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Season 13, Ep 4: Picking Up on MinerVision & Jon Teicher!

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Multimedia Editor October 17, 2025

The Prospector Podcast continues rumbling through season 13! Even though the number 13 could mean unluckiness, the podcast got lucky in this episode. Student employees from MinerVision, Hector Flores, and Benjamin Grajeda, join The Prospector Podcast,...

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Savanah Finley is the starting freshman goal keeper on the UTEP soccer team.

Freshman leader Savanah Finley makes an immediate impact at UTEP

Adrian Gonzalez, Contributor/Writer October 16, 2025
Savanah Finley knew early on that soccer would play a central role in her life and wasted no time making an impact at the collegiate level.
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Federal Government Shutdown Explained

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Multimedia Writer October 16, 2025

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,...

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An image of “La Llorona” (© Warner Bros. Pictures) visible through stacks of Mexican and Mexican-related folklore books.

Chicano Folklore, what keeps us connected to our culture

Aylinne Morales, Contributor/Writer October 14, 2025
How people from the borderlands use storytelling as a way to stay connected with our roots.
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La Union Maze kicks off its opening weekend for the fall season.

La Union Corn Maze opens for the fall 2025 season

Abigail Pedroza, Arts & Culture Editor October 14, 2025
For the 26th year in a row, La Union Maze has reopened continuing the tradition for the El Paso community to enjoy. With a corn maze design of Sesame Street, attendees can choose to find the exit or get lost in the many activities La Union provides.
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Community members of all ages gathered Sept. 28 for the Royal Run for Hope, where 100% of the proceeds stay in El Paso to help children in the community fighting cancer.

Royal Run for Hope brings El Paso together one step at a time

Vivien Noe, Staff Reporter October 14, 2025
On Sept. 28, the annual Royal Run for Hope raised funds for El Paso children who are battling cancer.
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Evelyn-in-Chief: Passion worth having

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

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

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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In some cases, people have found themselves in an event filled with energy beyond scientific explanation "supernatural encounters."

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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Jose Hurtado, Ph.D., a professor of Earth, Environmental and Resource Sciences at UTEP , received a NASA grant to join the Lunar Mapping Program.

UTEP professor Jose Hurtado joins NASA team mapping the moon’s south pole for Artemis missions

Jewel Ocampo, Staff Reporter October 13, 2025
In 2027, astronauts will attempt a return to the moon for the first human landing at the moon’s south pole. UTEP professor and geologist Jose Hurtado is helping NASA map the surface, train astronauts and prepare Mission Control for historic Artemis missions.
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Horror has evolved to tackle social and psychological themes with filmmakers such as Jordan Peele and Ari Aster changing the genre by blending storytelling with CGI innovations.

Horror movies continue to haunt Halloween after more than a century

Ximena Cordero, Web & Copy Editor October 10, 2025
From haunted castles to today’s CGI-driven thrillers, horror has remained a Halloween tradition. Students say the genre has shifted from the classic jump scares and clichés to diving deeper into personal and societal fears through artistry.
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