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Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

Skateboarders, longboarders and penny boarders often cruise between pedestrians on campus to get to class.

The skater and pedestrian: tips for coexistence

Eric Vasquez, Entertainment Editor September 27, 2016

The era of campus construction is finally over, and more students have been able to use alternative methods for commuting between classes. While bikes have always been a popular choice and hover boards are finally going out of style, this semester more...

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The House on  Mango street will run at the Wise Family Theatre Sept. 29 through Oct. 2.

‘Mango Street’ flexes audience’s imagination

Shericka Lawrence, Staff Reporter September 27, 2016

UTEP’s Theater and Dance Department debuted “The House on Mango Street” on Sept. 22, bringing a mix of UTEP faculty, students, and children to experience the beloved novel in a new format. The play takes place in Chicago during the ‘60s, a young...

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Kanye dazzles audience on 'Saint Pablo' tour

Kanye dazzles audience on ‘Saint Pablo’ tour

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor September 22, 2016

AUSTIN, TEXAS—In the heart of Texas, hip-hop legend Kanye West stopped in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday, Sept. 21, for his second of three stops in Texas on his "Saint Pablo" nationwide tour. For two and a half hours in front of a monstrous crowd, Kanye...

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Broadway in El Paso brings 'The Lion King' to 2017-18 season

Broadway in El Paso brings ‘The Lion King’ to 2017-18 season

Eric Vasquez, Entertainment Editor September 22, 2016

Broadway’s most financially successful film in history “The Lion King” is coming to El Paso during the Plaza Theatre’s 2017-2018 season of “Broadway in El Paso”. Following big hitters like “The Book of Mormon” and “Wicked,” the musical...

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‘House on Mango Street’ connects to community

‘House on Mango Street’ connects to community

Shericka Lawrence, Staff Reporter September 20, 2016

The UTEP Theatre and Dance Department will present  “The House on Mango Street,” directed by Rebecca Rivas, at the Wise Family Theatre in the Fox Fine Arts Center beginning on Sept. 22. The play is an adaptation of Sandra’s Cisneros’ book by...

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Defining Burton’s curious style and success

Defining Burton’s curious style and success

Andres Gallegos, Contributor September 20, 2016

This month the Alamo Draft House hosted a mini-film festival called “Septemburton” that is dedicated solely to Tim Burton. Following Burton’s latest film release, “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children,” based on the books by Ransom...

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Mac Miller explores the spectrum of love on “The Divine Feminine”

Mac Miller explores the spectrum of love on “The Divine Feminine”

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor September 20, 2016

Mac Miller’s fourth studio album “The Divine Feminine,” is the prime rib of Mac’s discography and storied career. He is no longer the rapper talking about sipping lean or crazy college nights, but has evolved into a definite artist. Let’s admit...

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A colorful dawn at New Mexico's Desert

A colorful dawn at New Mexico’s Desert

Claudia Hernandez, Contributer September 18, 2016

PHOTOS: The 2016 Balloon Invitational took place this Saturday and Sunday, at the White Sands National Monument. The entrance to the park was $5 per person. However, the entrance to the Hot Air Balloons show was free. People where overwhelmed by the fantastic...

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El Paso community celebrates Mexico's Independence Day

El Paso community celebrates Mexico’s Independence Day

Gaby Velasquez, Photo Editor September 16, 2016

PHOTOS: A celebration for Mexico's independence day was hosted on Sept. 16 at San Jacinto Plaza by El Paso in downtown El Paso. Live music and different performances took place the light the celebration. Food trucks and venders in their tents filled...

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The second Mother of Pearl Block party will take place Sep. 14 through Sep. 17 at the Union Plaza in downtown El Paso.

Mother of Pearl Vinyl hosts second annual block party

Stephanie Hinojosa, Contributor September 13, 2016

As the summer nears the end, Mother of Pearl Vinyl, a record store located in the Monticello shopping center, is pulling out its banners and stages to prepare for yet another party. Last year, the record store hosted its first Mother of Pearl Block Party,...

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El Paso Opera kicks season off with benefit show

El Paso Opera kicks season off with benefit show

Eric Vasquez, Entertainment Editor September 13, 2016

The El Paso Opera held their annual benefit show this weekend to raise money for their upcoming fall productions. Showcasing internationally known singers, the benefit aimed to give the audience an example of the caliber of talent taking part in the city’s...

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Ditzy Duck, the W and Fool’s Gold are all recently opened bars located on the 200 block of Cincinnati Street.

New bars breathe life into Cincinnati Street

Andres Gallegos, Contributor September 13, 2016

It’s been more than a year since the buzz of Cincinnati Street died with Hemingway’s, Cincinnati Bar and Corner Tavern going out of business. These past few months, however, several new bars have opened to liven up the college area of yesteryear....

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