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Cirque Du Soleil amazes audience with creative performances

Cirque Du Soleil amazes audience with creative performances

Jesus Lopez, Staff Reporter March 18, 2015

Founded by Guy Laliberté, written and directed by Dominic Champagne, and brought to life by a cast of talented individuals, Cirque du Soleil’s Varekai has arrived to El Paso, aweing and pleasing its audience with colorful acts of acrobatics, energetic...

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Auditions for the talent show will take place March 24, to March 26, in the Union East Building.

UTEP students show your talent

Jesus Lopez, Staff Reporter March 17, 2015

The Student Government Association and the Office of Student Life will host the auditions for this year’s talent show from 5 – 9 p.m. March 24, to March 26, at the Union East building. All students interested in auditioning must be UTEP students....

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Esperanza Rising arrives at the wise family theater

Jesus Lopez, Staff Reporter March 17, 2015

“Esperanza Rising” will be showcased at the Wise Family Theatre beginning on March. 20, through March  29. The play is set in post-revolutionary Mexico during the time of the Great Depression, and later in California. The story follows the life...

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Sophomore forensic science major, Thelma Lujan looks at online shopping websites at the library.

Students prefer online shopping versus the mall

Jesus Lopez, Staff Reporter February 24, 2015

Online shopping began in 1979, and it’s a strategy that has benefitted many designers and brand and clients. However, the fashion industry did not take advantage of this until recently. Laura Medrano, sophomore linguistics major, said one of the biggest...

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Dr. Moya and participants prepare for  the second conference of the State of the Homelessness Conference Series

The Faces of Homelessness conference

Jesus Lopez, Staff Reporter February 23, 2015

The Faces of Homelessness is the second conference of the State of the Homelessness Conference Series and will be held on Feb. 27, at 1 p.m. at the College of Health Sciences Building, room 217. The series is a collaboration between the College of Health...

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UTEP Dinner Theatre’s ‘Carrie–the Musical’ sets off a thriller experience

Jesus Lopez, Staff Reporter February 20, 2015

I made my first visit to the UTEP Dinner Theatre on Jan. 31, when I got the opportunity to attend the opening night of “Carrie–the Musical,” I must admit that at first I was quite skeptical about attending the show due to the very well known topics...

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SGA hosts game day for students

Jesus Lopez, Staff reporter February 19, 2015

The Student Government Association hosted a Game Day Wednesday, Feb. 18, and Thursday, Feb. 19, to promote student engagement with the members. Students were able to interact with SGA senators and representatives to discuss their concerns about the...

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Food Flight ships signiture Mexican food from local El Paso restaurants, nationwide.

El Paso’s food takes flight

Jesus Lopez, Staff Reporter February 17, 2015

Not all places in the United States can pull off the specific taste of authentic Mexican food, and Food Flight, a new business from El Paso, has decided to change that. Food Flight ships  signature Mexican foods from local restaurants and stores in...

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Genital modification no longer considered a taboo

Jesus Lopez, Contributor February 10, 2015

Body modification began as an archaic art, but in today’s society, it may not be considered a taboo anymore. Body modification has been seen since the beginning of history. Many tribes of the past had traditions that included tattooing, skin stretching,...

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Ghost hunting on the most romantic day of the year

Jesus Lopez, Contributor February 10, 2015

There is no need to wait until Halloween for ghost tours, they will begin early this year on Valentine’s Day weekend at Concordia Cemetery and Downtown El Paso. “Concordia Cemetery has brought you stories of history, legends and lore of the City...

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Think before you ink—love may be temporary, tattoos are not

Jesus Lopez, Contributor February 10, 2015

With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching, tattoo parlors and freelancers find their schedules flooded with appointments made by lovesick puppies who want to proudly profess their love to the world with a tattoo. “Some of the craziest love tattoos...

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UTEP Dinner Theatre’s ‘Carrie–the Musical’ sets off a thriller experience

Jesus Lopez, Contributor February 8, 2015

I made my first visit to the UTEP Dinner Theatre on Jan. 31, when I got the opportunity to attend the opening night of “Carrie–the Musical,” I must admit that at first I was quite skeptical about attending the show due to the very well known topics...

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UTEP Dinner Theatre hosts auditions for ‘Mary Poppins’

UTEP Dinner Theatre hosts auditions for ‘Mary Poppins’

Jesus Lopez, Contributor February 3, 2015

Auditions for the play, “Mary Poppins,” will be held at the UTEP Dinner Theatre Feb. 18, room 207, Union West. Dancers, actors and singers are all welcome to audition. These private auditions are also open to the general public. Children, who are...

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The mystical Cirque du Soleil comes back to El Paso

The mystical Cirque du Soleil comes back to El Paso

Jesus Lopez, Staff Reporter February 3, 2015

The world-famous Cirque du Soleil will perform one of their most prestigious shows on Mar. 18, to Mar. 22,  at the Don Haskins Center. A performance full of dreamlike characters that inhabit a magical forest promises to awe the audience. Filled with...

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Doctoral student in chemistry Yanyu Wu will participate in Chinese New Year activities.

Chinese community invites El Paso to celebrate new year

Jesus Lopez, Contributor February 3, 2015

The Chinese New Year lands on Feb. 19, and there will be small celebrations at UTEP and in El Paso to celebrate the year of the sheep. “On Chinese New Year’s Eve, there is always a big meal for the family,” said Yanyu Wu, doctoral student in chemistry....

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‘Cocktail Hour: The Show” will take place Fri. Jan. 30 at the Plaza Theatre in downtown El Paso.

‘Cocktail Hour: The Show’ brings nightlife to El Paso

Jesus Lopez, Contributor January 27, 2015

Ballets With a Twist, a group from New York City that does ballet performances, will be presenting “Cocktail Hour: The Show” at 8 p.m. Jan. 30 at the Plaza Theatre. The original and intoxicating ballet piece brings the viewers into an unforgettable...

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Belly Dance Extravaganza makes a stop in El Paso

Jesus Lopez, Staff reporter January 23, 2015

Fans of belly dancing will now have a chance to attend the Belly Dace Extravaganza Saturday at Chamizal National Memorial. Kareesha Willow, a popular belly dancer in El Paso, who has been performing since the age of six, will be featured at the event....

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