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AIGA El Paso held a member forum on Saturday, June 24 at Proper Print Shop.

AIGA seeks to help graphic designers through networking

Andres Gallegos, Contributor July 1, 2017

On July 24, the El Paso chapter of the American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) hosted their first forum. Between printing machines and with a small assortment of chairs, members and prospects got together to talk about the community of graphic designers...

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Los participantes del concurso de vestuario se presentan.

Homenaje por los 110 años de Frida Kahlo

Gaby Velasquez, Photo Editor July 1, 2017

El colectivo artístico The Borderland Fridas celebró el legado y el 110 aniversario del nacimiento de la famosa pintora Frida Kahlo el sábado, 1 de julio en Alamo Drafthouse. Danza Azteca Omecoatl, Ballet Folklorico of El Paso y Group Folklorico...

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Ice cream tacos will be featured at Ice Cream fest.

Ice Cream Festival looks to cool down Sun City

Leslie Sarinana, Copy Editor June 28, 2017

Back and bigger than before, the Ice Cream Festival returns for the second year at Cohen Stadium on "Sundae," July 2, with more sweets. Last year’s festival saw over 12,000 attendees and this year, the festival expects more guests and will have...

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After a year of watching, Trey Wade is ready to play

After a year of watching, Trey Wade is ready to play

Mike Flores, Sports Editor June 27, 2017

UTEP basketball introduced Trey Wade to the media on Monday, June 26, and after a year of waiting and witnessing the Miners' ups and downs from last season, the 6-foot-6 guard from Austell, Georgia is finally ready to contribute on the court. Wade...

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Guard Isiah Osborne ready to take the court

Guard Isiah Osborne ready to take the court

Jeremy Carranco, Contributor June 27, 2017

After sitting out last season per NCAA transfer rules, sophomore guard Isiah Osborne from Windsor, Ontario, Canada, is eager to finally earn some playing time in the upcoming 2017-18 basketball season. “I’m so ready, I’ve been waiting since the...

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Dee Margo was sworn in on Tuesday June 27 at City Hall.

Mayor and city representatives officially sworn in

Adrian Broaddus, Editor-In-Chief June 27, 2017

Newly elected Mayor Dee Margo and city representatives Alexsandra Annello, Sam Morgan, Cassandra Hernandez-Brown and Henry Rivera were sworn in Tuesday morning at City Hall. Recently, Margo was victorious in a runoff election against mayoral candidate...

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Give artists due credit

Give artists due credit

Leslie Sarinana, Copy Editor June 27, 2017

Music consumption has evolved in the last 10 years and transitioned to mainly streaming. Cassette tapes and CDs are virtually obsolete. With this change in music comes a change in pay for musicians. The internet has made it possible to access more music...

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Roller Derby: The grunge and grit of sports

Roller Derby: The grunge and grit of sports

Adrian Broaddus, Editor-In-Chief June 27, 2017

In central El Paso sits a scanty, shabby warehouse where organized action is practiced on a regular basis. Elbows are thrown, women are shoved almost constantly and hundreds of fans cheer for each team. It sounds like some sort of an underground exclusive...

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It’s a great time to be in EP

It’s a great time to be in EP

Augie Touris, Staff Reporter June 27, 2017

As an outsider living in the Sun City, I’ve greatly appreciated the complete shift from New York to the desert. Going into my last senior semester this fall, I feel that my time here has flown by, and many of the great experiences here have helped this....

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Texas Legislature back in session

Texas Legislature back in session

Leslie Sarinana, Copy Editor June 27, 2017

Nearly a month after the 85th Texas Legislative Session ended, Governor Greg Abbott has called for a special session. The second session is set to begin on July 18, and last up to 30 days. This comes to almost no surprise as lawmakers failed to approve...

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Music streaming services compared

Music streaming services compared

Adrian Broaddus, Editor-In-Chief June 27, 2017

Spotify Grade: A- Price: $9.99; $14.99 for family; $4.99 for students Overview: What started out in Sweden as a small music streaming service has turned into a worldwide phenomenon that holds 140 million users. It streams over 30 million tracks...

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Odd-Lab brings the heat

Odd-Lab brings the heat

Andres Gallegos, Contributor June 27, 2017

Odd-Lab is an experimental place, where innovative props and choreographies are created, and where odd people reside. For seven years, Odd-Lab has taken fire as a dance partner and together they’ve captivated and astonished audiences across the Southwest....

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