Dustin Perez is The Prospector’s first cartoonist since 2021. Since he started, he has been bringing our stories to life through his creativity and artful skills! Take a look inside Dustin’s drawing process and discover the magic behind his cartoons...

Timber! After 65 years of being a staple of The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) campus, the Liberal Arts Building is coming down. After its successor, Texas Western Hall, was opened earlier this Spring semester, UTEP is now moving quickly to...

The Spring semester at UTEP launched with the opening of campus’s newest building, Texas Western Hall. The Prospector spoke to professors and took a deep dive into the ins and outs of the new building, exploring its implications for Miners both present...

February has arrived… which means that love is in the air! But it seems as though the 2020s hasn't been the best decade for couples. As we navigate relational tension, let’s explore the dynamic between relationships both young and old! For more...

The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) has added a new building to kick off the spring of 2026 semester! Texas Western Hall is officially the new home of the College of Liberal Arts and offers UTEP students a new way to interact with their education!...

The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) volleyball team is headed back to the Big Dance! For the second consecutive season, the Miners will play in the NCAA National Tournament. Last year, the Miners were one set away from beating Power Four opponent...

Halloween is lurking and to prevent being jumpscared by it, students at The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) are preparing for their favorite spooky traditions. Hear stories ranging from scaring siblings, costume creating, and ice cream trucks...

On Oct. 1, the United States Federal Government shut down. A congressional stalemate has been ongoing due the failure to pass a spending bill that would fund the United State’s 2026 fiscal year. The Prospector analyzes the current government shutdown,...

The University of Texas at El Paso’s (UTEP) college curriculum extends outside of the 915! At UTEP, students have the chance to earn credits towards degrees by taking study abroad classes. To learn more, a fair was held on campus to grow student attention...

The University of Texas at El Paso volleyball program is coming back to Memorial Gym to serve up the 2025 NCAA season. Only a year after reaching their first NCAA national tournament, the Miners return to El Paso with high expectations, but the only...

The 35th Annual Minerpalooza has just rocked the Sun City! Yet the one night spectacular is a result of a year of meticulous planning. Join The Prospector to find out what occurs behind the scenes, talk to coordinators and explore the Minerpalooza...