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El Paso’s Joe Barron is a country band that has been playing shows at local establishments since 2011.

Joe Barron Band gives the country music scene a new beat

Julia Hettiger, Staff Reporter June 23, 2015

What began as two bands playing together has resulted in one of El Paso’s fastest rising stars. Having shared a stage with musicians such as The Josh Abbot Band and Kenny Rogers, the local band and assayer of country music has taken El Paso by storm. The...

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The Prospector’s Monday Night Playlist

June 22, 2015

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 of the night. Between editing stories, finding sources, designing pages and the occasional...

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Sculpture by Mexican artist Sebastian, "Esfera Cuántica Tlahtolli" as seen through glass sphere.

Through the looking glass–”Esfera Cuántica Tlahtolli”

Sergio Zamora, Staff Photographer June 19, 2015

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'Invertebrate Jaws' explores the jaws of creatures

‘Invertebrate Jaws’ explores the jaws of creatures

Julia Hettiger, Staff Reporter June 17, 2015

Many animals have bones and make their presence known, but there is a whole other world of boneless, invisible to the naked eye animals that roam this Earth. A UTEP professor has researched animals that are less than a millimeter long and that needed...

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The Gary Prazen Creation donated by Allan and Pat Born in the Geological Sciences building.

UTEP in Black and White

Andres Martinez, Staff Photographer June 16, 2015

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The “Engendering Community” Exhibit will be held at the UTEP Centennial Museum until Sept. 19

Museum brings first LGTBQ exhibit in El Paso

Fernanda Leon, Conributor June 16, 2015

The first exhibit in El Paso to highlight the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer community is now open to the public. This is a progressive move toward recognition among the LGBTQ community in the Sun City as their artistic endeavors are presented...

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Local businesses work to ensure summer fun safety

Jose Soto, Entertainment Editor June 16, 2015

The sun is blazing, the days are long and the heat is ever rising. Summer is in full effect in the Sun City. That means El Pasoans are taking to the streets to enjoy the hot summer months. The people of El Paso are out and about enjoying themselves now...

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Daniel Fuentes, digital media production graduate, will participate in the Ghostlight Creative 48-Hour Film Festival.

Festival challenges local filmmakers to produce film in 48 hours

Julia Hettiger, Staff Reporter June 16, 2015

Most films take months or even years to be produced. Some films  take years just to be conceptualized. However, one local film festival will challenge this notion. The Ghostlight Creative 48-hour Film Festival will challenge local filmmakers to work...

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The Prospector’s Monday Night Playlist

June 15, 2015

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 of the night. Between editing stories, finding sources, designing pages and the occasional...

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La famosa obra de arte basada el la actriz Marilyn Monroe es parte de la exposicion de Andy Warhol, el rey del pop art.

Warhol llega a Cuidad Juarez

Fernanda Leon, Staff Reporter June 14, 2015

Entre las obras que se podrán apreciar en una exposición se encuentran las famosas latas Campbell's, las imágenes abstractas de Marilyn Monroe y Mao Tse-tung y las imágen floral de varios colores. La exposición es minimalista donde las obras de...

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‘Viva! El Paso’ will will begin Sat. Aug. 8 at McKelligon Canyon.

‘Viva! El Paso’ returns after year-long hiatus

Julia Hettiger, Staff Reporter June 9, 2015

An El Paso tradition that uses dancing, singing and narration to illustrate El Paso’s culture and history is returning to the Sun City after a year-long absence. “Viva! El Paso”  began running in 1978 when it was first performed by the Los Pobres...

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Chuco Soul Project performs at the State Line.

Chuco Soul Project gives local music a fresh vibe

Julia Hettiger, Staff Reporter June 9, 2015

Many bands form through mutual interest in music amongst friends and acquaintances. Others bands are brought together by talent scouts. Some bands simply get together at someone’s garage and jam out on their instruments, not looking to pursue anything...

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