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  • Enjoy the summer Miners!
  • 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

Turns out the girl so in love was pretty sad after all

Turns out the girl so in love was pretty sad after all

Ximena Cordero, Editor-in-chief July 8, 2026
Olivia Rodrigo's third studio album, “You seem pretty sad for a girl so in love,” released June 12, marks a new chapter in the singer-songwriter's career shifting from her usual pop-pop angst to a softer rock sound while exploring love and heartbreak.  
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Mexico defeated Ecuador 2-0 in the Round of 32 on June 30, 2026, at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.

Guacamole, goals and green jerseys: Why El Paso has total World Cup fever 

Diego Hernandez , Contributor Writer July 5, 2026
With Mexico City's legendary Estadio Azteca setting the tone for the historic opening matches, the cultural impact is exploding right here on our side of the border. If you’ve driven across the city or checked your feed lately, ya te la sabes; flags flying out of windows, watch parties and random chants are breaking out across the world.  
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Zacarias Velasquez earned the Jim Castaneda Postgraduate Scholarship, awarded for the 18th consecutive year. The scholarship honors the late Dr. Jim Castaneda, who served as Rice University's faculty athletics representative, educator and coach for 46 years.

Prospector Picks: Zacarias Velasquez

Aziel Ramos, Contributor Writer June 29, 2026
First year graduate student Zacarias Velasquez has been part of The University of Texas at El Paso’s (UTEP) track and field team throughout his entire collegiate career. After receiving a few injuries, he gained inspiration to pursue his doctorate in Physical Therapy.
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Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program in the Borderland  (GWEP) at Caregiver Conference in El Paso May 2, 2026, at the Starlight Convention Center.

GWEP’s Navigating Alzheimer’s Disease Together Conference connects El Paso community with Alzheimer’s resources

Ximena Cordero, Editor-in-chief May 11, 2026
The University of Texas at El Paso’s (UTEP) Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program in the Borderland (GWEP) hosted the Navigating Alzheimer’s Disease Together conference, bringing together families, students and healthcare professionals together to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and dementia care in the Borderland.
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Season 14, Ep. 6: Picking Up on the World Cup! W/ Jair Marrufo

The end of the semester has arrived, which means it's time to close off season 14 of The Prospector Podcast. This year, the podcast turned 11 years old! We celebrated the love for our show by hosting various members from the staff, special guests including...

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