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Rubén Albarrán sings on Cafe Tacvuba 30th Anniversary Tour.

Café Tacvba’s 30th Anniversary Tour

Alejandra Molina, Contributor September 10, 2019

Latin alternative rock band Café Tacvba performed Saturday night, Sept. 7, at the Abraham Chavez Theatre for its “30th Anniversary Tour.” An energetic crowd sang along and danced all night as Rubén Albarrán, Emmanuel del Real, Enrique...

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Lana Del Rey presents her new album “Norman Fucking Rockwell.”

Photo courtesy of Pitchfork

Lana Del Rey’s new album portrays powerful paradoxes

Bryan Mena, Entertainment Editor September 9, 2019

A “dangerous hope” and a “man child” are only two of the many powerful paradoxical themes seen in Lana Del Rey’s sixth studio album, “Norman Fucking Rockwell!” (NFR!), released Aug. 30.   Del Rey and American producer Jack Antonoff co-wrote...

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Mauricio Ibarra Ponce de Leon, Consulate General of Mexico in El Paso, presents Epoca de Oro Film Festival at UTEP Wednesday Sept. 4, 2019.

Época de Oro Film Festival promotes classic Mexican films

Bryan Mena, Entertainment Editor September 9, 2019

The Consulate General of Mexico in El Paso in cooperation with UTEP and the Centro Cultural Paso del Norte debuted the Época de Oro Film Festival at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4, at UTEP’s Union Cinema. Every Wednesday for the entire month of September,...

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Khalid performs Twenty One for the Khalid & Friends benefit concert at the Don Haskins Center Sunday Sept. 1, 2019.

Khalid Raises Half a Million Dollars for the El Paso Victims

Anahy Diaz, Contributor September 6, 2019

Khalid, the  singer who has constantly expressed his love for the city of El Paso, held a benefit concert that reportedly raised $500,000 for the victims of the Cielo Vista Walmart shooting.  “A Night for SunCity” was hosted by the Khalid...

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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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