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Claudia Flores, Editor-in-chief

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I was never good at headlines... adios, Prospy

I was never good at headlines… adios, Prospy

Claudia Flores, Editor-in-Chief May 7, 2019

When I started at The Prospector, I had no idea what I was getting into. I had no idea one day I would see my name in the news page with the title of “editor-in-chief.” All I knew is that if I wanted to build a portfolio and become a journalist, I...

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‘Our Planet’ creates consciousness

‘Our Planet’ creates consciousness

Claudia Flores, Editor-in-Chief April 29, 2019

We all are aware of climate change and its consequences around the globe. Recently, I had the opportunity to watch “Our Planet,” Netflix’s most recent documentary on how we are destroying natural habitats and the consequences of our actions. The...

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UTEP Take Back the Night at the Union Cinema Wednesday April 24th, 2019.

Survivors speak up at Take Back the Night 25th anniversary

Claudia Flores, Editor-in-chief April 25, 2019

In celebration of  the 25 year anniversary of Take Back the Night (TBTN) at UTEP, students gathered Wednesday, April 24, at the Union Cinema to listen to the testimony of those who once were victims of sexual  and domestic abuse. “And within seconds,...

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Celebration of UTEP's  Student Government Association (SGA) 100 years of service at Centennial Plaza.

SGA celebrates 100 years

Claudia Flores, Editor-in-chief April 24, 2019

In celebration of UTEP's Student Government Association (SGA) 100 years of service, students gathered at Centennial Plaza to join the celebration. Food,  music and obstacle courses were provided by the student organization. "We're out here on this...

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Cure: a new nail concept

Cure: a new nail concept

Claudia Flores, Editor-in-Chief April 22, 2019

“Cure is definitely different than your average nail salon, we have focused on creating a concept that is not like anything else on the market,” said 25-year-old Mark Elias, owner of Cure nail salon, located at 7460 Cimarron Market St. in northwest...

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Aimee Carrillo is a local entrepreneur who is looking to change the straw game in El Paso.

Local entrepreneur changes the straw game in El Paso

Claudia Flores, Editor-in-Chief April 15, 2019

For Aimée Carrillo, changing her lifestyle to live an eco-friendly life was crucial to support the cause of helping the environment. Her journey led her to start her own business through the sale of stainless steel, bamboo and glass straws, as well as...

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New exhibit showcases art collection created by children in Tornillo

New exhibit showcases art collection created by children in Tornillo

Claudia Flores, Editor-in-Chief April 15, 2019

The UTEP Centennial Museum hosted a special reception Saturday, April 13, for its most recent exhibition “Uncaged Art,” an art collection created by the children who were held in the immigrant detention center in Tornillo, Texas. In June 2018, the...

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Time of the butterfly

Time of the butterfly

Claudia Flores, Editor-in-Chief April 8, 2019

After being diagnosed with bipolar disorder three years ago, El Paso native and UTEP alumna Jacqueline Loweree is about to release her debut book “‘El Tiempo de la Mariposa: Poesía de una mente bipolar’ (The Time of the Butterfly: Poetry of a bipolar...

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Students protest against UTEP president sole finalist, Heather Wilson March 27, at Centennial Plaza.

‘Withdraw Wilson’ protest at Centennial Plaza

Claudia Flores, Editor-in-chief March 28, 2019

As part of the #UTEPDeservesBetter movement, students gathered at Centennial Plaza March 27, to protest against UTEP president sole finalist Heather Wilson. Wilson will return to the UTEP campus on Thursday, March 28, according to the University of...

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Heather Wilson deserves a chance

Heather Wilson deserves a chance

Claudia Flores, Editor-in-Chief March 25, 2019

UTEP has been in the national spotlight due to the recent controversy surrounding UTEP President Diana Natalicio’s probable successor, Heather Wilson. With Wilson’s anti-LGBTQ voting record, her role as U.S. Secretary of the Air Force for the Trump...

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Ph.D., civil engineering student, Okan Gurbuz and civil engineering professor Kelvin Cheu, Ph.D., are working in a research project to develop tools to assist parking offices for universities nationwide.

