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Khalid greets the crowd on his concert made to benefit El Paso shooting victims at the Don Haskins Center Sunday Sept. 1, 2019.

Khalid presents ‘A Night for SunCity’

Anahy Diaz, Contributor September 3, 2019

The Khalid Foundation and Right Hand Foundation hosted “A Night for SunCity,” a benefit concert at El Paso on Sunday, Sept. 1, to help support the families of the 22 victims who were killed during the city’s recent mass shooting at the Cielo...

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Maná announces 2019 Rayando el Sol Tour

Maná announces 2019 Rayando el Sol Tour

Jaqueline Martinez, Staff Reporter September 2, 2019

Mexican rock band Maná will play at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, at UTEP's Don Haskins Center.  Maná announced their 2019 tour “Rayando el Sol,” which kicks off Aug. 31 at the Sames Auto Arena in Laredo, Texas. The band will then make...

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The audience excited for the performance of the Norwegian duo Lemaitre in 29th annual Minerpalooza at the Sunbowl parking lot, Aug. 30, 2019.

Minerpalooza amps up school spirit for new semester

Margaret Cataldi, Staff Reporter September 2, 2019

UTEP closed off the first week of the fall semester with the 29th annual Minerpalooza on Friday, Aug. 31. As part of a long-established school tradition, Minerpalooza did not fall short of delivering all the school spirit needed to kick off the new semester.   The...

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Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino hosted the Mariachi Festival at the Park Saturday Aug. 24.

Annual Mariachi Festival celebrates Mexican culture

Maria Ramos, Contributor September 2, 2019

Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino hosted  the annual Mariachi Festival with live Mariachi bands and Mexican food and drinks Saturday, Aug. 24. The Mariachi band Son de Mexico opened up the event and people were thrilled as the music began. Many people filled...

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Huntyy B Liqouren, 24, performs at The House 9 in Central El Paso Aug. 30, 2019.

Local event celebrates El Paso’s queer community

Paulina Spencer, Staff Reporter September 2, 2019

People in colorful outfits and traditional Mexican attire gathered for The House 9: Revolt! near Myrtle Avenue on Friday, Aug. 30.  The event encouraged queer people of all ages to express themselves through art, clothes, make up and music. Local...

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200 Años de Música Mexicana Show at UTEP Don Haskins Center Cancelled

200 Años de Música Mexicana Show at UTEP Don Haskins Center Cancelled

Prospector Staff Report September 2, 2019

The 200 Años de Música Mexicana show scheduled for Sept. 20 at The University of Texas at El Paso Don Haskins Center has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances, according to a UTEP press release. Ticketholders for the event, which would...

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Khalid to hold benefit concert for El Paso mass shooting victims

Khalid to hold benefit concert for El Paso mass shooting victims

Jaqueline Martinez, Staff Reporter August 27, 2019

Khalid announced a benefit concert in El Paso on Sunday, Sept. 1 in response to the mass shooting at a Walmart that killed 22 people and largely impacted the community of El Paso. “A Night for Sun City” is set to take place at the UTEP Don Haskins...

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Miner Welcome week launches fall term

Miner Welcome week launches fall term

Margaret Cataldi, Staff Reporter August 26, 2019

UTEP’s Student Engagement and Leadership Center is ready to welcome all new and returning Miners with a week of events, free swag and food for students to kick off the start of the fall semester. From Monday to Thursday, the university will host...

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Assistant Professor Jess Tolbert as the instructor of the Jewelry Making Workshop at the Stanlee & Gerald Rubin Center

The Rubin Art Center hosts a Jewelry-Making Workshop

July 25, 2019

On Wednesday, July 24, a jewelry-making workshop was held at the Rubin Art Center. The workshop was held by Jessica L. Tolbert, Assistant Professor at UTEP, head of the Jewelry Metals Program, and Melissa Barba for educators in the area.  “It is...

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The 71st annual  Emmy Awards will be held September 21.

HBO, Netflix dominate 2019 Emmy nominations

Valerie Frederick, Contributor July 20, 2019

Despite the mixed reaction to its final season, the Television Academy bestowed ‘Game of Thrones’ with 32 Primetime Emmy nominations, the biggest total for any show this year. ‘Game of Thrones’, ‘Chernobyl’, ‘Barry’, and ‘Veep’ were...

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“Hello, Dolly” will have 13 performances running through July 20 and tickets are available through the UTEP  ticket center and Ticketmaster.

‘Hello Dolly’ musical set to shine at UTEP

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor July 9, 2019

The UTEP Dinner Theatre presents the classic musical comedy “Hello Dolly!” featuring the timeless Jerry Herman score and directed by Justin Lucero who also serves as the artistic director of the El Paso Opera. Lucero previously directed the UTEP productions...

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There are many 4th of July events going on in the city tomorrow.

Fourth of July events going on in El Paso

Sasha Minjarez, Contributor July 3, 2019

From the  illuminations of fireworks to the pride and patriotism for America’s Independence Day, there is something for everyone to enjoy. There are  events happening in El Paso and surrounding areas this holiday and here’s how to join the festivities...

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