A traumatic accident changed the course of Cristina Goletti. While walking on the streets of Italy, she was hit by a motorcyclist from the back, causing a life-altering injury. Goletti, a dancer and associate professor and chair of the theatre and dance...

After the 2016 Wise Latinas International Findings and Impact Report shed light on the injustices and barriers that Latina women of El Paso were facing, a group of women set out to put a stop to the inequity.  These women decided to create LEAD (Leadership,...

5. Camilla Carrera—softball (2008-12) Although the UTEP softball program isn’t known for its winning history, it was home to one of the best hitters in school history with Camilla Carrera. There might never be a player quite like Carrera, who made...

The tuition and fee increase proposals for all of the eight academic institutions of the University of Texas System was approved by the board of regents, a press release read on Monday.   The press release states that the approved increases...

Despite the surrounding desert environment, figure skating is flourishing in the city of El Paso. For over 21 years, the El Paso Figure Skating Club has been developing skaters in the borderland. The club was originally founded in Ciudad Juárez by...

The UTEP softball team stopped the bleeding of a seven-game losing streak on Sunday afternoon, securing their first Conference USA win of the season in a high-scoring contest (16-13) over visiting UAB at Helen of Troy Softball Complex. The Miners (11-18,...

The UTEP softball team lost both games of their Conference USA home opening series to UAB on Saturday at the Helen of Troy Softball Complex, sending the Miners losing skid to seven games. The Blazers (10-18-1, 3-1-1 C-USA) won game one in a rout, 11-0...

La banda multicultural Jenny & the Mexicats se presento el 16 de marzo en Tricky Falls, con los actos de apertura de las bandas locales Volta, a las 7 p.m., y Dulce Mal, a las 8 p.m.   Volta es una agrupación de pop rock alternativo,...

Nestled into central El Paso lies a hidden gem for bands and artists traveling through El Paso.   The Outpost, located at 2317 E Missouri Ave, has been a stopping point for touring musicians to mentally recharge and rest at a quaint, comprehensive...

https://soundcloud.com/user-479248766/the-prospector-sports-weekly-podcast-utep-qb-ryan-metz   Join The Prospector Sports Weekly Podcast as they talk with UTEP quarterback Ryan Metz about spring ball, the upcoming quarterback battle, his favorite...

After a week filled with rumors of different names circling around for the coaching vacancy of the Miners, UTEP chose Fresno State head coach Rodney Terry to be its new head coach. UTEP confirmed the hire on Monday afternoon with this statement from...

The El Paso Sports Commission is hosting the annual Texas Showdown Festival during spring break on  March 16, 17, and 18. The three-day festival is the perfect mix of tattoo artists, motorcycles, and live music. According to the Texas Showdown...