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La Union Maze kicks off its opening weekend for the fall season.
La Union Corn Maze opens for the fall 2025 season
October 14, 2025
For the 26th year in a row, La Union Maze has reopened continuing the tradition for the El Paso community to enjoy. With a corn maze design of Sesame Street, attendees can choose to find the exit or get lost in the many activities La Union provides.
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The pressure to be present everywhere at once is intensified by notifications and updates on social media.
Frights of missing out
October 9, 2025
FOMO, the face of social comparison, and its incessant infusion of “you’re just not good enough.”
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What is it that drives many to buy a creepy costume? Could it be a way to cope with fear, or an inner attraction to the eeriness of the macabre?
The chemical romance between fear and happiness
October 9, 2025
Fear and happiness intertwine, making October a month where dread and delight live side by side.
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Does media play a role in gun violence?
Does media play a role in gun violence?
September 30, 2025
Across the country, recent events are fueling debate over how the media covers gun violence and whether social media is dulling both news outlets and the public’s sensitivity to these cases.
Avant-Mier recently became the new head of the Department of Communication, 15 years after joining the university.
Department of Communication welcomes new chair Roberto Avant-Mier
September 25, 2025
As the new school year started, there were many new beginnings, including for Roberto Avant-Mier, Ph.D., who is now the new chair for the Department of Communication. Avant-Mier wants to focus on the bilingual and international demographic of The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) while in this new role.

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Dead as a Dodo Takes Flight in El Paso: Acclaimed puppet musical brings friendship, transformation, and visual wonder to the Plaza Theatre
Sponsored Content September 23, 2025
Acclaimed puppet musical brings friendship, transformation, and visual wonder to the Plaza Theatre.
An image of “La Llorona” (© Warner Bros. Pictures) visible through stacks of Mexican and Mexican-related folklore books.
Chicano Folklore, what keeps us connected to our culture
Aylinne Morales, Contributor/Writer • October 14, 2025
How people from the borderlands use storytelling as a way to stay connected with our roots.
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Community members of all ages gathered Sept. 28 for the Royal Run for Hope, where 100% of the proceeds stay in El Paso to help children in the community fighting cancer.
Royal Run for Hope brings El Paso together one step at a time
Vivien Noe, Staff Reporter • October 14, 2025
On Sept. 28, the annual Royal Run for Hope raised funds for El Paso children who are battling cancer.
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Jose Hurtado, Ph.D., a professor of Earth, Environmental and Resource Sciences at UTEP , received a NASA grant to join the Lunar Mapping Program.
UTEP professor Jose Hurtado joins NASA team mapping the moon’s south pole for Artemis missions
Jewel Ocampo, Staff Reporter • October 13, 2025
In 2027, astronauts will attempt a return to the moon for the first human landing at the moon’s south pole. UTEP professor and geologist Jose Hurtado is helping NASA map the surface, train astronauts and prepare Mission Control for historic Artemis missions.
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UTEP’s late comeback fell short, the Miners were held off by the ULM Warhawks as they secured a 31-25 win at the Sun Bowl.
UTEP falls short from comeback, ULM escapes 31-25
Adrian Gonzalez, Contributor/Writer • September 26, 2025
The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) nearly erased a 24-point deficit in an anticipated Sun Bowl comeback, but late turnovers doomed the Miners in a 31-25 loss to the University of Louisiana at Monroe (ULM). Sophomore QB Malachi Nelson earned his career high of 404 passing yards.
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Photo courtesy of UTEP Athletics.
UTEP dared to grab Texas by the horns
Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Multimedia Editor • September 13, 2025
In what’s labeled “a money game,” in college football, UTEP gave power four institution UT-Austin and their nationally recognized quarterback, Arch Manning, a run for their money.
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UTEP fans were able to celebrate the Miners’ 42-17 home-opening win over UT Martin on Sept. 6.
UTEP sends UT Martin Skyhawks back to their nest
Kristian Hernandez, Sports Editor
After a UTEP offensive performance scoring 42 with redshirt senior running back Hahsaun Wilson earning a program record-breaking 94-yard rushing touchdown.
Photo courtesy of UTEP Athletics.
The Malachi Nelson Era Begins
Adrian Gonzalez, Contributor/Writer
Malachi Nelson’s first start at UTEP showed flashes of talent but also highlighted team struggles. While the Miners fell 28-16 at Utah State, Nelson gave fans hope that he could be the quarterback to turn the program around.
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No gold in Logan: Miners fall to Utah State 28-16
Cameron Mason , Staff Reporter
Opening the 2025 season on the road, UTEP football faced an uphill battle against the Utah State Aggies, ultimately falling short despite a spirited effort with a few notable plays on both sides of the ball.
What it means to be a Miner
What it means to be a Miner
Cameron Mason, Staff Reporter • October 21, 2025
Currently in my third semester at The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP), I’ve discovered a lot about the college lifestyle in my short time here, and while my outlook continues to evolve day by day, being a Miner is more than just a title.
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Iced pumpkin spice latte in hand, a coffee drinker shows off the flavor that has become a synonym for autumn.
The Pumpkin spice plague has returned for fall
Jazmine I Gracia, Contributor/Writer • October 21, 2025
Every fall, pumpkin spice infiltrates the senses, either as a comforting companion that wraps you in warmth and nostalgia, or as an overwhelming presence the senses wish had stayed away. Love it or loathe it, its arrival is unmistakable, marking the season with every whiff, sip and bite.
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Evelyn-in-Chief: Passion worth having
Evelyn-in-Chief: Passion worth having
Evelyn Palma, Editor-in-chief • October 13, 2025
Despite what others may have thought, or my own self-doubt that tried to creep in, I am very proud of how I have taken on the role of editor-in-chief. And I am thankful to those who have reminded me of what leadership means.
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Season five of The Prospector Chronicles, the photo editor edition
Season five of The Prospector Chronicles, the photo editor edition
Iziah Moreno, Photo Editor • October 13, 2025
Fall 2025 marks my fifth semester here at The Prospector, and now I am two semesters and two summers deep as the photo editor. Its for sure been the coolest thing I’ve done while being a student at UTEP, and I have a couple things to say about it.
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Season 13, Ep 4: Picking Up on MinerVision & Jon Teicher!
October 17, 2025

