Pop punk band, Blink-182, landed in the Sun City for the first time for their “California” tour on July 26 along with the All-American Rejects and A Day to Remember. The bands’ performances drew in thousands of new and old fans on what would...

Five years after their last album, pop-punk band Blink-182 is back with “California,” which was released on July 1. “California” is the first album since lead singer and guitarist Tom Delonge left the band in 2015, having been replaced by Alkaline...

American experimental rock band Deerhoof released their latest album, “The Magic” on June 24. With 15 new songs and musical experiments, Deerhoof has breathed new life into their music, without losing any of their allure. The album begins...

The newest music from the Red Hot Chili Peppers can be described as a combination of both renewal and survival. In their new album, “The Getaway,” the Chili Peppers seemingly break the mold of their older work to fit in with what is popular on the...

By the time the sun set on Saturday, many festival-goers had gathered on San Antonio street to watch day two of Streetfest’s headliners, Collective Soul and the Goo Goo Dolls at the Budweiser stage. The second day to the annual festival brought...

American rock band Band of Horses released their fifth studio album, “Why are you OK?” on June 10. Although the album explores different themes and adventures than their previous albums, Band of Horses loses none of its charm through their 12 new...

Fans of “The Far Empty” gathered on foldout chairs at Barnes and Noble on June 8 to meet the author, J. Todd Scott, for a Q&A session. The newly published author spent the session answering questions honestly and bashfully. It was as if he was...

Kids-N-Co is hosting a kinder summer camp for children ages 5 to 7 from June 13 to June 25. The goal of the camp, which will be taught by UTEP students, is to show young children the mechanics of putting on a theatrical performance and to encourage longtime...

“Black,” a new album from country singer Dierks Bentley, is a raw, organic project from the seasoned artist that holds nothing back. Stepping away from traditional country-pop, the album uses acoustic music and black-and-white music videos that aid...

The Office of Student Life will be hosting Movies on the Lawn at 8:30 p.m. on Fridays throughout the month of June at Centennial Plaza. General admission is free, and a meal combo including a hotdog, soda and popcorn can be purchased for $5. June 3:...

The UTEP Dinner Theatre is hosting auditions for “Priscilla, Queen of the Desert” at 7 p.m., May 31 at the UTEP Dinner Theatre. Those interested in auditioning must prepare a song with a piano accompaniment. The sheet music is required, but a pianist...

The second the lights turned off at the Don Haskins Center, the crowd stood up straight, anticipating what was to come. The curtain dropped and the rock band, The Scorpions, took the stage, waiting only a split second to begin performing, and it took...

The Alamo Drafthouse will open on May 6 with the premiere of “Captain America: Civil War.” The theater is located at 250 East Montecillo in west El Paso. What makes Alamo Drafthouse different than other movie theaters is that it serves specialty...

Many local breweries have started to use growlers, specialized jugs made for carrying 32 or 64 ounces of beer. Growlers allow customers to purchase large amounts of beer to take home. They are also an alternative to purchasing aluminum cans or glass bottles,...

San Jacinto Plaza officially reopened on April 16 after three years of construction. The restoration includes ping pong tables, a splash pad and preservative measures for the famous Luis Jimenez alligator sculpture, “Los Lagartos,” after it suffered...

The El Paso Comic Con is returning to El Paso on April 15 at the El Paso Convention Center as a three-day event. This year’s lineup includes actors Adam West and Burt Ward, who played Batman and Robin on a 1960s’ television show, and Kevin Eastman,...

High school students in El Paso now have the opportunity to hone their percussion skills through a student-run program at UTEP. The Institute of Percussive Arts, an initiative under UTEP and the mentorship of music professor Larry White, aims to help...

The Groovy Smoothie Café, a smoothie and juice bar located inside of Push Fitness Gym, offers a variety of options for people looking for the health benefits of fruits and vegetables. As an alternative to coffee, healthier options include all-natural...

For some students, spring break does not mean traveling to South Padre Island or Cancun. Many students who find themselves in a financial bind, or who would rather stay close to home, turn to alternatives around El Paso to spice up their spring break...

