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The Prospector

On July 15, the El Paso County Commissioners Court held a meeting, which covered a wide variety of subjects including The Sun Bowl Uplift project.
Where do we get the 99 million? An update to the proposed “Sun Bowl Uplift”
July 16, 2024

The El Paso County Commissioners Court meeting discussed “The Sun Bowl Uplift” project as a part of their agenda in mid-July. In May, UTEP announced...

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Peace, love and beer on display in the convention center for the Sun City Beer Fest.
Brews and beverages draw enthusiastic crowd to the Sun City Beer Fest
July 5, 2024

The El Paso Convention Center, nestled in the heart of downtown, was home to the annual Sun City Beer Fest, which saw crowds of people gather to try over...

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Photo courtesy of Flickr. President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump went head to head on June 27, 2024.
Presidential Debate Roundup: Will there be another debate?
June 28, 2024

As the 2024 presidential election nears, former President Donald Trump and current President Joe Biden stood on their podiums to address questions that...

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On June 12th, it was announced that Sony Pictures has acquired Alamo Drafthouse which has two theatre locations in El Paso.
Sony Pictures recently acquired Alamo Drafthouse
June 28, 2024

Founded in 1997 in Austin, Texas, by Tim and Karrie League, with more than 35 locations across the United States, Alamo Drafthouse is a unique cinema venue focused on the best projection, sound, and theatre experience while offering extensive food and...

The hole in the block of Tularosa Avenue and Stevens Street has since been filled.
Sinkhole aftermath has residents wondering what’s next
June 25, 2024

Residents of a quiet central El Paso neighborhood were awakened around midnight by El Paso Police officers on June 12 after a busted water main lying underneath Tularosa Street opened a massive sinkhole that swallowed two cars. In the days following...

Photo courtesy of UTEP Newsfeed. Gardea-Torresdey has had a lustrous career, contributing work to environmental nanotechnology, promoting gender equality in his field, and winning the CUSA Faculty Achievement and Professor of the Year Award in 2024.
Pioneer and pilar for UTEP's Chemistry Department, Dr. Gardea-Torresdey
July 12, 2024

 The Conference USA (CUSA) Faculty Achievement and Professor of the Year Award recognizes professors who demonstrate outstanding performance in teaching,...

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As a part of the NSO tour, new students can discover the different student-led organizations on campus.
Incoming Miners have futures as bright as gold
July 5, 2024

New faces are strolling the campus as New Student Orientation (NSO) is underway in the summer months at UTEP. New students are getting a slice of what...

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Photo courtesy of UTEP Newsfeed. UTEP President Heather Wilson and Texas Tech President Richard Lange welcome the class of 2024 MedFuture Cohort.
New joint program is guiding the future for health care students
June 26, 2024

Endless academic opportunities continue to flow into the El Paso community. One of the most recent is the MedFuture Cohort, a partnership between UTEP...

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Miner Market : Kiki brings new twist to balloons in El Paso
Miner Market : Kiki brings new twist to balloons in El Paso
Sponsored Content September 11, 2018

Flowers. Swords and Shields. Aliens. Octopuses. The next time you notice high quality balloon art in...

Jim Ward performed on the Cool Canyon Nights main stage on June 27.
Cool Canyon Nights bringing in attraction for its 14th season
July 10, 2024

Smack dab in the heart of the Franklin Mountains is El Paso’s annual treasure, Cool Canyon Nights. Making its return for the 14th season, the iconic event takes place at McKelligon Canyon Ampitheater. With...

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The 2024 Annual Juried UTEP Student Art Exhibition sign was made with blue tape, which is commonly used when painting.
A deep dive into the Rubin Visual Arts
July 9, 2024

The Stanlee and Gerald Rubin Center for the arts has opened its doors for two new projects, the 2024 Annual Juried UTEP Student Exhibition and “You’re...

IFellinLovehere is located on 1381 S. Darrington Rd. where customers can enjoy vintage and unique clothing.
How can you not fall in love? “IFellinLovehere” night market
July 9, 2024

“IFellinLovehere”, a vintage secondhand boutique situated in the heart of Horizon City, has been in business since February 2023. The boutique brings...

The Rubin Center invites renowned graphic design and fine arts professionals to jury the exhibition and award prizes in each medium.
Glimpsing into the 2024 Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition
July 8, 2024

The Stanlee and Gerald Rubin Center for the Visual Arts presented the 2024 Annual Juried UTEP Student Art Exhibition from May 10 to July 11.  The art...