Civil engineering student, professor seek to find parking solutions

Claudia Flores, Editor-in-chief March 15, 2019

In an attempt to find solutions to parking shortages, doctoral civil engineering student Okan Gurbuz and civil engineering professor Kelvin Cheu, Ph.D., are working on a research project to develop tools to assist parking offices at universities nationwide. The...

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Beto O'Rourke runs for president in 2020

Beto O’Rourke runs for president in 2020

Claudia Flores, Editor-in-chief March 14, 2019

El Pasoan and former congressmen, Beto O’Rourke is running for president. O’Rourke made the announcement early Thursday morning on his official Twitter account announcing his candidacy. "I want to be president because I feel that we can bring...

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Take others’ opinions into consideration

Take others’ opinions into consideration

Claudia Flores, Editor in Chief March 11, 2019

Spring break is always fun. Whether you go on a trip by yourself, with family or friends, this week off from school is the perfect opportunity to take on a new adventure and have a good time. However, a tip I will give is to always organize and plan...

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Women of Combat promotes MMA fighters

Claudia Flores, Editor in Chief March 5, 2019

Women of Combat, an organization that promotes and highlights women in contact sports, is bringing a training seminar to El Paso April 8. Located in Maple Valley, Washington, the organization supports women in competitive contact sports regardless of...

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UTEP hsoted the FIRST Robotic Competition in Memorial Gym at the University of Texas at El Paso, Saturday, March 2, 2019.

FIRST Robotics Competition District Event on Campus

Claudia Flores, Editor-in-chief March 4, 2019

UTEP's College of Engineering hosted the FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) district event at Memorial Gym on campus, Saturday, March 2, and Sunday, March 3. Students from 27 high schools from throughout Texas and New Mexico, from ninth-12th grades participated...

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El Paso’s Finest offers a space for art in Downtown El Paso

El Paso’s Finest offers a space for art in Downtown El Paso

Claudia Flores, Editor in Chief February 26, 2019

El Paso’s Finest held a reception for its monthly art show Friday, Feb. 22, which featured the work of local artists inspired by the Mexican painter Frida Kahlo. Located on 314 Mesa St., El Paso’s Finest is a small art store that not only serves...

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Gracias, Yalitza, demostraste que México es un país racista

Gracias, Yalitza, demostraste que México es un país racista

Claudia Flores, Editor in Chief February 26, 2019

El domingo 24 de febrero se llevo acabo la entrega 91 de los premios Oscares a la Academia y cabe destacar que “Roma” se llevó tres de las diez nominaciones que obtuvo este año—mejor cinematografía, mejor película extranjera y mejor director. Sin...

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UTEP held the 2019 general assembly for the WDAA Feb. 13-17 that included a series of dance workshops, network meetings and performances.

Conference gives UTEP students a field to explore their passion for dance

Claudia Flores, Editor in Chief February 19, 2019

UTEP held the 2019 general assembly for The World Dance Alliance Americas (WDAA) Feb. 13-17 at the Fox Fine Arts building. During the four-day dance conference, dancers from across the country and region had the opportunity to attend a series of dance...

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El Paso County and BNHR file lawsuit against President Donald Trump

El Paso County and BNHR file lawsuit against President Donald Trump

Claudia Flores, Editor in chief February 16, 2019

As President Donald Trump declared a national emergency to receive funding for the border wall. The Border Network for the Human Rights (BNHR) and El Paso county filed a lawsuit against the president’s declaration. "This is a declaration of war against...

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You can buy everything but love

You can buy everything but love

Claudia Flores, Editor in Chief February 12, 2019

People say money can’t buy happiness, but even when money can give the brief satisfaction of materialism, nowadays I see cases where people, through money, pretend to fall in love or make someone believe they’re in love. One of my closest friends...

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New Dean for the College of Business Administration to join in May

New Dean for the College of Business Administration to join in May

Claudia Flores, Editor in Chief February 5, 2019

The university announced Jan. 24 that James Payne, Ph.D., will join The University of Texas at El Paso May 1, as the new dean for the College of Business Administration. Payne, who currently serves as the provost and executive vice president for student...

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Tornillo tent city finally closed

Tornillo tent city finally closed

Claudia Flores, Editor In Chief January 22, 2019

This past summer I had the chance to cover one of the events that caught the world’s attention: the Tornillo Tent City. Last week it was announced that the center closed its doors after releasing the last child in the detention center. During...

