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Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector
Built in 1936, the Centennial Museum is the oldest in El Paso, Texas. It promotes the natural and cultural history of the borderland region, including the Chihuahuan Desert and its diverse habitat.

Rediscovering UTEP’s Centennial Museum and Chihuahuan Desert Gardens

Jewel Ocampo, Staff Reporter • September 10, 2025
Students walk past UTEP’s Centennial Museum and Desert Gardens every day, but how many have paid it a visit? From dinosaurs and desert blooms to indigenous art and a Bhutanese temple, the Centennial Museum offers a plethora of educational experiences.
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UTEP fans were able to celebrate the Miners’ 42-17 home-opening win over UT Martin on Sept. 6.

UTEP sends UT Martin Skyhawks back to their nest

Kristian Hernandez, Sports Editor • September 9, 2025
After a UTEP offensive performance scoring 42 with redshirt senior running back Hahsaun Wilson earning a program record-breaking 94-yard rushing touchdown.
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Students were welcomed and encouraged to visit the Job Fair, hosted at The Undergraduate Learning Center on Sept.4, as new and old students get involved in organizations and apply for positions.

Students get involved at UTEP Work at Campus and Community Job Fair

Vivien Noe, Staff Reporter • September 9, 2025
The University of Texas at El Paso hosted the Work at Campus and Community Job Fair as an opportunity for students to gain experience and learn of local job opportunities.
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From me to you, welcome to The Prospector!

From me to you, welcome to The Prospector!

Evelyn Palma, Editor-in-Chief • September 9, 2025
Welcome to The Prospector! Whether you are a returning reader or it’s your first time checking us out, I hope you stick around to see all the amazing work the staff puts together each week for you.
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On Sept. 5, Minerpalooza returned to UTEP with live performances, food, and fun, bring together students and community.

Sun City comes together to celebrate 35th Minerpalooza

Vivien Noe, Staff Reporter • September 9, 2025
Minerpalooza is one of UTEP’s longest standing traditions and this year it celebrated its 35th year. The event celebrates another year of welcoming students into UTEP but also invited the El Paso community to the festivity.
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Photo courtesy of UTEP Athletics.

The Malachi Nelson Era Begins

Adrian Gonzalez, Contributor/Writer • September 9, 2025
Malachi Nelson’s first start at UTEP showed flashes of talent but also highlighted team struggles. While the Miners fell 28-16 at Utah State, Nelson gave fans hope that he could be the quarterback to turn the program around.
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From one year plan, to one night spectacular: Minerpalooza rocks the Sun City

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Multimedia Editor • September 9, 2025

The 35th Annual Minerpalooza has just rocked the Sun City! Yet the one night spectacular is a result of a year of meticulous planning. Join The Prospector to find out what occurs behind the scenes, talk to coordinators and explore the Minerpalooza...

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Minerpalooza kicked of the start of the semester with live music and activities set up by student organizations.

Minerpalooza picks up the start of the semester

Mia Colmenero, Layout Editor • September 7, 2025
Minerpalooza starts off the fall 2025 semester with various activities. From listening to live performances from local bands to getting married, the festival brings together the whole campus to experience a vibrant start to their semester.
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KTEP, a charter member of NPR, has provided public radio services in the Southwest for almost 80 years. The station can be found inside the Cotton Memorial Building at UTEP.

El Paso tunes in to support KTEP after federal funding cuts

Vivien Noe, Staff Reporter • September 7, 2025
After the Recessions Act of 2025 was signed by President Trump, many local TV channels and radio stations lost funding, including local nonprofit radio station KTEP.
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Overlooking a drill, assistant coach Courtney Johnson cheered the miners on from the sidelines of the court. The miners practiced their spiking and blocking against opposing teams.

UTEP Volleyball blocks out pressure heading into the 2025 season

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Multimedia Editor • September 3, 2025
A year after reaching the NCAA tournament for the first time in program history, UTEP volleyball gears up to run it back. Head Coach Ben Wallis and setter Alexis Massey comment on the team’s mentality and new additions heading into the 2025 season.
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Season 13, Episode 1: Picking Up on UTEP President Heather Wilson!

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Multimedia Editor • September 3, 2025

After delaying the inevitable with a Spin-Off series, The Prospector Podcast makes its way back into UTEP Student Media and Publications with its 13th season! Since we’ve reached lucky number 13, our staff made sure to make this season premiere, the...

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Coach Walden emphasized accountability among staff and players as he looks to build a stronger culture within the team.

UTEP Miners gear up as college football returns

Cameron Mason, Staff Reporter • September 2, 2025
Football season is officially back, and in year two of the Scotty Walden era. The Miners are ready to turn last year’s growing pains into momentum and make some serious noise in their final season of Conference USA (C-USA).
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