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  • Election day is Nov. 5, 2024.
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  • Election day is Nov. 5, 2024.
  • Polls open at 7 a.m.
  • Election day is Nov. 5, 2024.
  • Polls open at 7 a.m.
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Dracula presents himself to the public during Nylia Ballet Academy's presentation of 'Dracula'
Nylia Ballet Academy’s haunting performance of Dracula from El Paso native
October 29, 2024

On a crisp October evening, the Magoffin Auditorium buzzed with anticipation as the Nylia Ballet Academy prepared to unveil its latest production: a haunting...

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“Lowriders: An Origin Story” slides—the event that was presented by Chicano Studies professors on October 21.
UTEP Chicano Studies Department showcases low rider culture in Borderland
October 29, 2024

From bright lights, multicolored wraps, to the hydraulics, the culture behind lowriders is significant in Chicano culture. On Oct. 21, Adrian Aragones,...

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Liam Payne, singer, songwriter and former One Direction Member found dead at 31 in Buenos Aires
October 22, 2024
On Oct. 16, Liam Payne was found dead at 31 at the Casa Sur Hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina after falling out of his hotel balcony. Payne had a successful career both as a soloist and as a member of boy band One Direction.
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The Migrant Crime Wave: Political Rhetoric on Immigration Takes Center Stage in Final Weeks of 2024 Campaign
October 21, 2024
As Political tension between both parties intensifies as we near the upcoming elections, numerous recent speeches and media appearances have continued to emphasize concerns over immigration, particularly regarding individuals arriving at the nation’s southern border.
The UTEP School of Pharmacy is sponsoring a food drive honoring baseball legend Roberto Clemente.
Step Up to the Plate: Roberto Clemente Food Drive
October 20, 2024
September has come and gone, but the legacy of the month in which the UTEP School of Pharmacy sees vital in doing good for their community.

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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...

Dracula presents himself to the public during Nylia Ballet Academy's presentation of 'Dracula'
Nylia Ballet Academy’s haunting performance of Dracula from El Paso native
Adam Regalado, Multimedia Editor • October 29, 2024

On a crisp October evening, the Magoffin Auditorium buzzed with anticipation as the Nylia Ballet Academy prepared to unveil its latest production: a haunting...

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Red Bull and McLaren have been the most successful teams of the season.
The 2024 Formula One season is approaching its final stretch, here's a season recap
Luis Padilla, Contributor/Photographer • October 28, 2024
Max Verstappen continues to lead the Driver’s Championship with 354 points, surpassing the second-place lead, Lando Norris, by 57 points.
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Crossing the Line: Finding America in the Borderlands by Sarah Towle explores the complex realities of life along the U.S.-Mexico border, highlighting personal stories of migration, resilience, and identity in the region.
Hope Border Institute’s election and migration event illuminates deadly immigration policies and community resistance
Ximena Cordero, Staff Reporter • October 28, 2024
“Elections and Migration: Challenges, Opportunities, and Hopes,” an event hosted by the Hope Border Institute along with the UTEP Department of Chicano Studies, allowed students and community members to engage in discussions with guest speakers about deadly immigration policies and the community's resistance to them.
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The Miners went on the road to take on LA Tech in the midst of conference play Tuesday, Oct. 22 in Ruston, Louisiana. Photo courtesy UTEP Athletics
UTEP Miners football team falls to LA Tech in Ruston, drops to 1-4 in conference play
Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Staff Reporter • October 25, 2024
The Miners went on the road to take on LA Tech in the midst of conference play. UTEP looked to keep that momentum alive after their first win with the added motivation to try and beat LA Tech at home for the first time in 20 years.
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Michael Cosman plays fantasy football because it encourages him to watch more games from teams that aren’t his own.
Fantasy football hits hard in reality, how NFL fans pay the price
Alyda Muela, Web Editor • October 22, 2024
Fantasy football is played by over 29 million Americans each year and has increased NFL viewership for over 62 years. The virtual gridiron has created a diverse community of die-hard football fans and non-fans alike.
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Amid winless football record, UTEP makes the move to Mountain West
Sofia Sierra, Sports Editor
In a sudden turn of events, UTEP accepted Mountain West Conference’s invitation to join, a conference realignment that will impact UTEP athletics for years to come. On Oct. 1, the university announced they will be exiting Conference USA (C-USA), one they had been a part of for nearly 20 years.
Head coach Scotty Walden celebrating in the stands with the fans the victory against FIU Wednesday Oct. 17 at the Sun Bowl.
Head Coach Scotty Walden, UTEP football finds first win of season over FIU Panthers: “I feel like a winner”
Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Staff Reporter
The UTEP Miners have won their first game of the season at home against the FIU Panthers. The defense led the way to a spectacular win, with some key help from junior Jevon Jackson.
Photo courtesy of UTEP Athletics.
UTEP’s on field struggles continue on the road against Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Staff Reporter
The Miners played on the road for the fourth time this season. UTEP’s game against WKU may have ended in a loss, but after an injury to quarterback Cade McConnell, and a stellar performance by freshman Ezell Jolley, the rest of UTEP’s season is still ambivalent.
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UNLV’s Sluka: Living Proof of NIL Obsession in College Sports
Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Staff Reporter • October 22, 2024
The state of college football has historically altered. Matthew Sluka has become the most viral college athlete after announcing he’d be redshirting due to an unfulfilled NIL deal. Did he get ripped off? Or is Sluka in the wrong?
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Intimate Insights with The Prospector: Navigating Consent
Intimate Insights with The Prospector: Navigating Consent
Adam Regalado, Multimedia Editor • October 15, 2024
In the first article of his column, Adam explains how to navigate consent during the upcoming Halloween festivities.
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With a sudden conference realignment, UTEP will switch to the Mountain West Conference starting in the 2026-27 season. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
UTEP joins the Mountain West, is it the right decision?
Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Staff Reporter • October 1, 2024
UTEP has moved to the Mountain West. While ideal at first impression, the larger implications are some that don’t have a stable road for the Miner’s future.
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High School Football Kicks Off! Meaning that YOU should go out to a game
High School Football Kicks Off! Meaning that YOU should go out to a game
Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Staff Reporter • September 18, 2024
High School football has made its long-awaited return to the borderlands. A tradition in which many high schools and matured El Pasoans take pride in… yet college and graduate students tend to stay away. Now’s the time to beat the fear of embarrassment.
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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...

The Prospector Digest Ep: 2
The Prospector Digest Ep: 2
October 22, 2024

Hello and welcome back to The Prospector Digest. In this episode I talked to reporters and photographers about the stories The Prospector has been covering....

The Prospector Digest Ep: 1
The Prospector Digest Ep: 1
September 11, 2024

Welcome back Miners! This is the new and improved Student Media and Publications podcast to ensure all Miners on and off campus are updated with everything...

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...

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...

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