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The Eagles played at the Don Haskins Center on Friday night.

The Eagles land in El Paso

Juan Carlos Navarrete, Staff Reporter May 23, 2015

[aesop_gallery id="11173"] As the crowd entered the arena, it quickly filled the Don Haskins Center to welcome The Eagles to the borderland. The classic rock band played for a nearly two and a half hours, covering many of their iconic songs. “The...

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Girl Talk closes the festival with a bang.

Neon Desert celebrates its fifth year with three-day event

Adam Ziegenhals and Andres Martinez May 23, 2015

[aesop_gallery id="11215"] Neon Desert Musical Festival kicked off on Friday with headliners Cypress Hill, Toro y Moi and Girl Talk. Neon celebrated it's fifth year by adding an additional day filled with musical talent. This is the first time Neon Desert...

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A ‘Wicked’ show returns to the Sun City

A ‘Wicked’ show returns to the Sun City

Valerie Herrera, Staff Reporter May 20, 2015

Based on a best-selling 1995 Gregory Maguire novel, “Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West,” the musical adaptation “Wicked” depicts the untold odyssey of the witches of Oz long before the girl from Kansas arrived in Munchkinland. Winner...

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Chihuahuas' bats come alive, end losing streak

Chihuahuas’ bats come alive, end losing streak

Luis Gonzalez, Staff Reporter May 18, 2015

The El Paso Chihuahuas scored more runs than they had in their last six games combined as they beat the Fresno Grizzlies 15-9 in front of 8,586 tonight at Southwest University Park. “It felt good, we needed this win,” said Chihuahuas baseball first...

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Students get a glimpse of the Border

Maria Esquinca, Copy Editor May 13, 2015

As part of the fourth-annual “Fire & Ice: Structural Violence Against Women” event organized by the Student Engagement and Leadership Center, UTEP students were exposed to issues faced by women and men alike in the border region on Friday,...

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The Art Junction studio tour, which took place April 18 and 19, is located at 500 West Paisano St.

Art Junction studio ignites local artists creativity

Jose Soto, Staff Reporter April 28, 2015

Art enthusiasts in the city had the opportunity to see work from local artists and some artistic ensembles last week. The local artists showcased their pieces, from abstract acrylic pieces and bronze sculptures to artisan jewelry, during a two-day event. The...

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Senior studio art major, Francisco Melendez continues to showcase his art in El Paso, although it can be hard for many local artists to make a living.

Artists struggle in El Paso

Fernanda Leon, Contributor April 28, 2015

For some, art in El Paso may not seem to be appreciated as much as in bigger cities like New York and Los Angeles. Francisco Melendez, senior studio art major, said art in El Paso has been growing year by year, but that there’s still a long road ahead...

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HBCU marching band competition comes to El Paso

HBCU marching band competition comes to El Paso

Valerie Herrera, Staff Reporter April 28, 2015

After three years of planning, El Paso will host the Historically Black Colleges and Universities marching band competition for the first time. The Battle of El Dorado will be showcased at 2 p.m. May 2 at the Sun Bowl Stadium. The community will get to...

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The 2015 Texas Showdown Festival will take place July 17, 18 and 19 at the El Paso County Coliseum.

Fifth-Annual Texas Showdown Festival to be in El Paso

Julia Hettiger, Staff Reporter April 28, 2015

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...

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“Wicked” will take the Plaza stage for two weeks from May 20 through May 31.

Broadway brings the big apple to the Sun City

Amanda Guillen, Managing Editor April 28, 2015

With this year’s lineup recently announced and one of Broadway’s biggest musical blockbusters on its way to the Sun City, Broadway in El Paso brings a bit of “42nd Street” to 125 Pioneer Plaza. Since 2003, Broadway in El Paso has been providing...

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El Tiburon and El Ilegal shake hands before their match.

Tomorrow’s wrestling stars in El Paso today

Jason Green, Staff Reporter April 28, 2015

Is it a sport? Is it entertainment? Whatever it is, it is a hit with the fans who come out to see Xtreme Cruces Wrestling. About 150 fans turned out for a recent event at a party hall on the east side of El Paso. The crowd was ecstatic. They were there...

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Second baseman Ramiro Pena avoids the slide while throwing towards first base.

Chihuahuas knock River Cats around, win second straight

Luis Gonzalez, Sports Editor April 22, 2015

After last night’s win, Chihuahua’s manager Pat Murphy was looking for consistency on offense. He got it tonight. El Paso scored at least a run in six of eight innings on their way to a resounding 13-5 win over the Sacramento River Cats. “We...

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