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David Bowie leaves lasting impression with final album

Julia Hettiger, Staff Reporter January 20, 2016

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...

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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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Bill Robertson, mathematics professor, also known as Dr. Skateboard.

Dr. Skateboard: a hobby, a sport, a teaching tool

Valerie Herrera, Staff Reporter January 20, 2015

[youtube id="jPXSzEho1Eg"] At first glance, you can’t help but notice the impressive display of achievements Dr. Skateboard has collected throughout his career. Bill Robertson, also known as Dr. Skateboard, has been a skateboarding performer for more...

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"Jersey Boys" to perform at The Plaza Theatre until June 1.

Crowd ooh’s and aah’s over ‘Jersey Boys’

Andrea Acosta, Entertainment Editor May 28, 2014

Oh what an opening night it was for the "Jersey Boys" cast on May 28 at the Plaza Theatre. Winning audiences hearts since its Broadway debut in 2005, it was inevitable to stop the El Paso crowd from loving it as much, if not more. Written...

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Jaime Picks Up: Art

Jaime Quesada, Contributor April 27, 2014

Jaime makes an inspirational trailer for the struggle of an artistic douche. Afterwards he walks around campus asking students what their impressions of art are and it's role in society.

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Anson 11 is located at 303 N. Oregon St. and is open Sun.-Wed. 11-12 a.m. and Thurs.-Sat. 10-1:30 a.m.

Anson 11: too pricey for the average college student

Jose Soto, Staff Reporter March 25, 2014

Anson 11 is located right at the heart of downtown, next to the Plaza Theatre and across from San Jacinto Plaza. It opened in December 2013. Owners say the establishment offers a dining experience that will cater to the metamorphosis of downtown El...

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Life in the time of college

Selene Soria, Contributor January 30, 2014

University life is filled with so many components. Students are expected to learn and prepare themselves for the challenges of real life. This can be very difficult when the demands to complete a degree require a lot of effort and sacrifice. At the...

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Nintendo announces the new 2DS.

New Nintendo 2DS Announced

Leonardo Montañez, Staff Reporter August 28, 2013

Wednesday Aug. 28, Nintendo announced their new hand-held console, the 2DS. It features a slate-like profile rather than a folding design as its predecessors. The 2DS will be compatible with all 3DS games and will play more than 2,000 DS titles. As...

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Kilo and the Dew: Up-and-Coming Indie-Pop Band to Play at Minerpalooza

Leonardo Montañez, Staff Reporter August 26, 2013

Four months after the UTEP Picks Talent Show on Apr. 24, Kilo and the Dew, a band formed by two UTEP students got to work on releasing an EP due out in October, which will be followed by a South-to-Southwest tour. They are also looking forward to...

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