It’s been seven years since the King of Pop Michael Jackson passed away. Since then, many have vowed to honor his music in some way. “King Michael,”  a musical tribute to Jackson, will be presented at The Plaza Theatre on Feb. 27 in collaboration...

The UTEP Department of Theatre and Dance has done a whimsical job with their productions of “Oh! My Mozart” and Stravinski’s “The Firebird.” The productions, which are performed together but have no ties with each other, fuse together dance,...

There is no truer love than pizza, and many local business owners have acted on their love for the dish by opening their own pizza restaurants. National Pizza Day is Feb. 9, and luckily, El Pasoan’s have various choices when ordering the Italian favorite....

El Paso has had their share of festivals celebrating the many different beers in existence, but the “Bourbon and Whiskey Festival” will be different. The Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino will be hosting a festival celebrating bourbon and whiskey...

While some may take up exercising or knitting, many have found the old childhood ritual of coloring can be a relaxing way to unwind after a day of stress. Artist Carlos Gonzalez, art director at MindCanvis Publishing, has brought the fun back to coloring...

On Jan. 8, the day he turned 69, Bowie released his 27th studio album, “Blackstar,” which marked his 54 years in the music industry. In the second album of his newest musical era, Bowie dabbled with jazzy undertones and profound lyrics, which are...

Chocolate candies and desserts from vendors around the El Paso community will allow the public to savor the many different flavor profiles of one of the most popular delicacies around the world—golden ticket not required. The fifth annual ‘A Chocolate...

Finals week is known for students pulling all-nighters, downing energy drinks and having erratic sleep schedules, so it is no surprise that an event, which was become a UTEP tradition, is going to attract many students. To commence finals week, the Office...

For many students, college is a form of creative expression. These students take classes that inspire them to work outside the lines by working on projects that take their artistic ambitions to the next level. Leah Tellez, an art major who is graduating...

El Paso is a city with a wide variety of options when it comes to dining, to help highlight some of these local eateries, one event is hosting a dozen of them under one roof for El Pasoans to enjoy. KISS FM is hosting the fourth-annual “Taste of El...

Inspired by their love for fitness and strong desire to give back to the community, three UTEP students have decided to pursue their dreams and have open their own gym. Peak Fitness, which had its grand opening on Oct. 31 at 5450 Hurd on the Westside...

[aesop_gallery id="12826"] As a way of commemorating lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered history month, the Student Engagement and Leadership Center hosted 'Queernival', an event that highlighted the efforts of the LGBT community and brought many...

El Paso’s history is rich with spine-chilling and freakish occurrences, and the Ghosts915 Paranormal Research Center’s Downtown Ghost Tour explores the creepy places where many of these stories have taken place. Just in time for Halloween, the tour...

One of the most recognized and highly acclaimed musicals in Broadway history, “West side Story,” a timeless adaptation of “Romeo and Juliet” that was written by Arthur Laurents, with music by Leonard Bernstein and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, will...

Twenty-eight contestants competed for a spot in this year’s homecoming court, each displaying their school pride in unique ways. The wide array of contestants were brought together to show off their Miner pride by singing, dancing and much more. The...

Many football fans are familiar with the rules, regulations and plays of football, but there are few who know the amount of work that goes on outside of the playing field. Maintaining a football player’s image and the cost of preserving a player’s...

September 16, 1810 marks Mexico’s declaration of independence from Spain, that would lead to a 11 year war against the Spanish. Two centuries later, their independence is still celebrated on the borderland. The Office of Student Life will be hosting...

TI:ME at Montecillo hosted their monthly farmer’s market on Sunday, Sept. 13, and drew in vendors from all over town. They sold a wide variety of things such as homemade makeup, fizzy bath bombs and food. Vendors had tables set up throughout the square,...

One El Paso block party will be bringing in groups from San Francisco, Austin and Brooklyn as well as local artists such as Chuy Vuitton and Rico Ferri. Mother of Pearl, a vinyl record store located at 4935 Mesa, will be having their block party event...

