What it means to be a Miner

Cameron Mason, Staff Reporter • October 21, 2025

Currently in my third semester at The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP), I’ve discovered a lot about the college lifestyle in my short time here, and while my outlook continues to evolve day by day, being a Miner is more than just a title.

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The pumpkin spice plague has returned for fall

Jazmine I Gracia, Contributor/Writer • October 21, 2025

Every fall, pumpkin spice infiltrates the senses, either as a comforting companion that wraps you in warmth and nostalgia, or as an overwhelming presence the senses wish had stayed away. Love it or loathe it, its arrival is unmistakable, marking the season with every whiff, sip and bite.

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Evelyn-in-Chief: Passion worth having

Evelyn Palma, Editor-in-chief • October 13, 2025

Despite what others may have thought, or my own self-doubt that tried to creep in, I am very proud of how I have taken on the role of editor-in-chief. And I am thankful to those who have reminded me of what leadership means.

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Season five of The Prospector Chronicles, the photo editor edition

Iziah Moreno, Photo Editor • October 13, 2025

Fall 2025 marks my fifth semester here at The Prospector, and now I am two semesters and two summers deep as the photo editor. Its for sure been the coolest thing I’ve done while being a student at UTEP, and I have a couple things to say about it.

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Exceeding your potential by combatting the never-ending voices of self-doubt

Kahri Reyes, Audience & Engagement Editor • October 13, 2025

My journey at The Prospector replaced my deep fear with confidence. I went from doubting myself, to launching content creations and graphics that I am proud of.

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Ghost stories and local legends: UTEP students share spooky encounters

Jewel Ocampo, Staff Reporter • October 13, 2025

Creepy dolls, eerie voices and haunted high schools, UTEP students share their supernatural experiences and favorite spooky stories as the Halloween season begins.

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Pumpkins and panic: How are UTEP students pumpkin spicing up the stressful fall routine?

Vivien Noe, Staff Reporter • October 9, 2025

Pumpkin spice and midterms in sight! Fall season started Sept. 22 and as the leaves change colors and the summer fades away, two things invade every corner of the university: pumpkin spice and student panic.

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College survival tips they don’t want you to know, not clickbait

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Multimedia Editor • September 25, 2025

It’s crunch time at UTEP! So, to survive the semester, let’s go over three totally expert appointed tips that are written for anything but to get clicks! Apologies in advance to my advisor.

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A house tour of Sabrina Carpenter’s newest release ‘Man’s Best Friend’

Vivien Noe, Staff Reporter • September 25, 2025

The highly anticipated album “Man’s Best Friend” by American popstar Sabrina Carpenter, was released last month. Let’s dive deep into an album full of bright storytelling woven into Carpenter’s classic sarcastic lyrics, a new country disco style and melodic vocals.

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Dedicating four semesters and a summer to you

Ximena Cordero, Wed & Copy Editor • September 11, 2025

With the start of the fall 2025, I have now been part of The Prospector for four semesters and a summer. This piece is a thank you to all the people inside and outside The Prospector office that have helped me through my journey.

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A love letter to El Paso: Sincerely, Kali Uchis & Thee Sacred Souls

Iziah Moreno, Photo Editor • September 11, 2025

Following the release of her fifth studio album, Kali Uchis announced “The Sincerely, Tour,” a 25-city North American tour with an Aug. 28 date at The Don Haskins Center. The tour featured Thee Sacred Souls as an opener for the concert.

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It all worked out

Mia Colmenero, Layout Editor • September 10, 2025

Fall 2025 marks the start of my journey into the world of journalism but, it took a lot of experience and learning moments to get here. From being laughed at in elementary school now being able to be in a publication at a university, I still strive to be better.

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