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Texas Senate Bill 12 will force LGBTQ+ student clubs in K-12 schools to disband at the start of the 2025-2026 school year. This law will also stop the use of different pronouns or names for students as well.
Texas introduces Senate Bill 12, a law aimed against DEI initiative in public schools
June 26, 2025
The Texas Legislature is passing Senate Bill 12 in September, a law that would ban LGBTQ+ student clubs for the 2025-2026 school year.
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On Saturday, the U.S. military attacked three key nuclear sites in Iran, interjecting themselves in the Iran-Israel war. Today U.S. military bases in Qatar and Iraq were retaliated again by Iran.
US interjects in Israel-Iran War, prompting Iranian retaliation on US bases in Qatar and Iraq
June 23, 2025
On Saturday, the U.S. military attacked three key nuclear sites in Iran, interjecting themselves in the Iran-Israel war. Today U.S. military bases in Qatar and Iraq were retaliated again by Iran.
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Coldplay brings 'Sparks' to El Paso!
Coldplay brings ‘Sparks’ to El Paso!
June 19, 2025

The world's biggest alternative rock band has brought its "Music of the Spheres" world tour to El Paso, Texas, giving both local and global fans an opportunity...

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Montwood High school students senior Keira Jensen and junior Tiffany Gavaldon co-authored, "Not Just a Bow."
Not just a book: Montwood High School cheerleaders publish children’s book
May 23, 2025
Montwood High School senior Kiera Jensen and junior Tiffany Gavaldon co-wrote and released “Not Just a Bow,” a children's book about challenging stereotypes from the perspective of a 10-year-old cheerleader named Chloe.
New college graduates may see a spike in prices of groceries and other essential products.
Walking off the stage into a world of tariffs
May 23, 2025
As graduating students prepare to walk off the stage, the world they will enter is one filled with fluctuating tariff policies and economic volatility.

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Start Small, Save Big: Express Start Share Certificates Make It Easy for Students to Start Saving
Start Small, Save Big: Express Start Share Certificates Make It Easy for Students to Start Saving
Sponsored Content December 9, 2024
As a student, you might feel that building up savings is a distant goal, especially with textbooks, rent, and life expenses eating up your budget. Raiz designed the Express Start Share Certificate with young savers in mind, especially those who are balancing classes, part-time jobs, and the cost of student life.
Pop music has peaked in popularity again with female artists such as Sabrina Carpenter, Billie Eilish and Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande.
Pop music is changing with the times and creating brand new eras
Jesie Garcia, Arts & Culture Editor • June 30, 2025
Pop music is so back and has been back as die-hard pop fans feel the nostalgia from previous eras of pop while still appreciating all it has to offer today
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While the Locomotive did have more scoring attempts, San Antonio came out with the victory.
El Paso’s ‘Crazy Train’ forced to a screeching halt by San Antonio
Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Multimedia Editor • July 8, 2025
The El Paso Locomotive hosted in-state rival San Antonio FC at home on the United States of America’s 249th birthday to a record-breaking crowd of over 8,000 fans. But as fireworks took over the night sky, the Locos walked into their locker rooms reflecting on a heartbreaking loss.
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Advisors and mentors provide students with help in classes and connecting them to job opportunities.
Mentors guide UTEP graduates to the commencement stage
Daniela Ordaz, Contributor/Writer • June 18, 2025
Seniors reflect on the journey of their academic careers at UTEP and how advisers, peers or mentors have given them advice and guidance to reach their goals towards graduation.
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The offensive and defensive lines clash as the blue and orange teams battle during UTEP's 2025 Spring Game.
UTEP football shows out in Spring Game
Cameron Mason, Contributor/Writer • May 2, 2025
Heading into the second year with Head Coach Scotty Walden, UTEP held its traditional spring game of blue team vs. orange team to showcase the talent on the roster for the upcoming fall season to fans.
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UTEP makes a major offensive push by signing Mark Cala and Joshua Eargle, two key additions set to play huge roles to elevate the team next season. Photo courtesy of UTEP Athletics.
The fresh faces on UTEP football: Mark Cala and Joshua Eargle
Cameron Mason, Contributor/Writer • February 17, 2025
UTEP makes a major offensive push by signing Mark Cala and Joshua Eargle, two key additions set to play huge roles to elevate the team next season.
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The Philadelphia Eagles left the Kansas City Chiefs stunned with a 40-22 final score. Philadelphia’s wide receiver DeVonta Smith made a 46-yard touchdown catch in the 3rd quarter. Photo courtesy of Free Malaysia Today (FMT).
Chiefs dynasty denied, Eagles swoop hopes of a Mahomes three-peat
Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Multimedia Editor
The Chief's desire to achieve the first Super Bowl three-peat was harrowingly denied by a flock of Eagles seeking revenge, and glory.
NFL Conference Championship recap. What’s at stake for Super Bowl 59 and what plans do students have for Super Bowl Sunday?
Joseph Ezekiel Montero, Staff Reporter
The NFL’s Conference Round has concluded, with Super Bowl 59 upon us, what’s at stake for each team chasing the Vince Lombardi Trophy, and how do students plan to spend their Super Bowl Sunday?
NFL Playoffs: Super Wild Card Weekend aftermath and student reaction
Joseph Ezekiel Montero, Staff Reporter
The NFL’s Super Wild Card Weekend has come and gone. Let’s recap each game with major takeaways from the first round of playoffs of the 2024-25 season, and see what students think with the league going into the Divisional Round.
Life through the lens
Life through the lens
Devin Nava, Contributor/Photographer • July 8, 2025
Devin Nava is a digital media production student and photo contributor for The Prospector. He’s been telling stories through video since elementary school and now combines his love for music and media. Whether behind a drum-kit or a camera, Devin is always capturing and bringing ideas to life.
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Following conflicts with Iran, Gen Z has created different dark humor memes poking fun at the potential of a World War III.
Gen Z uses humor as a defense against the fear of war
Ximena Cordero, Web & Copy Editor • July 2, 2025
Following the U.S military attack on three nuclear sites in Iran, Gen Z started creating memes in fear of a potential World War III. This response was very different from how older generations responded to global conflicts. Was this disconnection a coping mechanism or insensitive?
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British alternative rock band, Coldplay, performed for a packed Sun Bowl Stadium on June 13 and 14. Photo courtesy of the Office of Special Events.
El Paso gives Coldplay an ‘Adventure of a Lifetime’
Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Multimedia Editor • June 17, 2025
British alternative rock band, Coldplay played two sold-out nights at UTEP's Sun Bowl Stadium on June 13 and 14.
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In celebration of the hit Broadway musical’s 10th anniversary, the original cast of Hamilton reunited for the 78th Annual Tony awards on June 8.
Original cast of ‘Hamilton’ blends art and activism in an unforgettable ten-year anniversary performance
Ximena Cordero, Web & Copy Editor • June 16, 2025
To celebrate the ten-year anniversary of “Hamilton” the original cast reunited for a nostalgic and emotional medley at the 78th Tony Awards. The cast delivered more than just an outstanding performance but a powerful political statement.
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Sun City Pride Parade creates a space for love on The Border
June 30, 2025
People waved their pride flags up high to celebrate the 19th annual Sun City Pride Parade and came together to celebrate themselves and support each other.
Coldplay brings ‘Sparks’ to El Paso!
June 19, 2025

