Pursuing a dual degree and double major

Cameron Mason, Contributor/Writer • May 18, 2025

Students pursuing a dual or double major sometimes can be a rare find, but two future graduates give insight into the growing trend of undergraduates seeking broader academic and professional opportunities.

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Using adversity as a motivator for success and kindness

Jesie Garcia, Staff Reporter • May 2, 2025

Despite strenuous situations arising, social work student Angelica Rodriguez uses her past as motivation to connect with and support people like herself after graduation.

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81-year-old treaty under pressure: U.S. denies Mexico’s water request, raises concerns for drought-stricken El Paso

Evelyn Palma, Web & Copy Editor • April 30, 2025

For the first time in 81 years, the U.S. has denied Mexico’s request for a release of water from the Colorado River. With both countries facing internal backlash from their water treaty agreement conditions to be met, border cities like El Paso and Juarez may begin to feel the effects trickle down from the federal level.

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UTEP’s Top 10 Seniors and their undying ambition

Jesie Garcia, Staff Reporter • April 30, 2025

Top 10 Seniors are recognized for their well-rounded success in their education and community. These three Top 10 Seniors use community to fuel their fire for a successful future.

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Enriching your resume with campus jobs

Jesie Garcia, Staff Reporter • April 14, 2025

Many students at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) work part-time and full-time jobs while going to school. However, some students have discovered the benefits of working one of the varieties of on-campus jobs that UTEP offers.

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AI in the world of journalism

Joseph Ezekiel Montero, Staff Reporter • April 11, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) has made its way into journalism. Creating story pitches, headlines and gathering data are now easier than ever. But should journalists have their guard up when using this technology?

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Horizon City Council candidates focus on city growth in upcoming May election

Ximena Cordero, Audience & Engagement Editor • April 9, 2025

The Town of Horizon City is holding elections for city council with five seats up for grabs. With Horizon’s continued growth, candidates share their hopes for the city’s future. Early voting is from April 22 to 29 and election day is May 3.

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State senator comes home mid-way through 89th legislature

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Multimedia Editor • April 9, 2025

Senator Cesar J. Blanco, fresh off a flight from the Texas state capitol headed straight to his alma-mater, UTEP, to discuss the state’s most pressing issues.

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Building belonging at UTEP with ESE Peer Leaders

Vianah Vasquez, Contributor/Writer • April 7, 2025

UTEP’s ESE Peer Leaders is an organization focused on helping incoming miners find their path at UTEP.

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History of UTEP as a leading Hispanic-serving institution

Leah Austin, Staff Reporter • April 2, 2025

The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is one of the largest Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) in the United States. The university focuses on a variety of dimensions to support its Hispanic and Latino students, a demographic that makes up 84% of its student body.

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Advice to student from educators who once walked the UTEP campus

Joseph Ezekiel Montero, Staff Reporter • April 2, 2025

Educators who embrace new students every semester at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) have once been in a lecture hall before, studied at the library for an exam. These educators spoke to The Prospector to share insightful advice to new and returning Miners.

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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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