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Mala Luna wraps up year two with energetic performances

Nina Titovets, Photographer • November 1, 2017

In what featured a star-studded lineup for hip-hop fans, the second annual Mala Luna music festival took place Oct. 28 and 29 at Nelson Wolff Stadium San Antonio. Thousands of fans gathered to watch 23 different artists perform. The lineup included...

Alexi Cruz, released from ICE detention, speaks to The Prospector

Maria Esquinca, Staff reporter • November 12, 2014

UPDATE, NOV. 14 AT 2:00: Across 500 miles, Alexi Cruz’s two-year-old daughter is illustrated on a yellow poster. With an unflinching look, she holds a sign that says, “Release my dad.” Cruz, an undocumented immigrant who lives in San Antonio,...

Great Expectations, Bad Outcome

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor • June 10, 2014

Day One: The Arrival Traveling by car from El Paso to San Antonio usually takes eight hours, not including pit stops to get gas, eat, stretch, and other miscellaneous things you do on a trip. Last year, when I came to San Antonio with my...

Miners fall to Roadrunners on Sun Bowl’s 50th anniversary

Javier Cortez, Staff Reporter • September 22, 2013

There were fireworks at halftime, but there was no celebrating after the game for the Miners on the day that marked the 50th anniversary of the Sun Bowl. The University of Texas, San Antonio Roadrunners outplayed the Miners in almost every facet of...

Doctor Who Fans Unite for San Japan

Jaime Quesada, Contributor • August 27, 2013

During the San Japan: Sinister 6 convention, a blue box was placed in the middle of the room. Although it was a great opportunity for cosplayers to take photos of themselves in front of it, this blue, police box served another purpose aside from novelty. The...

San Japan Convention Continues French Themed Cafe

Jaime Quesada, Contributor • August 27, 2013

A Starbucks is a nice commodity to have around any town and a local coffee house can give a home away from home feel. At the San Japan convention, coffee and tea took a leap ahead of traditional service. Dressed as French maids and butlers, the staff...