Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector
Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector
Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector
Stephanie Alvarado is choosing to launch her commercial real estate career in her hometown, motivated by family support and El Paso’s growth potential.

Staying isn’t settling: Building a future in El Paso

Evelyn Palma, Editor-in-Chief • June 20, 2025
Graduating college is seen as a steppingstone for bigger opportunities, ones many UTEP graduates feel they need to pursue elsewhere. But for UTEP graduate Stephanie Alvarado, there are many meaningful reasons to build a future in El Paso.
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Coldplay brings ‘Sparks’ to El Paso!

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Multimedia Editor • June 19, 2025

The world's biggest alternative rock band has brought its "Music of the Spheres" world tour to El Paso, Texas, giving both local and global fans an opportunity to experience what many music spectators view as a once in a lifetime concert. The demand...

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Advisors and mentors provide students with help in classes and connecting them to job opportunities.

Mentors guide UTEP graduates to the commencement stage

Daniela Ordaz, Contributor/Writer • June 18, 2025
Seniors reflect on the journey of their academic careers at UTEP and how advisers, peers or mentors have given them advice and guidance to reach their goals towards graduation.
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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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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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A lack of body diversity in today's fashion media can contribute to a negative body perception, which is most common among younger audiences.

‘Beauty is pain’ in the modeling industry

Ximena Cordero, Web & Copy Editor • June 16, 2025
The modeling industry’s unrealistic body standards remain a constant challenge for models and viewers alike. These standards can influence people to put pressure on themselves to fit the industry expectations and cause damage to their mental and physical well-being.
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UTEP Ignite president Carolina Garcia, vice president Chelsea Le Vey and member Elizabeth O’Hara, hope to empower women to become politically engaged and run for positions in office through their organization.

UTEP Ignite: Lighting the path for women in politics

Vianah Vasquez, Contributor/Writer • June 11, 2025
UTEP’s chapter of Ignite is a national non-partisan organization that focuses on advocating for and supporting women in politics. 
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Exploring higher education may allow students to discover new career paths.

Embracing the pivots in higher education

Jazmine I Gracia, Staff Reporter • May 23, 2025
While higher education is often seen as the pinnacle where dreams come true, students recalibrate this notion, transforming it into a space for self-discovery. It becomes a place to change their minds, explore new passions, and redefine their future trajectory.
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Adriana Gomez Licon graduated from UTEP in 2009 with her Bachelor of Arts in journalism. Photo courtesy of Adriana Gomez Licon

Former top ten seniors share their stories

Leah Austin, Staff Reporter • May 23, 2025
UTEP’s list of Top Ten Seniors dates back to 1950. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the honor, and to commemorate, it’s important to reflect on the accomplishments of former Top Ten Seniors. Former Top Ten Seniors Adriana Gomez Licon and Anahy Diaz lend some insight into their experiences during and after their time at UTEP.
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A UTEP graduate holds up a custom cap honoring loved ones, highlighting the tradition of personalized messages at graduation.

Heart on the head, grad caps tell a story

Jesie Garcia, Staff Reporter • May 17, 2025
The decorating of graduation caps has been upheld for many generations and is practiced by UTEP students to express gratitude, passion, and interests.
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The rear side of the Lhakhang Temple showcases traditional Bhutanese design with its battered walls and colorful woodwork.

How Bhutanese architecture shapes UTEP’s identity

SalmaPaola Baca, Staff Photographer • May 17, 2025
UTEP’s campus stands alone with its century-old Bhutanese architecture. The university’s unique design blends tradition, identity, and desert landscape into a living cultural landmark from its earliest buildings to the Lhakhang temple.
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