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Katie Harding in character during the 2016 'Westside Story' UTEP Dinner Theater production.

‘The House that Martha Built’ a final show by UTEP senior Katie Harding

Claudia Flores, Multimedia Editor December 3, 2018

As finals week approaches, for UTEP student, Katie Harding, it means taking a closer step to graduation and the plans that come after. As part of the Liberal Arts Honors Program, Harding is required to do an independent study for her last semester....

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The Magic of 'The Nutcracker' comes to El Paso

The Magic of ‘The Nutcracker’ comes to El Paso

Claudia Flores, Multimedia Editor November 26, 2018

As part of their winter season and to commemorate their 10th anniversary, El Paso Ballet Theater brings the magic of “The Nutcracker” to El Paso.   With more than 100 dancers on stage and the music of legendary Russian Composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky,...

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On  Nov. 17 and 18, Las Artistas will hold their annual arts and craft show at the Epic Railyard Event Center

UTEP and Las Artistas celebrate 25 years of collaboration

Claudia Flores, Multimedia Editor November 12, 2018

On Nov. 17 and 18, Las Artistas will hold their annual arts and crafts show with the collaboration of UTEP students. The event will take place at the Epic Railyard Event Center at 2201 E. Mills Ave. For the past 25 years, Las Artistas have worked in...

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UTEP theater students set to present ‘Stonewater Rapture’

UTEP theater students set to present ‘Stonewater Rapture’

Claudia Flores, Multimedia Editor November 6, 2018

As part of UTEP’s theater department annual student show, senior theater performance student, Gabriel Franco Kull is ready to present “Stonewater Rapture,” a play by the American playwright Doug Wright. The play takes place on the porch of a...

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Nishi Ramen: a balance between Japanese and Mexican cuisine

Nishi Ramen: a balance between Japanese and Mexican cuisine

Claudia Flores, Multimedia Editor October 22, 2018

https://youtu.be/r8p6eagMdxY Among the various cuisines in the Sun City, Japanese is one of the most popular with the rise of ramen restaurants around El Paso. Nishi Ramen, located at 504 W. San Antonio Ave. in Downtown El Paso, finds a way to mix the...

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UTEP’s Institute of Oral History collaborates with local high schools for early college experience

UTEP’s Institute of Oral History collaborates with local high schools for early college experience

Claudia Flores, Multimedia Editor October 2, 2018

As part of their collaboration with Bowie High School for a “Dia de los Muertos,” or day of the dead project, the Institute of Oral History at UTEP looks to introduce high school students to an early college experience. “Project Coco,” created...

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Art studio I Painted That! emphasizes the social experience in graphic art

Art studio I Painted That! emphasizes the social experience in graphic art

Claudia Flores, Multimedia Editor September 25, 2018

From painting classes to wood and wine workshops, local art studio I Painted That! continues to spread joy and art in the El Paso community. With four different locations, on the East side, West side, Northeast and one in Las Cruces, I Painted That!...

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DJ Flamingosis performing at the Lowbrow Palace on Wednesday Sept. 12.

[Photo] Flamingosis lays down smooth and funky vibes at the Lowbrow Palace

Jake Deven, Entertainment Editor September 13, 2018

DJ Flamingosis performing at the Lowbrow Palace on Wednesday Sept. 12.

Local filmmaker talks the release of his new movie Borderland

Local filmmaker talks the release of his new movie Borderland

Claudia Flores, Multimedia Editor September 4, 2018

Breaking into the film industry is a hard task to accomplish, but the challenges didn’t stop 32-year-old filmmaker Andrew Jara from releasing his new film Borderland in more than 100 different countries. Born and raised in El Paso, Jara discovered...

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Luis Miguel regresa a Don Haskins con su gira "México por Siempre" el domingo 2 de septiembre.

Llega ‘El Sol de México’ al Don Haskins

Claudia Flores, Multimedia Editor September 3, 2018

El domingo por la noche llegó al Don Haskins Center el aclamado “Sol de México” a complacer a la audiencia de El Paso y Ciudad Juárez. Aproximadamente a las 8:45 p.m. y después de una breve introducción musical, la gente se puso de pie...

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Orange Calderon plays at the 28th annual Minerpalooza.