It is a known fact that everyone needs to eat in order to produce enough energy to carry them through their day. UTEP students, faculty and staff are no exception. The Union Building East now features the brand-new Pick ‘N’ Shovel eatery to satisfy...

The goal of a new study at The University of Texas at El Paso is to evaluate the impact of yoga on the stress and anxiety levels of students and their academic focus. The study also aims to gain the students’ perspective on whether or not yoga was effective...

On Sunday, Aug. 23, my stepmom and I made our way to the El Paso Greek Festival on Festival Street. Housed inside giant white tents next to the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, the festival was home to a variety of food, booths and baklava-a Turkish...

Three exhibits exploring landscapes in the southwest, contemporary art and architectural and public art will be hosted at the Rubin Center from now until Oct. 24. The exhibits feature art from photographer Victoria Sambunaris and artists Claire...

To commemorate the beginning of the school year, the Office of Student Life is putting on its annual welcome back festival to greet new and returning students. The celebration will take place the first two weeks of classes, Aug. 24 through Sept. 4. Miner...

As the semester commences, students will be searching for the perfect place to study. From cafés and teashops, to the library and secret studying hideouts, UTEP and its surrounding areas have an array of different places to go cram before a test or get...

Last week, the eight annual Plaza Classic Film Festival came to a close on Sunday. Before it screened its last film, the festival hosted the cult classic “Little Shop of Horrors” starring Rick Moranis and Ellen Greene. The film follows a plant shop...

It’s game over for Adam Sandler in the new motion picture "Pixels." I saw "Pixels," starring Sandler and Kevin James with my father, younger sister and kid cousin, and I can tally the number of times we collectively laughed without running out of...

Brought together while attending UTEP, one local band has impacted the El Paso music scene, blossoming into a prominent band in the city. Their music transcends from rock to indie while mixing folk and alternative as well. Omar Cuellar, lead vocalist...

The legend of Billy the Kid, one of the Southwest’s most famous historical figures, is being kept alive and well by a local troupe. Now, 134 years since his death, the legend continues with the Pistoleros de San Elizario monthly reenactments of the...

A play based on a prince’s uplifting journey will be coming to the UTEP Dinner Theatre. The Tony-award winning play tells the story about a heir to a throne who is on an epic search for happiness. “Pippin”will be directed by Greg Taylor, associate...

Electrifying energy, the Tesla coil, and more return with the re-opening of an old El Paso favorite at a new location. Now under a new name, The Insights Science Center, formally the Insights Museum, has returned after its demolition in 2013 and....

What began as two bands playing together has resulted in one of El Paso’s fastest rising stars. Having shared a stage with musicians such as The Josh Abbot Band and Kenny Rogers, the local band and assayer of country music has taken El Paso by storm. The...

Many animals have bones and make their presence known, but there is a whole other world of boneless, invisible to the naked eye animals that roam this Earth. A UTEP professor has researched animals that are less than a millimeter long and that needed...

Most films take months or even years to be produced. Some films  take years just to be conceptualized. However, one local film festival will challenge this notion. The Ghostlight Creative 48-hour Film Festival will challenge local filmmakers to work...

An El Paso tradition that uses dancing, singing and narration to illustrate El Paso’s culture and history is returning to the Sun City after a year-long absence. “Viva! El Paso”  began running in 1978 when it was first performed by the Los Pobres...

Many bands form through mutual interest in music amongst friends and acquaintances. Others bands are brought together by talent scouts. Some bands simply get together at someone’s garage and jam out on their instruments, not looking to pursue anything...

This semester, a few UTEP students were awarded the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship to study abroad. The scholarship is awarded to more than 2,700 students every semester nationwide. The scholarship’s purpose is to aid students to study...

The Texas Showdown Festival, an annual tattoo and music festival, will take place this year from noon to midnight July 17, 18 and 19 at the El Paso County Coliseum. The festival will feature professional tattoo artists as well as more than 20 famous...

Tucked in the center of a cultural hub, Cantina Malolam is a new, hip Mexican restaurant located on 5001 N. Mesa. My mom and I ate there on a Saturday night, during one of their busier times, but the service was still good and I was not disappointed. The...

