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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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Homerun Derby plays at day one of End of Summer Bummer music festival on Saturday August 11.

End of Summer Bummer debut rocks the San Carlos Building

Gaby Velasquez, Photo Editor August 13, 2017

  In spite of the rainy weather, the first iteration of End of Summer Bummer was held at the San Carlos Building on Friday, Aug. 11 and Saturday, Aug. 12. End of Summer Bummer is a new two-day event that aims to help expose local bands...

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2 Chainz gives an impressive concert in a wheelchair

2 Chainz gives an impressive concert in a wheelchair

Adrian Broaddus, Editor-In-Chief August 12, 2017

Los Angeles takes hip-hop very seriously. From tons of shows being spread out throughout the city every night, to the artist's infatuation with LA's prime hip-hop scene, one can always expect an awesome show when heading to California. 2 Chainz was...

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Enjambre talk origins and Sonic Ranch recording sessions

Enjambre talk origins and Sonic Ranch recording sessions

Leslie Sarinana, Copy Editor August 10, 2017

You hear a lot of stories of artists coming to America in hope of finding success, but one group had their start here and found their success elsewhere. Enjambre, which means swarm, a Spanish-language rock band originally formed in California, decided...

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Zuili Bailey plays his 325 year old cello before the showing of Goldfinger at the Alamo Drafthouse.

El Paso Pro Musica Summer Fest kicks off at Alamo Drafthouse

Brianna Chavez, Contributor August 9, 2017

  El Paso Pro-Musica's Summer Fest 17 kicked off Tuesday night with a candid performance at Alamo Drafthouse. Grammy-winning cellist and UTEP Professor Zuill Bailey gave one of his signature performances prior to presenting a screening of...

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Jorge Alfonso Polanco Aguirre  posing with his paintings at the opening of the exhibit “ The life of J’ on August 5th at the International Museum of Art.

‘The Life of J’ paints Polanco Aguirre’s life blue

Claudia Flores, Staff Reporter August 6, 2017

Painting in blue tones and mostly oil paint, artist Jorge Alfonso Polanco Aguirre presented his collection “The Life of J” at the El Paso International Museum of Art. The collection includes paintings in the signature color of the artist, ceramic...

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Plaza Theatre

Movies to watch during the 10th annual Plaza Classic Film Fest

Leslie Sariñana and Eddie Velazquez August 3, 2017

With the 10th iteration of the Plaza Classic Film Festival set to kick off on Aug. 3, copy editor Leslie Sariñana (L) and entertainment editor Eddie Velazquez (E) have compiled a guide to the presentations you can’t miss across all 10 days. The...

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