[Photo] Minerpalooza kicks off the fall semester with nostalgia and fist pumps

Daniel Mendez, Sports Editor September 1, 2018

Orange Calderon plays at the 28th annual Minerpalooza.

Junior psychology major Cristian Botello is the newly elected Student Government Association president.

[Photo] Botello to focus on college experience during SGA tenure

Eddie Velazquez, Contributor August 28, 2018

Junior psychology major Cristian Botello is the newly elected Student Government Association president.

Courtesy of Angel De La Rosa

UTEP Bookstore kicks off fall music series

Claudia Flores, Multimedia Editor August 27, 2018

As part of their new Borderland Music Series, the UTEP Bookstore will offer a series of concerts featuring UTEP students and local artists on campus. Concerts will be held Monday through Thursday at the bookstore patio to bring a fresh and exciting...

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(From left to right) Ricardo Silva, Miguel De La Rocha, Jose Avélos are co-founders of Viejo Coffee.

Viejo Coffee:  a new way to drink iced coffee.

Claudia Flores, Multimedia Editor July 20, 2018

After spending four years in the process, this September, Viejo Coffee will open its doors to the community at International Bar in downtown El Paso. Owners Jose Arevalo, Miguel De la Rocha and Ricardo Silva, spent the past four years learning about...

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Despite the hot weather, hundreds attended the third annual Ice Cream Fest held at the El Paso Convention Center on Sunday, June 1.

El Pasoans enjoy of the Ice Cream Festival 2018

Claudia Flores, Multimedia Editor July 2, 2018

On Sunday, July 1, hundreds of El Pasoans enjoyed of the El Paso Ice Cream Festival with over 100 flavors of frozen treats, music and activities at the Downtown Convention Center. With local vendors such as Kona Ice, El Jefe Aguas Frescas, Bella...

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Immigrant parents give testimony on family separation

Immigrant parents give testimony on family separation

Claudia Flores, Multimedia Editor June 25, 2018

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2AubpjNQ1Y&feature=youtu.be On Monday afternoon, June 25, five of the 32 immigrant parents who arrived at the El Paso's Annunciation House gave their testimonies about their horrific experiences and the high price...

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What are your thoughts about the tent city?

Claudia Flores, Multimedia Editor June 20, 2018

The Prospector asked students what they thought about the tent city in Tornillo, Texas. This is what they had to say:

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What was your reaction to Mexico beating Germany?

Claudia Flores, Multimedia Editor June 18, 2018

The Prospector asked students what was their reaction to Mexico beating Germany in their first match at the World Cup. This is what they had to say:

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 Enanitos Verdes & Hombres G comparten el escenario para la gira Huevos Revueltos el sábado 9 de junio en el Don Haskins Center.

Enanitos Verdes y Hombres G traen lo mejor del rock en español

Claudia Flores, Multimedia Editor June 10, 2018

  El sábado por la noche Enanitos Verdes y Hombres G llegaron a el Don Haskins Center para traer lo mejor del rock en español. A pesar de un retraso de media hora, gente de distintas edades esperaban con ansias el momento en que los miembros...

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The El Paso Sun City Pride hosted their 11th annual pride parade Saturday morning in the El Paso Downtown area.

El Paso celebrates 11th annual PrideFest

Claudia Flores, Multimedia Editor June 2, 2018

In celebration of Pride Month, hundreds of people walked on the streets of downtown El Paso to show their support for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community. For their 11th year, El Paso Sun City Pride celebrated its annual...

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Café Tacvba performs at the Franklin Mountains Stage at day two of the Neon Desert Music Festival on Sunday, May 27.

[Video] Neon Desert Music Fest 2018

June 1, 2018

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfSpQOcPtZY Taking place in the heart of downtown El Paso, the Neon Desert Music Festival celebrated its 8th edition with over 30 local and Grammy-nominated artists, food and fun.

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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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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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Paloma Vianey Martinez during the inauguration of her mural “A Bridge Uniting Two Countries” last year at the  Consulate General of Mexico in El Paso.

[Photo] Top 10 senior takes her art to international exhibits

April 30, 2018

Paloma Vianey Martinez during the inauguration of her mural “A Bridge Uniting Two Countries” last year at the Consulate General of Mexico in El Paso.

