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The Prospector
Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector
Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector
Making the most out of everything in life and rolling with it

Making the most out of everything in life and rolling with it

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Multimedia Editor • January 24, 2025
I moved here to El Paso when I was seven, I didn’t know it then, and maybe don’t know the extent of it today, but being in El Paso has been one of the biggest blessings in my life. As multimedia editor, I’ll work hard to carry the pick with pride.
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Renard Johnson was elected as the first Black mayor of El Paso Jan. 7. Photo courtesy of City of El Paso

Hands of El Paso: Newly elected Mayor Renard Johnson is reframing El Paso, plans for new opportunities

Leah Austin, Staff Reporter • January 22, 2025
Renard Johnson was sworn into office on Jan. 6th and now serves as El Paso’s first Black mayor. He describes his plans for office, his priorities include safety, education, economic opportunity and investing in El Paso’s tourism and entertainment.
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UTEP guard Delma Zita (5) shooting at the free throw line.

UTEP women’s basketball falls to the Liberty Flames in fiery Conference USA home opener

Ximena Cordero, Audience & Engagement Editor • January 22, 2025
UTEP women’s basketball fell to the Liberty Flames, 75-64. Even with a comeback in the second half from the Miners, the Flames’ strong start with a 14-point lead by half-time made it hard for UTEP to close the gap.
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UTEP welcomed students at their presentation of the new artificial intelligence (AI) degree, a part of the College of Engineering on Dec. 10. Photo courtesy of UTEP Computer Science Student Engagement/Alexa Cruz Garfio

UTEP Launches new degree plan specializing in artificial intelligence

Daniela Ordaz, Contributor/Writer • January 22, 2025
On Dec. 10, UTEP announced the launch of their newest degree plan specializing in artificial intelligence. This new degree in AI will be offered under the College of Engineering beginning in spring of 2025 with options for both a master's and bachelor's concentration.
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President Donald Trump was sworn in on Jan. 20. Photo courtesy of Gage Skidmore

Trump cements his place in American history: President once again

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Multimedia Editor • January 22, 2025
For the second time in seven years, Donald J. Trump took the oath of office and became president of the United States. This time, he enters office not as a political stranger, but instead, as a living example of American history.
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Mountain West Commissioner Gloria Nevarez speaks at a press conference on Jan. 10 at the Larry K. Durham Center.

Mountain West Commissioner Gloria Nevarez pays a visit to UTEP: The perfect fit

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Multimedia Editor • January 22, 2025
Commissioner of the Mountain West Conference Gloria Nevarez experienced firsthand how UTEP fits into the mold of the Mountain West, while propelling UTEP’s new “Climb Higher” initiative.
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Hotel Delirium is located at 6400 Airport Rd Building B.

El Paso’s escape from life into a new reality, Hotel Delirium

Joseph Ezekiel Montero, Staff Reporter • January 22, 2025
Hotel Delirium is a local escape room unique to El Paso. Owners Rachel and John Deslongchamps give El Pasoans an escape from the stress of daily life and allow them to travel into an immersive experience.
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UTEP men's basketball faces off against Liberty University on Jan. 16 in Virginia. Photo courtesy of UTEP Athletics

UTEP men’s basketball extinguishes the Liberty University Flames in a thrilling close game

Ximena Cordero, Audience & Engagement Editor • January 22, 2025
After a heated battle, UTEP reigned victorious over the Liberty Flames 72-70. After nine ties and 12 lead changes, the Miners came out victorious in the last 2.9 seconds of the game and gave UTEP its first CUSA road game win in a decade.
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Stepping into the world of my dreams

Stepping into the world of my dreams

Avery Escamilla-Wendell, Editor-in-Chief • January 22, 2025
Finally, my last introduction piece, my time is coming to an end at UTEP. I write this with great love and excitement as I am now the editor-in-chief (EIC) at The Prospector. With the variety of stories I have written and the voices I have shared throughout my time at The Prospector, I know that my hard work and drive has led me to finally be a leader of a team, specifically my own team.
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The El Paso chapter of the NAACP hosted an MLK “Read and Ride” on Jan. 18, in collaboration with Sun Metro.

El Paso’s NAACP holds “Read and Ride” event, spreading awareness about Black history on a ride throughout the city

Leah Austin, Staff Reporter • January 20, 2025
This year, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day fell on Jan. 20 and was observed by various institutions and organizations. The El Paso chapter of the NAACP held an MLK Read and Ride on Saturday, Jan. 18, in collaboration with Sun Metro and El Paso Streetcar. Tephanie Hopper and Carla Brown, sat with El Paso families, reciting books about Dr. King and Ruby Bridges, another prominent figure in Black history.
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The NFL Division Rounds will begin on Jan 18-19, to determine which teams will play in the conference championships. Photo courtesy of Flickr.

NFL Playoffs: Super Wild Card Weekend aftermath and student reaction

Joseph Ezekiel Montero, Staff Reporter • January 18, 2025
The NFL’s Super Wild Card Weekend has come and gone. Let’s recap each game with major takeaways from the first round of playoffs of the 2024-25 season, and see what students think with the league going into the Divisional Round.
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Kennedy Wells will join her sister Kameron Wells on the rifle team in the fall of 2025.

Sharpshooting sisters set their sights on UTEP rifle

Rumi Sevilla, Staff Reporter • January 15, 2025
Kennedy Wells, a standout sharpshooter from Granbury, Texas, is set to join the UTEP rifle team in the fall of 2025, reuniting with her sister Kameron Wells.
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