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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.
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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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Five year legal battle ends with August 3 shooter serving life behind bars
May 23, 2025
Aug. 3, 2019, is one of the most tragic days in El Paso history. Twenty-three people were killed by gunman Patrick Cruisius, who has been awaiting a state trial for two years now. From the beginning, understand how the shooter got here and why the District Attorney’s office will no longer pursue the death penalty.
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The Rio Grande runs dry near El Paso, Texas as drought conditions persist across the region.
81-year-old treaty under pressure: U.S. denies Mexico’s water request, raises concerns for drought-stricken El Paso
April 30, 2025
For the first time in 81 years, the U.S. has denied Mexico’s request for a release of water from the Colorado River. With both countries facing internal backlash from their water treaty agreement conditions to be met, border cities like El Paso and Juarez may begin to feel the effects trickle down from the federal level.
While AI may be a beneficial tool, journalists should still double check information generated by AI.
AI in the world of journalism
April 11, 2025
Artificial intelligence (AI) has made its way into journalism. Creating story pitches, headlines and gathering data are now easier than ever. But should journalists have their guard up when using this technology?

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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.
The walk across the graduation stage is the steps into new stages of life.
Students turn the tassel, is graduation worth the wait?
Joseph Ezekiel Montero, Staff Reporter • June 18, 2025
Graduating is a major milestone in a student's life, marking the end of a journey and opening doors to new stages of life. But does a graduation ceremony appropriately represent all the work put in by students?
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The Pacers shot a field goal percentage of 51.8% and kept the Thunder to a field goal percentage of 46.8%. The Pacers also caused six turnovers for Thunder’s star player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
Indiana Pacers shine in first home game in 25 years with a Game 3 win
Kristian Hernandez, Sports Editor • June 17, 2025

The Indiana Pacers played their first home game in the NBA finals in 25 years, and gave fans, including former Indiana Pacer legend, Reggie Miller, a night...

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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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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.
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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Catch ya on the flipside!
Catch ya on the flipside!
Marco Hinojosa, Editor-in-Chief of Minero Magazine • May 17, 2025
As commencement creeps up on me and my days as a student journalist come to an end, I am left reflecting on how grateful I am to have worked at UTEP Student Media & Publications.
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A reflection of my time at The Prospector
A reflection of my time at The Prospector
Alberto Silva Fernandez, Former Editor-in-Chief • May 17, 2025
As I begin to reflect on my time at UTEP, I can’t say that every day of my journey here has been one filled with smiles and laughter. Realistically, most days were filled with existential dread about my future career, figuring out how to balance more responsibilities than I had ever faced and how to pass my classes all at the same time. Finally, I have accomplished the goal of graduating from college, the same goal my sister implemented in me when I was six.
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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.
Calling all bikers to La Wheela
April 28, 2025
In 2023, La Wheela Bicycle Place located in Far East El Paso opened for business. Since then, it has been a location which has encouraged those biking to stop on buy to share their enthusiasm over the sport, while having good food.
Cafecito en Socorro: Café Piro
April 11, 2025
Incense cleanses the energy of a small adobe coffee house, Café Piro. With Native American art and culture displayed unabashedly, visitors are greeted with a scent of citrus and a warm welcome by the owners and baristas, who aim to satisfy the stomachs and brains of their patrons through the café’s cultural experience. Explore a truly historic, unique and homelike cafe to enhance your palate throughout El Paso, Texas.
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.
S:12 E:6 Picking Up on 10 Years of Podcasting!
S:12 E:6 Picking Up on 10 Years of Podcasting!
April 21, 2025
This month, episode six was dedicated to celebrating all individuals who have pioneered podcasting at UTEP. We hear from former hosts who have carried this show for over a decade, share the staff’s first impressions of each other and catch up on co-host Cam Mason!
S:12 E:5 Picking Up on Pop Music
S:12 E:5 Picking Up on Pop Music
April 4, 2025
It's evident that the music industry has changed drastically over the 2000s, but in that time span, has pop music been left behind? Or better yet, what even constitutes pop music? We also break down John Cena's turn to the dark side, aka a "heel" turn, and discuss what it means for the future of the WWE. Lastly, we can't ignore spring break when some of our staff decided to take a group hike.
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