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The 1975 performs in El Paso, Texas on Friday, April 21.

The 1975 comes to El Paso for the first time

Gaby Velasquez, Photo Editor April 21, 2017

The 1975  performed for a sold out show at the Abraham Chavez theater on Friday, April 21. Pale Waves opened up the night for the pop rock band. The 1975 opened up with their song "1975."

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Neon Desert will offer specials to military and students this weekend

Neon Desert will offer specials to military and students this weekend

Adrian Broaddus, Web Editor April 20, 2017

Neon Desert Music Festival will sell special priced two-day general admission tickets for all military and students starting at $99 this Saturday. All college and high school students will get the chance to get the tickets at the discounted, one-day...

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10 simple ways you can help save the earth

Leslie Sarinana, Entertainment Editor April 18, 2017

10 Insulation On average, households lose about 20 percent of their heated and cooled air to the outside through the duct system. To avoid wasting energy, have your ducts inspected to ensure they’re sealed properly and insulated if necessary. 9 Cooling...

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“DAMN.” continues Kendrick Lamar’s successful run

“DAMN.” continues Kendrick Lamar’s successful run

Eddie Velazquez, Staff Reporter April 18, 2017

After experiencing stellar success with his universally acclaimed album, “To Pimp a Butterfly,” rap idol Kendrick Lamar returned to scene on April 14 with “DAMN.” The new self-referential project sees Lamar fully embracing his legacy, as he candidly...

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The 1975 make their way to El Paso

The 1975 make their way to El Paso

Claudia Flores, Contributor April 18, 2017

On April 21, El Paso will host the British alternative pop-rock band, The 1975, at the Abraham Chavez Theater with their 35-day tour, “I Like It When You Sleep, for You Are So Beautiful Yet So Unaware of It.” Originally from Manchester, England,...

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EP Comic Con strikes back

EP Comic Con strikes back

Leslie Sarinana, Entertainment Editor April 18, 2017

In his second year as EP Comic Con owner and director, Tony Stegner, hopes to bring a bigger convention than he did the previous year. He has made sure that there’s something for everyone. “You’re going to be able to see and do things you wouldn’t...

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Chicano Batman brings psychedelic soul to Tricky Falls

Chicano Batman brings psychedelic soul to Tricky Falls

Adrian Broaddus, Web Editor April 13, 2017

El Paso has not seen the likes of any band like Chicano Batman since, well, Chicano Batman came in 2016. They returned to the Sun City on a booming Wednesday evening with new sounds, a new album and a fresh Hispanic vibe. For a venue like Tricky Falls,...

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Cirque du Soleil debuts show at Haskins Center

Cirque du Soleil debuts show at Haskins Center

Leslie Sarinana, Entertainment Editor April 13, 2017

  Cirque du Soleil is back at the Don Haskins and this time bringing the colorful story of ‘OVO’. A captivating show full of insects, a mysterious egg and a love story between a newcomer and a ladybug. ‘OVO’ truly proved to be a show for...

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Behind the scenes of Cirque du Soleil ‘OVO’

Michaela Román, Editor-in-Chief April 12, 2017

"OVO" is the 25th production from Cirque du Soleil and its first time stopping in El Paso. It's the story of a day in the life of a community of insects. The insects live peacefully together until one day someone intrudes. "OVO" consists...

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Gallery celebrates "100 Years of Women at UTEP"

Gallery celebrates “100 Years of Women at UTEP”

Gaby Velasquez, Photo Editor April 12, 2017

The Office of Student Life hosted the opening reception for a gallery exhibition at the Union East building on Wednesday, April 12. The gallery celebrates 100 Years of Women at UTEP where it exhibits photographs of women who have made an impact at the...

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Cirque Du Soleil performers Kyle Cradle, Alanna Baker, and James Johnson

Cirque du Soleil inspired art exhibit revealed in downtown El Paso

Nina Titovets, Photographer April 11, 2017

Muralists Roman and Horey Silva revealed their Cirque Du Soleil "OVO" inspired mural Tuesday in downtown El Paso. The unveiling was followed by a performance from three Cirque acrobats dressed as bugs from the show. The show begins today, April 12, at...

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Places to refuel near campus

Leslie Sarinana, Entertainment Editor April 11, 2017

As a college student, you will come to learn that sleep is precious and rare. You will often find yourself needing an extra boost to refuel. Coffee is a great answer, but its not the only one. There are multiple places around UTEP where you can unwind,...

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