a J. Balvin karaoke competition, student organizations have begun to show off their Miner spirit this Homecoming season through the “RSOlympics.”   Organized by UTEP’s...

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Students from UTEP and Tecnológico de Monterrey partnered for “Festival of Monologues” Saturday, Sept. 28 at the Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall.

Sold-out monologue festival unites cultures

Victoria Almaguer, Contributor October 1, 2019

Students from UTEP and Tecnológico de Monterrey partnered for “Festival of Monologues” a cultural demonstration of spoken-word monologues and dance pieces on Saturday, Sept. 28 at the Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall. Students from both sides...

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Events happening in El Paso this week

Jaqueline Martinez, Staff Reporter September 26, 2019

Nature Photography  9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28  Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site – Texas Parks and Wildlife  Ranger photographers, Pete and Carlos will be providing photographers with a tour through some of the most...

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Sister Cities by Mandy Shantyne at the Philanthropy Theater Tuesday Sept. 17, 2019.

Playwrights interpret Walmart shooting with powerful short plays

Paulina Spencer, Staff Reporter September 24, 2019

The Dramatist Guild of America and the Department of Theater and Dance at UTEP hosted an evening of original short plays Tuesday, Sept. 17, at The Plaza Theatre in Downtown El Paso. The event aimed to dramatically interpret the day of the shooting that...

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Jeremy Slack, associate professor of geography, is investigating the Mexico's immigration enforcement with help from a grant.

Book by faculty explores the cartel-related risks after deportation

Marisol Chavez, Web Editor September 24, 2019

Jeremy Slack, Ph.D., assistant professor of geography in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at UTEP, presented his book “Deported to Death: How Drug Violence Is Changing Migration on the U.S.-Mexico Border” to a full audience on Thursday,...

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NAMI El Paso presents Suicide Prevention Awareness Month Vigil Friday, Sept. 27, 2019 at San Jacinto Plaza, El Paso, TX. 

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NAMI to host suicide prevention awareness vigil

Sasha Minjarez, Contributor September 24, 2019

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of El Paso will hold a vigil to raise awareness, as well as pay respects, to victims of suicide from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27 at San Jacinto Plaza in Downtown El Paso. September is National Suicide...

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Maluma interacts with the audience on his world tour at UTEP Don Haskins Center Sunday Sept. 22, 2019.

Maluma urges crowd at Don Haskins to ‘Stay Strong, El Paso!’

Alejandra Molina, Contributor September 24, 2019

Maluma performed to an eager crowd who sang and danced along most of his reggaeton famous hit songs, such as “Chantaje,” “Borró Cassette,” and “Carnaval,” among others. The concert was Sunday, Sept. 22, at the Don Haskins Center.   Maluma...

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