The Prospector

“Beetlejuice Beetlejuice”: A Twisted Revival of the Strange and the Unusual

Rumi Sevilla, Staff Reporter • September 23, 2024

Following the 1988 release of Beetlejuice, Tim Burton has brought back both longtime fans and newer generations to theaters —36 years later— with the newest release of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.

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The bright lights and blinding recruiters from reality: Women deserve to be in Showbiz

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Staff Reporter • September 20, 2024

Showbiz seems to speed through the ramp of limited inclusion. But UTEP keeps advocating through plays and national performances on why everyone deserves a fair shot to be a star.

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Following El Paso County Commissioners detailed plan for future arts and culture project

Dominique Macias, Staff Photographer • September 19, 2024

In August, El Paso County received funding from the American Rescue Plan Act with each county precinct receiving $50,000 to create a community arts and culture project. County commissioners spoke about their upcoming projects for each precinct hoping to preserve and create new pathways for every generation.

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“Our History” mural receives new AR features so guests can take a virtual walk-through history

Sofia Sierra, Sports Editor • September 13, 2024

Carlos Callejo’s “Our History” mural, located at the Enrique Moreno County Courthouse, is getting an augmented reality feature, after more than 20 years of its unveiling. With help from Augment El Paso, the mural can be viewed from a new perspective, with animations of the historical figures and educational segments.

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What to know before heading into UTEP’s 35th annual Minerpalooza

Marco Hinojosa, Audience & Engagement Editor • September 6, 2024

UTEP’s 34th annual Minerpalooza takes place later today. What should students and visitors expect before heading to the event?

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A look inside the newest Rubin Center exhibit Mud + Corn + Stone + Blue at UTEP

Ximena Cordero, Staff Reporter • September 4, 2024

The new exhibit at the Rubin Center, Mud + Corn + Stone + Blue tells the entangled stories of the U.S agricultural crisis and political conflict in Central America.

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UTEP Night at the Chihuahuas cut short Friday night, still fostered student engagement

Frida Acuna, Arts & Culture Editor • September 4, 2024

With the start of the 2024 fall semester, UTEP pride kicked off with an electrifying night filled with music, fun and appearances by the UTEP cheer and choir during UTEP’s Night at the Chihuahuas game Aug. 30.

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Centennial Museum Hosts Centennial Chill Out for students to de-stress, socialize and explore.

Ximena Cordero, Staff Reporter • September 3, 2024

The Centennial Museum welcomed returning Miners back this fall semester with “The Centennial Chill Out.” The event allowed students to relax and socialize while participating in activities and exploring the museum’s exhibits.

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“Cancer Can’t Stop Me Roar” highlights beauty of staying positive

Avery Escamilla-Wendell, Contributor/Writer • July 30, 2024

Living beyond the troubles of life can be difficult, but never impossible. Carlos Alejandro Lujan, author of “El Cancer No Detiene Mi Rugir: Cancer Can’t Stop Me Roar,” is one of 18.1 million who have survived their fight against cancer, according...

Lights, Coffee, Action; Coffee Party’s Movie Party

Frida Acuna, Arts & Culture Editor • July 29, 2024

Local coffee shop, Coffee Party, is rooted in the love for sharing coffee and making connections. In 2017, coffee enthusiast and owner Santiago Castro, started a fundraiser cafe in his mom's living room, inviting friends over for a cup of coffee. As...

The New Synth Wave in El Paso

Frida Acuna, Arts & Culture Editor • July 23, 2024

What started as a passion and love for collecting music equipment and gear, evolved into a collective of music lovers exploring different ways to create sounds. Rogelio Rosiles, David Delgado, and brothers Jose and Santiago Castro co-founded El Paso’s...

“Longlegs” defines a new meaning for psychological thrillers

Marco Hinojosa, Audience & Engagement Editor • July 22, 2024

Although Halloween is a handful of months away, Oz Perkins delivered a haunting new film to the big screen. “Longlegs” is a horror, mystery, and psychological thriller starring Nicolas Cage as Longlegs and Maika Monroe as FBI Agent Lee Harker. With...