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The Prospector News Weekly Jan. 30 en Español

Kimberly Valle, Entertainment Editor • January 30, 2015

Esta semana en noticias incluye, la obra musical de Carrie en UTEP Dinner Theatre, Howard Daudistel como preboste temporal para la UTEP, y Cuidad Juarez ocupa el lugar 27 de la lista de las 50 ciudades mas peligrosas de la nación.

El Chisme Season 2, Episode 2

January 30, 2015

Welcome to second season of El Chisme, where we talk about anything and everything. This episode the Prospector staff discusses SuperBowl Sunday, Obama's two year college plan, and the 43 missing students from Ayotzinapa.

A touch of Ireland bistro makes it to the city

Valerie Herrera, Staff Reporter • January 27, 2015

The Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery, a Scot-Irish-themed sports pub, was originally scheduled to break ground in West El Paso September 2014, but the opening is scheduled for late February or early March at 1501 N. Zaragoza. The Phoenix-based restaurant...

Residents are now able to enjoy lunch while shopping

Julia Hettiger, Contributor • January 27, 2015

The Goat House, a café and sandwich shop, opened Jan. 6 at 820 N. Mesa in the same building as The Red Door Vintage, Boogie Woogie Boutique and West Texas Tattoo. The café has been open for two weeks and the owner said it has been doing well so far. “We’ve...

Wise Family Theatre welcomes unique blend of artistic collaboration

Alexandra Cardwell, Staff Reporter • January 27, 2015

The Department of Theatre and Dance will host their latest production, “Dreamscapes: a Multimedia Dance Event,” from Feb. 6 to Feb. 15 in the UTEP Wise Family Theatre at the Fox Fine Arts Center. William Shakespeare, Rene Magritte, Salvador Dali,...

‘Cocktail Hour: The Show’ brings nightlife to El Paso

Jesus Lopez, Contributor • January 27, 2015

Ballets With a Twist, a group from New York City that does ballet performances, will be presenting “Cocktail Hour: The Show” at 8 p.m. Jan. 30 at the Plaza Theatre. The original and intoxicating ballet piece brings the viewers into an unforgettable...

El Chisme, Season 2, Episode 1

The Prospector Staff • January 23, 2015

Welcome to the second season of El Chisme, where we discuss everything and anything.

The city’s most buzzed about concert is here

Julia Hettiger, Contributor • January 20, 2015

Known for their pop-rap hits “I’m a Freak,” and “I Like It,” Pitbull and Enrique Iglesias will be making their way into the Don Haskins Center for a two-night event on Jan. 27 and 28. This will be the second time the duo has performed at the...

Dinner Theatre sets frightful nights

Jesus Lopez Vargas, Contributor • January 20, 2015

The UTEP Dinner Theatre will open its doors to, “Carrie: the Musical” Friday, Jan. 30, performances will run until Feb. 15, with the exception of two shows that have been cancelled, Feb. 5 and Feb. 12. UTEP announced that people will soon be able...

Dr. Skateboard: a hobby, a sport, a teaching tool

Valerie Herrera, Staff Reporter • January 20, 2015

[youtube id="jPXSzEho1Eg"] At first glance, you can’t help but notice the impressive display of achievements Dr. Skateboard has collected throughout his career. Bill Robertson, also known as Dr. Skateboard, has been a skateboarding performer for more...

Daudistel returns as interim provost

Amanda Guillen, Assistant Editor • January 20, 2015

Junius Gonzales, former provost and vice president for academic affairs, announced in November his new job as senior vice president for academic affairs of all 17 campuses for the University of North Carolina, which will become effective Jan. 28. Currently,...

UTEP’s expansion decision on hold

Kimberly Valle, Staff Reporter • December 2, 2014

The purchase of 443 acres of land, where the former ASARCO smelter site was located, is an agenda item for UTEP in the coming year. The University of Texas Board of Regents met for two days on Nov. 5 and 6 at UTEP and discussed the potential purchase...