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The Prospector

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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UTEP Picks Talent first prize winner Berenice Gómez accepts her $1,000 prize.

UTEP Picks Talent showcases student body talent

Jose Soto, Entertainment Editor April 6, 2016

  Songwriters, dancers, rappers, pianists and even a religious electronic music artist were among the acts that showcased their talent at the annual UTEP Picks Talent show on April 6 at the Magoffin Auditorium. The show hosted 20 student acts,...

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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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“Lust & Wonder”is the newest book from author Augusten Burroughs. The book is a memoir based on Burroughs’ troubled love affairs.

Delivers high in lust, underwhelming in wonder: ‘Lust & Wonder’

Jose Soto, Entertainment Editor April 5, 2016

Augusten Burroughs, a New York City author, kicks off his newest book, “Lust & Wonder,” by recalling how he met a past lover by the name of Mitch. Mitch is also a published author in New York City, where both he and Burroughs reside. Burroughs’...

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ASARCO El Paso Smelter as shown from above in 1985. Beginning April 8, “ASARCO in El Paso: A Visual History of Industry on the Border” will be on display on the third floor of the UTEP Library.

ASARCO exhibit to highlight the industrial company in El Paso

Mike Vasquez, Staff Reporter April 5, 2016

It has been three years since the demolition of the iconic ASARCO smokestacks that crumbled to the ground. Since then, the area where the smokestacks once stood is a barren and desolate area, but an exhibit that will be housed at the UTEP Library  will...

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Gentlemen’s Republic Barbersalon is located at 1712 N Mesa St. The business offers complimentary adult beverages, messages, pedicures and other grooming services along with haircuts.

Gentlemen’s Republic Barbersalon offers unique experience

Jose Soto, Entertainment Editor March 29, 2016

Laura Mercedez Sanchez was getting her nails painted at a local salon when a man walked in looking to get a manicure. “I could tell it was embarrassing for him because the women were laughing and asking him what color he wanted his nails to be,”...

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ANiMALSOUL plays at their EP release party at Tricky Falls on Saturday, March 25.

ANiMALSOUL debuts first EP at Tricky Falls

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor March 29, 2016

Electrifying groovy indie rock—that is what you get when you listen to ANiMALSOUL’s new EP “Color.” The four-track album, which uses an analog color theme, explores the highs and lows of life. The four-man band debuted this freshman EP on Saturday,...

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BioMetrix is located at 935 Sunland Park Dr. in west El Paso. The clinical gym is taking a different approach to modern exercise.

BioMetrix takes a different approach to nutrition and exercise

Mike Vasquez, Staff Reporter March 29, 2016

Local gym turned medical and wellness clinic, BioMetrix has introduced an unorthodox solution to the problem of staying healthy. Besides providing El Pasoans with a gym and accompanying exercise programs, BioMetrix looks into the biology of health-related...

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The Groovy Smoothie Café is located inside of Push Fitness Gym and offers a variety of smoothies for people looking for healthier options.

Groovy Smoothie offers healthy options

Julia Hettiger, Staff Reporter March 29, 2016

The Groovy Smoothie Café, a smoothie and juice bar located inside of Push Fitness Gym, offers a variety of options for people looking for the health benefits of fruits and vegetables. As an alternative to coffee, healthier options include all-natural...

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The Prospector’s Monday Night Playlist

Editorial Staff March 28, 2016

Every Tuesday, The Prospector releases a print edition of our publication. This means a long day of work every Monday that usually carries on into late hours. Between editing stories, finding sources, designing pages and the occasional shout-match,...

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Café Mayapan, located at 2000 Texas Ave is the home of La Mujer Obrera, a non-profit organization run by women.

La Mujer Obrera helps women find power through their roots

Jose Soto, Entertainment Editor March 22, 2016

The borderland has been continuously served by a local non-profit organization for the last 34 years. La Mujer Obrera has empowered women by finding solutions through means of education and training and by addressing and improving the issues faced by...

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The Prospector’s Monday Night Playlist

Editorial Staff March 21, 2016

Every Tuesday, The Prospector releases a print edition of our publication. This means a long day of work every Monday that usually carries on into late hours. Between editing stories, finding sources, designing pages and the occasional shout-match,...

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