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Beyoncé got snubbed

Beyoncé got snubbed

Leslie Sarinana, Entertainment Editor February 14, 2017

Sunday night left most of us wondering what the hell went on with the voting at the Grammy Awards. In recent years, the Grammy Awards have been criticized for whitewashing, as patterns have shown that deserving minority artists have not won such awards. ...

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‘Valentine’s Super Love Jam’ brings the funk back to El Paso

‘Valentine’s Super Love Jam’ brings the funk back to El Paso

Eddie Velazquez, Contributor February 7, 2017

Pacific Concert Group is bringing the funk and soul multi-act concert “Valentine’s Super Love Jam” back to El Paso. This year, the Valentine’s Day-themed event will take place at UTEP’s Don Haskins Center on Friday, Feb. 10, at 7:30 p.m. The...

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‘Cabaret’ a must-see musical at dinner theater

‘Cabaret’ a must-see musical at dinner theater

Alejandra De La Cerda, Contributor January 31, 2017

The UTEP Dinner Theatre kicked off the year with the Broadway classic musical “Cabaret” on Jan. 27, which promises to entertain both students and adults. With songs like “Welcome to Berlin,” “Money” and “Cabaret,” the musical was a success...

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Centennial Museum exhibit celebrates Isleta Pueblo history

Centennial Museum exhibit celebrates Isleta Pueblo history

Leslie Sarinana, Entertainment Editor January 31, 2017

The Centennial Museum unveiled an exhibit showcasing the history of the Isleta Pueblo tribe called “Time Exposures: Picturing a History of Isleta Pueblo in the 19th Century.” A portion of the exhibit is dedicated to the local  Tigua Tribe from the...

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The art exhibits featured in the spring exhibition will be on display at the Rubin Center until April 22.

Rubin Center unveils spring showcase

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter January 24, 2017

The Rubin Center held its first art show of the spring semester and kicked-off the 11th annual event on Thursday, Jan. 19, with two exhibitions on display. The first was by the world-famous artist Teresa Margolles, who displayed her work on violence...

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Country duo Michigan Rattlers coming to the Sun City for the first time

Country duo Michigan Rattlers coming to the Sun City for the first time

Leslie Sarinana, Entertainment Editor January 24, 2017

Country-folk duo the Michigan Rattlers will be in El Paso for the first time. Hailing from Petoskey, MI, their name comes from the rattle snakes they came across in the state. This past September in Rolling Stone magazine under “10 new country artists...

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“Annie” came to the Plaza Theatre Jan. 15, in downtown El Paso.

“Annie”shown for one night only at the Plaza

Leslie Sarinana, Entertainment Editor January 17, 2017

The Tony award-winning production of Broadway’s “Annie” was in town for one night only, and I had the privilege of being at the opening night. At exactly 7:30 p.m., the curtains lifted and the show began. I didn’t know what to expect, having...

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Jerome Lowenthal and Michael Brown perform at the Fox Fine Arts recital hall on Jan. 13.

Juilliard piano department professor and alumnus collaborate at UTEP

Leslie Sarinana, Entertainment Editor January 17, 2017

Weekends at UTEP are usually vibrant and filled with students going to the game, but last Friday night on Jan. 13, the main event was at the Fox Fine Arts recital hall. Juilliard pianists Jerome Lowenthal and Michael Brown gave a riveting piano recital...

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‘Miranda Sings’ is back...you’re welcome

‘Miranda Sings’ is back…you’re welcome

Leslie Sarinana, Entertainment Editor January 17, 2017

After a year, Miranda Sings is coming back to the borderland. Colleen Ballinger who created, and plays the character of Miranda Sings, is revisiting El Paso on her tour titled, “Miranda Sings Live…You’re Welcome.” Ballinger was in town last January,...

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Professional, emerging and student artists display their handcrafted jewelery available for sale.

Las Artistas juried art show exhibits handmade crafts

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter November 29, 2016

The 46th-annual Las Artistas Arts and Fine Craft show took place on Nov. 19 and 20 at the EPIC Railyard Event Center, where over 90 artists and craft makers from all over the nation come to show off their work to the community.  The event has been going...

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Celebrating Christmas in a time of worldwide crisis

Celebrating Christmas in a time of worldwide crisis

Eric Vasquez, Entertainment Editor November 29, 2016

Just like that--Thanksgiving is over. The week before dragged itself to Thursday, and now it’s the Tuesday after. Leftovers from Thanksgiving can hardly suffice for a snack, new workout plans have been established to fight off the extra pudge and the...

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Dr. Jeff Sirkin has written more than poetry, he has written on a range of subjects like the poetry of Bob Dylan, Kurt Cobain and various punk rock artists.

Creative writing professor publishes book of poetry

Andres Gallegos, Contributor November 29, 2016

On Nov. 18, creative writing professor Jeff Sirkin read from his  latest collection of poetry, “Travelers Aid Society,” to a packed room of students, faculty and fans of his work. In his book, Sirkin questions the meaning of freedom and the complexity...

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