Artists at UTEP: Julyet Carrillo, the artist inspired by two borderlands

Vivien Noe, Staff Reporter • December 2, 2025

Julyet Cabrillo, a senior student and studio art major at The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP), shared her journey from discovering art as a career to her recent solo exhibition titled "Transe Calle," where she explored her identity and heritage.

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Artists at UTEP: The raw journey of artist Leslie Ulloa-Pollock

December 2, 2025

Editor’s Note: This is the second part of a three-part series that covers graduating art majors from UTEP and their accomplishments throughout their careers.  Leslie Ulloa-Pollock is a 22-year-old University of Texas El Paso (UTEP) student majoring...

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UTEP theatre and dance explores cultural identity in ‘I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter’

Ximena Cordero, Web & Copy Editor • December 1, 2025

“I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter” has been brought to the stage by The University of Texas at El Paso’s Department of Theatre and Dance, sharing a story about cultural identity, generational pressure and mental health.

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El Paso Symphony Orchestra brings Jurassic Park to life in Plaza Theater

Jewel Ocampo, Staff Reporter • December 1, 2025

The El Paso Symphony Orchestra brought Jurassic Park to life at the Plaza Theater, performing John William’s score in sync with the film. Fans packed into the theater, cheering on dinosaurs, live music and movie magic.

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Priscila Ortiz and her journey as an artist: Art is not just for “Un ratito”

Vivien Noe, Staff Reporter • December 1, 2025

From late nights working at the studio, to having her art exhibited at the La Virgen de Guadalupe Exhibition in Dallas, Priscila Ortiz shares her artistic journey, honoring the roots that helped her bloom today.

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Master Chief is ending the console wars

Jazmine I Gracia, Contributor/Writer • November 24, 2025

First released in November 2001 with Halo: Combat Evolved, the sci-fi shooter game didn’t just introduce players to Master Chief’s battle against the Covenant; it helped define what Xbox was. For many fans, Halo wasn’t just a game; it was the...

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Two games, one name

Jazmine I Gracia, Contributor/Writer • November 10, 2025

From the pitch to the gridiron, soccer and football prove that passion and fandom speak the same universal language.

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How El Paso keeps Día de los Muertos traditions alive

Vivien Noe, Staff Reporter • November 6, 2025

On Nov.1 through Nov. 2 the Mexican celebration of Día de los Muertos serves as a moment to honor those who came before, and remember those who left us through tradition, reminding the community that love isn’t limited to dates on a calendar.

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Exploring Tarot cards relationship to divination

Sadie Briones, Contributor/Photographer • November 4, 2025

The future can be frightening to many, which leads people to seek answers and guidance in their life. Tarot cards are one of the most common tools people use for guidance in their lives.

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Heather Shade hosts Ghost Stories on Rim Road

Jewel Ocampo, Staff Reporter • October 31, 2025

As the city lights turned on, El Pasoans gathered for stories of hauntings, history and unsolved mysteries as part of Lost El Paso Paranormal’s monthly Paranormal in the Park series.

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Thrift or Treat: Halloween’s heart beats for the unlikely

Jazmine I Gracia, Contributor/Writer • October 30, 2025

Halloween blends nostalgia and creativity through DIY costumes and thrifted decor, pushing back against commercialized, repetitive trends.

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‘Death by denim’ comes to life on the runway

Vivien Noe, Staff Reporter • October 28, 2025

Designers from El Paso got together for Junk Approved’s latest fashion show to challenge and display their creativity and represent life using denim.

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