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The Prospector

Despite the language barrier, Ovalle has spent time as a kid in El Paso and loves the city and culture.

Paving her path in the sand: Marian Ovalle

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor April 21, 2023

Editor’s note: This article is the second part to a three-part series featuring student-athletes from the Mexican State of Chihuahua. Through thick and thin, UTEP beach volleyball player Marian Ovalle has seen quite a bit, thanks to her involvement...

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(Left to right) Iszac Henig, Lia Thomas, and Schuyler Bailar are all transgender swimmers who take HRT, hormone replacement therapy, as part of gender transition. Photo courtesy of Iszac Henig/ Wikipedia Commons

Is there a nationwide attack on transgender athletes in the US?

Erik Acosta, Staff Reporter April 19, 2023

Breaking NCAA records, taking home Olympic medals and being recognized by ESPN and other high-end networks is just a few achievements transgender athletes have been accomplishing for the past few years as many have been paving their way into the sports...

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The Prospector’s Student-Athlete of the month: Serena Patterson

Katrina Villarreal, Multimedia Editor April 19, 2023

From being a part of the indoor volleyball team to the beach volleyball team, Serena Patterson has seen and done it all. Patterson is on her way to earning her master’s degree in leadership studies.   Patterson began her career at UTEP with...

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Senter gives Adams a novelty UTEP Miners basketball jersey in commemoration of Adams’ return.

UTEP welcomes back head coach Keitha Adams

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor April 18, 2023

Shortly after the departure of former women’s basketball Coach Kevin Baker, UTEP found its leader in former Head Coach Keitha Adams. Adams served as coach for the women’s basketball team from 2001 to 2017. UTEP Athletics commemorated Adams’ return...

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Round three of the 2023 Formula 1 season concluded Saturday, April 1 at the Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit in Australia. Photo courtesy of EJ Mina/ Wikipedia Commons

Australian grand prix ends in a dramatic finish

Katrina Villarreal, Multimedia Editor April 14, 2023

Round three of the 2023 Formula 1 season concluded Saturday, April 1 at the Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit in Australia. The race included many firsts ranging from safety cars to podium finishes.   It was lights out as the 20 cars went on without a...

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The EA (Electronic Arts) has required rights for the National Football League, National Hockey League, Formula One, Ultimate Fighting Championship, and the Professional Golf Assocation. Photo courtesy of John Seb Barber/ Wikipedia Commons

Greed over quality: The decline of sports games

Eugenio Cantu, Contributor April 13, 2023

I am old enough to remember the sixth generation of gaming. The PlayStation 2, Original Xbox and Game Cube dominated the market with split screen controls and great titles such as Medal of Honor, Mario Sunshine and Halo 2. It is strange to imagine a gaming...

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Southwest University Park house of the Locomotive and El Paso Chihuahuas, located at 1 Ballpark Plaza, El Paso.

What does the El Paso Area offer for sports fans

Melaney Rivera, Contributor April 9, 2023

El Paso is not known for having professional sports teams, however, there is no need to be in despair. The Prospector is here to let you know the sports available here in the 915 area.   Starting with our city’s university, UTEP has amazing Division...

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The UTEP Dance team placed first at the National Dance Association (NDA) D1-A Spirit Rally National Championship Friday, April 7. Photo courtesy of UTEP Dance Team.

UTEP Dance ranks supreme

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor April 7, 2023

The UTEP Dance team placed first at the National Dance Alliance (NDA) D1-A Spirit Rally National Championship Friday, April 7, 2023.  The team, who performs across various campus and athletic events, headed to Daytona, Florida. The team competed...

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A story of two cities: UTEP’s Kenneth Talavera

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor April 7, 2023

Editor’s note: This article is a part a three-part series featuring student-athletes from the Mexican State of Chihuahua.  Kenneth Talavera is known to some across UTEP as a star track and cross-country athlete. The junior has earned All-Conference...

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The letterman has stood the test of time signifying the hard work from student-athletes.

Lettermans last the test of time

Nicholas Maes, Contributor April 6, 2023

The letterman, also known as the varsity jacket, has its roots in American college baseball. Originating from the Harvard baseball team in 1865, the idea of sewing the first letter of the school onto a uniform would soon bleed over to the Harvard football...

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Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen’s new contract will have a base salary of $23.5 million for the 2024 season. Photos courtesy of Erik Drost/Flickr

Are subpar NFL quarterbacks overpaid?

Katrina Villarreal, Multimedia Editor April 5, 2023

The 2023 Free Agency season officially kicked off March 15 for the National Football League (NFL) and it has been crazy to say the least. With fresh faces in new places and new contracts being signed, some quarterbacks are earning a little more than they...

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The UTEP Men’s Golf Team competed in the third spring event at the Duck Invitational, There Jacob Presutti finished with 28 pars after playing through 16 holes in the second round. Photo courtesy of Hawaii Athletics.

Oregon hosts men’s golf for 2023 ‘Duck Invitational’ in Eugene, Oregon

H. Catching Marginot, Contributor April 4, 2023

The UTEP Men’s Golf Team competed in the third spring event at the Duck Invitational, March 27 and 28, in Eugene, Oregon. The starting line-up for the two-day event included junior Max Schliesing, redshirt junior Greg Holmes, redshirt senior Marcus...

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