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Born in Houston, Anastasia Elliot's approach to writing melodies is heavily influenced by an upbringing steeped in classical music, operatic vocal training, and classical piano.

Anastasia Elliot to headline the Great Khalid Foundation benefit concert tomorrow

Exodis Ward, Contributor January 22, 2020

Singer and songwriter Anastasia Elliot is set to perform in a benefit concert honoring the victims of the Aug. 3 shooting while raising funds for the Great Khalid Foundation’s music education programs Thursday, Jan. 23.  The performance...

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UTEP freshman guard Katia Gallegos leads Conference-USA in assists per game with five.

Miners take on first-place Rice in pivotal conference matchup

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter January 21, 2020

 In what looks to the be one of the most highly anticipated games in recent memory for the UTEP women’s basketball team (11-5, 4-1) it faces a tough test in the first-place Rice Owls (11-6, 6-0).   Coming off a 94-54 rout of the University of Texas...

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The main entrance to Interdisciplinary Research Building will include a lounge room that will include tables, chairs, sofas and more. The lighting in various rooms, such as this one, are intentional and set to represent molecules of gold, silver and copper.

Interdisciplinary Research Building expected to open its doors by the summer

Paulina Astrid Spencer, Staff Reporter January 21, 2020

The wait for the University of Texas at El Paso’s (UTEP) anticipated Interdisciplinary Research Building (IDRB) is almost over. After nearly five years of planning and construction, the IDRB is beginning to come together and is nearly ready to...

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“Godzilla vs. Kong” is an upcoming American film directed by Adam Wingard and written by Terry Rossio.

The most anticipated action movies of 2020

Anahy Diaz, Contributor January 21, 2020

With a new year comes a new wave of entertainment and although award season for 2019 films just began, people are already buzzing about this year’s action movie releases which can become next year’s potential winners.   The year 2020...

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UTEP freshman guard Katia Gallegos fends off defender for ball against UTSA at Don Haskins Center Saturday, Jan. 18, 2019.

UTEP women improve to 4-1 in Conference-USA

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter January 21, 2020

 The UTEP women’s basketball team is an exciting team to watch during this 2019-2020 season with its quick-paced gameplay, constant defensive pressure, and solid passing. Last season the team was plagued with injuries leaving a depleted roster. Still,...

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Ivan Nino and Ruben P. Gonzalez. 

Photo courtesy of Facebook

Candidates for county tax assessor collector race make their case

Bryan Mena, Entertainment Editor January 21, 2020

Voters in El Paso County will cast their ballots to decide the fate of several primary races on Tuesday, March 3, including the contested El Paso County Tax Assessor-Collector race which has drawn two Democratic candidates, incumbent Ruben Gonzalez and...

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The Gentlemen is a 2019 action crime comedy film written and directed by Guy Ritchie, from a story by Ivan Atkinson, Marn Davies, and Ritchie.

‘The Gentlemen’ a quick-witted, action-packed success of a crime thriller despite a few culturally insensitive jokes

Bryan Mena, Entertainment Editor January 21, 2020

British filmmaker Guy Ritchie’s latest film, “The Gentlemen,” is an excellent action-comedy crime thriller with as many twists and turns as a rollercoaster to hell and back that depicts a violent battle of wits between sophisticated British mobsters...

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English singer, songwriter, actor and television personality Ozzy Osbourne at a concert.

Ozzy Osbourne news in brief

Noah Sarabia, Contributor January 21, 2020

The year 2019 was a rollercoaster for music with several bands getting back together, a lot of others touring and with the saying of goodbye to some influential musicians, but 2020 looks to be an ambitious year for musicians – Ozzy Osbourne,...

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El Paso is ready to Rock and Roll All Nite this 2020.

Concerts to look forward to this semester

Jaqueline Martinez, Staff Reporter January 21, 2020

The beginning of a new decade is here with 2020 bringing a variety of fresh, new voices, comeback tours and new music. El Paso is ready to rock and roll all night in the coming months ahead at venues throughout the city. Check out The Prospector’s...

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Since leaving her role as Secretary of the U.S. Air Force, Heather Wilson became the newest president of UTEP.

Heather Wilson applied for presidency of Colorado university system, explains decision to choose UTEP

Bryan Mena, Entertainment Editor January 21, 2020

The Colorado Independent reported on a leaked list of mostly Republican candidates who were under consideration to lead the University of Colorado (CU) System as its president, which listed UTEP President Heather Wilson among the 30 candidates — a search...

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There is no specific key for ambient music but the overall mood of the music is scientifically proven to be calming for listeners.

Soothing, minimal music scientifically linked to higher levels of concentration and productivity

Exodis Ward, Contributor January 21, 2020

Several studies on the physiological effects of listening to music while studying or doing any kind of activity, indicate that certain kinds of music boost concentration and productivity among several other benefits. A recent study done by Florida...

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A recent episode in FRONTLINE, the PBS news documentary series, looks at how El Paso became a focal point in the Trump administration’s immigration policies.

REVIEW: Human rights through the eyes of immigration

Maria Salette Ontiveros, Contributor January 21, 2020

Numerous international   documents firmly establish the principle that no human being can be deprived from their human rights. Even though the act of discrimination and abuse based on immigration status are violations of human rights, U.S government...

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