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The Rhinos head into the 2025-2026 season with new head coach Mike Rivera and new assistant coach Austin Cline.

Rhinos Black vs. Orange scrimmage sets tone for season ahead

Adrian Gonzalez, Contributor/Writer September 2, 2025
The El Paso Rhinos hit the ice at the Sierra Providence Event Center for their annual Black vs. Orange Scrimmage, with the orange team shutting out black 4-0. Fans and players say the matchup sets the tone for a promising season ahead.
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Texas Western Gold Rush turns five years old!

Cameron Mason, Staff Reporter August 29, 2025

Relive The University of Texas at El Paso’s (UTEP) back to school celebration, Texas Western Gold Rush, by listening to the sights, sounds and hype that make the event unskippable for students! The Prospector audibly transports you into a five year...

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With a mix of music, fireworks, and miner pride, Texas Western Gold Rush brought UTEP students on the first day of school together for a night of celebration.

UTEP strikes gold at 5th annual Miners’ welcome

Evelyn Palma, Editor-in-Chief August 29, 2025
The University of Texas at El Paso welcomed Miners back with the fifth annual Texas Western Gold Rush on Friday, Sept. 5. The evening was equipped with entertainment, fireworks and Miner spirit.
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The Prospector Podcast Summer Spin-off moved to the Education Building
due to ongoing renovations at the Undergraduate Learning Center studio. Photo by The Prospector.

Behind the scenes is where multimedia shines brightest

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Multimedia Editor August 12, 2025
Go behind the scenes of The Prospector multimedia section and learn about the personalities and attitudes that shape it.
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A student listens attentively to the class surrounded by her peers eager
to learn.

Reviving an ancient tongue: Nahuatl classes celebrate indigenous identity

Evelyn Palma, Editor-in-Chief August 12, 2025
Every Tuesday, Dr. David Romo hosts Nahuatl classes and drum circles to teach the native language to those interested or looking to reconnect with their ancestral history.
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Director Tim Hernandez inspects the set while he is in production for "All They Will Call You: The Documentary". Photo courtesy of Tim Hernandez.

All in it together

Mia Colmenero, Contributor/Photographer August 7, 2025
Director, author and professor, Tim Z Hernandez, spent 15 years researching a plane crash in 1948 that was sending home deportees. After connecting with the victims past relatives, it’s now Hernandez’s mission to spread awareness of deportations, not just in the Hispanic community but around the world through his book and now his film.
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The El Paso Chihuahuas faced the Las Vegas Aviators in a six-game series from July 8 through July 13. The two teams split the series 3-3 at Southwest University Park.

A night at the ballpark: EP Chihuahuas vs. LV Aviators

Evelyn Palma, Editor-in-Chief July 24, 2025
Game 3 of the El Paso Chihuahuas’ six-game series against the Las Vegas Aviators took place on July 10 with 4,962 fans in attendance. The series took place beginning on July 8 and ending on July 13 when the Chihuahuas took Game 6, splitting the series 3-3 with the Aviators.
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Rocket manufacturing has changed as space exploration further relies on private corporations.

How are we getting ‘to infinity and beyond?’: The rise of private space exploration

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Multimedia Editor July 24, 2025
Space may not be as ‘out of this world’ as previously perceived. After sending four astronauts into orbit, Axiom Space is conducting research to build a space station of their own that they plan to commercialize. Opening the door for further knowledge about space, and even leisure travel.
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With teams such as Red Bull and Ferrari having unclear futures, McLaren take over the top positions in the constructors and drivers' championship.

F1 Midseason Recap: Drivers’ championship battle heats up

Ximena Cordero, Web & Copy Editor July 24, 2025
As the Formula One season reaches its halfway point, each race heightens the competition between teammates Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris in the drivers’ championship but also provides drama and surprises.
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A path that was never linear

A path that was never linear

Kristian Hernandez, Sports Editor July 24, 2025
Coming from different fields and experiences, I’m excited to see where this next path will take me. Thank you to everyone who has helped me through this journey.
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The mix up that changed everything

The mix up that changed everything

Kandice Gutierrez, Contributor/Photographer July 23, 2025
What started as a scheduling mistake turned into a life-changing discovery. Dancer Kandice Gutierrez reflects on how one AV class and one teacher helped her uncover a whole new creative purpose.
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Dallas boxer Vercell Webster and El Paso boxer Marcos Duran fight in the heavyweight matchup during the Kings Promotions Ring Wars boxing match at the El Paso County Coliseum.

Undefeated records fall as Ring Wars XVIII packs a punch

Kristian Hernandez, Sports Editor July 23, 2025
On July 12 some fighters received their first defeat in their professional careers during Ring Wars XVIII at the El Paso County Coliseum, yet many hold strong to their undefeated records and look to keep it that way.
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