FOMO, the face of social comparison, and its incessant infusion of “you’re just not good enough.”
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Fear and happiness intertwine, making October a month where dread and delight live side by side.
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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.
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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.
From Spain to Scotland, University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) students explored new horizons at the study abroad fair. With scholarships and advising support, the Office of International Programs & Study Abroad hopes to make studying abroad less intimidating and more achievable.
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Acclaimed puppet musical brings friendship, transformation, and visual wonder to the Plaza Theatre.
From haunted castles to today’s CGI-driven thrillers, horror has remained a Halloween tradition. Students say the genre has shifted from the classic jump scares and clichés to diving deeper into personal and societal fears through artistry.
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Athletes who join a university don’t all have the same reason for doing so. Some commit for the competitive level, culture or it’s their hometown college. All these athletes' journeys to UTEP are not like the others.
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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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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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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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After a UTEP offensive performance scoring 42 with redshirt senior running back Hahsaun Wilson earning a program record-breaking 94-yard rushing touchdown.
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.
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.
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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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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My journey at The Prospector replaced my deep fear with confidence. I went from doubting myself, to launching content creations and graphics that I am proud of.
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Creepy dolls, eerie voices and haunted high schools, UTEP students share their supernatural experiences and favorite spooky stories as the Halloween season begins.
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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...
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...
After delaying the inevitable with a Spin-Off series, The Prospector Podcast makes its way back into UTEP Student Media and Publications with...
To conclude The Prospector’s venture into summer podcasting, the whole staff really had to use their “imagination,” to create what is possibly...