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Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

Contributing authors to “Migrant 915,” senior students Diego Trujillo, Kacie Lino and Briana Lopez.
Students eyes, students lives: Life on the border
April 30, 2024

Although El Paso has been making national headlines about “continuous border problems,” the people in the city can agree it has many aspects that go...

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The El Paso Police Department will be receiving a new Central Regional Command Center after the city council voted to purchase the 13-acre plot of land that originally homed Bonham Elementary School. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
El Paso Police's new central regional command center
April 26, 2024

After three years of idleness, the site where Bonham Elementary School sits will now have a new purpose. On April 9, the El Paso City Council voted unanimously...

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El Paso saw an 8% increase in crime rates according to the FBI Quarterly Uniform Crime Report, which has caused conversation amongst the city. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
El Paso SWAT Standoff adds to concern over higher crime rates
April 23, 2024

Between 2022 to 2023, El Paso saw an 8% increase in crime rates, ranking it below five other cities: Washington D.C., Memphis, Charlotte, Philadelphia...

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This April marks the 23rd year that the month will be recognized as the Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Photo courtesy of PICRYL.
I believe you: Sexual Assault Awareness Month
April 17, 2024

Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) is recognized in April and is a month dedicated to national and community outreach for the education and prevention of sexual abuse, harassment and assault.   The National Sexual Violence Resource Center’s...

UTEP has had reports of pedestrian incidents in the last six months.
The crosswalk commandments
April 16, 2024

UTEP deems itself as a pedestrian-friendly campus due to renovations to make the campus more environmentally sustainable and ADA accessible according to UTEP’s center for environmental resource management. From heading to class, grabbing lunch, to going...

Passing the Picks Legacy
Passing the Pick's Legacy
April 30, 2024

May begins to roll around signaling the end of the semester, but for graduating seniors, it is the end of their undergraduate years at UTEP. As seniors...

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Future sports journalist, Alan Tiscareno, discovered his passion for journalism after taking a class at El Paso Community College.
Journalists of the Future: Writing their stories one word at a time
April 30, 2024

As grad season rolls around and graduates begin to reminisce on the last four years, there is always one question left to answer, “What’s next?”...

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Zeta Tau Alpa, a sorority at UTEP, hosted Hoops for a Cure, a fundraiser basketball tournament held on April 6 to help raise funds for Breast Cancer Education and Awareness.
Zeta Tau Alpha helps fight cancer with basketball
April 19, 2024

As basketball season reaches its climax, Zeta Tau Alpha decided to inject a little March Madness style basketball into its fight against cancer. Zeta...

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Miner Market : Kiki brings new twist to balloons in El Paso
Miner Market : Kiki brings new twist to balloons in El Paso
Sponsored Content September 11, 2018

Flowers. Swords and Shields. Aliens. Octopuses. The next time you notice high quality balloon art in...

Lauren Martinez finds a way to express herself through playing the piano.
How this upcoming graduate 'scaled' into her future in piano
April 30, 2024

Any artist or individual with a creative outlook knows that being recognized for their craft is the ultimate goal. To be seen for all their hard work and extensive amounts of trial and error is what most...

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Future sports journalist, Alan Tiscareno, discovered his passion for journalism after taking a class at El Paso Community College.
Journalists of the Future: Writing their stories one word at a time
April 30, 2024

As grad season rolls around and graduates begin to reminisce on the last four years, there is always one question left to answer, “What’s next?”...

Gus Buzz, comedian and producer of Chucotown Comedy performs at the Battle of Royale event, April. 17.
The rise of El Paso’s comedy scene
April 26, 2024

As El Paso’s comedy scene evolves and becomes more relevant, the comedic scene is also beginning to see new faces. The El Paso Comic Strip has national...

Pictured (L-R): Kristen Amanda Smith (Gretchen Wieners), Maya Petropoulos (Regina George), Maryrose Brendel (Karen Smith), and Natalie Shaw (Cady Heron). Photos by Jenny Anderson, 2023.
Mean Girls the Musical in the Sun City
April 23, 2024

Grab your pink apparel as Mean Girls the Broadway Musical is performing for its North America tour. On April 5-7, Mean Girls hit the Plaza Theater stage...

Cindy Ramirez, editor and journalist for El Paso Matters, in action.
Be in the know & sit at the table
April 23, 2024

Cindy Ramirez is a woman whose words run deep in the roots of El Paso, especially when the topic about women in journalism comes up. Ramirez, an El Paso...

McIver-Brown found his passion in occupational therapy as he enjoys helping people in need.
Dresden McIver-Brown: Gridiron to graduation
April 30, 2024

From the field to the classroom, life as a student athlete can be busy. Balancing practice, games, homework, and a social life can be overwhelming to some student athletes. However, with dedication and...

