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OPINION: If my crush won’t love me, music will

Noah Sarabia, Photographer February 10, 2020

Crushes and exes have such a strong hold over us. What is it about their smiles or their laughs that drive us crazy? Why do we want them to step on dog poop so badly? “I thought I was over him!” “Why is her number still on my phone?” “Get...

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Bardo Martinez from Chicano Batman sings at Neon Desert Music Festival in Downtown El Paso on May 26, 2018.

Recap: 2019 Neon Desert Music Festival

Valeria Olivares, Reporter May 28, 2019

During the morning of Saturday, May 25, it was announced that Ximena Sariñana, who was scheduled to perform the same day, would no longer appear in this year’s festival due to “unexpected visa issues.” However, an email sent by Neon Desert Music...

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ACL Weekend Two: Day Two Recap

ACL Weekend Two: Day Two Recap

Jake Deven, Entertainment Editor October 14, 2018

The humid Austin heat was in full force for day two of the second weekend at ACL after an early morning of rain. But the weather is rarely an issue for music fans, especially in Austin. And despite the uncomfortable weather, day two seemed a whole lot...

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ACL Weekend Two: Day One Recap

ACL Weekend Two: Day One Recap

Jake Deven, Entertainment Editor October 13, 2018

Day one of the second weekend at Austin City Limits Music Festival in Zilker Park went off with plenty of music and good vibes. The day featured some performances that catered to music fans of all ages. Upon entering the festival grounds, it was clear...

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Keeping it classy: Graduate student records fifth jazz album, Duos

Keeping it classy: Graduate student records fifth jazz album, Duos

Catherine Ramirez, Reporter October 2, 2018

By the time he was a teenager, Carlos Barba could play most instruments. But it wasn’t until he played the piano that he discovered his passion. “I definitely fell in love with the piano more than anything else because, to me, there is more possibilities...

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Prospector Picks: Hottest movies and music of the summer

Prospector Picks: Hottest movies and music of the summer

Staff August 28, 2018

Editors Note: From relatable coming of age movies to long-awaited sequels, and from highly anticipated album releases to massive collaborations; it’s safe to say that this summer was packed with some of the best entertainment of the year. Here’s what...

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What is your summer anthem?

July 11, 2018

The Prospector asked students what is their summer anthem. This is what they had to say.

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Medvedi plays at day three of Locals Week on Thursday, June 7 at Love Buzz.

Locals Week showcases regional talent

Gaby Velasquez, Photo Editor June 12, 2018

The El Paso International Music Foundation (EPIMF), a new organization that works to empower musicians from El Paso, Juárez and Las Cruces,  hosted the opening reception for their debut event, Locals Week, on Tuesday, June 5, at Star City Studio...

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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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Soulove performs at day one of Locals Week on Tuesday, June 5 at Gray Dog.

Locals Week kicks off with performances

Gaby Velasquez, Photo Editor June 6, 2018

The El Paso International Music Foundation (EPIMF), a new organization that works to empower musicians from El Paso, Juárez and Las Cruces,  hosted the opening reception for their debut event, Locals Week, on Tuesday, June 5, at Star City Studio...

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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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Divine Kegel headed to NDMF for the second time

Divine Kegel headed to NDMF for the second time

Jake Deven, Staff Reporter April 16, 2018

This year is one of Neon Desert Music Festival biggest years for local artists, with almost half the lineup dedicated to El Paso artists, and one of those bands being Divine Kegel. The duo, made up of drummer and vocalist Elijah Watson and guitarist...

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