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  • Graduation issue is out now!
  • Enjoy the summer Miners!
  • Graduation issue is out now!
  • Enjoy the summer Miners!
  • Graduation issue is out now!
  • Enjoy the summer Miners!
  • Graduation issue is out now!
  • Enjoy the summer Miners!
Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

"Hooked Like Helen", a band created by a husband/wife duo, started off the "KLAQ Rocks The Park" event as crowds began to form and excitement built up.

‘KLAQ Rocks the Park’ with Scott Stapp and Poppy

Abigail Pedroza, Arts & Culture Editor October 23, 2025
KLAQ and Leg Up Entertainment presented “KLAQ Rocks the Park” on Oct. 4, serving as a revival for KLAQ Streetfest. The showcase featured rock artists such as Hooked Like Helen, Dead Poet Society, Poppy and Scott Stapp, the voice of Creed.
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The Marching Miners marched together with high schools from around El Paso at The University of Texas at El Paso's football home game.

The Marching Miners honor educational heroes

Abigail Pedroza, Arts & Culture Editor October 6, 2025
The University of Texas at El Paso’s (UTEP’s) Marching Miners celebrated their annual Band Day by hosting all high school bands around El Paso. Their performance honored heroes and four retired educators that provided support and a community for musicians for many decades.
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RuneScape is an online role-playing game released in 2001, many users like Katrina Diaz have been able to see these types of games and the fandoms grow into something deeper.

A new game of language is loading

Jazmine I Gracia, Contributor/Writer September 30, 2025
From Twitch chats to casual conversations, gaming language is no longer confined to virtual spaces. It has become a living, evolving form of communication that shapes how a generation expresses emotion, strategy and social connection both online and offline.
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Performing at the Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall, performers at the Latin Music Festival explored the different styles and techniques of Latin dance.

UTEP kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month with Latin Music Festival

Jewel Ocampo, Staff Reporter September 26, 2025
UTEP’s Latin Music Festival kicked off Hispanic Heritage Month with three days of performances by students, faculty and guest artists. The festival celebrated composers from Spain, Portugal and Latin America and highlighted the music’s ties to El Paso’s cultural identity.
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As their sound continues to grow and mold to an influential force in the El Paso scene, Acrolein has become more than just a band. Their Image isn't curated, it's grown from the four years they have been making music, performing, and being friends with one another.

Acrolein: Rocking on their own terms

Cameron Mason, Staff Reporter September 22, 2025
El Paso rock band, Arcolein, stormed the Minerpalooza stage and took the Battle of the Band’s crown; showing that their bold sound, tight chemistry and relentless drive set the stage for their next chapter.
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