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'The Importance of Being Earnest' showcases comedy front and center

‘The Importance of Being Earnest’ showcases comedy front and center

Elenie Gonzalez, Staff Reporter September 29, 2017

The fun, hilarious, over-the-top cast of “The Importance of Being Earnest” is sure to entertain the audience through its comedically ironic plotline and witty banter. Written by famed playwright Oscar Wilde in 1895, the play is set in Victorian...

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'Kingsman: The Golden Circle' doesn't build on its predecessor

‘Kingsman: The Golden Circle’ doesn’t build on its predecessor

Sergio Munoz, Contributor September 28, 2017

In 2014, director Matthew Vaughn released Kinsman: The Secret Service. The story, based on the comic book Kingsman by Mark Millar and Dave Gibbons talks about Eggsy, a young man living in Britain played by Taron Egerton. He discovers that he is part of...

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WWE Live puts on a show here at the Haskins Center

WWE Live puts on a show here at the Haskins Center

Daniel Mendez, Staff Reporter September 26, 2017

  Wrestling fans of all ages came out to support their favorite WWE superstars on Monday, as WWE SmackDown Live invaded the Don Haskins Center. WWE action returned to El Paso after a five-year absence. From kids to adults, the crowd was...

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‘Wonderful Wonderful’ sounds like having a perpetual hangover

‘Wonderful Wonderful’ sounds like having a perpetual hangover

Leslie Sarinana, Copy Editor September 25, 2017

It’s been five years since The Killers released their averagely acclaimed “Battle Born,” and now they return with “Wonderful Wonderful” in attempt to get back up to greatness again. Although “Wonderful Wonderful” has generated generally...

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Time to let NCAA athletes earn a profit off themselves

Time to let NCAA athletes earn a profit off themselves

Augie Touris, Contributor September 25, 2017

It’s been a tumultuous week in this country. Amidst the headlines over hurricanes and national protests, this article will leave those topics to the pros. Ryan Trahan, a runner at Texas A&M, was recently ruled ineligible to compete due to a YouTube...

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Carla Lozano and Lola Vaughn have released 19 episodes of their audio show “Tittie Talk.”

‘Tittie Talk’ discusses local and state politics through a Latina’s perspective

Daniel Mendez, Staff Reporter September 25, 2017

It started off with an idea which sprang to life with a podcast. The “Tittie Talk Pod” podcast dares to push the Mexican American culture forward, by expressing all points of views through a Latina’s perspective The “Tittie Talk” is a podcast...

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”The Importance of  Being Earnest” will play at the Wise Family Theatre from Sept. 28-30 and Oct. 5-6 .

UTEP professor steps off center stage and into a new stage

Elenie Gonzalez, Staff Reporter September 25, 2017

It’s 1926 in Chicago, well into the Prohibition era. After a night of boozing with a striking couple in a speakeasy, a young, blonde, bright-eyed woman ends up dead, and her dress, once a sparkling gold, is now crimson. Her killer? A vampire. If...

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Lincoln Park Day celebrates Mexican-American culture in the border

Lincoln Park Day celebrates Mexican-American culture in the border

Gaby Velasquez, Photo Editor September 24, 2017

The 13th annual Lincoln Park Day was celebrated on Sunday, September 24 at Lincoln Park, and was hosted by the Lincoln Park Conservation Committee. This celebration is modeled after Chicano Park Day in San Diego, California and its purpose is to celebrate...

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Marco Antonio Solis brings a romantic atmosphere to the Don Haskins

Marco Antonio Solis brings a romantic atmosphere to the Don Haskins

Claudia Flores, Staff Reporter September 24, 2017

  Editor’s note: The quotes have been translated from Spanish. The Don Haskin Center opened its doors to welcome the hundreds of fans of Marco Antonio Solis and Jesse & Joy on Saturday. At around 8:20 p.m., brother and sister duo...

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September Soiree celebrates international art at Rubin Center

September Soiree celebrates international art at Rubin Center

Gaby Velasquez, Photo Editor September 22, 2017

The Rubin Center hosted September Soiree celebrating the hundreds of international artists they have showcased and their contemporary art on Friday, September 22. The event included a whiskey tasting and hors d’oeuvres. Kikimora performed live...

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Two Door Cinema Club show turns into a dance party

Two Door Cinema Club show turns into a dance party

Daniel Mendez, Staff Reporter September 21, 2017

Indie music was alive and well at Tricky Falls last night. A sold-out crowd came in strong and ready to show off their fanciest footwork as they sang and danced to the beat of Two Door Cinema Club’s best hits. The crowd that came through the doors...

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'No Cholos Allowed' reading will explore Cholo life and art

‘No Cholos Allowed’ reading will explore Cholo life and art

Christian Vasquez, Web Editor September 21, 2017

Two brothers are showcasing their recent books at the Tomás Rivera Conference Center Friday at 7 p.m., Sept. 22. Daniel Chacón, chair of creative writing at UTEP, will be reading from his new novel called “The Cholo Tree,” and Kenneth Chacón,...

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