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Saying goodbye to being a UTEP student and my job at the Prospector

Saying goodbye to being a UTEP student and my job at the Prospector

Ashley Muñoz, Work-study April 30, 2018

I would first like to thank everyone for the opportunity to work with The Prospector. It has been an amazing four years with Student Media & Publications and UTEP. Over the years, the department has allowed me to grow as both a student and as an...

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Plaque commemorates unique history of Cotton building

Ashley Muñoz, Contributor September 9, 2014

It’s probably a fact—students walk into each building on campus without thinking about the history within the walls. The Cotton Memorial Building is among the many structures on campus that would tell a rich tale if it’s walls could speak. Cotton...

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UTEP gems shine bright on campus

Ashley Muñoz, Contributor September 9, 2014

Old Main Building The building was constructed in 1917 and was part of the first five original buildings when UTEP was first taking shape. The building (still standing today on Circle Drive) housed a small library and snack bar until 1920. Old...

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Texas Tattoo Showdown will take place July 18 -20 at the El Paso County Coliseum.

Texas Tattoo Showdown—a growing tradition among El Pasoans

Ashley Muñoz, Staff Reporter July 15, 2014

The country’s largest tattoo and music festival, Texas Tattoo Showdown, returns to El Paso for the fifth time on July 18-20, featuring more than 300 tattoo artists from around the world at the El Paso County Coliseum. “The festival started in 2010,...

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Chuco Burger was voted as the “Best Burger in Town.” It is located at 1201 Lafayette Drive. Chuco is the owner of the restaurant.

Chuco Burger satisfies customers with every bite

Ashley Muñoz, Staff Reporter July 8, 2014

Chuco Burger is a great example of how a little hole in the wall mixed with great customer service can prove to be the best dining experience, but the burgers themselves leave a lot to be desired. On the outside, its cinderblock exterior might give you...

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“The Slender Man” has become a popular game among youngsters and for adults

Gamers are victims of The Slender Man

Ashley Muñoz, Staff Reporter June 24, 2014

Imagine a world where you can change everything to the way you want it, pick the way you look by pressing a button or transform yourself from tall to short, tan to pale. A world like this may only exist in your imagination, or better yet, in video games. Video...

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Crave Kitchen, located at 11990 Rojas Drive, hosts an acoustic series on Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m.

Crave Kitchen serves an acoustic delight

Ashley Muñoz, Staff Reporter June 24, 2014

Most people know Crave Kitchen and Bar for casual fine dining that offers a modern American menu.  The food on the menu consists of  comfort food, with a twist. However, Crave has another dish you can really get into—a summer acoustic series that...

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Manager Jorge Camañez holds a piggy bank, a pottery piece that was finished by a customer.

Clay your way to a family-friendly fun

Ashley Muñoz, Staff Reporter June 17, 2014

There is a place in El Paso where you can feel like an artist. At The Clayground, a pottery-making and painting studio, offers a family-fun adventure.  Located at 5860 N. Mesa, At The Clayground, which will be renamed as StonePainters, is a paint-your-own...

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Lady Miner celebrates the Centennial

Lady Miner celebrates the Centennial

Ashley Muñoz, Contributor May 14, 2014

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Top 5 eco-friendly apps

Ashley Muñoz, Staff Reporter April 22, 2014

The following apps show a few eco-friendly ways to keep Mother Earth safe and clean. “My Recycle List” This app helps you manage and discover how to get rid of old TV’s, or unused products at home. “My Recycle List” helps you find recycling...

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The UTEP Adventures of Billy and Manny

The UTEP Adventures of Billy and Manny

Ashley Muñoz, Contributor March 26, 2014

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Fashion apps are available in the Play Store and iTunes at no charge.

Fashionable Apps: Personal stylists

Ashley Muñoz, Contributor February 26, 2014

Spring is almost here, now it’s time to switch your boots out for sandals and sunglasses. Take out the fun spring colors and trends that will get you ready to flaunt your spring style. Here are three fashion apps that are available for Androids and...

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The Neon Desert festival will be held May 24-25. Over 30,000 have attended this event and is expected to increase this year as a result of the addition of hip-hop to the line-up. Check out line-up visit at www.neondesertmusicfestival.com.
(Above) Molotov’s lead guitarist,Tito Fuentes.

Neon Desert Music Festival doubles the fun

Ashley Muñoz, Contributor February 4, 2014

Previously a one-day event, the fourth-annual Neon Desert Music Festival has been expanded to two days, due mainly to El Paso’s growth and natural progress, said Zach Paul, press and media director for the festival. “This is the first year we have...

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Art studio captures artists attention

Art studio captures artists’ attention

Ashley Muñoz, Contributor December 17, 2013

Art can be defined in many ways in the eyes of the beholder–but what if you are not an artist? Painting, drawing and sculpting each have their own unique way of capturing people’s attention, and now students, families and other curious entrepreneurs...

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