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Assayer of Student Opinion.

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Deerhoof is magical in new album “The Magic”

Deerhoof is magical in new album “The Magic”

Julia Hettiger, Entertainment Editor June 27, 2016

American experimental rock band Deerhoof released their latest album, “The Magic” on June 24. With 15 new songs and musical experiments, Deerhoof has breathed new life into their music, without losing any of their allure. The album begins...

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‘Finding Dory’ worth seeing

‘Finding Dory’ worth seeing

Allison Livermore, Contributor June 21, 2016

The forgetful, yet unforgettable, blue tang named Dory has been given her own movie years after the release of “Finding Nemo.” Director Adam Stanton brings back the familiar faces of Nemo, Marlin and of course Dory —children (and adults) of all...

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Rubin Center hosts STEAM summer camps

Andria Granado, Contributor June 14, 2016

The Stanlee and Gerald R. Rubin Center for the Visual Arts is offering free student-led workshops and summer camps for middle and high school students. The program will include visual art camps, starting June 24, and STEAM—science, technology, engineering,...

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Band of Horses explores humor and loss in new album

Band of Horses explores humor and loss in new album

Julia Hettiger, Entertainment Editor June 14, 2016

American rock band Band of Horses released their fifth studio album, “Why are you OK?” on June 10. Although the album explores different themes and adventures than their previous albums, Band of Horses loses none of its charm through their 12 new...

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The Far Empty book cover and writer J. Todd Scott

‘The Far Empty’ engages, but doesn’t deliver

Julia Hettiger, Entertainment Editor June 14, 2016

Fans of “The Far Empty” gathered on foldout chairs at Barnes and Noble on June 8 to meet the author, J. Todd Scott, for a Q&A session. The newly published author spent the session answering questions honestly and bashfully. It was as if he was...

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After 36 years of teaching music at UTEP, Professor Larry White will retire next month.

36 years of music and fun

Christian Vasquez, Contributor April 26, 2016

In music professor Larry White’s office a giant pair of orange-and-blue yarn mallets hang from the ceiling accompanied by drum sets, posters, pictures and news clippings that line the wall, all of which symbolize the memories collected after 36 years...

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Students prepare for the annual Student Juried Art Exhibit hosted by the Stanlee and Gerald Rubin Center for Visual Arts. This year’s exhibit will run from May 6 to August 5.

Students enter the annual Juried UTEP Student Art Exhibition

Gloria Heredia, Staff Reporter April 26, 2016

Each year, The Stanlee and Gerald Rubin Center for Visual Arts hosts its annual Student Juried Art Exhibit that highlights the artwork designed and produced by art majors. This year, the exhibit will begin on May 6 and will run until August 6. The finalists...

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How to be fashionable and eco-friendly at the same time

How to be fashionable and eco-friendly at the same time

Jose Soto, Entertainment Editor April 19, 2016

Most clothing stores sell fast-fashion clothes, which means production is excessively expedited to keep up with the most current trends and get them into department stores as quickly as possible. This process can mean a large amount of sweatshops using...

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Kilo and the Dew prepare to release their third EP on Saturday, April 24 at Tricky Falls.

‘Road to Victory’ finds Kilo and the Dew with new sound and new members

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor April 19, 2016

Two new members, embarking on a new sound and releasing an EP, “Road to Victory,” — this sums up the new, revamped version of local band Kilo and the Dew. The once duo turned four-man band will release their new project on April 23 at Tricky Falls. “It’s...

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Upcoming festivals to offer a fun time

Jose Soto, Entertainment Editor April 12, 2016

It’s often said that there isn’t much to do in El Paso, but that will soon be fallacy as three festivals, the Sun City Bacon Fest, the El Paso Burger and Craft Beer Fest and the Sun City Craft Beer Festival, come to the borderland. With these upcoming...

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Adam West, as seen in the 1960’s Batman television series will appear at this years El Paso Comic Con, on April 15.

El Paso Comic Con coming back to El Paso

Julia Hettiger, Staff Reporter April 12, 2016

The El Paso Comic Con is returning to El Paso on April 15 at the El Paso Convention Center as a three-day event. This year’s lineup includes actors Adam West and Burt Ward, who played Batman and Robin on a 1960s’ television show, and Kevin Eastman,...

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The Institute of Percussive Arts is a program to help high school students interested in percussion arts.

Institute of Percussive Arts prepares high school students for college

Julia Hettiger, Staff Reporter April 5, 2016

High school students in El Paso now have the opportunity to hone their percussion skills through a student-run program at UTEP. The Institute of Percussive Arts, an initiative under UTEP and the mentorship of music professor Larry White, aims to help...

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