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UTEP Athletics hangs up the rackets, tennis discontinued after season’s end

Joseph Ezekiel Montero, Staff Reporter • May 17, 2025

After a devastating loss to end the season, UTEP athletics has stated that the women’s tennis program will be discontinued “effective immediately” due to the complexity of allocation of funds.

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My final bow at the finish line

Avery Escamilla-Wendell, Editor-in-Chief • May 15, 2025

To start, I never thought I would be here. Growing up, I always felt that I was never enough for anything in life and thought that I would never make it to college. This is a testament to myself and to you, the reader, that even if life feels dreadful, it will get better.

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S:12 E:8 Picking Up on Graduation

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Multimedia Editor • May 15, 2025

After eight episodes, season 12 of The Prospector Podcast has finally come to an end, and similar to our print issue, the only proper finale for an awesome season is to spotlight those who are graduating from The Prospector!

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More than ‘just a job’

Joseph Ezekiel Montero, Staff Reporter • May 15, 2025

My time has been short at The Prospector, but I feel it has impacted me in many ways. This job has given me so much and it does sadden me that I must say goodbye.

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Cinta de Oro lleva la magia de la lucha libre al Segundo Barrio

Diego Cruz-Castruita, Staff Photographer • May 15, 2025

Cinta de Oro, ex luchador de la WWE y originario de El Paso, encabezó el 15 de abril una función benéfica en el Boys and Girls Club, reuniendo a talentos internacionales para apoyar a la juventud local y promover la cultura de la lucha libre. Junto a la superestrella juarense Pagano, ofrecieron un espectáculo vibrante que logró un lleno total y emocionó a las familias del Segundo Barrio.

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Engineered to capture moments

SalmaPaola Baca, Staff Photographer • May 15, 2025

After three years of balancing engineering and photography at The Prospector, I found more than just experience behind the lens. I found a community, a purpose and a voice I never expected to discover.

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S:12 E:7 Picking Up on the Minecraft Movie

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Multimedia Editor • May 5, 2025

After becoming a video game that defined a generation, Minecraft has comeback into the limelight through the big screen as "A Minecraft Movie," and to start this episode, we talk about how Cinta De Oro, formerly known as Sin Cara in the WWE, has been combining different wrestling styles from around the whole globe.

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Authenticity for El Paso, the world in a cup

Joseph Ezekiel Montero, Staff Reporter • May 5, 2025

World Boba and Coffee is a locally owned cafe by Ruben and David Ramos. This pair of brothers wanted to share drinks and experiences with El Paso that cannot be found anywhere else.

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From the court to the stage: Senior Ivane Tensaie prepares for graduation and a return to the court

Leah Austin, Staff Reporter • May 5, 2025

Ivane Tensaie is a senior guard for the UTEP women’s basketball team. This semester, she will exchange the jersey for a stole as she walks the stage to receive a degree in psychology. Before beginning her career with UTEP in her junior year, the Minnesota...

Stitched in effort, the pressures of academic distinctions

Jazmine I Gracia, Contributor/Writer • May 5, 2025

Academic validation is sought after, and many seek tangible items to reflect achievements, but can the materialism accompanying the academic journey be overcompensation?

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Defending goals and achieving them too

Leah Austin, Staff Reporter • May 5, 2025

Senior soccer player Angelina Amparano will graduate this semester. For the past two years, school and soccer have acted as Amparano’s career. But after May, the Tuscon native will return to her hometown to pursue a different endeavor.

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Marvel Studios’ ‘Thunderbolts*’ review

Joseph Ezekiel Montero, Staff Reporter • May 4, 2025

Marvel Studios’ “Thunderbolts*” is out. Is it any good? Has Marvel found its footing again? Are they still releasing generic content with no true vision or does the MCU have a bright future?

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