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The Prospector

Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

Neon Desert Music Festival 2014

Michaela Roman and Amanda Guillen May 26, 2014

With only two main stages and thousands in attendance, Neon Desert Music Festival serves its fourth year of bringing live entertainment to the borderland. NDMF became a two-day event for the first time this year. The festival brought music from a variety...

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Morrissey performs for his fans at The Plaza Theater.

Morrissey gives impressive yet unfinished performance

Jose Soto, Staff Reporter May 14, 2014

Fifty-four-year-old international English singer and lyricist Morrissey performed at The Plaza Theatre on May 13 as part of his American tour, which brought out a legion of fanatics of all ages and from all walks of life. The tour began on May 7 at...

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Morrissey to perform at The Plaza

Morrissey to perform at The Plaza

Jose Soto, Staff Reporter May 9, 2014

Morrissey, who rose to fame with the popular 1980’s band The Smiths, will perform at The Plaza Theatre on his El Paso stop on May 13. International English singer and lyricist Morrissey will embark on his U.S. tour beginning on May 7 and concluding...

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UDT does justice to broadway’s renowned production

UDT does justice to broadway’s renowned production

Andrea Acosta, Entertainment Editor May 6, 2014

Patience is a virtue, and the UTEP Dinner Theatre proved this to be true when they finally got the extraordinary opportunity to stage the premier of Victor Hugo’s novel “Les Misérables.” The atmosphere was filled with excitement as the audience...

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A canvas of colorful opportunities

Lesly Limon, Staff Reporter May 6, 2014

Every Saturday, artists, local farmers and business owners gather at the Union Plaza to share their latest crafted art and products with the community. Additionally, the Downtown Artist and Farmers Market has also attracted UTEP alumni, allowing them...

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Time Capsule to engage future generations

Amber Gomez, Staff Reporter May 6, 2014

Students from an organizational communication class were put in charge of creating a time capsule in  order to celebrate the university’s centennial year. To do so, they created a Facebook page for students to submit photos of the campus regarding...

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Students reminisce on their academic journey

Students reminisce on their academic journey

Helen Yip, Staff Reporter May 6, 2014

Jorge Luis Banos Gomar, 25, who received his bachelor’s degree in accounting in December 2013, is excited that all of his hard work has paid off. “The Top Ten Senior Award was like the cherry on top of my academic career,” Gomar said. UTEP...

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Students take part in the third-annual Miner Soak Down.

Despite weather, the soak down of the century prevailed

Michaela Roman, Photo Editor April 30, 2014

Despite the wind and cold weather, approximately 500 registered and attend the Miner Soak Down––UTEP's largest water balloon fight, hosted by the Student Alumni Association.  Naming it the "Soak Down of the Century," students were able to participate...

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Purple roses from El Paso's Municipal Rose Garden

A view of El Paso

Selene Soria, Contributor April 30, 2014

This weekend I had the chance to visit two of the most visited attractions in our city–the historic El Paso Municipal Rose Garden and e Scenic Drive, which is an awesome site that provides a panoramic view of the metropolis. I have been waiting for...

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The unused Saddle Blanket site will house striving artists in the city. Occupancy is expected to start in late spring or early summer of 2016.

Downtown welcomes artists to affordable housing

Jose Soto, Staff Reporter April 29, 2014

What is currently an underutilized space in Downtown El Paso will soon house local artists and creative businesses. The unused former Saddle Blanket site will undergo a massive transformation into an innovative, an affordable housing project for striving...

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Christina Gonzalez designs costumes as a hobby that pertain to superheros or villan. Poison Ivy is one of her favorite costumes.

Costume designing is taken to the next level

Amber Gomez, Staff Reporter April 29, 2014

Proudly marching through comic conventions as your favorite character can be pretty rewarding, especially if you’ve taken the time to create the costume yourself. For cosplayers, who have been going to conventions for years, creating their costumes...

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The 60-ft.glass window created by local artist, Robert Davidoff, is one of four entrances to the Southwest University Ballpark.

Ballpark art is a hit for El Pasoans

Lesly Limon, Staff Reporter April 29, 2014

El Paso is a city rich with culture and beauty. Recently, the city has been working on developing more public art for El Pasoans, especially with the new ballpark nearing completion. The ballpark will feature artwork by local artists who have been...

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