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UTEP Symphony brings ‘Sounds of the Cinema’

UTEP Symphony brings ‘Sounds of the Cinema’

Claudia Flores, Contributor May 2, 2017

Since 2012, the UTEP Symphony Orchestra has dedicated their last concert of the season to classical music featured in films and original scores written for the movies. On May 4, they will be performing the “Sounds of Cinema” at UTEP’s Fox Fine Arts...

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Gorillaz and guests take on American politics in ‘Humanz’

Gorillaz and guests take on American politics in ‘Humanz’

Eddie Velazquez, Staff Reporter May 2, 2017

The newest album from Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett’s Gorillaz, “Humanz,” features a rich roster of stellar guest appearances and an interesting doomsday take on the current political climate in America. However, a feeling of self-containment for...

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At the Drive-In to perform in El Paso after album release

At the Drive-In to perform in El Paso after album release

Adrian Broaddus, Web Editor May 2, 2017

Before the days of pop sensation Khalid stealing the hearts of the local music audience, there was At the Drive-In, a ‘90s punk-rock band comprised of El Paso-bred Omar Rodriguez-Lopez (guitar), Cedric Bixler (vocals), Jim Ward (guitar), Paul Hinojos...

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The revival of Cincinnati Avenue

The revival of Cincinnati Avenue

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter May 2, 2017

Over the years, Cincinnati Avenue seemed to be the place where restaurants and bars went to die. A street that was once the place to be for El Paso’s nightlife was quickly brought to a halt  as other places around the city grew in popularity   and...

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Maxo Kream excites in short setlist at The Lowbrow

Maxo Kream excites in short setlist at The Lowbrow

Adrian Broaddus, Web Editor April 29, 2017

In front of a filled pit at the Lowbrow, up-and-coming rapper Maxo Kream debuted his talents to El Paso for the first time on Friday night. Opening the concert for Maxo Kream was Young Deluxe, who fired up the crowd exceptionally. The 18-year-old...

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UTEP participates in world wide Denim Day

UTEP participates in world wide Denim Day

Gaby Velasquez, Photo Editor April 26, 2017

The Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolutions hosted the Denim Day fashion show on Wednesday, April 26, at the Union Breezeway. Denim Day is a world wide event that serves to raise awareness of sexual assault.  Students and faculty were encouraged...

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Keeping grillz alive in EP

Keeping grillz alive in EP

Michaela Román and April 25, 2017

On the Northeast side of El Paso, you’ll find blocks and blocks of local restaurants, body shops and other small businesses running down Dyer Street. Something you might not expect to find is a store that specializes in the late ‘90s, early 2000s...

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The Fifth Estate makes his way into El Paso’s music scene

Michaela Román, Editor-In-Chief April 25, 2017

The Fifth Estate, commonly known as Fifth, is making his way onto El Paso’s hip-hop scene. Fifth kicked off his path to fame by headlining his first show at the Lowbrow Palace on Friday, April 14. Myke Joyner, 25, grew up as a military brat and came...

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‘Krag’ will be on display at the El Paso Museum of Art until May 7.

UTEP student featured at El Paso Museum of Art

Leslie Sarinana, Entertainment Editor April 25, 2017

The El Paso Museum of Art is working with UTEP’s Department of Art for the first time to feature one student’s artwork at the museum as part of the LabEPMA Program. LabEPMA features four regional artists throughout the year, and each artist’s...

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Nico & The Silent Films strive for innovation in first year

Nico & The Silent Films strive for innovation in first year

Leslie Sarinana, Entertainment Editor April 25, 2017

Among all the local talent, one of the newest bands stands out above them all—Nico & The Silent Films. They are this year’s winner for the Lowbrow Palace’s Battle of the Bands and they’ve only been together for a little over a year. The band...

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‘Anything Goes’ will be playing at the UTEP Dinner Theatre until May 7.

‘Anything Goes’ slows down in the second act

Eddie Velazquez, Staff Reporter April 25, 2017

The latest UTEP Dinner Theatre production of “Anything Goes” is a bright and charming musical about dreams aboard an ocean liner. However, a rushed second act that seems to disregard storytelling at times can leave the audience feeling lost at sea. Originally...

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Café Istanbul is located at 3501 Sun Bowl Drive and open daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Café Istanbul offers the freshest Mediterranean food in town

Jason Green, Sports Editor April 25, 2017

The new restaurant at 3501 Sun Bowl Drive, behind the empty Krispy Kreme building, is more than just an outstanding place to get Mediterranean food at a great price; it is the culmination of one man’s life’s work, his drive to succeed and if need...

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