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Centennial Lecture Series welcomes Julliard professor Greg Sandow

Centennial Lecture Series welcomes Julliard professor Greg Sandow

Claudia Hernandez, Reporter April 5, 2017

On Tuesday, April 4, Greg Sandow, an American critic, composer, writer, consultant, and professor, visited UTEP to talk about the future of classical music and how it should change. He explained the history of classical music and the challenges it...

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UTEP's Department of Music Chair Steve Wilson announced UTEP's  and El Paso Pro-Musica's collaboration to create the Centers for Arts Entrepreneurship.

New Center for the Arts Entrepreneurship announced by UTEP

Rene Delgadillo, Staff Reporter April 4, 2017

On Tuesday, April 4, UTEP's Department of Music Chair Steve Wilson announced UTEP's  and El Paso Pro-Musica's collaboration to create the Centers for Arts Entrepreneurship. CEA and local arts groups will train students and prepare them as they enter...

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Desert People has over 13 t-shirt designs available on their website and at their store, located at 2919 Wyoming.

New clothing line promotes El Paso youth

Leslie Sarinana, Entertainment Editor April 4, 2017

There’s a new local clothing brand that has been gaining attention for its designs. A brand that not only exhibits El Paso but goes beyond just clothes. Desert People is the newest local operation aimed at revitalizing the way the city is portrayed....

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Thrift shopping means more choice and budget

Thrift shopping means more choice and budget

Eddie Velazquez, Staff Reporter April 4, 2017

When it comes to fashion, versatility is one of the most important aspects to consider when you are going over your style choices. Thrift stores are exactly the embodiment of this quality, as there are vast amount of options for all occasions and styles....

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Sun City Throwback is currently located at 1840 N. Lee Trevino until May.

Sun City Throwback is taking it back to the 80’s and 90’s

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter April 4, 2017

Sun City Throwback opened a unique old-school sports store that has it all, from ‘80s to early ‘90s jerseys of all sports to local sports gear, to the most unique basketball shoes of all time. Frank Gonzalez, the owner, opened the store in November...

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Studio major student works on creating metal jewelry.

Students create their own jewelry

Claudia Flores, Contributor April 4, 2017

In fashion, it takes the right accessories to complete a look and at UTEP students can take a course that teaches how to create their own jewelry and metal accessories at the metals and jewelry program at UTEP. The program allows students to create earrings,...

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Drew and Jamie Frank are 13 and 12 years old and own Kickpin which is only open certain weekends at 5860 N. Mesa, Suite 212.

Young entrepreneurs sell collectable shoes in EP

Adrian Broaddus, Web Editor April 4, 2017

Most middle school kids are satisfied with making their school basketball team, getting their braces off or having the freedom to go to the movies unsupervised with their friends. For Drew and Jaime Frank, who are 13 and 12 years old, respectively, they...

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Poppies festival returns this weekend

Poppies festival returns this weekend

Leslie Sarinana, Entertainment Editor March 28, 2017

Every spring, the El Paso Museum of Archeology celebrates the bloom of Mexican poppies at the Franklin Mountains with a festival. This year’s celebration will mark the 11th year of the Poppies Festival. The festival is being hosted on April 1, from...

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Featured band Deep Shadows performs at the 306 Sessions Concert Series on Sunday, March 26, for a new KCOS project.

306 Sessions to air on KCOS starting in April

Eddie Velazquez, Staff Reporter March 28, 2017

Located at 11394 James Watt, suite 306, amid a sea of storage suites, Zeven Music Entertainment Studio hosts 306 Sessions, a series of concerts, every Sunday at 7 p.m. This series began in October of 2014, and has featured artists from all over town...

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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.

Spotify hosts Khalid secret show in El Paso

Eddie Velazquez, Staff Reporter March 28, 2017

El Paso’s man of the hour, Khalid, had an incredible reception at Americas High School during a surprise show on Friday, March 24,  at 6 p.m. The unexpected event was organized by the online  music streaming service Spotify. Some premium subscribers...

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Students show their talents at UTEP Picks Talent

Students show their talents at UTEP Picks Talent

Gaby Velasquez, Photo Editor March 24, 2017

Musicians, singers, dancers and poets showed off their artistic talents at the third annual UTEP Picks Talent event on Friday, March 24, at the Magoffin Auditorium and was hosted by SGA.  The Voice contestant, Elia Esparza, was a guest judge and performed...

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Elton John mesmerizes capacity crowd with non-stop hits

Elton John mesmerizes capacity crowd with non-stop hits

Jason Green, Sports Editor March 24, 2017

Two days before his 70th birthday, Elton John filled up the Don Haskins Center with music -- and fans -- for what could be the last time, and nobody seemed to leave disappointed. John has had nine number one hits on the US Billboard charts and the...

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