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Unforgettable Valentine’s date ideas: something for everyone

Unforgettable Valentine’s date ideas: something for everyone

Elenie Gonzalez, Staff Reporter February 12, 2018

Valentine’s Day may bring a lot of stress to couples, from what flowers to buy to planning a fancy date, the pressure is always on for it to be perfect and filled with romance. If you’re pressed for ideas or want to do something a little more out...

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Damian Padilla adjusts his boyfriend Angel Garcia’s bow tie. The two met during high school and they have been together since.

High school sweethearts continue sharing their passion at UTEP

Claudia Flores, Entertainment Editor February 12, 2018

High school sweethearts usually don’t last forever, especially after starting college. However, some couples make an effort to stay together beyond the realms of high school. “I was supposed to go to Andress High School and he was supposed to go...

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Kim and Terri Bauer have been married 35 years.

Love in the arts: How two professors found each other in school

Paulette Villa, Contributor February 12, 2018

Not a day goes by in Kim Bauer’s print making class where he does not mention his wife, Terri. The 35-year-old relationship of art lecturers, Kim Brian Bauer, an associate  professor in printmaking, and Therese (Terri) Bauer, an advisor and senior...

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Steve Aoki’s ‘Kolony Tour’ will take the El Paso County Coliseum by storm

Aylin Tafoya, Contributor February 12, 2018

Steve Aoki is among the top rating DJs in the world and is bringing his "Kolony Tour" to the El Paso County Coliseum on March 4, 2018, making it the 19th stop of 32 shows. His most recent album "Kolony," features collaborations with rappers like Gucci...

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Iconic Pop pays tribute to the zeitgeist of the '60s.

‘Iconic Pop’: a tribute to dance and music

Claudia Flores, Entertainment Editor February 10, 2018

As the lights dimmed, a video of Elvis Presley dancing and singing during his audition for Warner Brothers appeared on stage. Iconic Pop’s first number, “Euphoria in an Age of Anxiety,” was about to start. A mistress of ceremonies played...

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Patrick Gabaldon is a lawyer and artist who uses the distinguished scenic views of El Paso in his art.

Former UTEP student showcases his love for El Paso through his art

Aylin Tafoya, Contributor February 5, 2018

Patrick Gabaldon, a UTEP alumnus and now prosecutor for the 34th Judicial District Attorney’s Office, is becoming a widely recognized artist in El Paso. With no professional art background, it has been no small feat to have his art acknowledged and...

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The cast of “Iconic Pop” rehearses for opening night on Feb. 9 at 7:30 p.m. at The Wise Family Theatre in Fox Fine Arts.

UTEP dance faculty celebrates pop music through movement

Claudia Flores, Entertainment Editor February 5, 2018

As part of their annual tradition, this year the UTEP Department of Theatre and Dance presents “Iconic Pop,” a presentation that represents the celebration of the pop genre and dance. “Iconic Pop” will be opening at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb....

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RARE Fest tore down the El Paso County Coliseum

Aylin Tafoya, Contibutor February 3, 2018

The venue was a bright red as the crowd started filling up the dance floor. The color on the screens was accentuated by crisp black lines outlining the animations. The visuals were very playful, colorful, and bright throughout the night. As the event-goers...

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Topgolf  opened its doors on Feb. 2  and its located in  the 365 Vin Rambla Drive.

Topgolf opens its doors in El Paso

Paulette Villa, Contributor February 3, 2018

The internationally recognized sports and entertainment center, Topgolf, opened its first location at El Paso on Friday, Feb. 2, just in time for the Super Bowl and Valentine’s Day.   Unlike regular golf courses or driving ranges, Topgolf...

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The 2018 Faculty show will run until Friday, April 6.

Faculty art exhibition showcases border life

Gaby Velasquez, Photo Editor February 2, 2018

The Stanlee and Gerald Rubin Center for the Visual Arts held the opening reception for the UTEP Department of Art Biennial Faculty Exhibition on Thursday, Feb. 1. The exhibition takes place every two years since the center opened in 2004. The show features...

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Banda fronteriza forma parte de ‘Club de Cuervos’

Paulette Villa, Contributor February 2, 2018

La banda fronteriza de rock , Sets, ha logrado difundir su talento a través de la serie original de Netflix “Club de Cuervos”.   Su canción de genero blues/country, “Es como un sol”, forma parte de la banda sonora en la tercera temporada,...

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STRFKR illuminates an intimate setting and rocks Tricky Falls

STRFKR illuminates an intimate setting and rocks Tricky Falls

Adrian Broaddus, Copy Editor February 1, 2018

Three aliens, a nine-foot bunny and a crowd-surfing flamingo—needless to say, if you missed STRFKR on Wednesday evening, you missed a thrilling, interactive concert. It was the band's fifth time in El Paso, where they are notorious for making stops...

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