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Best bars in town to watch football

Best bars in town to watch football

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter September 5, 2017

King’s X The biggest Pittsburgh Steelers fan bar is on Mesa Street. King’s X is for the many die-hard Steelers fans that El Paso holds. Happy hour is every day from 4 to 7 p.m. and Monday nights are football nights at King’s X. Tortuga Tortuga...

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Acid Pie released their newest project, “Watergun” on Aug. 19

Acid Pie returns to scene with psych rock-packed ‘Watergun’

Claudia Flores, Staff Reporter September 5, 2017

After two years of being away from the music scene, Acid Pie returned with a more psychedelic sound in their new album, “Watergun.” The band was formed in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, in 2005 by Rolph Zehntner (vocals, guitar) Adrián Romero (vocals,...

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LCD Soundsystem stays alive with the release of ‘American Dream’

LCD Soundsystem stays alive with the release of ‘American Dream’

Michaela Roman, Contributor September 5, 2017

Coming back from a seven-year hiatus, LCD Soundsystem is back on the grid. Familiar synths, repetitive beats and references to the past mark their nostalgic return. In 2011, the band capitalized on a farewell tour that culminated with the release of...

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UTEP opens Fall semester with Minerpalooza

Leslie Sarinana, Copy Editor September 2, 2017

  UTEP hosted its 27th annual Minerpalooza to welcome students to the fall semester. This year the musical guests included, Prime 80’z, Jenny and the Mexicats, and closing headliners We The Kings. By the Sun Bowl entrance, Pete’s playground...

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SCMF returns seventh annual EDM festival this weekend

Fandi Zapien, Contributor August 30, 2017

Before the fall breeze starts to hit the El Paso area and school is in full effect, there is set to be one last grand party in the city, as Sun City Music Festival returns for its seventh annual music festival at Ascarate Park on Saturday, Sept. 2, and...

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Shaila Dúrcal rinde homenaje a Juan Gabriel en su primer aniversario funebre

Shaila Dúrcal rinde homenaje a Juan Gabriel en su primer aniversario funebre

Gaby Velasquez, Photo Editor August 29, 2017

Shaila Dúrcal, hija de la famosa cantante Rocío Dúrcal, se presento con la Sinfonica Juvenil Ciudad Juárez con mariachis el sábado agosto 26 en la Plaza Theatre. El evento fue un homenaje a Juan Gabriel, quien murió en agosto 28 del año pasado....

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Editors Picks: Top albums released during the summer of 2017

Editors Picks: Top albums released during the summer of 2017

Leslie Sarinana, Adrian Broaddus, and Eddie Velazquez August 29, 2017

Leslie Sarinana - Copy editor Lorde - Melodrama At the end of the summer, “Melodrama” is still one of the best releases we’ve had. Lorde truly delivers an album full of great songs that showcase her unique song writing ability. What the album...

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The best 6 apps to kill time in between classes

The best 6 apps to kill time in between classes

Leslie Sarinana August 29, 2017

UTEP students are different than the typical college student. If you attend UTEP, chances are that you’re a commuter. Driving to school every day has its perks and its drawbacks, but one of the biggest drawbacks is having a lot of free time in between...

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Top 3 movies to watch about college

Top 3 movies to watch about college

Elenie Gonzalez, Contributor August 29, 2017

#1 Animal House This iconic 1978 film starring notable names such as John Belushi, Kevin Bacon and Donald Sutherland is a classic, and has been paid homage to for years now. Like many students entering college and trying to find their place, a couple...

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UTEP set to celebrate the 27th annual Minerpalooza without the football team

UTEP set to celebrate the 27th annual Minerpalooza without the football team

Brianna Chavez, Contributor August 29, 2017

UTEP’s annual Minerpalooza will kick off the fall 2017 semester on Friday, Sept. 1 at 6 p.m. in the Glory Road parking lot 2 in front of the Sun Bowl.  The event is marking its 27th year and will be filled with games, food, live music and a pep rally...

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Khalid performed an invite-only show on Friday, March 24 at Americas High School for Spotify Premium members in El Paso.

Khalid thanks El Paso in VMA acceptance speech

Claudia Flores, Staff Reporter August 27, 2017

The 2017 MTV Video Music Awards will be a night to remember for the El Paso local artist Khalid as he received his first Moon Person for "Best New Artist." The Americas High School graduate beat Noah Cyrus, Kodak Black, Julia Michaels, SZA and Young...

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A look at Taylor Swift’s lead singles over her career

A look at Taylor Swift’s lead singles over her career

Leslie Sariñana, Copy Editor August 26, 2017

Taylor Swift is one of the biggest and most polarizing names in music, and there's no denying that she has hit mega success in her career. Her music career has spanned for 10 years now and she only seems to be getting bigger with each new album. Here's...

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