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Babak Tavakoli-Nejad  promotes his art by working at various restaurants in east and west El Paso.

UTEP student lives his dream of becoming a painter

Aylin Tafoya, Contributor January 22, 2018

   Choosing a hobby as a full-time job is a dream many want to pursue, Babak Tavakoli-Nejad, a junior at UTEP, is doing exactly that. Majoring in studio art with a focus on painting, he is slowly gaining recognition from his chalk artwork at various...

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Get ready for the eighth annual Neon Desert Music Festival

Aylin Tafoya, Contributor January 20, 2018

Going into its eighth year, Neon Desert Music Festival is coming back bigger and better than ever before. Since its genesis in 2011, the event’s multiple stages offer a variety of great music by placing local artists alongside top international acts. Past...

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RENT: a story of love and hope made its way to El Paso

Brianna Chavez, Contributor January 18, 2018

A crowd of people waited outside in the cold to enter the Plaza Theater Tuesday night to watch the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical “Rent.” The musical made its way to El Paso as a part of their 20th-anniversary tour.   Written...

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Kaedama: ramen mania lives up to the hype

Elenie Gonzalez, Staff Reporter January 18, 2018
Kaedama, the popular ramen food truck has taken shape from a black 1976 VW bus, into a small yellow building on 204 Boston Ave. after a successful crowd-funding campaign through Kickstarter that helped the owners realize their dream of turning their bus into an actual restaurant.
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Dirty Fences will bring their ‘Life in the USA 2018 Tour’ to Monarch on Jan. 16.

New York’s Dirty Fences set to make a stop at local dive bar

Claudia Flores, Entertainment Editor January 15, 2018

From New York City to El Paso, Dirty Fences is on their way to promote their third studio album “Goodbye Love.” The album was released in October of last year and has been the platform for their latest tour. As part of their “Live in the USA...

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Movies worth waiting for in 2018

Movies worth waiting for in 2018

Aylin Tafoya, Staff Reporter January 14, 2018

A new semester is starting, and with many students scheduled to graduate in May and many others who will be taking classes on campus for the first time, school can be stressful. Here are the top movies to look out for in 2018, and to use as a distraction...

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Yahaira and Lili Alba co-own Joy Tree aiming to help El Pasoans to have a healthier lifestyle

Joy Tree: a healthy option on the eastside

Claudia Flores, Entertainment Editor January 12, 2018

Established in 2016, Joy Tree opened its doors with the wish to introduce the El Paso to a healthier lifestyle. To Lili, Yahaira and Mayra Alba, Joy Tree is a project that reflects the joy eating healthy and having a good time. “Our logo is a...

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Justin Timberlake's album "Man of the Woods" comes out on Feb 2. Photo courtesy his Facebook page.

Most anticipated albums in 2018

Adrian Broaddus, Copy Editor January 11, 2018

Set album dates: Justin Timberlake, 'Man of the Woods" (Feb. 2) Headlining the Super Bowl and coming out with a new album—2018 has JT’s name all over it. “Man of the Woods” will mark Timberlake’s fifth solo album in his multi-talented...

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Savage Goods features gluten free and vegan options in their menu

New café opens its doors on Westside El Paso

Claudia Flores, Staff Reporter December 27, 2017

With a fresh concept and a large variety of pastries, foods and drinks, Savage Goods opens its doors to the community of El Paso. “We wanted to create a place that people could come and gather and just be together, and one of the best ways to do...

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Christmas films to watch on Netflix

Claudia Flores, Staff Reporter December 19, 2017
The semester is finally over and with the holidays just around the corner, here are some of the best Christmas movies on Netflix to enjoy during the winter break.
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The Drums returns to El Paso for round two as part of the ‘Abysmal Thoughts’ tour

The Drums returns to El Paso for round two as part of the ‘Abysmal Thoughts’ tour

Elenie Gonzalez, Staff Reporter December 10, 2017

Once a duo, but now the sole work of leading man Jonny Pierce, The Drums is heading back to El Paso to rock the stage with indie-pop angst on Dec. 10 at Tricky Falls. This won’t be the band’s first appearance in town this year, as The Drums was...

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'A Christmas Carol' to set the tone for the holidays

‘A Christmas Carol’ to set the tone for the holidays

Sergio Muñoz, Photographer December 8, 2017

Setting up the holiday mood, the Charles Dickens classic returns to the William and Wise Family Theatre stage. With an incredible production and beautiful performances,  "A Christmas Carol" brings to life the story of Ebenezer Scrooge and his encounter...

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