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Assayer of Student Opinion.

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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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Getting to infinity and beyond: Private Space Exploration

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Multimedia Editor • July 20, 2025

After sending four astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS), private space company Axiom Space is researching ways to construct their own space station after the decommissioning of the ISS in 2030. Axiom’s mission is part of a broader...

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Nurturing a flame through storytelling

Nurturing a flame through storytelling

Jesie Garcia, Arts & Culture Editor • July 17, 2025
Writing has always been second-nature to me, it was something I picked up so easily. It wasn’t until later in life that I realized storytelling was a passion I needed to nurture.
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Summer Spin-off, Episode 3: Picking Up on Patrick Star and summer blockbusters!

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Multimedia Editor • July 17, 2025

To conclude The Prospector’s venture into summer podcasting, the whole staff really had to use their “imagination,” to create what is possibly one of the most creative, and funniest podcast episodes made by UTEP Student Media and Publications. We...

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The F1 Movie was met with mixed reactions, especially from female fans that felt the movie undermined the role of women in motorsports.

‘F1: The Movie’ feels like Brad Pitt fanfiction that wrongs female characters and fans

Ximena Cordero, Web & Copy Editor • July 17, 2025
F1: The Movie” finally hit theaters after being one of the most anticipated films of the summer. While fans were waiting to point out technical inaccuracies and see if the sport had been sensationalized by Hollywood, there were bigger problems within the movie.
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Finding my voice through design

Finding my voice through design

Kahri Reyes, Audience & Engagement Editor • July 15, 2025
I sought out opportunities to connect with others who shared my love for creativity and communication. I joined clubs, got involved on campus, and eventually found myself at The Prospector, where I found a space that allowed me to explore new sides of my creativity.
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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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