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August 7, 2019. Many El Pasoans join together at Washington Park to ask for change in policy prior to President Donald Trump’s visit.

People gather at Washington Park to protest Trump’s visit

Paulina Spencer, Contributor August 8, 2019

President Donald J. Trump’s visit to the City of El Paso has stirred up controversy. President Trump announced via his Twitter account that he planned to visit the city of Dayton, Ohio, and El Paso, Texas, to meet with the victims of the shootings that...

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Las Cruces Mayor Ken Miyagashima (far left) hosted a vigil at Plaza de Las Cruces in Downtown Las Cruces Monday, Aug. 4, to honor victims of El Paso's mass shooting. He was joined onstage by city councilors Jack Eackman, Gabe Vasquez, Yvonne Flores; New Mexico Lt. Gov. Howie Morales; U.S. Rep for 2nd Congressional District Xochitl Torres Small, among other area leaders, who spoke individually during the candlelight vigil.

Vigils for victims of El Paso mass shooting

Glenda Avalos, Multimedia Editor August 7, 2019

    https://youtu.be/SpheeMLAAh4

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The community pay their respects for the victims at Cielo Vista Walmart, Monday August 6th.

Photo gallery: El Paso Strong

Prospector Staff Report August 7, 2019

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Beto O'Rourke gives a powerful speech at a counter rally across the street from the President's rally

Yoga for Beto

Glenda Avalos, Multimedia Editor July 9, 2019

https://youtu.be/rcKymPwZuAw

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“Pride allows you to be you” is the universal message at Pride Parade 

Valerie Fredrick, Contributor June 24, 2019

As marchers and organizers waited for their turn to wave to the crowds that gathered to celebrate the 12th annual Pride Parade on Saturday, feelings of joy and camaraderie were shared amongst old friends and strangers alike.  A couple chatting intimately...

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Bardo Martinez from Chicano Batman sings at Neon Desert Music Festival in Downtown El Paso on May 26, 2018.

Recap: 2019 Neon Desert Music Festival

Valeria Olivares, Reporter May 28, 2019

During the morning of Saturday, May 25, it was announced that Ximena Sariñana, who was scheduled to perform the same day, would no longer appear in this year’s festival due to “unexpected visa issues.” However, an email sent by Neon Desert Music...

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Students protest against Heather Wilson at UTEP

UTEP students protest against Heather Wilson becoming President

Ashley Johnson, Multimedia Editor March 11, 2019

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BvbB6cqDXH4&t=6s

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Monster Jam returns to UTEP for two action packed days

Catherine Ramirez, Entertainment Editor March 2, 2019

  Monster Jam returns for its annual play at UTEP for two, four-wheel excitement filled, days March 2 to 3, at the Sun Bowl Stadium. The monster truck racing and mechanical competition involves more than 10 drivers and their trucks including...

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UTEPs GAIA Makerspace

UTEPs GAIA Makerspace

Ashley Johnson, Multimedia Editor February 26, 2019

UTEP introduces the new GAIA Makerspace, which happens to be open to all students, free of charge. GAIA is a lab where students can use enhanced technology to create different objects. This enhanced technology includes 3D printing, 3D scanning, virtual...

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President Trump's "Finish the Wall" rally and Beto O'Rourke's anti-border wall march

President Trump’s “Finish the Wall” rally and Beto O’Rourke’s anti-border wall march

February 13, 2019

On Monday, Feb. 11, about 6,500 people attended President Donald Trump's " Finish the Wall" campaign rally at the El Paso County Coliseum. At the same time, former congressman Beto O'Rourke and U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar led a march of 10,000-15,000 people...

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Enks, held his final goodbye to El Paso in his solo exhibition "No Pasa Nada" at Power at the Pass on December 14th-15th.

El Paso artist leaves hometown to expand his horizons

Gaby Velasquez, Photo Editor January 29, 2019

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXMiuiqiyO4 "Los Visionaries" or "Los Visionarios" are an art collective from El Paso that consists of artists with many talents: painters, poets, musicians, composers, hair stylist, dancers, etc. The collective was...

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The march against the wall

The march against the wall

Ashley Johnson, Multimedia editor January 26, 2019

  https://youtu.be/X9JBrK__i_E El Pasoans gathered in San Jacinto Plaza to march against the wall, and for immigration reform.

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