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Defender Ashlee Mora in possession of the ball against Middle Tennessee State University.

UTEP women’s soccer falls to Middle Tennessee

Sofia Sierra, Sports Editor October 16, 2024
Editor’s note: This recap is not the most recent game for UTEP women’s soccer.
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"The Substance," starring Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley, has brought back the body horror genre to box offices.

Body horror is back: The movie you can’t eat while watching

Dominique Macias, Contributor/Photographer October 16, 2024
Newest Body Horror film, The Substance, hit theaters this month. Directed by Coralie Fargeat, setting her intentions with this movie, making everyone leave the theaters a different person—no pun intended. Making younger and older generations grateful for their own bodies.
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MLB postseason started for the 2024 season and fans across the 915 are eager to see who will make it to the World Series.

What do UTEP students have to say about the upcoming MLB postseason?

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Staff Reporter October 16, 2024
Whether it’s the Red Sox coming back from an 0-3 series deficit, Derek Jeter becoming Mr. November on Halloween night, or the Chicago Cubs breaking the curse of the Billy goat, playoff baseball has engraved itself into the fond memories of those who have their eyes glued onto the field every fall season.
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Area schools have faced numerous false threats this fall semester.

FBI intensifies efforts to combat false school shooting threats amid rising concerns

Marco Hinojosa, Audience & Engagement Editor October 16, 2024
Schools like Andress, Eastwood, Gadsen and Irvin High School have faced false threats this school year. Putting an alarming amount of concern to not only students but the entire community.
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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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Matthew Martinez is the artist behind the dream monster murals.

Revival of “Dream Monster” in the Sun City

Avery Escamilla-Wendell, Contributor/Writer October 15, 2024
The friendly Dream Monster is making its appearance once again, being spray painted across multiple areas of El Paso. The creative consultant and director of Cool Things Creative and creator of Dream Monster, Matthew Martinez, has brought back his beloved mural of Dream Monster after a six-year hiatus from art.
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The County Attorney's Office filed a lawsuit against "Chicas Locas," formerly "Jaguars," a day after its opening. 
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Chicas Locas Bikini Bar to forfeit $5,000 bond; operations ceased for one year

Alyda Muela, Web Editor October 15, 2024
The County Attorney’s Office filed a lawsuit against RCI Hospitality Holdings Inc., and JAI Dining Services Inc. Sept. 20, one day after a new establishment, 'Chicas Locas’ opened to the public.
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Outside Hitter Torrance Lovesee celebrates a point against NM State.

UTEP volleyball crushes NMSU Aggies in I-10 Rivalry Victory

H. Catching Marginot, Contributor/Writer October 14, 2024
In the ultimate doubleheader, UTEP volleyball rallied against their I-10 rival, New Mexico State University Aggies. With the two-game win streak, the Miners improved to an overall score of 15-2 (5-0 Conference USA), as NMSU dropped 9-9 (3-3 C-USA).
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Artist Jose Montoya talks about how living authentically plays into his art, during a panel discussion at UTEP in El Paso, Texas, on Oct. 8, 2024.

Living Authentically: UTEP’s SELC Hosts Queer History Month Panel Discussion

Rumi Sevilla, Staff Reporter October 14, 2024
On Tuesday, October 8th, the Student Engagement and Leadership Center hosted a Queer History Month panel at the University of Texas at El Paso featuring four educators and local artists who shared their experiences on navigating their “queerness” in both their personal and professional lives.
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UTEP men’s basketball team hosted its first-ever open practice in Ciudad Juárez Oct. 5.

UTEP men’s basketball team holds open practice in Ciudad Juárez for the first time in program history

Christian Garza, Contributor/Writer October 14, 2024
UTEP men’s basketball team made history Oct. 5, hosting its first-ever open practice in Ciudad Juárez on the campus of the Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez (UACJ).
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Photo courtesy of UTEP Athletics.

UTEP’s on field struggles continue on the road against Western Kentucky Hilltoppers

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Staff Reporter October 13, 2024
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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The sketches of a clown costume that Ricardo Marquez created from scratch last year.

For the Spooky Season lovers: Read along how Ricardo Marquez builds his own DIY Costume and really recommends it

Victoria Valadez, Contributor/Photographer October 13, 2024
Ricardo Marquez shares his opinion about Halloween costumes and recommends students to DIY their own costumes also, as he mentions how it is cheaper, reusable and makes your costume fit more flattering.
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