El Paso was ready for a show about death, Beetlejuice: The Musical

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Staff Reporter • December 3, 2024

Beetlejuice is an absurd form of visual entertainment, with actors that further the story's ridiculously high creativity. But nothing was lost in translation when shifting Tim Burton’s story to the musical stage.

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No Me Olvides presents The Indoor Garden, bringing a vibrant floral escape to the borderland

Ximena Cordero, Staff Reporter • November 20, 2024

“No Me Olvides” ran by floral artist Natalie Beagle, brought a vibrant floral life to El Paso through The Indoor Garden. The two-day event offered visitors the chance to reconnect with nature.

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Catherine Söderberg Esper gives avocado waste a new purpose by creating sustainable building materials

Ximena Cordero, Staff Reporter • November 14, 2024

Artist and architect Catherine Söderberg Esper created biomaterial using avocado waste. By using avocado pits, shells and skins Söderberg Esper recycles the materials to create eco-friendly construction blocks and bricks.

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El Paso Museum of History celebrates the rich history of Borderland music with “Musica Sin Fronteras” exhibit

Ximena Cordero, Staff Reporter • November 13, 2024

The "Musica Sin Fronteras: Twentieth Century to Now" exhibit at the El Paso Museum of History features items from musicians including Juan Gabriel, Khalid and Abraham Chavez, showcasing the Borderland’s rich history and impact on the music industry.

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Borderland’s magic inspired the novel “The Witches of El Paso”

Dominique Macias, Photographer • November 13, 2024

Newest release from Luis Jaramillo, “The Witches of El Paso,” is a book situated in 1940s El Paso. With raving reviews, the portrayal of El Paso is attracting especially for El Paso readers; mixing both the magic of the borderland and the supernatural.

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Little Bookshop of Horrors Brings spooky literature to El Paso for fourth annual event

Rumi Sevilla, Staff Reporter • November 12, 2024

Brave Books, an independent bookstore located in central El Paso, celebrated the spooky season with its fourth annual “Little Bookshop of Horrors” event this October.

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Death and Rebirth: Junk Approved hosts ‘Death by Denim’ fashion show

Ximena Cordero, Staff Reporter • November 7, 2024

"Death by Denim" fashion experience, hosted by designer Janace Griffin of Junk Approved, explored how the struggles of life can turn into something new and beautiful like how denim can be upcycled to create new pieces of clothing.

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UTEP’s costume contest brings Halloween spirit to campus in a showcase of creativity

Ximena Cordero, Staff Reporter • November 6, 2024

Students and faculty gathered for UTEP’s Halloween costume contest to witness the contestants express their creativity, passion and humor. From whimsical characters to pop culture icons, the contest was stacked with fun and fierce competition.

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UTEP theater’s ‘Plumas Negras’ ready to soar

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Staff Reporter • November 5, 2024

It’s almost time to hit the lights, camera, and say action! But before UTEP Theatre debuts a story in which differs from the typical expectation one may hold from a school play… they must practice.

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“Día De Los Doggies” celebrating Día De Los Muertos in the Sun City

Avery Escamilla-Wendell, Contributor • November 4, 2024

Día De Los Muertos is a time to celebrate our loved ones who have passed away. From creating ofrendas to visiting them where they lay, these traditions help to build a connection with those who have passed on. In the fields where poppies bloom and outside the Museum of Archeology are pups from different families across El Paso.

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Nylia Ballet Academy’s haunting performance of Dracula from El Paso native

Adam Regalado, Multimedia Editor • October 29, 2024

On a crisp October evening, the Magoffin Auditorium buzzed with anticipation as the Nylia Ballet Academy prepared to unveil its latest production: a haunting rendition of Bram Stoker's classic tale, Dracula.   The stage was set with an eerie crypt,...

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Seasonal depression: there’s hope in truth

Dominique Macias, Staff Photographer • October 18, 2024

Seasonal depression, also known as “winter blues,” starts creeping in when fall season begins to flourish. How does one deal? Make the feeling of pride take over rather than sulking. If one can peel out of bed, even when the darkness is on top of their chest; that is a serious victory. What's the fun of seasonal depression if you cannot laugh at it in the face the way it does to people? Healing and dealing are not a linear process. Some days are harder than others, but after all, one can try, and maybe right now, that is good enough.

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