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Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

Senior percussionist Eric Esquivel prepares to graduate with a bachelor’s degree in music education.

Meet the future of music education

Itzel Giron, Multimedia Editor November 30, 2022

As the 2022 fall convocation nears, many seniors might back on what made them choose the path they are currently on, how they got there, or what could have changed had things not gone their way. The same goes for graduating music education senior, Eric...

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Last Christmas” by Wham!, released in 1984, along with “Santa Baby,” “Feliz Navidad,” “White Christmas,” “A Holly Jolly Christmas,” and “All I Want for Christmas is You” are all popular Christmas songs for the season. Photo courtesy of Vevo/Youtube.

Best Christmas songs throughout the years

Elisha Nuñez, Staff Reporter November 15, 2022

You might have already heard some Christmas songs on the radio station, through someone else, or maybe you are the one who is already getting in the spirit.  As November is almost halfway done, that means that the Christmas season is getting closer.   That...

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“Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” in Concert collaborated with the El Paso Symphony Orchestra during their sold-out show Nov. 13.

Magical night at El Paso Symphony Orchestra’s Harry Potter Concert

Alyson Rodriguez, Staff Reporter November 14, 2022

Wizards and muggles came together to experience the El Paso Symphony Orchestra’s Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone in concert. The magical concert took place at 2 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 13 at The Plaza Theatre.  The El Paso Symphony Orchestra...

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UTEP’s Department of Music showcases “Solos and Duos” opera Nov. 6.

‘Solos and Duos’ brings Broadway and opera to UTEP

Meagan Elizabeth García, Arts & Culture Editor November 7, 2022

With all the musical and theatrical shows that have been hosted at the Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall, Opera UTEP did not disappoint with their addition of “Solos and Duos” to an already impressive calendar of performances. The concert consisted of Broadway,...

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Oskar Callejas or INDAZE performs at Spooky Moon fest Oct. 29 at Ascarate park.

Spooky Moon Music Festival: the first of many to come to El Paso

Josie Avila, Audience & Engagement Editor November 4, 2022

The Spooky Moon Music Festival took place Saturday, Oct. 29, at Ascarate Park. Not only was this a pioneering event for El Paso rave-goers, but for music festival enthusiasts as well,   Quattro Hermanos formed in August of this year and is named after...

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JD Ybañez performes at Spooky Moon Music Festival Oct. 29

El Pasoans spend Halloween weekend at Spooky Moon Music Festival

Alyson Rodriguez, Staff Reporter November 2, 2022

El Pasoans had the chance to experience a new type of show called Spooky Moon Music Festival that celebrates EDM music and Halloween. The new music festival welcomed various national and international EDM artists that rocked the night until 2 a.m.   The...

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Alexander Kariotis is a professor of voice at UTEP and commissioned the UTEP Symphony Orchestra to perform in “The Rock Opera Orchestra.”

Alexander Kariotis and UTEP Symphony Orchestra fuse rock and opera

Annabella Mireles, Photo Editor October 30, 2022

The UTEP Symphony Orchestra along with UTEP professor of voice, Alexander Kariotis, performed “The Rock Opera Orchestra” Oct. 28 at the Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall.  Kariotis is a crossover artist who has performed internationally with appearances...

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Korean girl group BLACKPINK released its second studio album “Born Pink” Sept. 16 which included songs like “Pink Venom,” “Shut Down,” and “Ready for Love.” Photo courtesy of 絕地求生M/Wikipedia Commons

Blackpink breaks records with their second studio album

Elisha Nuñez, Stazff Reporter October 5, 2022

World famous Korean girl group, BLACKPINK, released its second studio album, “Born Pink,” Sept. 16. The group Blackpink breaks records with their second studio album is known for breaking records, such as being the first Korean group to surpass a...

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UTEP’s Symphony Orchestra performs their first performance at the Fox Fine Arts Center Sept. 27.

UTEP symphony orchestra performs its first concert

Eduardo Flores, Contributor September 30, 2022

The UTEP Department of Music held its first symphony orchestra concert of the 2022-2023 season Sept. 27 at the Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall.   The concert opened under the direction of Alicia Lieu with “Polovstian Dances” by Alexander Borodin,...

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5SOS make a breakout with their fifth album

Meagan Elizabeth García, Arts & Culture Editor September 28, 2022

Australian pop rock band, 5 Seconds of Summer (5SOS), continues to develop a diverse discography with the Sept. 23 release of its fifth album “5SOS5.” Here is a breakdown of what listeners can expect from their latest work.  COMPLETE MESS  The...

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Leader of Melancholy 10 Che Ulibarri sings the last song of the night.

Bringing back Battle of the Bands

Elisha Nuñez, Staff Reporter September 5, 2022

The Prospector Music blared through the speakers while a crowd converged around the stage. Smoke came from the machines, fans roared with cheers and the artists’ voices echoed outside of the Sun Bowl Stadium. This was the scene for this year’s final...

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The 32nd Minerpalooza will take place Friday, Sept. 2, and will hold the final round of Battle of the Bands which include Melancholy 10, Jamal Streeter, ACID WAVE, Low Perfection, and Sultanes Del Yonke.

Picks up for Minerpalooza

Alyson Rodriguez, Staff Reporter August 24, 2022

Miner Nation, get ready for Minerpalooza! UTEP’s annual Minerpalooza celebration is returning for its 32nd year Friday, Sept. 2. There is something for everyone at Minerpalooza as it will be filled with a variety of activities, games, music, and more. It...

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