The Prospector

‘Cocktail Hour: The Show’ brings nightlife to El Paso

Jesus Lopez, Contributor • January 27, 2015

Ballets With a Twist, a group from New York City that does ballet performances, will be presenting “Cocktail Hour: The Show” at 8 p.m. Jan. 30 at the Plaza Theatre. The original and intoxicating ballet piece brings the viewers into an unforgettable...

It’s fresh, it’s healthy, but might hurt your pocket

Kimberly Valle, Entertainment Editor • January 27, 2015

El Paso is gradually keeping up with fitness trends and following a healthy meal plan. You frequently see fast food restaurants on every corner and might even be tired of constantly consuming these types of foods. However, buying burgers and fries with...

Belly Dance Extravaganza makes a stop in El Paso

Jesus Lopez, Staff reporter • January 23, 2015

Fans of belly dancing will now have a chance to attend the Belly Dace Extravaganza Saturday at Chamizal National Memorial. Kareesha Willow, a popular belly dancer in El Paso, who has been performing since the age of six, will be featured at the event....

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...