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  • 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

The Northeast Rockets team pose for a team photo. Photo provide by Frank Maldonado

Love and learning on and off the court

H. Catching Marginot, Staff Reporter November 10, 2023

It can sometimes be difficult for someone to explain why they are drawn to a particular interest in life. When the sharp teeth of passion latch onto someone’s consciousness and soul, shaking them off is impossible for a certain few. When superstar athlete...

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UTEP Percussion Ensemble at the Fox Fine Arts directed by Andy. P Smith.

A heart pounding percussion performance

Elisha Nuñez, Staff Reporter November 8, 2023

Musicians strike at their instruments, some with sticks and some with their bare hands. From drums to marimbas, a variety of percussion instruments were played together to give a thrilling performance. Directed by Andy P. Smith, the program was given...

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Ofrenda built by the Ardovino’s Dessert Crossing community to remember loved ones.

Commemorating loved ones at the Noche de Muertos market

Marco Hinojosa, Audience & Engagment Editor November 7, 2023

As the fall season rolls in and cold temperatures grace the borderland, the holiday season once again greets us. With the spooky season ending, Dia De Los Muertos, a Mexican holiday about remembrance and celebration of life reminded the community of their...

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Skeleton dancers in Dia De Los Muertos parade.

The beauty in death: Celebrating the lives of our lost ones

Ruth Urquiza, Contributor/Reporter November 2, 2023

As leaves turn yellow and the air gets colder, the ovens of many Mexicans get warmer and full of pan de muerto. Every Nov. 2 many people of Mexican descent celebrate and remember the lives of their lost ones, whether their pets, friends, lovers or family...

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Shelves full of beauty products that promote skin care.

Aging through a screen

H. Catching Marginot, Staff Reporter October 26, 2023

There has been an obsession with aging throughout decades and up to our current moment in time. People are specifically trying to keep a youthful appearance for as long as a person can. In earlier times, people bought magazines showcasing all kinds of...

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Celebrities like Jamie Lee Curtis have been posting photos and text in support of Israel despite those photos being of Palestinian children. Photo courtesy of Jamie Lee Curtis’ Instagram

‘Star-crossed’ celeb politics

Marco Hinojosa, Audience & Engagement Editor October 26, 2023

As the ongoing conflict in Israel and Palestine continues to progress, celebrities have taken to social media with their stance on the world and it is not tasteful to society.    Ever since the Israel and Hamas conflict began the world recognized...

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Spooky pose stuck by members of 915 Echoes of Horror.

Have a scary good time at the hacienda 915 Echoes of Horror

Alyson Rodriguez, Contributor/Reporter October 24, 2023

Step back in time and enter a world of spine-tingling suspense as the historic 1700s hacienda in Socorro, Texas, unveils its darkest secrets in a chilling new haunted house experience.   The newest haunted house attraction, 915 Echoes of Horrors,...

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Notable celebrities such as Kali Uchis and Jennifer Lopez are examples of public figures who have incorporated the Y2K aesthetic into their styles.

Revival of Y2K: Culture behind the glitz and glamour

Avery Escamilla-Wendell, Multimedia Editor October 16, 2023

Iconic denim on denim, glitzy tops and bright-colored tracksuits have returned as staples in this season’s fashion trends. Behind the Y2K fashion and makeup, is a culture founded by Black and Latinx communities. As Gen Z continues bringing back past...

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(From left to right) Malvina Muñoz, Alani Del La Cruz, and Victoria Muñoz dance to the song “La Llorona” at REL Washington Elementary School.

The flourishing tradition: Baile Folklórico

Sofia Sierra, Contributor/Reporter October 12, 2023

Like a butterfly in flight, the fluttering movement of a folklórico dress gives enchanting performances for one to remember. In addition to the music, folklórico performances are admired by people of all ethnicities. The fusion of both Mexican and American...

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