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![The 14th annual Plaza Classic Film Festival will be July 29-August 8 in and around the Plaza Theatre in downtown El Paso.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/regular_marquee-900x600.jpg)
Plaza classic film festival releases summer schedule
Exodis Ward, Entertainment Editor
• July 9, 2021
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![UTEP Dinner Theatre presents the Off-Broadway hit musical Nunsense through July 18](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/thumbnail-900x900.jpg)
UTEP’s Dinner Theater returns with ‘Nunsense!’
Exodis Ward, Entertainment Editor
• June 30, 2021
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![Courtesy of Plaza Film Festival](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/plaza-film-snow-white-web_39-1-900x601.jpg)
Plaza Film Film Festival returns for summer
Exodis Ward, Entertainment Editor
• June 21, 2021
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![The Handmaids Tale is a dystopian novel by Canadian author Margaret Atwood, published in 1985.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/030221_HandmaidsTale-900x614.jpg)
‘Handmaid’s Tale’ dives into the history of women’s rights
Exodis Ward, Entertainment Editor
• March 2, 2021
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![I rediscovered myself during the pandemic](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/012621_Prospector-8-900x720.jpg)
I rediscovered myself during the pandemic
Exodis Ward, Entertainment Editor
• January 28, 2021
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![UTEP reschedules COVID-19 vaccinations following shipping conflicts](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/IMG_9329-900x471.jpg)
UTEP reschedules COVID-19 vaccinations following shipping conflicts
Exodis Ward, Entertainment Editor
• January 20, 2021
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![Title IX changes create further concerns of underreporting sexual misconduct](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Reopening-900x600.jpg)
Title IX changes create further concerns of underreporting sexual misconduct
Exodis Ward, Reporter
• December 16, 2020
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![KTEP is El Pasos strongest public radio station, serving El Paso and the surrounding areas up to 100 miles in radius.
Photo courtesy of KTEP](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/110220_KTEP-900x493.jpg)
KTEP celebrates 70 years on the air
Exodis Ward, Staff Reporter
• November 11, 2020
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![Animal Crossing New Horizons for Nintendo Switch.
Hugo Hinojosa](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/032320_AnimalCrossing-900x600.jpg)
In Review: Animal Crossing soothes my mid-semester anxiety, pandemic apprehension
Exodis Ward, Staff Reporter
• November 2, 2020
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![The Sims 4 is the life simulation game that gives you the power to create and control people.
Photo courtesy of EA](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Sims4-900x471.jpg)
Books, shows and music to binge during a pandemic
Exodis Ward, Staff Reporter
• November 2, 2020
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![In Hispanic American folklore, La Llorona is a ghost who roams waterfront areas mourning her drowned children. In a typical version of the legend, a woman named Maria marries a rich man with whom she has two children. Photo courtesy of Wikipedia.
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Leyendas keep folklore alive in families
Exodis Ward, Staff Reporter
• October 25, 2020
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Edgar Picazo prepping a LosDos mural in gallery before shipping to Netherlands exhibition.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/101220_RamonCardenas-900x600.jpg)
Rubin Center Community Curator aims to bring opportunities for UTEP artists
Exodis Ward, Staff Reporter
• October 19, 2020
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![Although the coronavirus pandemic has put a halt to many activities throughout the year, La Union Maze and Mesilla Valley Maze will be up and running this season with some restrictions.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/100620_Maze-900x600.jpg)
![Fall Guys is an indie multiplayer party game developed by Mediatonic and published by Devolver digital.
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In Review: ‘Fall Guys’ is the perfect videogame for leisure time
Exodis Ward, Staff Reporter
• September 25, 2020
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![Photo courtesy of Frontmeme.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/092220_Mulan-900x600.jpg)
In Review: Disney’s 2020 Mulan, gathers greater focus on female empowerment and self-acceptance
Exodis Ward, Staff Reporter
• September 18, 2020
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![Photo courtesy of UTEP.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/thumbnail-4-900x600.jpg)
Minerpalooza dazzles viewers from home, Jon Pardi performs
Exodis Ward, Staff Reporter
• September 6, 2020
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![Photo courtesy of Sergio Muñoz.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/thumbnail-3-900x506.jpg)
‘Ayúdame, Por Favor’ by UTEP student filmmaker to be shown at 2020 Independent Shorts Awards in Los Angeles
Exodis Ward, Staff Reporter
• September 4, 2020
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![Illustration by Hugo Hinojosa.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/thumbnail-2.jpg)
UTEP’s Center for Community Engagement encourages college students to vote
Exodis Ward, Staff Reporter
• September 2, 2020
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![UTEP’s Department of Theatre and Dance presents ‘Creating and Connecting in Quarantine’](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/081920-Theatre-Quarantine2-900x675.png)
UTEP’s Department of Theatre and Dance presents ‘Creating and Connecting in Quarantine’
Exodis Ward, Staff Reporter
• August 26, 2020
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![While some production companies pushed released dates in anticipation of theater reopenings, others found ways to get their work to viewers.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/082520_MovieTheatres-900x600.jpg)
Movie theaters fight for attention as streaming apps and drive-in theaters accommodate movie goers
Exodis Ward, Staff Reporter
• August 25, 2020
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![El Paso high schools prepare seniors for college during COVID-19 crisis](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/051120_INCOMINGFRESHMEN-900x600.jpg)
El Paso high schools prepare seniors for college during COVID-19 crisis
Exodis Ward, Contributer
• May 30, 2020
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![Brandon Cortez is currently working at Whole Foods.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/050420_EssentialWorkerProfilePhoto-900x703.jpg)
