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  • 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

Raids conducted by ICE agents have surged across America. The operations frequently target construction sites such as in Horizon city.

Why ICE is focusing on construction sites in El Paso

Adrian Gonzalez, Staff Reporter February 4, 2026

Editor’s Note: This story is part one of a three-part series covering ICE operations in El Paso. Recent U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations at construction sites across El Paso have intensified public concern and renewed debate...

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The announcement of BTS’ 2026 world tour has sparked conversations among students about whether more major artists will include El Paso in their tour stops.

BTS heads to the border for the first time

Brisa Silva, Contributor/Writer January 27, 2026
Fans of BTS at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) are celebrating after the K-pop group announced that they are hitting the road again and El Paso is one of their destinations.
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The U.S. and Texas state flags at half-staff on the UTEP campus, Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, 38 days into the U.S. government shutdown.

Longest US Government shutdown ends after 43 days

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Multimedia Editor November 24, 2025

After 43 days, the longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history is over. On Nov. 10, eight senate Democrats broke with their party and agreed to vote on a Republican-backed spending bill that would end the shutdown.  The bill passed the senate...

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UTEP students may vote on campus at the Union East building in the Acacia meeting room 102A.

El Paso voters’ Election Day guide

Ximena Cordero, Web & Copy Editor November 4, 2025
After two weeks of early voting, Election Day has arrived in El Paso County. Here is what to know about where to vote, what’s on the ballot, and how to prepare before voting.
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