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Lil Wayne performs at the Rio Bravo Stage at day of the Neon Desert Music Festival on Saturday, May 26.

Neon Desert Music Festival kicks off in downtown El Paso

Elenie Gonzalez, Web Editor May 28, 2018

It was a hot day as expected, though the slightly cloudy sky offered some relief from the heat as festival-goers made their way into downtown El Paso for the eight annual Neon Desert Music Festival. Day one of NDMF kicked off with local popular acts...

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Shootin' The S#!T w/ Big Boy & The Bear: Episode One

Shootin’ The S#!T w/ Big Boy & The Bear: Episode One

Jason Green, Contributor May 21, 2018

https://soundcloud.com/user-479248766/shootin-the-st-w-big-boy-the-bear-a-sports-and-food-podcast-episode-1 The Hosts: Senior multimedia majors Javier Cortez and Jason Green. The Episode: Big Boy (Cortez) and The Bear (Green), talk about the El...

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The Educators: Episode Two: Professor Unsworth

The Educators: Episode Two: Professor Unsworth

Javier Cortez, Editor May 19, 2018

https://soundcloud.com/user-479248766/the-educators-episode-2-eric-unsworth The Guest: Professor Erik Unsworth, Director of UTEP's Jazz Ensemble Two and Guitar Division String Bass/Electric Bass at the University of Texas at El Paso in the Department...

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Dave Sayer of the Publishers Clearing House Prize Patrol poses for a photo with prize winner Gloria Guzman.

Las Cruces resident wins big in sweepstakes

Jason Green, Contributor May 18, 2018

Las Cruces, NM– Gloria Guzman slept on a quiet street outside of the busy downtown on Thursday, while Dave Sayer of the Publishers Clearing House Prize Patrol was at a nearby flower shop picking up roses for her. The oversize checks with her name on...

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EPIMF debuts first official local music showcase week

EPIMF debuts first official local music showcase week

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor May 17, 2018

Embarking on a new showcase event for local musicians, the El Paso International Music Foundation (EPIMF) will host a week-long music event, called Locals Week, which will feature 30 different music acts through the week. EPIMF is locally ran and is...

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NDMF announces daily schedule

Claudia Flores, Multimedia Editor May 14, 2018

Neon Desert Music Festival just announced the daily schedule for the 8th annual event, which is set to return on May 26-27 this Memorial Day weekend to El Paso, Texas. Saturday, May 26 will be headlined by a variety of internationally-acclaimed acts...

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Durante la corta carrera de la banda ya han podido producir dos álbumes, el primero llamado ‘Norte’ el cual fue lanzado en 2013. El segundo disco se titula ‘Río Salvaje’ el cual salió en 2016.

Con canciones y magia, Little Jesus se hará presente en la frontera

Rene Delgadillo, Multimedia Editor May 6, 2018

Little Jesus, una de las bandas de rock alternativo en español con más crecimiento musical en los últimos meses, se dice más que lista para hacer su debut en la séptima edición del Neon Desert Music Festival el próximo 26 de mayo. Santiago Casillas,...

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Festival Sin Fronteras seeks to unite the border with music

Festival Sin Fronteras seeks to unite the border with music

Claudia Hernandez, Staff Photographer May 4, 2018

  The wait is finally over. Festival sin fronteras is making a debut at Plaza de la Mexicanidad on Saturday, May 5. The event will start at noon and over 15 bands will be performing. This event is a unique celebration of music and culture....

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Panic! at the Disco will release their sixth album on June 22.

Top 10 upcoming albums to look forward to this summer

Brianna Chavez , Staff Reporter April 30, 2018

Summer time is perfect for relaxing and chilling out by the pool. However, it’s also a perfect time to enjoy brand new music. Here are 10 albums that you need to look out for this summer. “Almost Everyday” by Matt and Kim - May 4 The indie electronic...

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Café Tacvba will perform at Neon Desert Music Festival this May.

Headliners set to bring diverse and unique sets to Neon Desert

Aylin Tafoya, Contributor April 30, 2018

For many years, creative and renowned artists have come to Neon Desert Music Festival.  Each year a new lineup is released, leaving future attendees surprised. This year, some changes have been made due to unforeseen circumstances, but the organizers ...

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Student art exhibit to take place at the Rubin Center

Student art exhibit to take place at the Rubin Center

Claudia Flores, Entertainment Editor April 30, 2018

As part of the annual tradition, the Gerald and Stanlee Rubin Center is set to present the 2018 Annual Juried UTEP Student Art Exhibition for the 2017-18 academic year. “The show is put together by the Department of Art and the Rubin Center and the...

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Paloma Vianey Martinez during the inauguration of her mural “A Bridge Uniting Two Countries” last year at the  Consulate General of Mexico in El Paso.

Top 10 senior takes her art to international exhibits

Elenie Gonzalez, Staff Reporter April 30, 2018

Painting became an escape for Paloma Vianey Martinez while she longed for solace away from the turbulence infesting Ciudad Juárez during the increase of violence in 2011. She found a way to occupy her mind and use her creativity so that she would...

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