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![“Next Stop” graphic design senior exhibition will take place at the UTEP Glass Gallery from Thursday, May 3, through Friday, May 11.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/EuphoniaRecords_09_WEB-900x882.jpg)
Graphic design seniors prepare for the ‘Next Stop’
Paulette Villa, Inter
• April 30, 2018
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![Graduating as the worst honors student](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/PauletteWEB-900x600.jpg)
![First MinerFest kicks off with local performers](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/MinerFest_17-900x600.jpg)
![The 2018 FloraFEST native plant sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 28 and 29, at the UTEP Centennial Museum and Chihuahuan Desert Gardens.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/FloraFest_AM_01WEB-900x600.jpg)
FloraFEST encourages eco-friendly mindset through native plants sale
Paulette Villa, Contributor
• April 19, 2018
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![Students had the opportunity to take photos the Photo Bus booth at the first Miner Fest on Wednesday, April 18 at Centennial Plaza.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/MinerFest_25-900x600.jpg)
![The first Miner Fest featured music, games and information booths.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/MinerFest_24-900x600.jpg)
![SGA offered free food to the first 250 students at the first Miner Fest on Wednesday, April 18 at Centennial Plaza.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/MinerFest_23-900x600.jpg)
![SGA offered free aguas frescas to the first 250 students at the first Miner Fest on Wednesday, April 18 at Centennial Plaza.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/MinerFest_22-900x600.jpg)
![SGA offered free food to the first 250 students at the first Miner Fest on Wednesday, April 18 at Centennial Plaza.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/MinerFest_21-900x600.jpg)
![Students had the opportunity to get a henna tattoo at the first Miner Fest on Wednesday, April 18 at Centennial Plaza.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/MinerFest_20-900x600.jpg)
![Students had the opportunity to take photos the Photo Bus booth at the first Miner Fest on Wednesday, April 18 at Centennial Plaza.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/MinerFest_19-900x600.jpg)
![Instructor and owner of AeroZen Yoga Nahsyelli Elena Hernandez demonstrates the advanced techniques used during AeroYoga class at the studio located in 10110 Montwood Drive](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/AeroZenYoga_04_WEB-900x600.jpg)
AeroZen Yoga: a new way of training your mind and body
Paulette Villa, Intern
• April 9, 2018
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![AeroZenYoga_01_WEB](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/AeroZenYoga_01_WEB-900x600.jpg)
![Ryan Denton, also known as “Preacher guy,” holds his Bible at Centennial Plaza in his routine spot. The 32-year-old is a non-degree seeking student at UTEP.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/PreacherGuy_WEB-900x600.jpg)
![El Paso natives Soul Parade will perform at the upcoming Neon Desert Music Festival on May 26-27 in downtown El Paso.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/SoulParade_WEB-900x600.jpg)
![Is the way you dress to school important to you?](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Screen-Shot-2018-03-28-at-12.58.42-PM-900x505.png)
![Elena Ruiz creates unique jewelry pieces that are on sale at her store, Lalo Élan, located at 200 S. Santa Fe St.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Lalo-Elan_02_WEB-900x732.jpg)
Lalo Élan encourages locals to revitalize their sense of style
Paulette Villa, Intern
• March 26, 2018
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![Lyda Ness Garcia speaks at the 2018 Women’s march of El Paso on Jan. 21 at San Jacinto Plaza.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Lyda-NessGarcia_WEB-900x600.jpg)
El Paso family law attorney becomes strong voice for civil rights groups on the border
Paulette Villa, Intern
• March 20, 2018
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![JennyandtheMexicats_10](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/JennyandtheMexicats_04-900x600.jpg)
[Photo] Jenny and The Mexicats celebran su decimo aniversario en El Paso
Paulette Villa, Intern
• March 16, 2018
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![Spring break is for: partying, catching-up on life, doing nothing?](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Screen-Shot-2018-03-08-at-9.29.10-AM-900x508.png)
[Video] Spring break is for: partying, catching-up on life, doing nothing?
March 8, 2018
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![Former UTEP Student Jessica Mendez sits on a rock near Truth Or Consequences, New Mexico. T or C is best known for its hot springs and only two hours outside of El Paso.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/TorC_WEB-900x600.jpg)
Last-minute getaways not too far from home
Paulette Villa, Contributor
• March 6, 2018
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![Performance of the “Jasmine Flower Dance” by 3rd graders of Mesita Elementary School (EPISD).](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/ChineseNewYear_06-900x600.jpg)
[Photo] UTEP Celebrates the Year of the Dog with annual Chinese New Year Celebration
Jake Deven, Contributor
• February 25, 2018
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![Raul Gonzalez, a DoArt alumnus, speaks to drawing students. Gonzalez also hosted one-on-one critiques.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/RaulGonzalezIII_WEB-900x600.jpg)
Former UTEP art students offer illustration workshop
Paulette Villa, Contributor
• February 19, 2018
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![What is your go-to pick-up line or first move?](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Screen-Shot-2018-02-12-at-10.18.19-PM-900x505.png)
![Kim and Terri Bauer have been married 35 years.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/KimandTerri_01_WEB-900x600.jpg)
Love in the arts: How two professors found each other in school
Paulette Villa, Contributor
• February 12, 2018
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![Topgolf opened its doors on Feb. 2 and its located in the 365 Vin Rambla Drive.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/TopGolf_05-900x600.jpg)
![Special to The Prospector](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/DSC1045-900x507.jpg)
Banda fronteriza forma parte de ‘Club de Cuervos’
Paulette Villa, Contributor
• February 2, 2018
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![Photographer Joel Salcido speaks at the opening reception for “Aliento a Tequila,” a series of photographs that narrate Salcido’s expedition on the making of tequila in the state of Jalisco, Mexico.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/6.JoelSalcido_AlientoATequila-1-900x600.jpg)
‘Aliento a Tequila:’ a visual journey about the making of tequila
Paulette Villa, Contributor
• January 23, 2018
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