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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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Festival celebrates Greek food

Festival celebrates Greek food

Claudia Hernandez, Staff photographer August 25, 2017

Despite the challenging weather, the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church fulfilled the expectation of bringing a taste of Greece to El Paso. El Paso Greek Food Festival offered a variety of authentic Greek food, pastries, and drinks. The event was...

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Lil Peep stalls in 'Come Over When You're Sober Pt.1'

Lil Peep stalls in ‘Come Over When You’re Sober Pt.1’

Eddie Velazquez, Entertainment Editor August 19, 2017

Rating: 5/10 Mediocre Heralded by music website Pitchfork as “the future of emo,” American rapper Lil Peep has prematurely released his debut LP “Come Over When You’re Sober Pt. 1.” While Peep successfully crafted an unorthodox and inventive...

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LxsDos presented ''¡Libre, Libre!'', an exhibition that portrays the art of local business signs on Wednesday, August 16.

‘Libre, Libre!’ showcases local business signs

Sergio Muñoz, Contributor August 16, 2017

Showcasing the art of local business signs, local art duo LxsDos presented the art exhibition "Libre, Libre!," at the Abdou Building on Wednesday. Through different elements, the exhibition describes the bond between fine art and the work produced...

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Tyler takes a sincere approach in ‘Flower Boy’

Adrian Broaddus, Editor-In-Chief August 14, 2017

“Flower Boy” is truly for everyone, people who never really liked Tyler the Creator’s previous work, die-hard fans, those who like jazz, those who enjoy solid production values and those who like R&B. “Flower Boy” is an album for the true...

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