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Hugo Cortes interprets Juan Gabriel at the tribute event at San Jacinto Plaza.

Homage to Mexican music icon Juan Gabriel held at San Jacinto Plaza

Andrea Valdez-Rivas, Staff Reporter September 5, 2018

Editor’s Note: quotes from Hugo Cortes, Teresa Quezada, Cesar Villa, and Armando Chávez were translated from Spanish to English. The El Paso Parks and Recreation Department hosted an event on Sunday, Sept. 2 at San Jacinto Plaza in downtown El Paso...

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Local filmmaker talks the release of his new movie Borderland

Local filmmaker talks the release of his new movie Borderland

Claudia Flores, Multimedia Editor September 4, 2018

Breaking into the film industry is a hard task to accomplish, but the challenges didn’t stop 32-year-old filmmaker Andrew Jara from releasing his new film Borderland in more than 100 different countries. Born and raised in El Paso, Jara discovered...

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Boxha Coffee House + Wine Bar owned and operated by UTEP Student

Boxha Coffee House + Wine Bar owned and operated by UTEP Student

Catherine Ramirez, Contributor September 4, 2018

Located near the UTEP campus at the corner of Mesa St. and Boston Ave., Boxha Coffee House + Wine Bar welcomes all with its tasty menu and ancient theme, making it more than just a coffee house. Boxha Coffee House + Wine Bar opened its doors in May...

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Luis Miguel regresa a Don Haskins con su gira "México por Siempre" el domingo 2 de septiembre.

Llega ‘El Sol de México’ al Don Haskins

Claudia Flores, Multimedia Editor September 3, 2018

El domingo por la noche llegó al Don Haskins Center el aclamado “Sol de México” a complacer a la audiencia de El Paso y Ciudad Juárez. Aproximadamente a las 8:45 p.m. y después de una breve introducción musical, la gente se puso de pie...

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Stangus and Stardust Experience Obliteration performs at day one of Never Forget Block Party A Farewell to the Lowbrow Palace on Saturday, Sept. 1.

Never Forget Block Party showcases local talent on opening night

Adrian Broaddus, Web Editor September 2, 2018

In efforts to commemorate the final days of the Lowbrow Palace before it moves to a new location, Spendid Sun Productions put together a two-day concert series on Labor Day Weekend to showcase local acts and give fans one last block party on Robinson...

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The Golddiggers perform during the pep rally at the 28th annual Minerpalooza.

Minerpalooza kicks off the fall semester with nostalgia and fist pumps

Daniel Mendez, Sports Editor September 1, 2018

UTEP hosted its 28th annual Minerpalooza to welcome students to the fall semester and kick off a new season of college football. This year’s musical guests included Volta, Orange Calderon, Drake Bell and closing headliner DJ Pauly D. UTEP’s annual...

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Interpol shows stylistic consistency with 'Marauder'

Interpol shows stylistic consistency with ‘Marauder’

Eddie Velasquez, Contributor August 31, 2018

With the release of their sixth studio album, Marauder, late 90s New York rock staple Interpol shows its age both for better and for worse. On one hand, once heralded rock music messiah Paul Banks’ transition as a bassist solidifies the now legendary...

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Prospector Picks: Hottest movies and music of the summer

Prospector Picks: Hottest movies and music of the summer

Staff August 28, 2018

Editors Note: From relatable coming of age movies to long-awaited sequels, and from highly anticipated album releases to massive collaborations; it’s safe to say that this summer was packed with some of the best entertainment of the year. Here’s what...

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Courtesy of Angel De La Rosa

UTEP Bookstore kicks off fall music series

Claudia Flores, Multimedia Editor August 27, 2018

As part of their new Borderland Music Series, the UTEP Bookstore will offer a series of concerts featuring UTEP students and local artists on campus. Concerts will be held Monday through Thursday at the bookstore patio to bring a fresh and exciting...

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“Autorretrato” courtesy of Jorge E. Martinez

International Museum of Art to host UTEP student

Jake Deven, Entertainment Editor August 27, 2018

Editor’s Note: Quotes from Jorge Martinez were translated from Spanish to English. As fostering as UTEP is for art students, many find it humbling and rewarding to be able to present their work to the public. For junior graphic design major Jorge E....

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Here’s the full lineup for Minerpalooza 2018

Here’s the full lineup for Minerpalooza 2018

Jake Deeven, Entertainment Editor August 16, 2018

After a week of drip-dropping announcements via social media, Miners finally know who will be here to kick off the UTEP football season at the annual Minerpalooza celebration. Fans of two of the most iconic TV shows of this generation will be happy...

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Annual Plaza Classic Film Festival kicks off in August

Annual Plaza Classic Film Festival kicks off in August

Catherine Ramirez, Contributor July 30, 2018

The world’s largest classic film festival, the Plaza Classic Film Festival, is set to return beginning Aug. 2 at the Plaza Theatre. The 11th-annual Plaza Classic Film Festival, presented by the El Paso Community Foundation, is one of the El Paso...

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