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Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector
Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector
A student listens attentively to the class surrounded by her peers eager to learn.

Reviving an ancient tongue: Nahuatl classes celebrate indigenous identity

Evelyn Palma, Editor-in-Chief • August 12, 2025
Every Tuesday, Dr. David Romo hosts Nahuatl classes and drum circles to teach the native language to those interested or looking to reconnect with their ancestral history.
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Director Tim Hernandez inspects the set while he is in production for "All They Will Call You: The Documentary". Photo courtesy of Tim Hernandez.

All in it together

Mia Colmenero, Contributor/Photographer • August 7, 2025
Director, author and professor, Tim Z Hernandez, spent 15 years researching a plane crash in 1948 that was sending home deportees. After connecting with the victims past relatives, it’s now Hernandez’s mission to spread awareness of deportations, not just in the Hispanic community but around the world through his book and now his film.
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Panelists Tara Lopez, Ph.D. and Bobbie Welch speak on the history and impact of El Paso’s punk scene during the Pages and Pints festival.

Literature is punk! Old Sheepdog’s Pages and Pints fest celebrates Dr. Tara Lopez’s book “Chuco Punk”

Jesie Garcia, Arts & Culture Editor • July 22, 2025
Old Sheepdog’s Pages and Pints festival celebrates the El Paso punk scene through literature with Dr. Tara Lopez’s book “Chuco Punk.”
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Instructor, Mariana Riestra listens to her students as they explain their writing piece reminiscing about memories growing up in a Hispanic family.

Writing en caliente: Words through culture and memories

Mia Colmenero, Contributor/Photographer • July 22, 2025

The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) offers the only bilingual MFA creative writing program in the country. The program’s students used this linguistic and creative opportunity to connect with other students. Writing En Caliente is the first...

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Michelle Romero, a local photographer, uses her love for both photography and the city of El Paso to capture the life around her.

Soaking in little moments through the lens, Michelle Romero

Jesie Garcia, Arts & Culture Editor • July 21, 2025
Michelle Romero uses her passion for photography and her love for her home in El Paso to capture the essence of the border in the now.
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The microphone sits in front of a mingling crowd at El Paso BWOMS’ open mic event at Proof & Press on Wednesday, July 9.

Barbed Wire Open Mic Series has the ‘write’ stuff

Evelyn Palma, Editor-in-Chief • July 14, 2025
With roots from UTEP, nearly two decades later, Barbed Wire Open Mic Series continues to bring together performers and artists for professional development opportunities, providing a space for El Paso’s creative voices.
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DJ Topo Chica played a cumbia set at local El Paso bar Love Buzz on July 5. Local DJs could be found all over town on the weekends sharing music they love to connect with the community.

Keeping culture alive through the love of creation, the borders’ DJs

Jesie Garcia, Arts & Culture Editor • July 14, 2025
El Paso’s binational culture creates unique perspectives shown through the city’s nightlife. DJs’ love for their roots spreads across their passion for art and music.
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Blood Dance will perform in El Paso for the first time on July 17 at Club 101 as they promote their debut album, “To Walk the Night.” Photo courtesy of Blood Dance.

Gothic rock band, Blood Dance, walks the night into El Paso

Ximena Cordero, Web & Copy Editor • July 11, 2025
Gothic rock band Blood Dance will be visiting El Paso, Texas, on July 17 at The Living Room Lounge to perform their debut album, “To Walk the Night.”
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Two customers sit by one of the establishment's windows and share a conversation. Cocol’s success skyrocketed past Carlos’ initial expectation and is commonly hustling and bustling for brunch hours, especially on weekends.

Cafecito en Socorro: CoCol dedicate their love to family and delicious recipes

Jesie Garcia, Arts & Culture Editor • July 10, 2025
CoCol is a coffee house in Socorro, Texas whose owner shows her love for family through her passion for food and beverages.
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Seven coffee shops are participating in the passport event which includes Mas y Menos.

Reviving El Paso’s local coffee scene one stamp at a time

Kahri Reyes, Audience & Engagement Editor • July 10, 2025
Seven local coffee shops in El Paso have come together to launch a collaborative campaign aimed at increasing foot traffic and encouraging the community to support local coffee culture.
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Pop music has peaked in popularity again with female artists such as Sabrina Carpenter, Billie Eilish and Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande.

Pop music is changing with the times and creating brand new eras

Jesie Garcia, Arts & Culture Editor • June 30, 2025
Pop music is so back and has been back as die-hard pop fans feel the nostalgia from previous eras of pop while still appreciating all it has to offer today
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Sun City Pride Parade creates a space for love on The Border

Jesie Garcia, Arts & Culture Editor • June 30, 2025
People waved their pride flags up high to celebrate the 19th annual Sun City Pride Parade and came together to celebrate themselves and support each other.
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