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Based on the film version of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” the UTEP Dinner theatre will be performing “The Rocky Horror Show-Live On Stage!” which centers on a couple whose car breaks down, and finds themselves at the castle of Dr. Frank-Furter, a transvestite from the planet transsexual who is trying to create the perfect man.  Photo courtesy of the UTEP Dinner Theatre.

Dinner Theater’s Rocky Horror has audiences ‘shivering with anticipation’

Kristen Scheaffer, Contributor October 18, 2022

As the UTEP Dinner Theatre celebrates its 40th anniversary, the Rocky Horror Show opened, selling out seats to El Paso. What is a fan-favorite for this time of year, the show is based on the 1975 cult-classic “Rocky Horror Picture Show” by Richard...

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Hector Azurmendi as Dracula, with Natalia Sosa Quiroz, Paula Vasquez, and Ava Trousdale as the Vixens, at the first “Dracula” showing Friday, Oct. 14, at the El Paso Playhouse.

‘Dracula’ a blood pumping show

Kristen Scheaffer, Contributor October 17, 2022

“Dracula” started its first showing Friday, Oct. 14, at the El Paso Playhouse. Saturday’s performance opened to a packed house, eager to see the Halloween classic with some audience members even dressed for the part.   Rebecca McVay Condra,...

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The 28th annual Community Fair at Hueco Tanks State Park will take place Saturday, Oct. 15 and Sunday, Oct. 16. The fair will include indigenous groups educating the audience on their traditions and presents an opportunity for people to experience the history and geology. Photo courtesy of Joachim Hees III.

Hueco Tanks State Park celebrates its 28th annual Community Fair

Kristen Scheaffer, Contributor October 13, 2022

What was once called the Interpretive Fair celebrates its 28th year at Hueco Tanks State Park. The two-day event will take place Saturday, Oct. 15, and Sunday, Oct. 16. There will be no fees charged on these dates and no capacity restrictions.   The...

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UTEP student Kierra Lopez-Robinson, organizational and corporate communication major, self-published her debut collection of poems, “Daughter of the Sun,” on Aug. 18 through Amazon.

UTEP student self-publishes debut book while running nonprofit

Kristen Scheaffer, Contributor October 13, 2022

UTEP student Kierra Lopez-Robinson, organizational and corporate communication major, self-published her debut collection of poems, “Daughter of the Sun,” Aug. 18 through Amazon. Lopez-Robinson was only 24 years old when her book was published.  Lopez-Robinson...

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Beto makes final stop at UTEP during his college tour

Itzel Giron, Multimedia Editor October 12, 2022

Beto O’Rourke, who is currently on the road trying to gain traction for the Texas gubernatorial election, made the final stop of his college tour Tuesday, Oct. 11 at the El Paso Natural Gas Conference Center at UTEP. Filled with students and community...

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S7 E4: Prospector Political Podcast

Itzel Giron, Multimedia Editor October 12, 2022

It's political season and like the saying... Everything is bigger in Texas. It's the Texas Midterm Elections and there hasn't been a closer Gubernatorial Election. Host Itzel Giron speaks to the Democratic Challenger Beto O'Rourke and how he hopes to...

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"Greetings from El Paso" mural painted as part of the Texas Greetings Tour, 145 E Sunset Rd.

Sun City is the place to be for Gen Z

Elisha Nuñez, Staff Reporter October 12, 2022

El Paso has recently been named as one of the best cities for Generation Z, or Gen Z for short. This generation, born between the late 1990s to early 2010s, are today’s young adults and teens, and apparently El Paso is a city for them.   According...

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"NAMIwalks El Paso" gathered around Ascarate park to raise funds and promote mental health awareness Oct. 8.

‘NAMIwalks’ brings mental health awareness to El Paso

Sophia Villalobos and October 11, 2022

NAMIwalks El Paso gathered around Ascarate park to raise funds and promote mental health awareness Oct. 8.  Registration began at 8 a.m. and people from all over the community joined to show their support and raise funds. NAMI El Paso is an affiliate...

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Photo courtesy of Wikipedia Commons.

Changes to consider for the upcoming Fantasy Football month

Katrina Villarreal, Staff Reporter October 11, 2022

Editor’s note: This is the second of a three-part series on Fantasy Football.  We are now entering week six of the National Football League (NFL) season, it has gone by so fast! Here is your monthly update on which players to consider for your fantasy...

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The Tony Award winning musical “Hairspray” was featured at the Plaza Theatre Oct. 4 and Oct. 5. Photo courtesy of “Hairspray”

‘You can’t stop the beat,’ Hairspray comes to El Paso

Alyson Rodriguez, Staff Reporter October 11, 2022

The Plaza Theatre traveled back in time to 1962 with the production of “Hairspray.” El Pasoans are getting the chance to experience the theatre’s new endeavor, “Broadway in El Paso.” Which is showcasing Broadway shows that include “On Your...

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The UTEP Miners lost to the LA Tech Bulldogs Saturday, Oct. 8 in Ruston, Louisiana 41-31, losing their two-game win streak. Photo courtesy of UTEP Athletics.

Bulldogs pounce on the Miners in away loss

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor October 9, 2022

The UTEP Miners (3-4, Conference USA 1-2) faced the LA Tech Bulldogs (2-3, Conference USA 1-0) Saturday afternoon in Ruston, Louisiana. The Miners entered the match with a two-game win streak that ended after losing to the Bulldogs 41-31.  First Half  The...

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UTEP Miners football will face Louisiana Tech Bulldogs in Ruston, Louisiana Oct. 8.

Miners looking to battle against the Bulldogs

Roman P. Carr, Contributor October 7, 2022

After an important victory against the Charlotte 49ers (1-4, 0-1 C- USA), the UTEP Miners (3-3, 1-1 C-USA) continue to build momentum after a tough start to the season.   Now entering another game against the LA Tech Bulldogs (1-3, 0-0 C-USA), who...

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