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Khalid performs for a sold out crowd in the first of his two hometown shows at the Don Haskins Center on Friday, Sept. 14.

Khalid returns home to a sold-out Don Haskins Center

Jake Deven, Entertainment Editor September 17, 2018

Khalid’s concert last Friday, Sept. 14 at the Don Haskins Center was one of two arena shows he played for his “915 Hometown Shows” tour, a testament to the scale of this El Paso singer-songwriter’s stardom. The platinum-selling artist proved to...

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Khalid performs for a sold out crowd in the first of his two hometown shows at the Don Haskins Center on Friday, Sept. 14.

Khalid returns home for a spirited El Paso show

Jake Deven, Entertainment Editor September 15, 2018

At the first of two 915 Hometown shows, El Paso singer-songwriter Khalid proved that his love for the Bordertown is beyond compare — even though he's traveled around the world by now. "I've traveled all over the world and they love the 915,"...

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DJ Flamingosis performing at the Lowbrow Palace on Wednesday Sept. 12.

Flamingosis lays down smooth and funky vibes at the Lowbrow Palace

Jake Deven, Entertainment Editor September 13, 2018

The night served as a convenient and smooth ending to the summer, as Flamingosis debuted his talents to El Paso for the first time at the Lowbrow Palace on Wednesday night. Flamingosis, whose real name is Aaron Velasquez, is a New Jersey-based electronic...

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

Anticipation rises as Khalid’s homecoming draws near

Brianna Chavez, Staff Reporter September 11, 2018

Singer-songwriter Khalid is heading back to El Paso for his 915 Hometown Show this Friday and Saturday at the Don Haskins Center. Jorge Vasquez with the Office of Special Events told The Prospector that the show has been years in the making. Khalid...

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Downtown to host first ever El Paso independent film festival

Downtown to host first ever El Paso independent film festival

Daniel Mendez, Sports Editor September 11, 2018

The city of El Paso continues to grow, whether it be through construction or culturally, the city is always expanding. This upcoming weekend holds true to that, on Sept. 14-16., downtown will host the first ever El Paso Film Festival. The film festival...

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Theatre and Dance awarded $15,000 grant ahead of new production

Theatre and Dance awarded $15,000 grant ahead of new production

Jake Deven, Entertainment Editor September 11, 2018

The UTEP Department of Theatre and Dance is a recipient of a $15,000 grant, which will be used to host a month-long celebration for the National Endowment for the Arts in El Paso. The NEA Big Read grant is awarded to organizations that broaden the understanding...

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An ode to Malcolm James McCormick

An ode to Malcolm James McCormick

Adrian Broaddus, Web Editor September 11, 2018

Remember EZ Mac? He was a 14-year-old kid out of Pittsburgh and one third of The Ill Spoken. Rap happened to be out of chance for him. He always wanted to be a singer. Malcolm James McCormick was raised  Jewish and was the self-proclaimed “coolest...

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Friday Night Flick is back with some of the year's hottest flicks

Friday Night Flick lineup announced

Brianna Chavez, Staff Reporter September 9, 2018

The UTEP Student Engagement and Leadership Center have announced five films that will be featured in this semester’s “Friday Night Flick” series. The series kicks off with Marvel’s Avengers: Infinity War on Sept. 21 at the Union Cinema, located...

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Poke Bop offers a comforting setting for customers to enjoy a taste of Hawaii.

Poke Bop serves up an authentic Hawaiian menu

Jake Deven, Entertainment Editor September 5, 2018

Over the last few years, a wave of diverse experiences has flooded Downtown El Paso. From community events to new food establishments, there’s almost always something to do downtown nowadays.   One of those new food establishments, Poke Bop, has...

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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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