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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...

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...

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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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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Dust storms take over El Paso

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Multimedia Editor • March 28, 2025

After eight dust storms put the 915 in a "Dune"-like environment, The Prospector sat down with Univision 26 weatherman Aldo Acosta to break down why 2025's dust storms have been unprecedented and explore their possible causes.

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Chuco Classic: Boxing hits Club Memorial

Sofia Sierra and Sebastian Perez-Navarro • February 24, 2025

The Chuco Classic brought with it tightly contested fights, ranging from pro debuts, controversial draws, and even main event disappointment.

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Lovely sights, lovely vibes

Leah Austin, Staff Reporter • February 21, 2025

The Prospector asked UTEP students about how they see Valentine's Day. From their favorite memories, to current plans.

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The effects of executive orders on the southern border

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Multimedia Editor • February 4, 2025

Policy changes aren’t just headlines—they impact real people, including UTEP students. The Prospector breaks down what President Trump's recent executive orders mean for El Paso, Texas.

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UTEP starts spring semester, how do the students feel?

H. Catching Marginot, Contributor/Writer • January 24, 2025

UTEP kicked off their spring semester this week beginning Jan. 20. The Prospector's own Catching Marginot went around campus to ask students about their feelings, expectations, and hopes for the upcoming semester.

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A deep dive into the Rubin Visual Arts

Israel Garcia, Multimedia Editor • July 9, 2024

The Stanlee and Gerald Rubin Center for the arts has opened its doors for two new projects, the 2024 Annual Juried UTEP Student Exhibition and “You’re Meant to Be Here” featuring the living exhibit by Marcus Chormicle. Chormicle, the Las Cruces-based...

Sun City Summit Rocket Team Soars in 2024 Spaceport America Cup

Israel Garcia, Multimedia Editor • June 27, 2024

The UTEP rocket team and many other schools set out to compete at the Spaceport America Cup in June, while also embracing the unknown due to the weather. After working all semester on their rocket launch, they anticipated launching on the third day of...