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S7 E7: Surprise!

Itzel Giron, Multimedia Editor November 23, 2022

In a surprise extra episode Itzel Giron wishes all fall 2022 graduates a bid farewell and a good luck. Along with that in the spirit of thanksgiving, she also thanks a few special people who have impacted her time here at The Prospector.

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S7 E6: Almost to the end…

Itzel Giron, Multimedia Editor November 9, 2022

In our second to last episode, host Itzel Giron gives everyone suggestions on how to make your holidays just a little bit better. Annabella Mireles gives her movie suggestions to watch this coming holiday season. Emily Autumn Velasquez gives your biweekly...

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Say hello to UTEP’s Skateboarding Professors

Itzel Giron, Multimedia Editor November 4, 2022

In a three part series, reporter Alberto Silva Fernandez interviewed three professors who skateboard. Each one with a different story to tell, use skateboarding in many ways whether it be to help students learn about psychics, a way to relax mentally,...

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Dean of Health Sciences, ‘Dr. Skateboard’ teaches physics through skateboarding

Alberto Silva Fernandez, Staff Reporter November 1, 2022

Editor’s note: This is the third of a three-part series on professors who skateboard at UTEP.     When skateboarders get on their board and push forward, they are actively engaging in motion physics. Whether they are aware of it or not, skateboarding...

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S7 E5: LET’S GET SPOOKY

Itzel Giron, Multimedia Editor October 26, 2022

On this week's podcast episode host Itzel Giron gives The Pick, a quick rundown of all things you need to know. Photo Editor Annabella Mireles gives Miners ten movie recommendations to watch during Halloween, Staff Reporter Alyson Rodriguez showcases...

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UTEP lecturer helps students land their own tricks

Alberto Silva Fernandez, Photographer October 18, 2022

Editor’s note: This is the second of a three-part series on professors who skateboard at UTEP.   Impacting students’ lives has always been a priority for UNIV 1301 lecturer, Steven Brown. Brown originally began working at UTEP as an academic...

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Beto makes final stop at UTEP during his college tour

Itzel Giron, Multimedia Editor October 12, 2022

Beto O’Rourke, who is currently on the road trying to gain traction for the Texas gubernatorial election, made the final stop of his college tour Tuesday, Oct. 11 at the El Paso Natural Gas Conference Center at UTEP. Filled with students and community...

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S7 E4: Prospector Political Podcast

Itzel Giron, Multimedia Editor October 12, 2022

It's political season and like the saying... Everything is bigger in Texas. It's the Texas Midterm Elections and there hasn't been a closer Gubernatorial Election. Host Itzel Giron speaks to the Democratic Challenger Beto O'Rourke and how he hopes to...

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The Sistine Chapel makes it to Sunland Park Mall

Meagan Elizabeth García, Arts & Culture Editor October 4, 2022

The city of El Paso is getting a new cultural kick with “Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition.” In this 90 minute experience, patrons get to experience Michelangelo’s famous work featured in the Sistine Chapel without having to go through...

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S7 E3: Let’s Talk Careers

Itzel Giron, Multimedia Editor September 27, 2022

On this episode of The Prospector Podcast, host Itzel Giron gives her review on the movie "Don't Worry Darling." Staff Reporter Katrina Villarreal gives a UTEP sports recap and also informs us on jobs you can get in the sports field without being a pro...

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Miners upset Boise in historic win

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor September 24, 2022

Editor's Note: BSU Offensive Coordinator Tim Plough was fired the Saturday following this matchup. The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) (2-3, 0-1 Conference USA) faced Boise State University (BSU) (2-2, 1-0 Mountain West) Friday night at the Sun...

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Professor kickflips into UTEP’S heart

Alberto Silva Fernandez, Photographer September 20, 2022

Editors note: This is the first of a three part series on professors who skateboard at UTEP In the early 90s, street skateboarding became a cultural phenomenon for teenagers at the time. One of those teenagers is now Associate Professor of Music Theory,...

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