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El Paso’s ‘Pet People’ set to go on their ‘Tiny Texas Tour’

Aylin Tafoya, Contributor February 23, 2018

Vocalist and guitar player Nicole Velarde, and drummer Tom Tinajero, used to played together in a different  band before joining bass and keyboard players Robie Simsuangco and Ross Ingram to form Pet People in 2016. The band’s name was a collective...

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J.I.D and EARTHGANG captivate sold-out show at Lowbrow

J.I.D and EARTHGANG captivate sold-out show at Lowbrow

Adrian Broaddus, Copy Editor February 23, 2018

  In front of a stuffed, sold-out venue, hip-hop artists J.I.D and EARTHGANG, along with other Dreamville acts, truly performed a phenomenal show on Thursday evening. The Dreamville team opened up with three of their up-and-coming rappers...

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Neon Desert releases 2018 lineup

Neon Desert releases 2018 lineup

Adrian Broaddus, Copy Editor February 23, 2018

The most anticipated music event is back to downtown El Paso, as Neon Desert released its 2018  lineup for  its annual music festival, which will be held May 26 and 27. DJ Martin Garrix, alternative rock band At the Drive In, rapper Gucci Mane and...

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"Papel Dos Chicano" is an Chicano art collection from Cheech Marin. The exhibit will be on display through June 17, at El Paso Museum of Art.

Cheech Marin’s art collection showcased at El Paso Museum of Art

Claudia Flores, Entertainment Editor February 20, 2018

“Papel Chicano Dos” an art collection from Cheech Marin sits in the El Paso Museum of Art until June 17. The collection features 65 art pieces in different techniques such as watercolors, pastels and serigraphs among others. Besides paintings,...

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WWE supertars at the 'WWE Live Road to WrestleMania' at the Don Haskins Center on Monday night.

WrestleMania ignites crowd in return to El Paso

Daniel Mendez, Staff Reporter February 20, 2018

  Wrestling fans of all ages came out to support their favorite WWE superstars on Monday night, as WWE Live Road to WrestleMania stopped by the Don Haskins Center. Wrestling returned to El Paso just after being here in September...

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Black Panther album showcases the human stories behind the superhero thriller

Black Panther album showcases the human stories behind the superhero thriller

Michaela Román, Editor-In-Chief February 19, 2018

The highly anticipated black superhero Marvel film “Black Panther,” has been paired with a compilation album, “Black Panther: The Album (Music From And Inspired By).” Mastered by Kendrick Lamar, the album is a time capsule of some of the biggest...

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Raul Gonzalez, a DoArt alumnus, speaks to drawing students. Gonzalez also hosted one-on-one critiques.

Former UTEP art students offer illustration workshop

Paulette Villa, Contributor February 19, 2018

Former UTEP art students and partners Raúl Gonzalez (known as Raúl the Third) and Elaine Bay will offer a workshop on campus regarding their collaborative process on how to craft and promote their illustrated books. The workshop will be held at the...

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Soprano Danielle Talamantes will perform at UTEP on Tuesday, Feb. 20.

Metropolitan Opera soprano to perform at UTEP

Elenie Gonzalez, Staff reporter February 19, 2018

It’s not every day that an international Metropolitan Opera singer visits UTEP. Soprano Danielle Talamantes will make her debut in the Sun City on Tuesday, Feb. 20, at the Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall, as part of a presentation by El Paso Pro-Musica. Talamantes...

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 UTEP Piano Professor 
 Oscar Macchioni and "Piazzolla de Camera" will offer a tango concert on Saturday, Feb. 17, at 7:30 p.m at the Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall.

UTEP Piano professor releases new tango album

Brianna Chavez, Contributor February 15, 2018

Oscar Macchioni knew he wanted to play the piano since he was a child, as every time he heard a piano he would be excited and fascinated by the sound. “I would jump, and I would do sort of silly things because I was so excited to hear or to see a...

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SGA holds Valentine's themed fest at the Union Breezeway

SGA holds Valentine’s themed fest at the Union Breezeway

Daniel Mendez, Staff Reporter February 15, 2018

On Feb. 14,  SGA hosted its second annual “SGA Loves UTEP” at the Union breezeway from 11 to 2 p.m where students could pass by to enjoy of the different booths and activities  The Valentine’s Day-themed carnival filled with a kissing photo...

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Five apps to find your perfect match based on your dating preferences

Five apps to find your perfect match based on your dating preferences

Brianna Chávez, Contributor February 12, 2018

Valentine’s Day is  a time full of roses, chocolates and pink-and-red hearts everywhere you go, which could make the single people out there feel #Foreveralone. Let’s be real, dating sounds terrible, but it doesn’t have to be. While dating apps...

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valentine gift box surrounded with candy hearts.

The perfect last-minute gift ideas for procrastinators

Aylin Tafoya, Contributor February 12, 2018

Maybe you were waiting for payday,  maybe you completely spaced out, or maybe you were purposely waiting for this list to come out. But with Valentine’s Day less than 24 hours away, here are some ideas for the procrastinators of the world who have...

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