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The NCCA hosted their yearly tournaments for both the men and women. Due to it having competitive play including possible upsets, and it is taking place mostly in March, the tournament was named March Madness. Photo courtesy of the NCCA.
March Madness recap
April 24, 2024

As March gave way to April, the NCAA women's and men's basketball tournaments crowned the champions for their 2023-2024 seasons.   For the women's...

The Philadelphia Eagles and the Green Bay Packers will travel to Brazil to face each other for their season opener on Friday, September 6, 2024. Photo courtesy of Flickr.
The NFL heads to Brazil
April 23, 2024

For the first time in National Football League (NFL) history, two teams will face off in the southern hemisphere. The game will be played in Corinthians...

The 2024 Major League Baseball (MLB) season officially kicked off March 28 with a series of highly anticipated matchups, and the first two weeks have already made history. Photo courtesy of Flickr.
MLB season underway
April 18, 2024

The 2024 Major League Baseball (MLB) season officially kicked off March 28 with a series of highly anticipated matchups, and the first two weeks have already...

Girl excited to be more than halfway through 3-mile run.
The empowering story of Girls Run the 915
April 17, 2024

Ladies from various walks of life and running speeds have geared up in their running shoes to join the newest running crew in El Paso, known as Girls Run...

Blunt progression: Texas still says no
"Blunt" progression: Texas still says no
April 26, 2024

The conversation about marijuana is sometimes a tense subject in politics. New Mexico has legalized the recreational use of marijuana. And people, such...

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Has art hit the pause button?
Has art hit the pause button?
April 24, 2024

 Through several eras of art history such as the romantic era (18th-20th centuries), modern era (1900s-1970s), and the contemporary era (1970s-present). ...

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Coachella is an annual music festival, that started in 1999. Photo courtesy of DeviantArt.
Buy the ticket, take the ride; but for Coachella?
April 23, 2024

From the anticipation for the announcement of lineups, hype surrounding outfits and makeup, and social media posts that happen during Coachella weekend is an annual occurrence. Starting in 1999 and continuing...

Summer concerts, raves and music festivals are on many people’s bucket list for this upcoming festival season.
Fine tuning festival planning
April 4, 2024

My experience with music festivals has been slim, but it was one of my best experiences to date. For example, the Crossroads Guitar Festival was one I had been wanting to go to since I first learned about...

What it means to be a woman
What it means to be a woman
March 25, 2024

What does it mean to be a woman? There are many perspectives to what being a woman means, and as we celebrate women’s contributions and achievements during Women’s History Month, we get to see the...

Girl excited to be more than halfway through 3-mile run.
The empowering story of Girls Run the 915
April 17, 2024

Ladies from various walks of life and running speeds have geared up in their running shoes to join the newest running crew in El Paso, known as Girls Run...

Blooming poppies during the Poppies Fest, Mar. 23 at the El Paso Museum of Archeology.
Celebrating El Paso’s favorite flower at the 2024 Poppies Festival
April 5, 2024

El Paso's beloved flower is blooming in all its glory. The 15th annual Poppies Festival, hosted by the El Paso Archaeology Museum at 4301 Transmountain...

Music has no limit with Texas Hart
March 1, 2024

Editor’s Note: This is the second in a three-part series.   The sound of rock, pop and blues is shown through the works of many musicians across...

Hikers admire the view from Mammoth’s Trunk Trail.
Peak pursuits: Navigating nature's trails safely in El Paso
February 28, 2024

The rugged mountains of El Paso invite hikers to uncover the hidden gems of the Chihuahuan Desert. As the weather begins to warm up El Pasoans and visitors...

S:10 E:5 The Grind
S:10 E:5 The Grind
April 11, 2024

Hello everyone, welcome back to another episode of The Prospector Podcast. We have guests, Dominique Macias and Frida Acuna, two fellow UTEP students....

S:10 E:4 Faith and Religion
S:10 E:4 Faith and Religion
March 28, 2024

Hello there! Welcome to another episode of The Prospector Podcast. Today we are talking about our personal experiences with faith and religion. A conversation...

S:10 E:3 Lets talk bodies
S:10 E:3 Let's talk bodies
March 8, 2024

Hello hon, welcome back to another of The Prospector Podcast. On this episode we are talking about all things body. Loving your body can be difficult...

S:10 E:2 Is there ever a right time?
S:10 E:2 Is there ever a right time?
February 16, 2024

Hello hon, welcome back to The Prospector Podcast. On today’s episode entitled “Is there ever a right time?” staff from the Student Engagement...

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