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El Paso goes ‘loco’ for soccer success!

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Multimedia Editor • July 9, 2025

From one season to the next, The El Paso Locomotive have gone from last place in the United Soccer League Championship’s (USL) Western Conference, to fighting for a spot at the top of the table. New Head Coach, Wilmer Cabrera, former MLS coach and...

Summer Spin-off, Episode 2: Picking Up on 600 ESPN El Paso!

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Multimedia Editor • July 2, 2025

The Prospector Podcast continues spinning into summer by hosting radio personalities Steve Kaplowitz and Adrian Broaddus from 600 ESPN El Paso! They join Sebastian Perez-Navarro and Kristian Hernandez talking about everything UTEP and El Paso sports! Adrian...

Sun City Pride Parade creates a space for love on The Border

Jesie Garcia, Arts & Culture Editor • June 30, 2025

People waved their pride flags up high to celebrate the 19th annual Sun City Pride Parade and came together to celebrate themselves and support each other.

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Summer Spin-off, Episode 1: Picking Up on the New Editors!

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Multimedia Editor • June 25, 2025

It wouldn’t be The Prospector without a podcast, and we’re kicking off the summer season by catching up with our new editors! The summer breeze has also given our podcast a breath of fresh air, as we’re moving into the Education Building to hold...

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...

Nintendo’s New Console! Worth The Switch?

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Multimedia Editor • June 16, 2025

Eight years ago, Nintendo changed the gaming industry with the original Switch. Now, to welcome the next era of gaming, the company has released the successor to the gaming system that revived its status among casual and diehard gamers. But the positivity...

S:12 E:8 Picking Up on Graduation

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Multimedia Editor • May 15, 2025

After eight episodes, season 12 of The Prospector Podcast has finally come to an end, and similar to our print issue, the only proper finale for an awesome season is to spotlight those who are graduating from The Prospector!

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S:12 E:7 Picking Up on the Minecraft Movie

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Multimedia Editor • May 5, 2025

After becoming a video game that defined a generation, Minecraft has comeback into the limelight through the big screen as "A Minecraft Movie," and to start this episode, we talk about how Cinta De Oro, formerly known as Sin Cara in the WWE, has been combining different wrestling styles from around the whole globe.

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Lucha libre hits West Texas

Diego Cruz-Castruita, Staff Photographer • May 2, 2025

Luche Libre has taken over El Paso, Texas for the rest of this year. Behind the shows is former WWE star and professional wrestler Cinta De Oro, previously known as Sin Cara. Cinta's mission is to host events for the 915 where fans can come see luchadors from all over the world while raising funds for charity.

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Calling all bikers to La Wheela

Joseph Ezekiel Montero, Staff Reporter • April 28, 2025

In 2023, La Wheela Bicycle Place located in Far East El Paso opened for business. Since then, it has been a location which has encouraged those biking to stop on buy to share their enthusiasm over the sport, while having good food.

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S:12 E:6 Picking Up on 10 Years of Podcasting!

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Multimedia Editor • April 21, 2025

This month, episode six was dedicated to celebrating all individuals who have pioneered podcasting at UTEP. We hear from former hosts who have carried this show for over a decade, share the staff’s first impressions of each other and catch up on co-host Cam Mason!

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Cafecito en Socorro: Café Piro

Jesie Garcia, Staff Reporter • April 11, 2025

Incense cleanses the energy of a small adobe coffee house, Café Piro. With Native American art and culture displayed unabashedly, visitors are greeted with a scent of citrus and a warm welcome by the owners and baristas, who aim to satisfy the stomachs and brains of their patrons through the café’s cultural experience. Explore a truly historic, unique and homelike cafe to enhance your palate throughout El Paso, Texas.

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