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The Prospector

Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

The city’s most buzzed about concert is here

Julia Hettiger, Contributor January 20, 2015

Known for their pop-rap hits “I’m a Freak,” and “I Like It,” Pitbull and Enrique Iglesias will be making their way into the Don Haskins Center for a two-night event on Jan. 27 and 28. This will be the second time the duo has performed at the...

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Dinner Theatre sets frightful nights

Jesus Lopez Vargas, Contributor January 20, 2015

The UTEP Dinner Theatre will open its doors to, “Carrie: the Musical” Friday, Jan. 30, performances will run until Feb. 15, with the exception of two shows that have been cancelled, Feb. 5 and Feb. 12. UTEP announced that people will soon be able...

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Undocumented immigrants’ story creates film and political discussion

Jose Soto, SHFWire Intern January 20, 2015

WASHINGTON - As a high school senior, Oscar Vazquez wasn’t allowed to enlist in the military because he couldn’t provide proof of legal residency. Instead, he entered a robotics competition in 2005 with three of his high school friends, also undocumented,...

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Bill Robertson, mathematics professor, also known as Dr. Skateboard.

Dr. Skateboard: a hobby, a sport, a teaching tool

Valerie Herrera, Staff Reporter January 20, 2015

[youtube id="jPXSzEho1Eg"] At first glance, you can’t help but notice the impressive display of achievements Dr. Skateboard has collected throughout his career. Bill Robertson, also known as Dr. Skateboard, has been a skateboarding performer for more...

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TentSquare provides possibilities to local actors

Andrea E. Acosta, Entertainment Editor December 3, 2014

Three El Paso natives were cast to appear in a comedic L.A. short film called “While You Were in a Coma,” set to premiere on March 9, 2015. This will be the first project by the TentSquare community, a crowdsourcing-based production studio that allows...

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Manager Armando Silva poses for a picture at Mooyaah Burgers which is located at 7500 N. Mesa St.

Student manages an exquisite future

Kimberly Valle, Staff Reporter December 2, 2014

Armando Silva was an average college student, who worked two jobs and went to school at the same time. He managed to handle it all through his positive spirit. Involved in food hospitality as a manager for more than a decade, Silva is now ready for his...

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New publication crosses the border to share stories

New publication crosses the border to share stories

Joseph Esposito, Staff Reporter December 2, 2014

A group of El Pasoans has formed a bilingual publication team called The Rio Grande Rift, which seeks to share the untold stories of the El Paso and Juárez region. “I’ve lived and studied in El Paso for a long time,” Editor Mari Gomez said. “I’ve...

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The UTEP Centennial Time Capsule holds in event at the Union breezeway.

Centennial Time Capsule: a part of us in the future

Gianfranco Languasco, Contributor December 2, 2014

As the end of semester approaches, Student of the Centennial get ready for The Centennial Time Capsule Showcase to take place at 1:30 p.m. on Dec. 3 at the Centennial Museum. It all started in the classroom. A group of students in a communication class...

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The second The Pizza Joint opens its second location at the corner of 500 N. Stanton and Franklin Ave.

Local business expands to downtown

Kimberly Valle, Staff Reporter November 18, 2014

The Pizza Joint opened the doors of their second location last week, located in the downtown area on 500 N. Stanton. According to customers, this location is bigger and better than the first location. Melissa Maese, owner of both Pizza Joint locations...

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Whole Foods arrives in El Paso

Whole Foods arrives in El Paso

Kimberly Valle, Staff Reporter November 18, 2014

Whole Foods Market announced 12 new locations, and one of them is making its way to El Paso and will open in late 2016. The announcement was made a week ago and according to Heather Larrabee, Whole Foods regional marketing coordinator, the El Paso location...

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App connects customers with food truck businesses

App connects customers with food truck businesses

Joseph Esposito, Staff Reporter November 18, 2014

As part of a summer internship program, four UTEP students partnered with web design and marketing agency Spectrum Solutions for the development of Food Chasers, a mobile application that aims to connect food truck owners with their customers. “Food...

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End-of-the-year gadget releases

Gianfranco Languasco, Contributor November 18, 2014

Some things are worth waiting for. The year is almost over and all the gadgets that were rumored to be released will soon be on the market, finally. With just a couple of weeks until Black Friday, here are some of the top gadgets we all hope to get. Asus...

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