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Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

The Bowie Bakery was established in 1951 and continues to be students favorite bakery according to the Pick Awards survey.

Bowie Bakery shares guilty pleasure through six decades of experience

Leonardo Montañez, Staff Reporter November 19, 2013

  Bowie Bakery has been active since 1971 and was recently voted as the best bakery in El Paso by UTEP students. Juan Marquez, current owner of the Bowie Bakery, continues the family tradition and said that he is very fortunate to have...

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Karina Soto shops at Forever 21, the best shopping venue according to UTEP students.

Holidays call for shopping and travel

S. David Ramirez, Staff Reporter November 19, 2013

The first wave of holiday shopping promotions début as the Prospector announces the official Miner Picks for retail. This year’s choices for best shopping center are Cielo Vista Mall, the Outlet Mall of El Paso and Sunland Park Mall, ranking first...

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App picks for November

Leonardo Montañez, Staff Reporter November 19, 2013

With more than two billion iOS apps that are downloaded each month and 2.5 billion from Play Store, the following  are the best picks for the month of November, according to Apple and Android app markets. “Cameo” “Cameo” is a cloud-powered...

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Andrea E. Acosta, entertainment editor

To adapt or not to adapt to the future of shopping

Andrea Acosta, Entertainment Editor November 19, 2013

Once upon a time, before phrases like “add to cart” and “shipping and handling” were an option, people used to look forward to the weekend to go to the mall, where they could relieve their stress, enjoy the art of shopping with a friend or to...

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Starbucks coffee was voted as best coffee place, while Kinley’s Coffee and Tea House came in second in the Pick Awards survey.

Coffee, a daily self-energy reboot

Jose Soto, Staff Reporter November 19, 2013

  A good cup of joe in the morning is always a great way to start the day or reboot yourself from an exhausting one at school or work. At times, it is even essential. According to the Prospector’s Pick Award survey, students such as Nicole...

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King Khan and The Shrines put on a 'soul revival' show at Tricky Falls

King Khan and The Shrines put on a ‘soul revival’ show at Tricky Falls

Jose Soto, Staff Reporter November 13, 2013

Tricky Falls held a mind-blowing, soulful show on Nov.12, hosting musical cult phenomenon King Khan and The Shrines, along with opening band Hellshovel—whose classic-rock approach set a seething tone for the night with their elaborative guitar solos...

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Lively concert, unimpressive 3-D visuals

Lively concert, unimpressive 3-D visuals

Javier Cortez, Staff Reporter November 13, 2013

This past Saturday, Morgan Page put on a show for a sold-out crowd at the Buchanan’s Event Center. Coming into the show there was a lot of hype surrounding the show, most notably because of the 3-D visuals. By the end of the night, Page had everybody...

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UTEP, Cinemark partner to benefit area charities


UTEP, Cinemark partner to benefit area charities


November 13, 2013

The University of Texas at El Paso has partnered with Cinemark USA to recognize four El Paso area nonprofit organizations for their outstanding work in the community with a donation, as well as a night out at the movies at El Paso’s newest theater. At...

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Nine Inch Nails performed at the Don Haskins Center on Nov. 11. The band featured the release of their new album,“Hesitation Marks” and other favorites.

NIN impresses El Paso with music and audiovisual production

Leonardo Montañez, Staff Reporter November 12, 2013

Nine Inch Nails amazed with their ‘Tension’ tour at the Don Haskins Center with their versatile stage, the incredible and unique lighting and their most recent material from the album “Hesitations Marks.” The concert started with a black curtain...

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Taste of El  Paso  will take place at 6 p.m. on Nov. 13-14 at the Judson F. Williams Convention Center, featuring 12 eateries and three local dessert shop

Taste of El Paso will aim to please your palate

Jose Soto November 12, 2013

El Paso, an exemplary example of fusion and diversity, will host its annual Taste of El Paso at 6 p.m., Nov. 13-14 at the Judson F. Williams Convention Center. Providing a one-of-a-kind experience, 12 of El Paso’s finest restaurants and three local...

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Leonardo Montañez, staff reporter

More than games

Leonardo Montañez, Staff Reporter November 12, 2013

It has been a while since I formed a Pokémon team and considered being part of a doubles team. Using Klefki, was my first option, since it is the only dual-screen prankster in the whole Meta, as well as the addition of Thunder Wave and Foul Play....

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The Counselor: when bad things happen to bad people

The Counselor: when bad things happen to bad people

Oscar Garza, Contributor November 6, 2013

Ridley Scott, director of “Alien” and "Blade Runner,” ventures into crime drama territory with “The Counselor,” which also happens to be the first theatrical screenplay written by acclaimed author Cormac McCarthy. The story takes place on...

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