The Prospector Podcast continues rumbling through season 13! Even though the number 13 could mean unluckiness, the podcast got lucky in this episode....

Federal Government Shutdown Explained
October 16, 2025

On Oct. 1, the United States Federal Government shut down. A congressional stalemate has been ongoing due the failure to pass a spending bill that would...

UTEP students fly into study abroad fair!
October 1, 2025

The University of Texas at El Paso’s (UTEP) college curriculum extends outside of the 915! At UTEP, students have the chance to earn credits towards...

UTEP Volleyball brings party back to Club Memorial!
September 11, 2025

The University of Texas at El Paso volleyball program is coming back to Memorial Gym to serve up the 2025 NCAA season. Only a year after reaching their...

The Digest, Season 13, Episode 3:  Student ticket changes on the way
The Digest, Season 13, Episode 3: Student ticket changes on the way
October 2, 2025

After making its debut last Fall, The Prospector Digest returns to The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) as an alternate episode to season 13 of The...

Season 13, Episode 2: Picking Up on Books and Boba!
Season 13, Episode 2: Picking Up on Books and Boba!
September 19, 2025

With the fall semester back in full swing, it’s important that as college students we have some pick me ups to get us through our assignments and textbooks. So...

Season 13, Episode 1: Picking Up on UTEP President Heather Wilson!
Season 13, Episode 1: Picking Up on UTEP President Heather Wilson!
September 3, 2025

After delaying the inevitable with a Spin-Off series, The Prospector Podcast makes its way back into UTEP Student Media and Publications with...

Summer Spin-off, Episode 3: Picking Up on Patrick Star and summer blockbusters!
Summer Spin-off, Episode 3: Picking Up on Patrick Star and summer blockbusters!
July 17, 2025

To conclude The Prospector’s venture into summer podcasting, the whole staff really had to use their “imagination,” to create what is possibly...

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