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‘American Teen’ is a step in the right direction but falls short

‘American Teen’ is a step in the right direction but falls short

Adrian Broaddus, Web Editor March 7, 2017

At the age of 18, most El Paso teens are looking forward to graduating from high school, having a college future and transitioning into adulthood. That transition came differently for local R&B sensation Khalid Robinson. As a senior at Americas High...

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Ed Sheeran’s ‘Divide’ strays from traditional sound

Ed Sheeran’s ‘Divide’ strays from traditional sound

Gaby Velasquez, Photo Editor March 7, 2017

After a yearlong break from social media, singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran finally returned March 3, with the release of his third album, “÷ (Divide).” In a more upbeat premise, “Divide” is a slight departure from Sheeran’s usual mellow material.  Sheeran...

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Green Day performs in El Paso, Texas on Thursday, March 2.

Green Day makes memorable stop at coliseum

Michaela Román, Editor-in-Chief March 3, 2017

Pop-punk legends Green Day played in front of their diehard fans Thursday, March 2, at a sold-out, roaring El Paso County Coliseum. Billy Joe Armstrong's energy on stage hasn't aged a day from the times of "Dookie," their chart-topping album in 1994....

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SXSW threatens international artists with deportation

SXSW threatens international artists with deportation

Leslie Sariñana, Entertainment Editor March 2, 2017

Earlier today, it was revealed that Austin’s South By Southwest festival includes a clause in their contracts with international artists that threatens them with deportation. Felix Walworth posted a picture of the contract his band “Told Slant”...

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Comedian Gabriel Iglesias announces cancellation of upcoming shows

Comedian Gabriel Iglesias announces cancellation of upcoming shows

Leslie Sariñana, Entertainment Editor March 1, 2017

Comedian Gabriel Iglesias, also known as “Fluffy,” has cancelled multiple upcoming shows due to health and emotional issues. Iglesias was set to perform in El Paso on May 19th at the Don Haskins Center as part of his tour “Fluffymania World Tour:...

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Minetracks: February in review

Minetracks: February in review

Leslie Sariñana and Adrian Broaddus March 1, 2017

Editor's notes: Leslie Sariñana (L) - Entertainment Editor - February might have been the month of love, but all of the music released in the month mostly reflected sadness and struggle. It was a big month for rap fans with Big Sean, Lupe Fiasco and...

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The best and the worst highlights of the 2017 NDMF lineup

The best and the worst highlights of the 2017 NDMF lineup

Adrian Broaddus, Web Editor March 1, 2017

Tuesday morning saw the release the highly anticipated 2017 Neon Desert Music Festival lineup. The lineup for the seventh-annual music festival that is set for Memorial Day weekend (May 27-28) made waves throughout regional social media for better or...

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The Oscars: an  American cry for help

The Oscars: an American cry for help

Eddie Velazquez, Reporter February 28, 2017

The 89th Academy Awards ceremony will be remembered for two things: the Steve Harvey-like disaster that occurred while the award for Best Picture was being presented and as a bastion of free speech and political discourse in a time of turmoil. However,...

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Stan Z will be having his album release party March 4 at the Lowbrow Palace.

Local artist Stan Z defies music barriers

Adrian Broaddus, Web Editor February 28, 2017

At just 20-years-old, Stan Zubia, or better known by his stage name, Stan Z, has made waves throughout El Paso’s local music scene with his genre-defying music and his impeccable stage swagger. He’s most comfortable when stepping in front of the crowd...

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Green Day “Revolution Radio” tour 2017

Green Day “Revolution Radio” tour 2017

Claudia Flores, Contributor February 28, 2017

Get ready because your favorite “American Idiots” are back on tour, along with special guests, Against Me promoting their most recent album “Revolution Radio,” Green Day will be on a 24-day tour throughout the United States starting March 1. The...

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The El Paso Pet fair was held on Feb. 25 to promote dog adoptions.

Humane Society of El Paso hosts adopting event

Leslie Sarinana, Entertainment Editor February 28, 2017

When buying a dog or a cat as a pet, not many people consider adoption. Pet stores all over the country have stopped selling cats and dogs from breeders. Big chain pet stores such as Petco and Petsmart now partner with local animal shelters to encourage...

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Neon Desert 2017 lineup released

Neon Desert 2017 lineup released

Adrian Broaddus, Web Editor February 28, 2017

The wait is finally over; Neon Desert has released its 2017 lineup. The music festival will span from Saturday, May 27, through Sunday, May 28. Doors will open at 3 p.m. and it will be held at Cleveland Square Park in downtown El Paso. Headliners for...

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