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The Prospector Neon Desert Series Podcast - Episode 1: Cry Baby & Stangus

The Prospector Neon Desert Series Podcast – Episode 1: Cry Baby & Stangus

Adrian Broaddus, Copy Editor March 23, 2018

https://soundcloud.com/user-479248766/the-prospector-neon-desert-series-podcast-episode-1-cry-babystangus   Join The Prospector on its newest Neon Desert podcast series featuring Stangus and Cry Baby. The Prospector will be hosting a podcast...

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Hand to God will run from  March 22 to the 25 at the Studio Theatre located on the first floor of the Fox Fine Arts

“Hand to God”-Not Suitable For Children

Aylin Tafoya, Contributer March 22, 2018

Comedies don’t come much darker than “Hand to God.” Robert Askins’ 2015 Broadway hit about a Christian youth puppetry club that takes a turn for the blasphemous when its star character becomes possessed by the devil. The easily offended...

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Pilots of Venus will perform at the Neon Desert Music Festival this May.

Surf rockers Pilots of Venus to perform at Neon Desert

Claudia Flores, Entertainment Editor March 20, 2018

With a new EP about to be released, local band Pilots of Venus are more than ready to take the stage at the Neon Desert Music Festival. Vocalist and guitar player Joel Chavez and drummer Stephen Razo have known each other since they were kids, but it...

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Cristina Goletti, a dancer and associate professor and chair of the theatre and dance department at UTEP, listens to her dance pedagogy students presentations.

Embracing women’s roles in the arts throughout El Paso

Elenie Gonzalez, Staff Reporter March 20, 2018

A traumatic accident changed the course of Cristina Goletti. While walking on the streets of Italy, she was hit by a motorcyclist from the back, causing a life-altering injury. Goletti, a dancer and associate professor and chair of the theatre and dance...

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Jenny and The Mexicats celebran su decimo aniversario en El Paso

Jenny and The Mexicats celebran su decimo aniversario en El Paso

Paulette Villa, Intern March 16, 2018

La banda multicultural Jenny & the Mexicats se presento el 16 de marzo en Tricky Falls, con los actos de apertura de las bandas locales Volta, a las 7 p.m., y Dulce Mal, a las 8 p.m.   Volta es una agrupación de pop rock alternativo,...

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Attendees line up to get a hair cut at the Outpost Pop Up Pit Stop on Thursday, March 15.

The Outpost hosts ambitious Pit Stop ‘two-day party’ event

Adrian Broaddus, Copy Editor March 16, 2018

Nestled into central El Paso lies a hidden gem for bands and artists traveling through El Paso.   The Outpost, located at 2317 E Missouri Ave, has been a stopping point for touring musicians to mentally recharge and rest at a quaint, comprehensive...

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Tattoo Showdown heads to EL Paso County Coliseum

Brianna Chavez, Contributor March 10, 2018

The El Paso Sports Commission is hosting the annual Texas Showdown Festival during spring break on  March 16, 17, and 18. The three-day festival is the perfect mix of tattoo artists, motorcycles, and live music. According to the Texas Showdown...

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Kimberly Raynor  was one of the three guest speakers at the Worth 100 celebration.

Art gallery celebrates ‘Worth 100’ campaign on International Women’s Day

Claudia Flores, Entertainent Editor March 9, 2018

El Paso’s Dream Chasers Contemporary Gallery, 200 S. Santa Fe St., and Lululemon Athletic Clothing Company, 6801 N. Mesa St., celebrated International Women’s Day, March 8, with Lululemon’s “Worth 100” campaign. A group of approximately...

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Bad Bunny Returns to the Sun City for “La Nueva Religion Tour”

Aylin Tafoya, Contributor March 7, 2018

Bad Bunny is set to perform on March 23 at the El Paso County Coliseum for the second time in less than four months. The Puerto Rican rapper, widely recognized for his Latin trap, hip-hop beats and reggaetón mix, gets the crowd dancing at every venue...

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Downtown El Paso as seen from above.

Staying in El Paso over the break? Here’s what to do

Elenie Gonzalez, Staff Reporter March 5, 2018

For those who will not be traveling this spring break out of town, there are plenty of things to do in the borderland. From sitting at home and watching some entertaining college basketball, to listening to local bands across town, here are the best things...

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Former UTEP Student Jessica Mendez sits on a rock near Truth Or Consequences, New Mexico. T or C is best known for its hot springs and only two hours outside of El Paso.

Last-minute getaways not too far from home

Paulette Villa, Contributor March 5, 2018

Instead of staying at home this spring break, here are some last-minute places to escape to and reset in to continue the semester fresh. These destinations are based on the opportunity to learn about the environment and culture of our surrounding states:...

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Durante la corta carrera de la banda ya han podido producir dos álbumes, el primero llamado ‘Norte’ el cual fue lanzado en 2013. El segundo disco se titula ‘Río Salvaje’ el cual salió en 2016.

Artists on the Neon Desert lineup you may not have heard of

Adrian Broaddus, Copy Editor March 5, 2018

Nearly two months away from El Paso’s largest music festival, the hype around Neon Desert is at an all-time high. From indie pop to Latin rock, there are bands under the radar that will surely steal the local stage and could end up blowing up on the...

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