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Lil Wayne will replace Cardi B at Neon Desert

Claudia Flores, Entertainment Editor April 26, 2018

Rap singer Cardi B will not be in El Paso to perform at Neon Desert after an announcement on her Instagram account. The rap star said that the Broccoli City Festival in Washington, DC this weekend would be her last performance for now. "Broccoli...

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The UTEP cast for “In the Next Room” rehearses at the Wise Family Theatre.

‘In the Next Room’: A play about vibrators and feminism

Claudia Flores, Entertainment Editor April 23, 2018

The UTEP Department of Theatre will finish its semester with Sara Ruhl’s play “In the Next Room.” The Tony Award nominee for best new play and a finalist for a Pulitzer Price, “In the Next Room” or the vibrator play” tells the story of the...

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The UTEP Dinner Theatre will celebrate its 35th anniversary by putting on stage a new version of Tim Rice’s classic “ Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” on April 20.

UTEP Dinner Theatre celebrates its 35th anniversary

Claudia Flores, Entertainment Editor April 16, 2018

As part of its 35th anniversary, the UTEP Dinner Theater is set to present “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” on April 20. Back in 1983, when the dinner theater opened its doors, this Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical was...

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Health comes first

Health comes first

Claudia Flores, Entertainment Editor April 9, 2018

With the responsibility of being a full-time student, having a job and other responsibilities at home, there is little to no time to take a break and go to the gym.   During my first two years in college, I had plenty of time to go to the gym...

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Miner Fest will be held at Centennial Plaza on Wednesday, April 18 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

MinerFest to kick off new tradition on campus

Claudia Flores, Entertainment Editor April 8, 2018

On Wednesday, April 18, UTEP's Student Government Association will host MinerFest at Centennial Plaza from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. “MinerFest is UTEP's newest tradition that will work toward creating a full-on music festival for the years to come,” said...

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‘/Echo’: a take on performance art and social issues

‘/Echo’: a take on performance art and social issues

Claudia Flores, Entertainment Editor April 2, 2018

Jesus Lopez, a 21-year-old stage management and technical theater major, is close to finishing his chapter at UTEP, but not without first sharing his work as an artist through his most recent production “/Echo.” Besides being a theatrical show,...

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Craft beer festival set to arrive to the Sun City

Craft beer festival set to arrive to the Sun City

Claudia Flores, Entertainment Editor March 30, 2018

  The El Paso’s original craft beer festival is back with twice the fun for a two-day event.   This year the event will showcase 150 varieties of beer, which include fruit beers and ciders from local and national breweries.   The...

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Lizette Arenas, owner of Obscurity Designs, works on one of her most recent clothing designs.

Obscurity Designs brings fashion to El Paso

Claudia Flores, Entertainment Editor March 26, 2018

For Lizette Arenas, what started out as creating dresses out of her mom’s curtains, became a dream come true when she became a fashion designer. Today, the 29-year-old artist is owner of her own fashion brand, Obscurity Designs. “It was strange...

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Romeo Santos se presentó en el Don Haskins Center el sábado 24 de marzo.

El rey de la bachata pone a bailar a El Paso

Claudia Flores, Entertainment Editor March 25, 2018

Mejor conocido como el “Rey de la Bachata”, el neoyorquino, Romeo Santos se presentó la noche del sábado en el Don Haskins Center para poner a bailar a la audiencia paceña al ritmo de su Golden Tour. Previa a la presentación de Santos,...

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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

[Photo] “Hand to God”-Not Suitable For Children

Aylin Tafoya, Contributer March 22, 2018

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

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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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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Warped Tour 2018 releases its final lineup

Claudia Flores, Entertainment Editor March 2, 2018

With 2018 being the last year of the “Warped Tour,” the lineup for the “Final Cross Country Tour” is finally here. Asking Alexandria, Black Veil Brides, Mayday Parade and We The Kings are some of the band to take on the stage for the final...

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Fahrenheit 180 offers a variety of drinks that include the popular charcoal latte, among other products.

Fahrenheit 180 offers café destination near campus

Claudia Flores, Entertainment Editor February 26, 2018

Fahrenheit 180 is one of the newest places in town that offers more than just your typical cup of coffee and is located right across from the Don Haskins Center. “My friend runs Fahrenheit 32 (ice cream shop), and what he does is that he tries to...

