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Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

Located at 201 E Sunset Rd, Mustard Seed Cafe helps the El Paso community by providing free meals.

Get a taste of the Mustard Seed Cafe

Alyda Muela, Contributor/Writer May 13, 2024

Grown and gathered straight from the garden, a variety of leafy greens and vibrant produce become a tasty meal for anyone in need at the Mustard Seed Cafe. The cafe located at 201 E Sunset Rd. has provided freshly made meals at little to no cost to the...

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Morales returned to college after 12 years of being a hair stylist, even starting her own business along the way. Photos courtesy of christygcreative.

Finding your passions regardless of age

Ximena Cordero, Staff Reporter May 7, 2024

Not all college students take the traditional route of starting college after high school, some start but then decide that their aspirations lie in a different place, and for others life and its challenges get in the way.  UTEP student Mariah Morales...

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Although in different phases of life, each student shares the passion and drive to following their dreams.

‘Mining’ towards a golden future

Avery Escamilla-Wendell, Arts & Culture Editor May 1, 2024

From playing hide and seek during recess to walking across stage to graduate, 12 years of education ends for some, while others may choose to continue to earn a higher education. The dream of wanting to become a doctor, astronaut, scientist, or artist,...

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First-generation UTEP student James Rosberg has been navigating UTEPs resources through SSSP as he prepares to graduate this fall.

Student Support Services helps students on campus

Ximena Cordero, Staff Reporter May 1, 2024

Being a first-generation student can be a stressful and confusing experience for many. UTEP consists of 50% first-generation students, according to the university’s academic catalog, who are looking for a program that can help guide them through college...

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Lauren Martinez finds a way to express herself through playing the piano.

How this upcoming graduate ‘scaled’ into her future in piano

Marco Hinojosa, Audience & Engagement Editor April 30, 2024

Any artist or individual with a creative outlook knows that being recognized for their craft is the ultimate goal. To be seen for all their hard work and extensive amounts of trial and error is what most dreamers and achievers desire. Upcoming graduate...

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Future sports journalist, Alan Tiscareno, discovered his passion for journalism after taking a class at El Paso Community College.

Journalists of the Future: Writing their stories one word at a time

Alyda Muela, Contributor/Writer April 30, 2024

As grad season rolls around and graduates begin to reminisce on the last four years, there is always one question left to answer, “What’s next?” Whether it’s graduate school, a new jobor  a moment to rest after college years, these students are...

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Gus Buzz, comedian and producer of Chucotown Comedy performs at the Battle of Royale event, April. 17.

The rise of El Paso’s comedy scene

Esteban Corona, Staff Reporter April 26, 2024

As El Paso’s comedy scene evolves and becomes more relevant, the comedic scene is also beginning to see new faces. The El Paso Comic Strip has national touring comedians every single week. Comedy club “Chucotown Comedy”, hosts open mics and “Battle...

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Pictured (L-R): Kristen Amanda Smith (Gretchen Wieners), Maya Petropoulos (Regina George), Maryrose Brendel (Karen Smith), and Natalie Shaw (Cady Heron). Photos by Jenny Anderson, 2023.

Mean Girls the Musical in the Sun City

Avery Escamilla-Wendell, Arts & Culture Editor April 23, 2024

Grab your pink apparel as Mean Girls the Broadway Musical is performing for its North America tour. On April 5-7, Mean Girls hit the Plaza Theater stage with a packed house of El Pasoans of all ages. The musical retelling of the original 2004 Mean...

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Cindy Ramirez, editor and journalist for El Paso Matters, in action.

Be in the know & sit at the table

Dominique Macias, Contributor/Photographer April 23, 2024

Cindy Ramirez is a woman whose words run deep in the roots of El Paso, especially when the topic about women in journalism comes up. Ramirez, an El Paso native, journalist, and editor for El Paso Matters has fulfilled her duty in the borderland for over...

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Minne Burke, owner of Honeycomb Pottery, a one-woman business that offers pottery classes to the public.

Transforming clay art for the modern era

Marco Hinojosa, Audience & Engagement Editor April 19, 2024

Creativity strikes in various forms and some people test their skills to different levels. Making art derives from inspiration, personal visions and personal input. There are many ways to create art, and pottery is a unique form of art that is growing...

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Literarity book shop is located in 5411 N Mesa St, El Paso, TX 79912.

Beyond Bestsellers: A treasure of rare books

Melissa Herrera, Contributor/Writer April 18, 2024

One of El Paso’s most unique book shops is closer to UTEP than students may think. Literarity Book Shop is home to a collection of classic, rare books and a space for local El Paso writers to share their work. Literarity Book Shop is in Pepper Tree...

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Gino Ybarra and Michelle Delgado showing off their favorite toys at their Ghost Fox Toy Store.

Downtown’s ‘Ghost Fox Toys’ store capture the Sun City

Alyson Rodriguez, Contributor/Writer April 18, 2024

With a playful spirit and a dash of artistic flair, Ghost Fox Toy Store and Gallery makes its grand debut, marking a milestone in El Paso's cultural landscape as the city's inaugural destination for designer toys and captivating artwork.  In 2018,...

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