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Miles Angel is performing a free show at the Lowbrow Palace on Sept. 21.

Music spotlight: Miles Angel prepares for eventful fall

Adrian Broaddus, Editor-In-Chief September 11, 2017

Growing up during his teenage years, Miguel Perez, or as he’s known by his stage name Miles Angel, always strived for something greater, trying to rise higher to some sort of fandom. He was simply trying to get rich and famous through his vocal talents. Now,...

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Acid Pie released their newest project, “Watergun” on Aug. 19

Acid Pie returns to scene with psych rock-packed ‘Watergun’

Claudia Flores, Staff Reporter September 5, 2017

After two years of being away from the music scene, Acid Pie returned with a more psychedelic sound in their new album, “Watergun.” The band was formed in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, in 2005 by Rolph Zehntner (vocals, guitar) Adrián Romero (vocals,...

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Editors Picks: Top albums released during the summer of 2017

Editors Picks: Top albums released during the summer of 2017

Leslie Sarinana, Adrian Broaddus, and Eddie Velazquez August 29, 2017

Leslie Sarinana - Copy editor Lorde - Melodrama At the end of the summer, “Melodrama” is still one of the best releases we’ve had. Lorde truly delivers an album full of great songs that showcase her unique song writing ability. What the album...

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The best 6 apps to kill time in between classes

The best 6 apps to kill time in between classes

Leslie Sarinana August 29, 2017

UTEP students are different than the typical college student. If you attend UTEP, chances are that you’re a commuter. Driving to school every day has its perks and its drawbacks, but one of the biggest drawbacks is having a lot of free time in between...

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Top 3 movies to watch about college

Top 3 movies to watch about college

Elenie Gonzalez, Contributor August 29, 2017

#1 Animal House This iconic 1978 film starring notable names such as John Belushi, Kevin Bacon and Donald Sutherland is a classic, and has been paid homage to for years now. Like many students entering college and trying to find their place, a couple...

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Blockbusters are real movies

Blockbusters are real movies

Eddie Velazquez, Entertainment Editor July 25, 2017

Stop me if you’ve heard this one: Hollywood is nothing but reboots, soft reboots, remakes, adaptations, sequels and prequels. While the majority of the movies that flood your average Texas-chain, middling theater are in fact reiterative, these are essential...

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Blockbusters aren’t real movies

Blockbusters aren’t real movies

Leslie Sarinana, Copy Editor July 25, 2017

One of the best and worst things that could happen to me is being born in El Paso. My downfall is being an indie movie aficionado in a city that won’t indulge my tastes. I cannot even begin to count the times that I have waited months after a film...

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Nolan continues to impress with ‘Dunkirk’

Nolan continues to impress with ‘Dunkirk’

Andres Martinez, Multimedia Editor July 25, 2017

“Dunkirk,” Christopher Nolan’s first historically-based war film, offers the audience everything they’d expect from such an illustrious film director. A stunning IMAX visual format, coupled with action-packed stories and a sonically captivating...

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Viva! El Paso! adds color to El Pasos history

Viva! El Paso! adds color to El Paso’s history

Leslie Sarinana, Copy Editor July 18, 2017

Summer in El Paso marks the return of the musical “Viva! El Paso!” For 40 years the McKelligon Canyon Amphitheatre has served as the home for the historical production. This year the production saw some changes in the script and music as El Paso...

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David Blaine to appear at the Plaza

David Blaine to appear at the Plaza

Andres Gallegos, Contributor July 18, 2017

Illusionist, stunt artist and magician David Blaine will amaze the Southwest when his North American tour takes him to The Plaza Theater on July 21. Blaine is a committed, fearless magician, who is willing to risk his body for the sake of the audience’s...

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Sister Act opened  on Saturday to a sold out crowd at the UTEP Dinner Theatre.

‘Sister Act’ marries comedy and a fish-out-of-water tale

Eddie Velazquez, Entertainment Editor July 11, 2017

From its charming talk show-like opening to its thrilling final confrontation, “Sister Act” is a performance that rewards the audience with great musical numbers and an entertaining plot line from start to finish. Taking place in Philadelphia,...

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It’s Your World Project workshops turn junk into treasure

It’s Your World Project workshops turn junk into treasure

Claudia Flores, Contributor July 11, 2017

The Franklin Mountains State Park and the It’s Your World Project organization hosted the From Trash to Treasure Workshop to encourage the community to preserve the environment and natural sights of El Paso. On Saturday, July 8, people joined the...

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