The Prospector

Forbes Top 500 List furthers the truth for UTEP

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Staff Reporter • September 25, 2024

After the release of the Forbes Top 500 list, the rest of the US learns what those who stepped into UTEP already know, its promise to excellence.

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UTEP football falls to Jay Norvell-led Colorado State, QB1 now in question

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Staff Reporter • September 24, 2024

UTEP has a strong outing in Fort Collins against Mountain West’s own Colorado State. Despite the result, UTEP demonstrated a resilient attitude, almost completing a second half comeback. Entering the bye, the Miners are left with a significant question.

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Colorado Switchbacks Versus El Paso Locomotive thriller makes fans go ‘Loco’

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Staff Reporter • September 24, 2024

The Locomotive finally returned home after two weeks, but were confronted with a perennial USL club in the Colorado Switchbacks, who are second in the Western Conference. To the tunes of a nail-biting finish, the Locomotive rode the crazy train all game long.

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UTEP Volleyball captures Southwest Showdown title going undefeated over the weekend

Christian Garza, Writer/Contributor • September 24, 2024

UTEP volleyball claims the Southwest Showdown Tournament title with an unbeaten 3-0 record. The Miners secured three consecutive victories over the University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV), Texas A&M-Corpus Christi (TAMCC), and Texas State last weekend at Memorial Gym.

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Renovations coming to Agua Dulce Skatepark and various city parks across El Paso County

Marco Hinojosa, Audience and Engagement Editor • September 24, 2024

The Far Eastside Agua Dulce Skatepark is under renovation thanks to a state park improvement grant. Aguadulce is one of many parks across the county facing renovations due to this grant.

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World-Renowned El Paso legend and private investigator, Jay J. Armes, passes away at 92

Rumi Sevilla, Staff Reporter • September 24, 2024

Jay J. Armes, a world-renowned private investigator and native El Pasoan, passed away at 92, according to a Sept. 19 Facebook post shared by his son, Jay J. Armes III.

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“Beetlejuice Beetlejuice”: A Twisted Revival of the Strange and the Unusual

Rumi Sevilla, Staff Reporter • September 23, 2024

Following the 1988 release of Beetlejuice, Tim Burton has brought back both longtime fans and newer generations to theaters —36 years later— with the newest release of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.

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Voter Registration Day: Empowering communities and ensuring every voice is heard in the 2024 Election

Ximena Cordero, Staff Reporter • September 23, 2024

Sep. 17 marked National Voter Registration Day. With the deadline to register on Oct. 7 and elections on Nov. 5, UTEP students and the El Paso community must be aware of deadlines and resources available.

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C-USA Realigns for the second time in three years

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Staff Reporter • September 22, 2024

UTEP’s athletic world just got a whole lot different. As C-USA finally gains some sustainability, recognition is now needed if the Miners look to get hot in the conference, and the past can tell UTEP what they can expect from their imminent future.

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Olympians & Paralympians in the 915

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Staff Reporter • September 20, 2024

Paris 2024’s global competitions have officially wrapped up. Yet, the recognition of those who reside in El Paso and competed in the Olympics has barely begun.

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UTEP Union Referendum passes student vote, only 9% of students voted

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Editor-in-Chief • September 20, 2024

UTEP’s Union Referendum was successfully passed following a student body election. The vote authorized the increase of student union fees, which will be used to rebuild and remodel parts of the student union.

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Interview Do’s and Don’ts according to UTEP Career Center

Avery Escamilla-Wendell, Contributor • September 20, 2024

Interviews can be the toughest part when applying for a job. The UTEP Career center prepares students with the skills they need to get the job they want.

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