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During the fall semester, UTEP has seven concurrent sports in season including volleyball, rifle, and football. Photo from The Prospector Archive

Being in the crowd is part of the UTEP experience

Joseph Ezekiel Montero, Staff Reporter • April 4, 2025
Sporting events are part of every college experience, and games at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) are no different. The roar of the crowd on a winning drive, the synchronized cheer after a 3-point shot made, or tense air in Memorial Gym on match point, these experiences can be enjoyed by all students at UTEP.
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S:12 E:5 Picking Up on Pop Music

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Multimedia Editor • April 4, 2025
It's evident that the music industry has changed drastically over the 2000s, but in that time span, has pop music been left behind? Or better yet, what even constitutes pop music? We also break down John Cena's turn to the dark side, aka a "heel" turn, and discuss what it means for the future of the WWE. Lastly, we can't ignore spring break when some of our staff decided to take a group hike.
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Campus resources can make the transition to university easier for first-time students.

Turning Misconceptions into Clarity: Making Your Campus Life Better

Cameron Mason, Contributor/Writer • April 4, 2025
College is often misunderstood with myths shaping students’ expectations before they even step on campus. By debunking these misconceptions, students can better navigate their journey and make the most of their experience.
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UTEP's Director of Sports Medicine, Andrew Ure, is the primary athletic trainer for the men's basketball team. he said sports medicine covers athletes' physical and mental health. Photo from The Prospector Archive

From physical to mental health, athletes receive support from UTEP’s sports medicine team

Ximena Cordero, Audience & Engagement Editor • April 4, 2025
Behind the scenes of UTEP athletics, the sports medicine team plays an essential role in the athletes’ health and welfare.
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The pressure to sound academically competent weighs heavily on students like Robert Delgadillo, who wrestle with imposter syndrome and the challenge of fitting into higher education’s linguistic norms.

To speak your intelligence or forever hold your peace

Jazmine I Gracia, Contributor/Writer • April 2, 2025
For newcomers, the college experience can be an intimidating endeavor – filled with nerves, excitement and curiosity as to what this newfound chapter awaits. Pursuing higher education can be overwhelming. Many students feel pressure to fit in, adopt an academic identity and perform at a high level to avoid being seen as inadequate.
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Christian Garza, a student supervisor at UTEP's recreational center, helps manage the Leadership Challenge Course.

UTEP Student Recreation Center’s hidden gem

Joseph Ezekiel Montero, Staff Reporter • April 2, 2025
Located behind UTEP Student Recreation Center’s, stands an impressive wooden structure that is part of the recreational sports department’s “Leadership Challenge Course” program. The recreation center’s challenge course is a program designed to help teams take an intentional look at group dynamics. Throughout the course participants work on teamwork, communication, planning and organization.
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UTEP stands as one of the largest Hispanic-Serving Institutions in the U.S., dedicated to student success and inclusivity.

History of UTEP as a leading Hispanic-serving institution

Leah Austin, Staff Reporter • April 2, 2025
The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is one of the largest Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) in the United States. The university focuses on a variety of dimensions to support its Hispanic and Latino students, a demographic that makes up 84% of its student body.
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There are any beliefs that are created from new student fears that don’t carry as much weight as social pressure says they do.

Searching for the perfect goldmine

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Multimedia Editor • April 2, 2025
Tell me if you’ve heard these before: “How did you pick your major?”, “How many scholarships do you have?” or “Do you really want to go to UTEP?” If you have, or if you eventually do, know that it’s okay to not have the answer.
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Victor Sanchez is a master’s student in business administration currently serving as a teaching assistant in political science.

Advice to student from educators who once walked the UTEP campus

Joseph Ezekiel Montero, Staff Reporter • April 2, 2025
Educators who embrace new students every semester at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) have once been in a lecture hall before, studied at the library for an exam. These educators spoke to The Prospector to share insightful advice to new and returning Miners.
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Lucha libre star Cinta de Oro, formerly known as Sin Cara, makes his entrance at The Ides of March event at the Boys & Girls Club on Mar. 22, captivating the crowd with his signature presence.

Cinta De Oro brings lucha libre to Downtown El Paso in support of local youth

Diego Cruz-Castruita, Staff Photographer • March 31, 2025
El Paso’s own Cinta De Oro, formerly Sin Cara of WWE, is bringing downtown El Paso live Lucha Libre in partnership with the Boys and Girls Club. Although his goal is to raise money for local youth, he hopes to establish energetic events and monthly entertainment for the people.
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Even in defeat, spirits still ran high for Carlotta Mencaglia with cheers and celebration of every point scored.

UTEP tennis loses steam against Western Kentucky University

H. Catching Marginot, Contributor/Writer • March 31, 2025
UTEP tennis stepped up against Western Kentucky University (WKU) in a match that would be the fall of the Miners. Although the score would be 4-1, this halted UTEP’s two-match winning streak (6-5, 0-2 Conference USA).
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Barista Rebecca Ruiz prepares a seasonal drink using flavored syrup at Cafecito.

Cafecito en Socorro: Cafecito, Bodega Loya, and their contribution to sweet drinks and local artists

Jesie Garcia, Staff Reporter • March 31, 2025
Cafecito’s coffee bar sits at the entrance of an old home in Socorro, and the other rooms are filled to the brim with art, making grabbing a coffee a museum-like experience, all while giving back to Socorro and its local artists.
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