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“It: Chapter Two” successfully horrifies moviegoers

Victoria Almaguer, Contributor September 17, 2019

Stephen King is one of the most well-known horror writers of all time. Many of his works have been adapted to films, including his iconic novel “It” that became a successful movie from the 1980s and later a 2017 sensation. Argentine filmmaker...

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Maná’s lead singer Fernando Olvera greets the crowd at the Don Haskins Center Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019.

Maná addresses the border, politics during El Paso concert

Jaqueline Martinez, Staff Reporter September 17, 2019

Maná took the spotlight this past Wednesday, Sept. 11 at the UTEP Don Haskins Center. The concert tour made its way across Texas to the Sun City for its fifth stop after kicking off the “Rayando el Sol” tour in Laredo, Texas Aug. 31   From...

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J Balvin set to perform at Don Haskins

J Balvin set to perform at Don Haskins

Alejandra Molina, Contributor September 17, 2019

Colombian reggaeton singer J Balvin will perform at 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11 at UTEP Don Haskins Center.  This performance is part of his fall North American tour “Arcoiris,” with special guests Lyanno and Eladio Carrion. The tour kicked...

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Post Malone’s thirds album “Hollywood’s Bleeding."

Post Malone’s new album demonstrates artist’s versatility

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter September 17, 2019

Released Sept. 6, Post Malone’s third studio album has 17 tracks. “Hollywood’s Bleeding” features several high-profile artists such as Tavis Scott, DaBaby, Halsey, Future, Young Thug, and rock legend Ozzy Osbourne.  The 24-year-old...

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Events happening in El Paso this week

Prospector Staff Report September 12, 2019

El Paso’s Climate Strike  12 p.m. – 3 p.m. Friday, September 20, 2019  Memorial Park 1701 N Copia  Members of the El Paso Community are invited to join a national strike for climate change action. The rally will host advocates who will...

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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.”

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Lana Del Rey’s new album portrays powerful paradoxes

Bryan Mena, Entertainment Editor September 10, 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 10, 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 3, 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 3, 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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