Governor Abbott closes bars again due to surge in COVID-19 cases
Michael Cuviello, Editor-in-Chief
June 26, 2020
In a new executive order released today, Texas Governor Greg Abbott mandated that all bars be closed and that restaurants scale back occupancy rates to 50% from the previous 75% by...
Businesses now require El Pasoans to wear face coverings
Prospector Staff Report, Prospector Staff
June 22, 2020
Businesses in the city and county of El Paso now require the use of face covering inside their premises. The requirement, which is part of an amendment of the Fourth Local...
The bleak reality of being an essential worker during COVID-19
Exodis Ward, Contributor
May 26, 2020
It is almost like sleepwalking. Junior Brandon Cortez walks into the store and checks his temperature at the door. Under 100.4 degree, he is good. The florescent lights...
Man dies in UTEP Police custody after being tasered
Staff Report
July 28, 2020
A nude man that was chasing a vehicle near UTEP this morning died in police custody after being tasered according to a news release from the university. At about 3:30...
El Pasoans unite to ‘back the blue’
Michael Cuviello, Editor-in-Chief
July 25, 2020
About 50 people gathered at Officer David Ortiz Recreational Park Thursday, July 23 in support of local law enforcement as a response to multiple protests about police misconduct...
UTEP announces record enrollment for summer courses
July 16, 2020
UTEP announced in a news release that it had set a record for the number of students attending Summer I and II class sessions. According to the university, 12,981 students...
History has its eyes on us: The importance and relevance of ‘Hamilton’ today
Marisol Adame, Guest Contributor
July 21, 2020
The Plaza Classic Film Festival returns with a new format amid COVID-19 concerns
Sasha Minjarez, Contributor
July 30, 2020
Returning for its 13th year amid a global pandemic, the Plaza Classic Film Festival starts today with a hybrid drive-in and streaming format to accommodate film lovers...
In Review: ‘365 Days’ a headache inducing mess of a film
Paulina Astrid Spencer, Entertainment Editor
July 16, 2020
*Includes spoilers* “365 Days,” an erotic Polish film initially released in its home country in February, arrived on Netflix June 7, breaking records and...
IN REVIEW: ‘The King of Staten Island’ highlights a standout performance by Pete Davidson
Isaiah Ramirez, Sports Editor
July 7, 2020
“The King of Staten Island,” a comedy-drama film directed by comedy guru, Judd Apatow, shines a light on the life of comedian and actor, Pete Davidson through a...
NBA Season Restart Preview: New Orleans faces tough matchup versus Utah
Isaiah Ramirez, Sports Editor
July 30, 2020
Amidst the current pandemic that is going on the National Basketball Association season will restart officially on July 30. A season return is an event that many sports...
NBA Season Restart Preview: Lakers battle Clippers in potential Conference Final matchup
Heriberto Perez, Staff Reporter
July 30, 2020
After a four-plus month break due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2019-2020 NBA season will officially restart this Thursday. A 22-team league that will resume actions in...
Locomotive loses first game of 2020 season
Isaiah Ramirez, Sports Editor
July 25, 2020
On a rainy Friday evening at Southwest University Park, the El Paso Locomotive FC (1-1-2) were unable to muster efficient scoring opportunities resulting in a 2-1 loss...
Video: El Pasoans hold peaceful protest for Black Lives Matter on Juneteenth
Prospector Staff
June 22, 2020
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