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El Cuartito: A Japanese favorite with a Mexican twist

El Cuartito: A Japanese favorite with a Mexican twist

Claudia Flores, Entertainment Editor February 26, 2018

Ever since Malolam opened its doors four years ago, restaurateurs Octavio Gomez, Rudy Valdes and Nick Salgado held on the idea of opening a ramen shop with a Mexican approach. “(El Cuartito) was one of the original concepts, but we were looking for...

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Heavy metal legends Metallica to make a stop in El Paso

Claudia Flores, Entertainment Editor February 26, 2018

This weekend,  fans of the heavy metal band Metallica found themselves teased by a video shared on the UTEP Don Haskins Center Facebook page indicating that the heavy metal legends will make a stop in El Paso for their 2018 North American Tour. This...

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"Papel Dos Chicano" is an Chicano art collection from Cheech Marin. The exhibit will be on display through June 17, at El Paso Museum of Art.

Cheech Marin’s art collection showcased at El Paso Museum of Art

Claudia Flores, Entertainment Editor February 20, 2018

“Papel Chicano Dos” an art collection from Cheech Marin sits in the El Paso Museum of Art until June 17. The collection features 65 art pieces in different techniques such as watercolors, pastels and serigraphs among others. Besides paintings,...

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 UTEP Piano Professor 
 Oscar Macchioni and "Piazzolla de Camera" will offer a tango concert on Saturday, Feb. 17, at 7:30 p.m at the Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall.

[Video] UTEP Piano professor releases new tango album

February 15, 2018

https://youtu.be/4EVEnhTYi-Q Oscar Macchioni knew he wanted to play the piano since he was a child, as every time he heard a piano he would be excited and fascinated by the sound. “I would jump, and I would do sort of silly things because I was...

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 UTEP Piano Professor 
 Oscar Macchioni and "Piazzolla de Camera" will offer a tango concert on Saturday, Feb. 17, at 7:30 p.m at the Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall.

[Photo] UTEP Piano professor releases new tango album

Brianna Chavez, Contributor February 15, 2018

UTEP Piano Professor Oscar Macchioni and "Piazzolla de Camera" will offer a tango concert on Saturday, Feb. 17, at 7:30 p.m at the Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall.

Damian Padilla adjusts his boyfriend Angel Garcia’s bow tie. The two met during high school and they have been together since.

High school sweethearts continue sharing their passion at UTEP

Claudia Flores, Entertainment Editor February 12, 2018

High school sweethearts usually don’t last forever, especially after starting college. However, some couples make an effort to stay together beyond the realms of high school. “I was supposed to go to Andress High School and he was supposed to go...

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Iconic Pop pays tribute to the zeitgeist of the '60s.

‘Iconic Pop’: a tribute to dance and music

Claudia Flores, Entertainment Editor February 10, 2018

As the lights dimmed, a video of Elvis Presley dancing and singing during his audition for Warner Brothers appeared on stage. Iconic Pop’s first number, “Euphoria in an Age of Anxiety,” was about to start. A mistress of ceremonies played...

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The cast of “Iconic Pop” rehearses for opening night on Feb. 9 at 7:30 p.m. at The Wise Family Theatre in Fox Fine Arts.

UTEP dance faculty celebrates pop music through movement

Claudia Flores, Entertainment Editor February 5, 2018

As part of their annual tradition, this year the UTEP Department of Theatre and Dance presents “Iconic Pop,” a presentation that represents the celebration of the pop genre and dance. “Iconic Pop” will be opening at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb....

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The pros of NAFTA outweigh the cons

The pros of NAFTA outweigh the cons

Claudia Flores, Entertainment Editor January 29, 2018

The North American Free Trade Agreement, better known as NAFTA, has a purpose of removing tariff and tax barriers between Mexico, Canada and the United States. However, as a promise from his presidential campaign, President Donald Trump promised to pull...

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The UTEP Cast for ‘A Chorus Line’ will perform at the UTEP Dinner Theater through  Feb. 18.

[Photo] ‘A Chorus Line’ celebrates diversity through musical storytelling

Elenie Gonzalez, Staff Reporter January 29, 2018

The UTEP Cast for ‘A Chorus Line’ will perform at the UTEP Dinner Theater through Feb. 18.

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