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Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

“Space Jam” starring Michael Jordan, is a great family movie that has both the love of basketball and childhood nostalgia by combining the sport with the popular cartoon “Looney Tunes.” Photo courtesy of Ernesto Ruvalcaba/Wikipedia Commons

Movies for the mid season mood

Elisha Nuñez, Staff Reporter January 18, 2023

In the heat of basketball season it is time to dive back into everything basketball. From rewatching games to podcasts to TV or movies, fans everywhere are preparing for the current season. There are plenty of basketball films out there for lovers of...

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(Left to right) Manager, Poppy Martll and heroes Evan Vourazeris and Andrea Ortego working hard at Howdy Homemade ice cream parlor.

Get scoops and smiles at Howdy Homemade

Alyson Rodriguez, Contributor January 17, 2023

El Paso’s newest ice cream parlor has finally opened its doors to the community. Howdy Homemade Ice Cream Parlor’s grand opening was Dec. 3, 2022, and since then the “Heroes” have been serving every scoop with a smile.    “The best part...

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Light up your life at the ‘illuminated’ exhibit

Elisha Nuñez, Staff Reporter January 17, 2023

Unique patterns on plexiglass and mylar cut-outs cover the walls, decorated in bright colors from the overhead lights. Proximity-based speakers that make noises when you get close to the artwork and bright neon colors emanating from the paint are just...

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Netflix’s “Glass Onion”, a “Knives Out” Mystery stars Daniel Craig as Benoit Blanc, a world-famous detective who is invited to solve another murder case. Photo courtesy of Netflix media releases.

No layers to peel back in ‘Glass Onion’

Meagan Elizabeth García, Arts & Culture Editor January 16, 2023

Editor's note: this review contains no spoilers. In the second installation of Director Rian Johnson’s “Knives Out” series, “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery” offers a dramatic change in tone from the first film. Though this movie is not...

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The third room of “Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience” is approximately a 40 minute experience where attendees can walk around and take their time to enjoy his work.

Van Gogh-Goghs to El Paso

Meagan Elizabeth García, Arts & Culture December 19, 2022

Vincent Van Gogh is a world-renowned artist that has contributed nearly a thousand paintings to the world of art, each of which invokes various words of praise and emotion from its viewers. To better enhance how moving his work and legacy are, Paquin...

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Senior percussionist Eric Esquivel prepares to graduate with a bachelor’s degree in music education.

Meet the future of music education

Itzel Giron, Multimedia Editor November 30, 2022

As the 2022 fall convocation nears, many seniors might back on what made them choose the path they are currently on, how they got there, or what could have changed had things not gone their way. The same goes for graduating music education senior, Eric...

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Flower shops get especially busy this time of year, and are a great gift to give for a special graduate.

Flowers bloom for future grads

Meagan Elizabeth García, Arts & Culture Editor November 30, 2022

With the fall commencement right around the corner, business is booming for people across the Sun City. If you have ever been to a high school or college graduation ceremony, you know that there are carts set up at every corner around the venue so that...

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Graduate Lourdes Jimenez decorates her cap to symbolize her journey commuting to and from her campus, and her dedication to earn her degree.

Learn the story behind the cap

Maria L. Guerrero Duran, Web Editor November 29, 2022

As graduates line up to enter the venue, shaky hands, nerves and pounding hearts fill the chairs and walk up the stage. The colorful regalia decorating the shoulders of students symbolizing their accomplishments over the last few years becomes a staple...

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 As the end of the semester comes to an end, graduation season begins and there are many great gifts to celebrate such a big accomplishment.

Best gifts for future graduates

Angelica Gutierrez, Contributor November 29, 2022

Graduation season is just getting started. Some students are relieved they are finally leaving, some are stressed because of final exams, and others are unsure of what to do after graduation.   However, many senior students are looking forward to...

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Anson Eleven, located on Anson Mills, 303 N Oregon St. Includes a bistro side and a fine dining side, perfect for graduation celebrations.

Best dinner spots to celebrate grads

Elisha Nuñez, Staff Reporter November 29, 2022

As the fall semester ends, soon-to-be graduates are preparing to walk the stage and celebrate with their loved ones afterwards. El Paso has a fair share of high-end and inviting restaurants, perfect for celebrating such an achievement. From old-style...

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Adriana Olivas Ureno, also known as Eydrey, juggles a full-time job and her singing/songwriting career since graduating from UTEP in the Fall of 2021.  Photos courtesy of Adriana Olivas Ureno.

First a UTEP graduate, now emerging Latina Artist

Josie Avila, Audience & Engagement Editor November 29, 2022

Some people graduated alongside her, some know her as a co-worker and some consider her to be one of their favorite artists.   Emerging Latina singer-songwriter Adriana Olivas Ureno, or Eydrey, is juggling a full-time job and expanding her career...

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UTEP’s Department of Theatre and Dance presented their show ‘Zoot Suit’ by Luis Valdez Nov. 17 at the Wise Family Theatre. Photos courtesy of the UTEP Department of Theatre and Dance.

Theater and Dance present ‘Zoot Suit’

Alyson Rodriguez, Staff Reporter November 28, 2022

The UTEP Department of Theatre and Dance presented their new show “Zoot Suit” written by Luis Valdez, and directed by Justin Lucero. It opened Nov. 17 at the Wise Family Theatre.   Zoot Suit is a groundbreaking piece of Latinx theatre and a milestone...

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