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The Educators: Episode Two: Professor Unsworth

The Educators: Episode Two: Professor Unsworth

Javier Cortez, Editor May 19, 2018

https://soundcloud.com/user-479248766/the-educators-episode-2-eric-unsworth The Guest: Professor Erik Unsworth, Director of UTEP's Jazz Ensemble Two and Guitar Division String Bass/Electric Bass at the University of Texas at El Paso in the Department...

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Voices United Executive Director Ambar M. Gutierrez flies a kite with her daughter at the first annual Kite Festival on Saturday, May 19, at Ernie Rascon Memorial Park.

First-annual Kite Festival celebrates kids’ safety

Gaby Velasquez, Photo Editor May 19, 2018

Voices United, a non-profit organization that stands to prevent and end child abuse, and Providence Children’s Hospital hosted the first-annual Kite Festival on Saturday, May 19, at Earnie Rascon Memorial Park in Anthony, Texas. The first 150 families...

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Dave Sayer of the Publishers Clearing House Prize Patrol poses for a photo with prize winner Gloria Guzman.

Las Cruces resident wins big in sweepstakes

Jason Green, Contributor May 18, 2018

Las Cruces, NM– Gloria Guzman slept on a quiet street outside of the busy downtown on Thursday, while Dave Sayer of the Publishers Clearing House Prize Patrol was at a nearby flower shop picking up roses for her. The oversize checks with her name on...

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EPIMF debuts first official local music showcase week

EPIMF debuts first official local music showcase week

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor May 17, 2018

Embarking on a new showcase event for local musicians, the El Paso International Music Foundation (EPIMF) will host a week-long music event, called Locals Week, which will feature 30 different music acts through the week. EPIMF is locally ran and is...

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NDMF announces daily schedule

Claudia Flores, Multimedia Editor May 14, 2018

Neon Desert Music Festival just announced the daily schedule for the 8th annual event, which is set to return on May 26-27 this Memorial Day weekend to El Paso, Texas. Saturday, May 26 will be headlined by a variety of internationally-acclaimed acts...

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Green Bay Packers running back, Aaron Jones during his graduation Ceremony at UTEP's Don Haskins Center on Saturday May 12.

Forty student-athletes graduate from UTEP on Saturday

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor May 12, 2018

Forty student athletes walked the stage in part of UTEP's graduation commencement on Saturday.   UTEP's all-time rushing leader and Green Bay Packer running back Aaron Jones was among the graduates, returning to UTEP for his bachelor's...

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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.

Con canciones y magia, Little Jesus se hará presente en la frontera

Rene Delgadillo, Multimedia Editor May 6, 2018

Little Jesus, una de las bandas de rock alternativo en español con más crecimiento musical en los últimos meses, se dice más que lista para hacer su debut en la séptima edición del Neon Desert Music Festival el próximo 26 de mayo. Santiago Casillas,...

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Festival Sin Fronteras seeks to unite the border with music

Festival Sin Fronteras seeks to unite the border with music

Claudia Hernandez, Staff Photographer May 4, 2018

  The wait is finally over. Festival sin fronteras is making a debut at Plaza de la Mexicanidad on Saturday, May 5. The event will start at noon and over 15 bands will be performing. This event is a unique celebration of music and culture....

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Student art exhibit to take place at the Rubin Center

Student art exhibit to take place at the Rubin Center

Claudia Flores, Entertainment Editor April 30, 2018

As part of the annual tradition, the Gerald and Stanlee Rubin Center is set to present the 2018 Annual Juried UTEP Student Art Exhibition for the 2017-18 academic year. “The show is put together by the Department of Art and the Rubin Center and the...

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The top 10 seniors pose at the Honors Convocation on April 22 at Magoffin Auditorium including Christian Morales-Castañeda, Tyler Herrera, Paloma Martinez,  Christina Morales, Rachel Arreola, Victoria Diaz, Malvina Muñoz, Victor Hurtado, Aileen Tapia and Lana Hussein.

Top 10 seniors continue longstanding UTEP tradition

Rene Delgadillo, Multimedia Editor April 30, 2018

Each spring semester, UTEP takes the time to celebrate one of the school’s honored traditions by celebrating the accomplishments of its top 10 seniors. “They represent the very best of UTEP talent, high aspirations and hard work, and we very proudly...

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Jaclyn Nava and her sons Albert Nava Jr.,left, and Samuel Nava, right, have been going to school together at UTEP.

Mother of three reflects on going to school at the same time as her sons

April 30, 2018

Most college students might not be too excited if one of their parents were enrolled at the same school as them at the same time. But for brothers Albert and Samuel Nava, doing it with their mom has been a rewarding experience. Jaclyn Nava, 40, graduated...

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The Prospector Sports Weekly Podcast - Farewell to Jeremy & Mikey, NBA Playoffs & NFL Draft

The Prospector Sports Weekly Podcast – Farewell to Jeremy & Mikey, NBA Playoffs & NFL Draft

April 30, 2018

https://soundcloud.com/user-479248766/the-prospector-sports-weekly-podcast-farewell-to-jeremy-mikey-nba-playoffs-nfl-draft Join The Prospector Sports Weekly Podcast as they say farewell to Sports Editor Jeremy Carranco and Sports Reporter...

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