An overview of President Trump’s early executive order

Ximena Cordero, Audience & Engagement Editor • February 11, 2025

President Donald Trump started his administration by signing dozens of executive orders affecting immigration, climate, health care, the economy and much more.

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Sharing love to pets in need of a safe home

Avery Escamilla-Wendell, Editor-in-Chief • February 10, 2025

El Paso Animal Services has seen an increase of dogs and cats being sent into their shelters.

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El Paso community comes together in wake of unprecedented political climate

Jesie Garcia, Staff Reporter • February 10, 2025

The El Paso community came together at Memorial Park on Wednesday, Jan. 29 to support immigrants in the current sociopolitical climate. Many shared stories, tears and resources to hold onto community during a rough era.

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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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Friendly neighborhood robot? UTEP welcomes DAX robots to campus

Vianah Vasquez, Contributor/Writer • January 31, 2025

UTEP introduces “DAX” robots to campus. These people-oriented robots’ primary focus is to create a more accessible campus by collecting data on UTEP’s walkways.

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After a year and a half of conflict, Israel and Hamas reach a ceasefire deal

Daniela Ordaz, Contributor/Writer • January 31, 2025

On Oct.7, 2023, the Palestinian militant group, Hamas, launched an attack to Israel from Gaza which killed nearly 1,200 people and held approximately 250 people captive. Israel responded with deploying troops to Gaza, killing more than 46,700 people with majority of them being women and children, according to BBC. In January of this year, Israel and Palestine agreed to a deal presented by Qatar’s prime minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdul Rahman Al Thani, in which both countries would free both Palestinian prisoners and Israeli hostages, ending the 15 month conflict.

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RedNote, the TikTok savior that wasn’t needed

Joseph Ezekiel Montero, Staff Reporter • January 29, 2025

On Jan.19 the national TikTok ban went into effect. Leaving many users in need of a new social media outlet. RedNote stepped in as the best replacement to fill the void. At least it was supposed to.

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The day TikTok went dark

Jazmine I Gracia, Contributor/Writer • January 24, 2025

As the end of TikTok looms near, many users take this as an opportunity to reflect on the platforms unique, scrollable format which revolutionized content consumption.

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“Brain rot” and the many psychological effects of doom scrolling

Sofia Sierra, Sports Editor • January 24, 2025

Miguel Garcia, a Ph.D. student in the health psychology program, led a study in 2022 that explored the relationship between Hispanic emerging adults’ use of social media and mental and sleep health. His data supports the theories of the negative tie between social media affecting sleep and mental health.

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Thousands displaced after fires in California destroy multiple counties

Daniela Ordaz, Contributor/Writer • January 24, 2025

Wildfires ravaged Los Angeles on Jan. 7, displacing more than 92,000 residents and claiming 27 lives, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. With winds reaching up to 100 mph in some areas, firefighters continue to battle the blazes.

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Unveiling gentrification in the Sun City

Leah Austin, Staff Reporter • January 24, 2025

With many El Pasoans enjoying Bad Bunny’s new album, “DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS,” many may miss that El Paso has more in common with the Latin singer’s island of Puerto Rico than we think.

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Hands of El Paso: Newly elected Mayor Renard Johnson is reframing El Paso, plans for new opportunities

Leah Austin, Staff Reporter • January 22, 2025

Renard Johnson was sworn into office on Jan. 6th and now serves as El Paso’s first Black mayor. He describes his plans for office, his priorities include safety, education, economic opportunity and investing in El Paso’s tourism and entertainment.

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