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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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(From left to right) Ricardo Silva, Miguel De La Rocha, Jose Avélos are co-founders of Viejo Coffee.

Viejo Coffee:  a new way to drink iced coffee.

Claudia Flores, Multimedia Editor July 20, 2018

After spending four years in the process, this September, Viejo Coffee will open its doors to the community at International Bar in downtown El Paso. Owners Jose Arevalo, Miguel De la Rocha and Ricardo Silva, spent the past four years learning about...

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On Sunday, July 15, Chicano Batman performed at Music Under the Stars at Cohen Stadium.

Chicano Batman entertains crowd at Cohen Stadium

Melissa Martinezsotomayor, Contributor July 16, 2018

  On Sunday, July 15, Music Under the Stars presented the Los Angeles, California band “Chicano Batman” to perform their new album “Freedom is Free.” The event took place at Cohen Stadium and was free admission to the public Formed...

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The cast of "South Pacific" rehearses a scene for the show. "South Pacific" will run from July 6, through July 22.

‘South Pacific’ should resonate today

Aimée Santillán, Contributor July 9, 2018

For its 35th anniversary celebration, the UTEP Dinner Theatre is bringing “South Pacific” for its summer musical production. A musical from 1949, winner of four Tony Awards, and an adaptation from the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel "Tales of...

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Fireworks display for the 4th of July, 2015 at the Chamizal National Monument, El Paso, Texas

Fourth of July fireworks shows

July 3, 2018

Here are some of the best locations to attend if you want to see fireworks this 4th of July. Tuesday, July 3 Southwest University Park Downtown Players will wear their stars and stripes uniforms. Fireworks after the baseball game, approximately...

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Despite the hot weather, hundreds attended the third annual Ice Cream Fest held at the El Paso Convention Center on Sunday, June 1.

El Pasoans enjoy of the Ice Cream Festival 2018

Claudia Flores, Multimedia Editor July 2, 2018

On Sunday, July 1, hundreds of El Pasoans enjoyed of the El Paso Ice Cream Festival with over 100 flavors of frozen treats, music and activities at the Downtown Convention Center. With local vendors such as Kona Ice, El Jefe Aguas Frescas, Bella...

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Khalid performs on the second day of Neon Desert Music Festival 2017 on Sunday, May 28.

Khalid sells out two hometown shows in minutes

Elenie Gonzalez, Web Editor June 29, 2018

El Paso’s own R&B sensation Khalid, sold-out tickets to his recently announced "915: Hometown Show" within minutes of going on sale. The last time Khalid performed in El Paso was during Neon Desert Music Festival in May 2017, where thousands...

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