The bleak reality of being an essential worker during COVID-19
Exodis Ward, Contributor
• May 26, 2020
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![Lindsay Hearon has a keen eye for detail and finds ways to incorporate it into every show. Photo courtesy of Christ J. Morere.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/042720_TheaterProfile-900x600.jpg)
The pandemic won’t stop this graduating senior
Exodis Ward, Reporter
• May 11, 2020
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![The study found, between February and March of this year, unemployment increased 1.2 percent, bringing the total to 4.8 percent.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/042720_Unemployment-900x600.jpg)
El Paso unemployment increases, nearly at 5 percent
Exodis Ward, Contributor
• April 30, 2020
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![UTEP students can tell how they’re handling work or school from home by sending their pitch to ProspectorGallery@gmail.com](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/032320_HomeOffice02-900x643.jpg)
During quarantine, UTEP students live, work online
Exodis Ward, Contributor
• April 8, 2020
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![The Last of Us is a 2013 action-adventure game developed by Naughty Dog and published by Sony Computer Entertainment.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/032320_VideoGames2-TheLastofUs.jpg)
Four things we can learn from this video game about a devastating pandemic
Exodis Ward, Contributor
• April 6, 2020
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![El Paso is one of the cities affected by Coronavirus.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/ElPaso2-900x600.jpg)
Officials amend emergency directives, tighten restrictions
Exodis Ward, Contributor
• April 1, 2020
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![In 2018, women made up 47 percent of the total workforce, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/031020_GenderWage-900x600.jpg)
Gender-wage gap decreases as women become more educated
Exodis Ward, Contributor
• March 9, 2020
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![Juliette Caire has been the director of GEAR UP since 2001.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/030320_Caire-900x600.jpg)
Juliette Caire pulls $13 million grant, invests in El Paso Youth
Exodis Ward, Contributor
• March 2, 2020
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![Monsters We Create is an original piece written in collaboration between Professor Georgina Escobar and the 2019 UTEP Playwrights, directed by Kim McKean.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/021120_Monsters-630x900.jpg)
‘Monsters We Create’: A play co-produced by students focuses on border, climate change, mental illness
Exodis Ward, Contributor
• February 10, 2020
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![Anastasia Elliot performs at The Lowbrow Palace for The Great Khalid Foundation benefit concert Thursday Jan. 23, 2019.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/012820_AnastasiaElliot-900x600.jpg)
Alternative singer Anastasia Elliot performs to support music education, El Paso shooting victims
Exodis Ward, Contributor
• January 27, 2020
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![Linda Wolfe, executive director of The Great Khalid Foundation gives out scholarship check to student from El Paso, Texas.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/012820_GreatKhalid-900x600.jpg)
The Great Khalid Foundation offers nationwide scholarship
Exodis Ward, Contributor
• January 27, 2020
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![Born in Houston, Anastasia Elliots approach to writing melodies is heavily influenced by an upbringing steeped in classical music, operatic vocal training, and classical piano.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/012120_AnastasiaElliot-900x581.jpg)
Anastasia Elliot to headline the Great Khalid Foundation benefit concert tomorrow
Exodis Ward, Contributor
• January 22, 2020
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![There is no specific key for ambient music but the overall mood of the music is scientifically proven to be calming for listeners.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/012120_Music-900x600.jpg)
Soothing, minimal music scientifically linked to higher levels of concentration and productivity
Exodis Ward, Contributor
• January 21, 2020
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![Senior Aibhlin Esparza at the College of Engineering Building.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/120319_Profile2__03_COLOR-900x600.jpg)
Engineering major empowers women, crushes goals
Exodis Ward, Contributor
• December 3, 2019
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![πko by Marina, a local business showcased their bags and wallets at Viva Los Muertos Day of the Dead Festival on Saturday, Nov 16, 2019.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/111919_VivalosMuertos_05-600x900.jpg)
GALLERY: Viva Los Muertos Day of the Dead Festival
Exodis Ward, Contributor
• November 19, 2019
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![It is normal for students to use social media often. Facebook, Twitter and Instagram are very popular social media platforms among young people.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/111219_SocialMedia-900x600.jpg)
UTEP students use social media to connect with the world
Exodis Ward, Contributor
• November 12, 2019
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![They city of El Paso works to create awareness of the importance of Census 2020.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/110519_Census_COLOR.jpg)
Census workshops encourage El Paso to participate
Exodis Ward, Contributor
• November 12, 2019
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![The letter was sent out to the entire administration and the head of the Education Department.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/110519_HateLetter_COLOR-900x506.jpg)
After a hate letter, College of Education counteracts homophobia
Exodis Ward, Contributor
• November 5, 2019
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![Día de los Muertos is a Mexican celebration that is also celebrated in the border.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/102919_DiaDeLosMuertos-900x600.jpg)
Fall celebrations are as diverse as the citizens participating
Exodis Ward, Contributor
• October 29, 2019
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![A student reads one of the audience lines during the play Queer as a Second Language from the Queer(in)g Our Classrooms event held Monday, Oct. 14, 2019.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/102219_Queering_01-900x600.jpg)
Students, faculty promote queer inclusiveness in classrooms
Exodis Ward, Contributor
• October 22, 2019
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