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Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

  • Graduation issue is out now!
  • Enjoy the summer Miners!
  • Graduation issue is out now!
  • Enjoy the summer Miners!
  • Graduation issue is out now!
  • Enjoy the summer Miners!
  • Graduation issue is out now!
  • Enjoy the summer Miners!
Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

I gathered the courage to ask a professional reporter to take a picture of me at the White House press room podium. I didn’t want to seem like the eager, over-excited new comer, but I had no choice. I was at the White House.

Keep your cool, people are nice

Alejandro Alba, SHFWire reporter January 22, 2014

“Look professional,” I told myself as I walked into the White House through what I thought was the main entrance. It was my first time walking into the most popular house in the U.S. Of course, I would be excited and nervous. I constantly restrained...

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New Mexican burger joint says howdy to Texas

New Mexican burger joint says howdy to Texas

Lesly Limon January 21, 2014

  With 76 locations throughout New Mexico, Blake’s Lotaburger is finally makes its way to El Paso— marking the first location that the fast food chain has established outside of its birth state. “It’s been pretty busy since we opened,”...

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“Dead Ahead” is available on iTunes and the Play store at no charge.

‘Dead Ahead,’ a virtual zombie apocalpyse

Jaime Quesada, Contributor January 21, 2014

There are plenty of games out there for your phones or tablets. Naturally, as great as they all are, they eventually reach an expiration date, where we all simply get bored of them. So if you have exhausted your recent time killer over the winter break,...

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A funny and touching film

A funny and touching film

Selena Soria, Contributor January 8, 2014

There are many films that came out this winter to entertain the masses in the warm and cozy setting of a theater. However, choosing a good one can be a difficult task. “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty” is a great option for those who like dramedies. Movie...

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New Centennial exhibit showcases UTEP athletics

December 19, 2013

As the headquarters for the UTEP Centennial Celebration, the Centennial Museum and Welcome Center will present the newest exhibit in the Centennial Exhibit Series, “Miner Strong: A Century of Sports at UTEP.” Designed in conjunction with the UTEP...

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Art studio captures artists' attention

Art studio captures artists’ attention

Ashley Muñoz, Contributor December 17, 2013

Art can be defined in many ways in the eyes of the beholder–but what if you are not an artist? Painting, drawing and sculpting each have their own unique way of capturing people’s attention, and now students, families and other curious entrepreneurs...

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The Gypsy Allstars to come to El Paso

The Gypsy Allstars to come to El Paso

December 10, 2013

  The GYPSY ALLSTARS PROJECT: A recent all-star collaboration in the India sub-continent featuring Gipsy Kings’ family, Mario Reyes and Georges Reyes, have spawned an exciting new project called  the Gypsy Allstars.  This new musical adventure explores...

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Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Sinatra’s music

December 10, 2013

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with SINATRA FOREVER: A Tribute to Frank Sinatra starring Rick Michel! Sinatra Forever is not an impersonation show, but an interpretation performed by Rick Michel, one of Las Vegas’ premier singers who literally channels...

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