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Beto makes final stop at UTEP during his college tour

Itzel Giron, Multimedia Editor October 12, 2022

Beto O’Rourke, who is currently on the road trying to gain traction for the Texas gubernatorial election, made the final stop of his college tour Tuesday, Oct. 11 at the El Paso Natural Gas Conference Center at UTEP. Filled with students and community...

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S7 E4: Prospector Political Podcast

Itzel Giron, Multimedia Editor October 12, 2022

It's political season and like the saying... Everything is bigger in Texas. It's the Texas Midterm Elections and there hasn't been a closer Gubernatorial Election. Host Itzel Giron speaks to the Democratic Challenger Beto O'Rourke and how he hopes to...

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The Sistine Chapel makes it to Sunland Park Mall

Meagan Elizabeth García, Arts & Culture Editor October 4, 2022

The city of El Paso is getting a new cultural kick with “Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition.” In this 90 minute experience, patrons get to experience Michelangelo’s famous work featured in the Sistine Chapel without having to go through...

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S7 E3: Let’s Talk Careers

Itzel Giron, Multimedia Editor September 27, 2022

On this episode of The Prospector Podcast, host Itzel Giron gives her review on the movie "Don't Worry Darling." Staff Reporter Katrina Villarreal gives a UTEP sports recap and also informs us on jobs you can get in the sports field without being a pro...

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Miners upset Boise in historic win

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor September 24, 2022

Editor's Note: BSU Offensive Coordinator Tim Plough was fired the Saturday following this matchup. The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) (2-3, 0-1 Conference USA) faced Boise State University (BSU) (2-2, 1-0 Mountain West) Friday night at the Sun...

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Professor kickflips into UTEP’S heart

Alberto Silva Fernandez, Photographer September 20, 2022

Editors note: This is the first of a three part series on professors who skateboard at UTEP In the early 90s, street skateboarding became a cultural phenomenon for teenagers at the time. One of those teenagers is now Associate Professor of Music Theory,...

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S7 EP2: All About Football

Itzel Giron, Multimedia Editor September 13, 2022

On this week’s episode, we go into all things football with NFL recaps from EIC Emily Autumn Velasquez , UTEP sports recap from Katrina Villarreal, and Guest Contributor Alicia Barron asks students on campus who their favorite team is. Aside from football,...

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Minerpalooza wraps up Welcome Week

Alyson Rodriguez, Staff Reporter September 6, 2022

On Friday, Sept. 2 the 32nd Minerpalooza took place and was a smash hit. Miners of all generations filled the parking lot outside of the Sun Bowl Stadium and showed off their Miner pride.  There were games, jumping balloons, vendors, music and fun that...

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S7 EP1: Welcome Back Miners!

Itzel Giron, Multimedia Editor August 30, 2022

It's a new semester meaning a new podcast season! With new host, Itzel Giron, The Prospector Podcast might sound just a little bit different but the Miner perspective is still there. On this week's episode, Itzel Giron talks to KTEP News Director Angela...

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Miners collapse in first sellout game since 2008

Daniel Alec Lopez and Itzel Giron August 28, 2022

A lightning alert put a delay to the week zero showdown for the UTEP football team against the University of North Texas, but it did not stop the fans from showing up to see the Miners back in action. This was UTEP’s first sellout at the Sun Bowl since...

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UTEP welcomes students with events at ‘Miner Welcome Week’

Prospector Staff Report and Itzel Giron August 24, 2022

A tradition that has been around for a couple of years, Miner Welcome Week embraces the start of the upcoming semester, allowing for students to take part in multiple events starting Aug. 18. From socials to a job fair, this welcoming custom allows for...

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Getting to know UTEP President Heather Wilson with 73 questions

Itzel Giron, Ethan Thomas, and Brandy Ruiz August 23, 2022

The Prospector and Minero Magazine made their way to Hoover House Aug. 5– residence of the President of The University of Texas at El Paso, to meet President Heather Wilson, Ph.D., and to get to know her in a new light. Inspired by Vogue Magazine, both...

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