The world's biggest alternative rock band has brought its "Music of the Spheres" world tour to El Paso, Texas, giving both local and global fans an opportunity...

Nintendo’s New Console! Worth The Switch?
June 16, 2025

Eight years ago, Nintendo changed the gaming industry with the original Switch. Now, to welcome the next era of gaming, the company has released the successor...

Lucha libre hits West Texas
May 2, 2025
Luche Libre has taken over El Paso, Texas for the rest of this year. Behind the shows is former WWE star and professional wrestler Cinta De Oro, previously known as Sin Cara. Cinta's mission is to host events for the 915 where fans can come see luchadors from all over the world while raising funds for charity.
Summer Spin-off, Episode 2: Picking Up on 600 ESPN El Paso!
Summer Spin-off, Episode 2: Picking Up on 600 ESPN El Paso!
July 2, 2025

The Prospector Podcast continues spinning into summer by hosting radio personalities Steve Kaplowitz and Adrian Broaddus from 600 ESPN El Paso! They join...

Summer Spin-off, Episode 1: Picking Up on the New Editors!
Summer Spin-off, Episode 1: Picking Up on the New Editors!
June 25, 2025

It wouldn’t be The Prospector without a podcast, and we’re kicking off the summer season by catching up with our new editors! The summer breeze...

S:12 E:8 Picking Up on Graduation
S:12 E:8 Picking Up on Graduation
May 15, 2025
After eight episodes, season 12 of The Prospector Podcast has finally come to an end, and similar to our print issue, the only proper finale for an awesome season is to spotlight those who are graduating from The Prospector!
S:12 E:7 Picking Up on the Minecraft Movie
S:12 E:7 Picking Up on the Minecraft Movie
May 5, 2025
After becoming a video game that defined a generation, Minecraft has comeback into the limelight through the big screen as "A Minecraft Movie," and to start this episode, we talk about how Cinta De Oro, formerly known as Sin Cara in the WWE, has been combining different wrestling styles from around the whole globe.
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