The Prospector

Cafe Central voted most romantic place in 2015 Pick Awards

Julia Hettiger, Staff Reporter • October 13, 2015

There are many ideas for a romantic date such as stargazing or going to a movie, but many UTEP students find themselves taking their significant others to Café Central, a swanky downtown restaurant known for its ambience and green chili soup. After...

Tricky Falls voted best music venue

Julia Hettiger, Staff Reporter • October 13, 2015

All kinds of artists, from electronic dance music superstars and Green Day to the upcoming Blessthefall and Plain White T’s concerts, have been hosted at Tricky Falls, so it is no wonder they were voted best music venue in El Paso in this year’s Prospector...

Oktobeerfest caters to beer enthusiasts

Jose Soto, Entertainment Editor • October 13, 2015

It is no secret, El Pasoans love their beer. There are many bars that cater to beer enthusiasts, filling up on craft beers that have become favorites. Soon, these same enthusiasts will be able to attend an event that will highlight and showcase a myriad...

El Paso gets fantastical with the Sun City SciFi Expo

Fernanda Leon, Staff Reporter • October 13, 2015

Sci-fi fanatics will have the chance to celebrate their passion with an event that will showcase art, movies and celebrities, and bring El Pasoans a weekend full of science fiction fantasy. The Sun City SciFi Expo will include activities such as gaming,...

‘West Side Story’ to finally premiere at UTEP Dinner Theatre

Julia Hettiger, Staff Reporter • October 6, 2015

One of the most recognized and highly acclaimed musicals in Broadway history, “West side Story,” a timeless adaptation of “Romeo and Juliet” that was written by Arthur Laurents, with music by Leonard Bernstein and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, will...

Chalk the Block returns to downtown El Paso

Fernanda Leon, Staff Reporter • October 6, 2015

The highly-anticipated and celebrated annual festival that decorates the downtown area with vibrant colors and artistic depictions will return this week. Chalk the Block, which helps promote the importance of art in El Paso, will take place from Oct....

El Pasoans travel to see Pope Francis in support of families

Amanda Guillen, SHFWire Intern • October 6, 2015

WASHINGTON – As they stood in front of the White House snapping pictures, about 50 members of the Neocatechumenal Way in El Paso, Texas, were still reeling from their experiences following Pope Francis’ tour of the United States. For these El Pasoans,...

The Mercedes-Benz of El Paso Fashion Week showcases high-end designs

Jose Soto, Entertainment • October 6, 2015

For four days, the artistic and fashionable talent of our region will be on display at the Mercedes-Benz of El Paso Fashion Week, an event that aims to highlight and celebrate the fashion of the Southwest. Already in it’s fifth year, the production...

Mine Tracks

Adrian Broaddus, Staff Reporter • October 6, 2015

When you mix the likes of Bon Iver and Andre 3000, and you fuse together jazzy soul music with hip hop and folk, then combine electric guitar with soothing rap, you get Raury, the 19-year-old artist straight out of Stone Mountain in East Atlanta. After...

UTEP celebrates Texas-themed 2015 homecoming

Angel Ulloa, Staff Photographer • October 3, 2015

UTEP students, alumni, faculty and staff and members of the community came together to celebrate this year's Texas themed homecoming parade. The parade ran from the corner of University Avenue and Oregon Street down to Kidd Field. The parade featured...

Students compete in Lip-Sync battle

September 30, 2015

Members of UTEP student organizations and Greek life battled it out during today’s homecoming lip-syncing battle, which was held at the Union Breezeway at noon. Members from Alpha Sigma Alpha and the University Democrats, including Homecoming...

Homecoming court shows off state and school spirit at pageant

Julia Hettiger, Staff Reporter • September 29, 2015

Twenty-eight contestants competed for a spot in this year’s homecoming court, each displaying their school pride in unique ways. The wide array of contestants were brought together to show off their Miner pride by singing, dancing and much more. The...