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Mystic Braves frontman Shane Stots and bassist Tony Malacara

Mystic Braves revives classic rock at the Lowbrow

Jake Deven, Entertainment Editor October 4, 2018

Rising rock upstarts Mystic Braves hit The Lowbrow Palace on Wednesday night, and their show was notable for a few reasons—not the least of which was the Los Angeles band’s ability to compose a free-flowing, energetic hybrid of blues and rock that’s...

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UTEP’s Institute of Oral History collaborates with local high schools for early college experience

UTEP’s Institute of Oral History collaborates with local high schools for early college experience

Claudia Flores, Multimedia Editor October 2, 2018

As part of their collaboration with Bowie High School for a “Dia de los Muertos,” or day of the dead project, the Institute of Oral History at UTEP looks to introduce high school students to an early college experience. “Project Coco,” created...

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Sushi Freak's menu items include Poke bowls, Poke nachos, Gunshow sushi burrito, and Rockstar roll.

California-based customizable sushi restaurant opens in El Paso

Brianna Chavez, Reporter October 2, 2018

Sushi Freak, a create-your-own sushi restaurant, has made its way from California all the way to the El Paso area. The fast-casual dining restaurant, which opened its doors on Sept. 13, allows customers to pick and choose what they want in their...

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Keeping it classy: Graduate student records fifth jazz album, Duos

Keeping it classy: Graduate student records fifth jazz album, Duos

Catherine Ramirez, Reporter October 2, 2018

By the time he was a teenager, Carlos Barba could play most instruments. But it wasn’t until he played the piano that he discovered his passion. “I definitely fell in love with the piano more than anything else because, to me, there is more possibilities...

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Homecoming court (from left to right) senior nursing major Rolando Lujan, senior math major Dania Barroso, Queen senior english major Jennifer O’Malley, King senior finance major  Daniel Rayas, freshman political science major Marah Jaber, and freshman clinical laboratory Joe Regis.

UTEP crowns king and queen at annual homecoming pageant

Priscilla Gomez, Contributor September 29, 2018

SGA kicked off homecoming week with the annual homecoming pageant on Friday, Sept. 28, at the Magoffin Auditorium. Contestants were judged on talent and evening gown. This year's homecoming king and queen are senior Daniel Rayas and senior Jennifer O’Malley....

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Local venders set up their tables for the 1st anniversary of the Upper Valley Artist & Farmers Market at The Substation on Sunday Sept. 23.

Upper Valley Artist & Farmers Market celebrates one-year anniversary

Catherine Ramirez, Contributor September 27, 2018

The Upper Valley Artist & Farmers Market celebrated their one-year anniversary at the Substation with live music, authentic food, local art and products to fill attendees shopping bags. In celebration for the one-year anniversary, the market...

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Ode Brewery celebrates three years in El Paso

Ode Brewery celebrates three years in El Paso

Daniel Mendez, Sports Editor September 26, 2018

About four years ago, business partners Albert Salinas and Norbert Portillo developed a business plan to open up their own brewery in El Paso. That brainchild of theirs is called Ode Brewery and it just celebrated its third birthday on Saturday, Sept....

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Fall Out Boy plays at Don Haskins Center for their MANIA tour on Tuesday, Sept. 25.

Fall Out Boy charms old and new fans at the Don Haskins Center

Daniel Mendez, Sports Editor September 26, 2018

Tuesday night, Sept. 25, emo pop band Fall Out Boy performed at the Don Haskins Center for a crowd that couldn't stop dancing and singing throughout the show as soon as Patrick Stump and company took the stage as part of their Mania Tour. Rappers...

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Q&A: The creators behind @fitfamep discuss their rising popularity

Q&A: The creators behind @fitfamep discuss their rising popularity

Daniel Mendez, Sports Editor September 25, 2018

Editor’s Note: The creators of @fitfamep chose to remain anonymous in this interview for binding and professional reasons. Social media has become one of the main ways people consume entertainment and there is one Instagram account in El Paso that...

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Art studio I Painted That! emphasizes the social experience in graphic art

Art studio I Painted That! emphasizes the social experience in graphic art

Claudia Flores, Multimedia Editor September 25, 2018

From painting classes to wood and wine workshops, local art studio I Painted That! continues to spread joy and art in the El Paso community. With four different locations, on the East side, West side, Northeast and one in Las Cruces, I Painted That!...

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Secure your future, learn to code

Secure your future, learn to code

Jake Deven, Entertainment Editor September 17, 2018

Technology has seeped into every area of our lives, and the workforce is no exception. As the world moves toward a information and tech-based economy a lot of traditional skills are becoming more and more automated. Coding is not a trend, surely it’s...

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Fit Fam El Paso becomes local internet sensation

Fit Fam El Paso becomes local internet sensation

Adrian Broaddus, Web Editor September 17, 2018

Nesting in the realms of the social media world lives one of El Paso’s prime social media destinations, Fit Fam El Paso, an Instagram account run through a local perspective with over 50,000 followers and counting.  From mind-boggling bar fights to...

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