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The Prospector

Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

Give artists due credit

Give artists due credit

Leslie Sarinana, Copy Editor June 27, 2017

Music consumption has evolved in the last 10 years and transitioned to mainly streaming. Cassette tapes and CDs are virtually obsolete. With this change in music comes a change in pay for musicians. The internet has made it possible to access more music...

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UTEP Picks Talent first prize winner Berenice Gómez accepts her $1,000 prize.

UTEP Picks Talent showcases student body talent

Jose Soto, Entertainment Editor April 6, 2016

  Songwriters, dancers, rappers, pianists and even a religious electronic music artist were among the acts that showcased their talent at the annual UTEP Picks Talent show on April 6 at the Magoffin Auditorium. The show hosted 20 student acts,...

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Roman Martinez's 'Star Wars Loteria' pieces are being sold at the Red Door Vintage, located 820 N. Mesa Street.

‘Star Wars Loteria’ helps local artist make a name for himself

Jose Soto, Entertainment Editor January 19, 2016

Editor's Note: Other examples of Star Wars Loteria have been circulated before Martinez's work. Although the origins have not been confirmed, it is speculated that first appearances of this kind of work can be found circa 2010 in Austin by artists such...

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Female artists band together for ‘Artistas Femeninas’ event

Julia Hettiger, Staff Reporter November 17, 2015

In the middle of Texas Street on a cool Saturday night, female painters, craft makers, dancers and singers gathered to celebrate love and feminism through art and performance.   The eighth annual “Artistas Femeninas” took place at the San Carlos...

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Senior studio art major, Francisco Melendez continues to showcase his art in El Paso, although it can be hard for many local artists to make a living.

Artists struggle in El Paso

Fernanda Leon, Contributor April 28, 2015

For some, art in El Paso may not seem to be appreciated as much as in bigger cities like New York and Los Angeles. Francisco Melendez, senior studio art major, said art in El Paso has been growing year by year, but that there’s still a long road ahead...

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Local artists that were selected to participate in the Pickaxe Auction Celebration.

GECU invites local artists to showcase their work at UTEP’s Centennial

Andrea Acosta, Entertainment Editor October 9, 2013

With only 84 days until the beginning of UTEP’s Centennial Celebration, Government Employees Credit Union’s participation continues beyond the grand unveiling of the Welcome Center. GECU has now initiated an event called the Pickaxe Celebration, where...

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