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Someone fits in my suitcase

Someone fits in my suitcase

Alejandro Alba, Travel Correspondent September 5, 2013

I’m currently taking applications for anyone interested in traveling in a 32’’ bag for eight hours to London. Well, if only. But really, I can fit a person and a chihuahua dog in one of my suitcases. Manchas and I do fit in one suitcase comfortably. The...

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Zombies take over El Paso

Zombies take over El Paso

September 4, 2013

On a late August evening, locals at the Grocery Gallery were having a night out listening to some local bands when a small drove of zombies slowly made their way from across the street into the unsuspecting venue. “We announced this year’s EPCON...

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Breaking Bad: 'Rabid Dog"

Breaking Bad: ‘Rabid Dog”

Oscar Garza, Contributor September 3, 2013

After the escalating tension of last week’s “Confessions,” the smart thing for the follow-up episode would be to deal with the consequences of Jesse’s actions, allow for everything to settle down, and pick up the pieces after last week’s explosive...

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Mike Wiebe of the Riverboat Gamblers talks Warped Tour and Texas music scene

Mike Wiebe of the Riverboat Gamblers talks Warped Tour and Texas music scene

Kristopher Rivera, Copy Editor September 3, 2013

For over a decade, from house shows to the Warped Tour, the Riverboat Gamblers have delivered charismatic performances at their shows. This Texas band has a sound that their vocalist, Mike Wiebe, described as a meeting of garage rock, punk rock, pop and...

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Sahara Leos made up of Chris Ray, Erik Duran, Joel Chavez, Rudy Caleillo and Gabriel Estrella (not shown) practice at Caleillo’s house for their upcoming EPCON performance  on Sept. 27.

Sahara Leos: ‘the show must go on’

Nadia Garcia, Contributor September 3, 2013

Sahara Leos have been scheduled to perform at the annual El Paso Comic Con (EPCON) taking place Sept. 27 at the El Paso County Coliseum after being together for only four months and having seven original songs under their belt. The Sahara Leos came...

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Sequel challanges gamers to change tactics

Sequel challanges gamers to change tactics

Leonardo Montañez, Staff Reporter September 3, 2013

“Plants vs. Zombies 2” continues to keep the game attached to its roots, maintaining its classic and cartoony visuals after receiving critical acclaim back in 2009. With just a few improvements made to its game play, the formula is the same. The...

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‘Lexicon’ features liberal arts secret agents

‘Lexicon’ features liberal arts secret agents

S. David Ramirez, Staff Reporter September 3, 2013

Are you a cat person or a dog person? What is your favorite color? Pick a number from 1 – 10. Do you love your family? Why did you do it? Properly answer these questions and you too could be chosen as a poet/secret agent tasked with manipulating individuals,...

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JVB’s Bohemian Cafe offers Japanese lessons every Tuesday at 8 p.m.

Learn Japanese at local bohemian cafe

Jaime Quesada, Contributor September 3, 2013

A small group of reluctant college students have come together to learn Japanese without the time capsuling nature of a classroom lecture. They take place at Joe, Vinny and Bronson’s Bohemian Cafe. Joaquin Gutierrez-Murgia, senior operations and...

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Lexicon

‘Lexicon’ features liberal arts secret agents

David Ramirez, Staff Reporter August 30, 2013

Are you a cat person or a dog person?  What is your favorite color? Pick a number from 1 – 10. Do you love your family? Why did you do it? Properly answer these questions and you too could be chosen as a poet/secret agent tasked with manipulating...

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The Mortal Instruments: Shadowhunters overshadowed by backstory

The Mortal Instruments: Shadowhunters overshadowed by backstory

S. David Ramirez, Staff Reporter August 30, 2013

  Playing off the trend of teen paranormal romance, “City of Bones” attempts to establish itself as the next must-see franchise.  Fans of Cassandra Clare’s “The Mortal Instruments” series will be pleasantly surprised by the screen adaption,...

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Five Things to Look Forward to This Fall

Jaime Quesada, Contributor August 28, 2013

With El Paso’s downtown revitalization going full swing, it may be hard to keep track of what is happening. The following list is meant to give you an appreciation of some of the older events and celebrate the new! Downtown Melt is an effort made...

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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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