NBA teams were able to negotiate contracts with free agents outside of their team, starting on June 30.
The door closes on one NBA season while free agency opens the door for another
July 16, 2024

After a season that saw the Boston Celtics reign victorious as world champions, the National Basketball Association (NBA) allowed teams to negotiate contracts with free agents outside their current team...

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Photo courtesy of Pexels. The 2024 Copa America final will be on July 14, where Argentina and Colombia will fight for the title.
Copa America Disaster: United States and Mexico's Disappointing Efforts
July 12, 2024

Both United States and Mexico soccer fans were left in shock and disbelief following a turn of events where the teams were swiftly and brutally eliminated...

Photo courtesy of UTEP Athletics. Niesha Burgher, along with other UTEP alumni, will travel to Paris to compete in the 2024 Olympics.
Niesha Burgher sprints for the gold at the Paris Olympics
July 8, 2024

The same year that saw Niesha Burgher take home Conference USA’s Track and Field Athlete of the Year will now see Burgher join the long list of UTEP...

Midfielder Miguel Vásquez receives the pass of the ball.
The Borderland welcomes Club America for a historic friendly match
June 27, 2024

After becoming two-time champions of Liga MX, Club America played their first pre-season game against FC Juárez. The reigning champions came to the Sun...

Photo courtesy of rawpixel. Though Fourth of July festivities are fun, safety should be the top priority.
A guide to Fourth of July: Celebrating and Safety
July 3, 2024

Fireworks in the night sky, cookouts, and everything decked out in red, white, and blue are a few things you can find this Independence Day. Here’s a...

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What doomed the Mavs? A look into one of the worst NBA Finals performances in years
What doomed the Mavs? A look into one of the worst NBA Finals performances in years
July 2, 2024

As the dust settles and we see Boston crowned as champions for the 18th time, one thing is for sure. The better team won.    With that said, the...

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Erik graduated on May 11 with a bachelors in multimedia journalism.
It's time to go (Erik's Version)
May 17, 2024

If someone had told freshman me during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic that one day I would be editor-in-chief of a student newspaper, grow as a journalist, have an internship and meet people who have...

Alyson graduated on May 11 with her bachelors in multimedia journalism
Four years in a flash, thank you Prospy for everything
May 14, 2024

In August 2020, I sent an email which changed the trajectory of my whole life. At the age of 18 I wasn’t sure if I wanted to become a clinical laboratory scientist and spend the rest of my life being...

Blunt progression: Texas still says no
"Blunt" progression: Texas still says no
April 26, 2024

The conversation about marijuana is sometimes a tense subject in politics. New Mexico has legalized the recreational use of marijuana. And people, such as myself, are asking the question: Is Texas going...

A deep dive into the Rubin Visual Arts
July 9, 2024

The Stanlee and Gerald Rubin Center for the arts has opened its doors for two new projects, the 2024 Annual Juried UTEP Student Exhibition and “You’re...

The Sun City Rocket Team ventured to Las Cruces, New Mexico in June to compete for the third time in the Spaceport America Cup.
Sun City Summit Rocket Team Soars in 2024 Spaceport America Cup
June 27, 2024

The UTEP rocket team and many other schools set out to compete at the Spaceport America Cup in June, while also embracing the unknown due to the weather....

Engineering Students Head to International Rocket Competition
June 19, 2024

Members of UTEP’s Sun City Rocket Team took The Prospector team behind the scenes to get a closer look at the project they have been working on in preparation...

Girl excited to be more than halfway through 3-mile run.
The empowering story of Girls Run the 915
April 17, 2024

Ladies from various walks of life and running speeds have geared up in their running shoes to join the newest running crew in El Paso, known as Girls Run...

S:10 E:6 Goodbye, for now
S:10 E:6 Goodbye, for now
May 3, 2024

Hey there, it’s Adam. It was such a privilege and awesome experience to be this semester's podcast host. This was my first semester here at The Prospector...

S:10 E:5 The Grind
S:10 E:5 The Grind
April 11, 2024

Hello everyone, welcome back to another episode of The Prospector Podcast. We have guests, Dominique Macias and Frida Acuna, two fellow UTEP students....

S:10 E:4 Faith and Religion
S:10 E:4 Faith and Religion
March 28, 2024

Hello there! Welcome to another episode of The Prospector Podcast. Today we are talking about our personal experiences with faith and religion....

S:10 E:3 Lets talk bodies
S:10 E:3 Let's talk bodies
March 8, 2024

Hello hon, welcome back to another of The Prospector Podcast. On this episode we are talking about all things body. Loving your body can be difficult...

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