“Slow Emergences,” an honor to culture and transformation

Lesly Chavez, Contributor Photographer • March 3, 2026

 The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) Theatre and Dance department hosted “Slow Emergences,” a combination of five performances centered in collective reflection on crises and radical imagination to support long-term livability and transformation.

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Meet GAMA, the new student organization that is here to support Miners abroad

Vivien Noe, Staff Reporter • March 2, 2026

Meet the new student organization, the Gilman Association for Students Abroad (GAMA), who aims to help students go from El Paso to anywhere in the world, and make sure they know about the support they have back home.

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Republican Primary Underway for El Paso County Judge Seat

Vanessa Orozco, Contributor Writer • March 2, 2026

The County Judge primary election is underway in El Paso as voters also cast ballots in statewide races.

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Crockett and Talarico Make Case to El Paso Voters Before Primary

Vanessa Orozco, Contributor Writer • March 2, 2026

Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico visited El Paso over the weekend to engage borderland voters ahead of the March 3 election.

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Alamo Drafthouse rebrands Montecillo to Flix Brewhouse

Aziel Ramos, Contributor Writer • March 2, 2026

Alamo Drafthouse locations in Montecillo and East side have abruptly been announced to close temporarily, rebranding the locations to a Flix Brewhouse, with the changes coming as soon as Feb. 21.

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Free Naloxone available at UTEP: One box can save a life

Ximena Cordero, Editor-in-Chief • February 25, 2026

A new naloxone vending machine at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) Union is giving students free access to a medication that can reverse overdoses in minutes. What started as a student-led push has grown into a campuswide effort.

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UTEP’s Gilman Association for Miners Abroad gets ready for takeoff!

Vivien Noe, Staff Reporter • February 25, 2026

At The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP), a new student organization is taking flight, UTEP’s Gilman Association for Miners Abroad (GAMA)! Their goal is simple: send more Miners into study abroad trips and enrich their college education. Staff...

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The 915 voting guide for the primary elections

Jewel Ocampo, Staff Reporter • February 19, 2026

With the 2026 Democratic and Republican primary elections starting up Feb. 17 here’s a quick rundown of everything voters might want to know before heading to the polls.

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Movimiento Chucanx celebrates one year of activism

Brisa Silva, Contributor Writer • February 19, 2026

Movimiento Chucanx recently marked its first anniversary. The numerous moments of action during the past year have exhibited the student organization's intention to fortify the Mexican American identity.

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Ticketmaster’s pricing model frustrates student concertgoers

Aziel Ramos, Contributor Writer • February 19, 2026

Dynamic pricing on Ticketmaster and resellers have made it difficult for people to afford concert tickets. For many students, this ruins the fun of buying concert tickets and anticipating the concert.

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A deep dive into Texas Western Hall

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Multimedia Editor • February 19, 2026

The Spring semester at UTEP launched with the opening of campus’s newest building, Texas Western Hall. The Prospector spoke to professors and took a deep dive into the ins and outs of the new building, exploring its implications for Miners both present...

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UTEP future unfolds: President Heather Wilson shares plans

Vanessa Orozco, Contributor Writer • February 17, 2026

University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) President Heather Wilson updated students and faculty on upcoming campus changes, including construction projects, free speech policies and the university’s vision for the coming years.

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