In an effort to benefit the Earth and stay healthy, many people grow their own crops and sell what they grow at farmers markets. There are multiple farmers markets in the El Paso and Las Cruces areas, including Sprouts Farmers Market, the El Paso Downtown...

The UTEP Centennial Museum and Chihuahuan Desert Gardens will be hosting the 2015 FloraFEST native plant sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 25 and Sunday, April 26 at the Centennial Museum. FloraFEST is an annual fundraiser held to raise money...

Maricarmen Vizcaino, doctoral candidate in UTEP’s Interdisciplinary Health Sciences program, is writing her dissertation on the impact of yoga on people who have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Vizcaino, a certified yoga instructor, has been teaching...

I had the opportunity to eat at Casa Pizza, located at 1311 Magruder St. The restaurant offers a quirky mash-up of Greek and Italian cuisine. My feelings toward the experience are just as mixed as the options on their menu. The restaurant rests in a...

Race El Paso will host the Mighty Mujer Triathlon, an all-women triathlon that will take place at 7:30 a.m. April 18 at Memorial Park. The race will involve swimming, biking and running, and will consist of two different components: a sprint and a super...

Bodybuilding, the practice of strengthening and enlarging  the muscles of the body through exercise, can affect the mental and physical health of people by teaching discipline and helping people to concentrate and focus. When the body is indulged in...

There are many natural ways to cure and treat mental illness, such as meditation, dieting and the use of acupuncture and special herbs. Meditation is the act of training the mind to achieve different modes of consciousness to realize a benefit or to...

Ardovino’s Desert Crossing will be hosting a Martinis, Manicures and Music fundraiser, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on April 2. Ardovino’s Desert Crossing is located at 1 Ardovinos Dr. in Sunland Park, N.M. There is a $40 admission fee and 25 percent...

There are many nontraditional ways to exercise, such as rock climbing and simulated surfing. Sessions Climbing is a rock-climbing fitness center and facility that provides rock-climbing instructions and guides, and the company is currently working on...

No DUI El Paso is a taxi service that will pick up and drop off inebriated patrons in the El Paso area free of charge. Tyler Rouse founded the initiative on May 2012, the operations began on Oct. 5, of the same year. Fort Bliss soldiers and El Paso citizens...

Students at North Carolina State University have come up with a possible solution to prevent date rape through a common accessory-nail polish. Date rape drugs, including gamma-hydroxybutyric acid also known as GHB, rohypnol and ketamine, all have become...

Altar’d State, a religious-themed fashion store, opened their doors at the Fountains at Farah in November 2013. Altar’d State is known for selling clothing and accessories in a religious environment and providing customers the opportunity to pray...

Fashion trends sweep the nation in different ways. While cowboy boots are highly popular in Tennessee and sundresses in California. El Paso has its own unique style. Whether it is dressing up for a night out or dressing for a typical school day. UTEP...

Latinitas, an organization that works  to empower young Latina girls, will be collaborating with UTEP to host their College Chica Workshop. The purpose of the workshop is to explain the importance of college through campus visits, presentations and other...

Single or taken, there are many events taking place this Valentine’s Day, from yoga to concerts to singles parties. Venues in El Paso and the surrounding area have you covered. Michael Stuart, a salsa singer and actor, will be having a Chocolate Extravaganza...

The Gerald and Stanlee Rubin Center for the Visual Arts will be having a series of events to start off the New Year to celebrate their 10th anniversary. The goal is to increase their audience size and engagement to educate students about national and...

[youtube id="cxKG_aoSfqw"]“The Body as a Canvas: The History and Influence of Tattoo Art” exhibit is now on display at the Union Gallery, at the second floor of the Union Eastand will be up until Feb. 20. The exhibit was donated to UTEP by tattoo...

The Goat House, a café and sandwich shop,  opened Jan. 6 at 820 N. Mesa in the same building as The Red Door Vintage, Boogie Woogie Boutique and West Texas Tattoo. The café has been open for two weeks and the owner said it has been doing well so far. “We’ve...