Jorge Luis Banos Gomar, 25, who received his bachelor’s degree in accounting in December 2013, is excited that all of his hard work has paid off. “The Top Ten Senior Award was like the cherry on top of my academic career,” Gomar said. UTEP...

Despite the wind and cold weather, approximately 500 registered and attend the Miner Soak Down––UTEP's largest water balloon fight, hosted by the Student Alumni Association.  Naming it the "Soak Down of the Century," students were able to participate...

This weekend I had the chance to visit two of the most visited attractions in our city–the historic El Paso Municipal Rose Garden and e Scenic Drive, which is an awesome site that provides a panoramic view of the metropolis. I have been waiting for...

What is currently an underutilized space in Downtown El Paso will soon house local artists and creative businesses. The unused former Saddle Blanket site will undergo a massive transformation into an innovative, an affordable housing project for striving...

Proudly marching through comic conventions as your favorite character can be pretty rewarding, especially if you’ve taken the time to create the costume yourself. For cosplayers, who have been going to conventions for years, creating their costumes...

El Paso is a city rich with culture and beauty. Recently, the city has been working on developing more public art for El Pasoans, especially with the new ballpark nearing completion. The ballpark will feature artwork by local artists who have been...

Aquí en UTEP, no es fácil encontrar artistas que conservan las raíces de su cultura, de la convivencia de nuestra frontera y de las costumbres mexicanas. Julia Sosa, estudiante de teatro y sociología, comparte su tiempo, sus esfuerzos y sobre todo...

Beck came to El Paso to find a friend—at least that's what he repeated over and over during his Thursday night performance at the Abraham Chavez Theatre. Mr. Hansen, this reporter would love to be your friend. In fact, everyone should be Beck's friend....

“The Voice” has risen above other reality singing competitions as America’s favorite. Since the beginning, three years ago, the popularity of its unique style captivated the American audience. The selection of the coaches is one of the main attractions...

El Paso is a pulsating mecca of flourishing businesses and entertainment establishments that are eager to please the masses.  Everywhere throughout the city, we have a multitude of locations trying to make their mark on the local scene. Many of these...

One person’s trash is another person’s treasure and artists in the El Paso community are giving that phrase a whole new meaning. Ceramic artists, projection artists and even fashion designers throughout El Paso are showcasing trashy work, and that’s...