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Assayer of Student Opinion.

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Ramos’s flag waves as she wears it around downtown. The youth of El Paso’s LGBT community don’t feel unaccepted on the Border, but they still push to have space to be their most authentic.

LGBTQ+ youth build a home in El Paso through flipping narratives

Jesie Garcia, Arts & Culture Editor • June 25, 2025

Pride month is a time for members of the LGBTQ+ community to celebrate themselves and recognize their history. However, because of El Paso’s mass Latinx population, identities tend to intersect and create multiple perceptions of people. El Paso’s...

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Summer Spin-off, Episode 1: Picking Up on the New Editors!

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Multimedia Editor • June 25, 2025

It wouldn’t be The Prospector without a podcast, and we’re kicking off the summer season by catching up with our new editors! The summer breeze has also given our podcast a breath of fresh air, as we’re moving into the Education Building to hold...

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Each market in El Paso brings its own personality, reflecting different corners of the community.

Farmer’s markets provide the El Paso community a chance to have fun and support local businesses

Jesie Garcia, Arts & Culture Editor • June 25, 2025
El Paso offers a variety of art and farmers markets to attend on the weekends. Vendors and buyers are supportive of anyone and everyone supporting local communities.
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The Thunder capture their first NBA title since moving to Oklahoma City in 2008.

Sam Presti’s bet pays off: Thunder beat Pacers and win first ever championship since moving from Seattle

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Multimedia Editor • June 24, 2025
After a six year rebuild, the Oklahoma City Thunder have been declared NBA Champions, officially embracing a new basketball era that started in 2019.
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“Mixed,” a colorful story by Arree Chung was read during the “Same and Different Story Time” event at Clardy Fox Library. The children’s book uses color to teach messages of inclusion, kindness, and respect across racial and cultural lines.

Small storytime, big message: Celebrating Juneteenth in El Paso

Evelyn Palma, Editor-in-Chief • June 24, 2025
With the help of books, songs and crafts, El Paso libraries guide families in exploring themes of freedom, unity and acceptance in commemoration of Juneteenth.
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On Saturday, the U.S. military attacked three key nuclear sites in Iran, interjecting themselves in the Iran-Israel war. Today U.S. military bases in Qatar and Iraq were retaliated again by Iran.

US interjects in Israel-Iran War, prompting Iranian retaliation on US bases in Qatar and Iraq

Evelyn Palma, Editor-in-Chief • June 23, 2025
On Saturday, the U.S. military attacked three key nuclear sites in Iran, interjecting themselves in the Iran-Israel war. Today U.S. military bases in Qatar and Iraq were retaliated again by Iran.
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Oklahoma City wins two straight games to storm back in the series.

Oklahoma City reigns Thunder on Indiana’s championship hopes in NBA Finals Game Four and Five

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Multimedia Editor • June 23, 2025
After going down 2-1 in the NBA finals, the Oklahoma City Thunder stormed back into the series, controlling their own destiny as they salivated for their first championship since rebranding to the Thunder. As for the Pacers, they can only hope that injuries don’t dismantle their playoff hopes, again.
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Shohei Ohtani returned to Dodger Stadium to make his pitching debut after recovering from a torn ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) that occurred in 2023. 

Shohei Ohtani makes 2025 pitching debut after 2023 UCL injury

Kristian Hernandez, Sports Editor • June 20, 2025
Shohei Ohtani’s long awaited pitching debut finally arrived on Monday against the San Diego Padres where he allowed one run and pitched at 100 mph. The Los Angeles Dodgers won the game 6-3 with Ohtani also hitting two-four in his at-bats.
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Stephanie Alvarado is choosing to launch her commercial real estate career in her hometown, motivated by family support and El Paso’s growth potential.

Staying isn’t settling: Building a future in El Paso

Evelyn Palma, Web & Copy Editor • June 20, 2025
Graduating college is seen as a steppingstone for bigger opportunities, ones many UTEP graduates feel they need to pursue elsewhere. But for UTEP graduate Stephanie Alvarado, there are many meaningful reasons to build a future in El Paso.
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Torpedo bats gained popularity from the New Yankees using them against the Milwaukee Brewers in the 2025 opening series.

Major League Baseball’s newest innovation, torpedo bats

Joseph Ezekiel Montero, Staff Reporter • June 20, 2025
Major League Baseball has been using a new type of bat for the 2025 season, but while teams have proven it to be an incredible asset to their offense, what exactly are torpedo bats?
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Coldplay brings ‘Sparks’ to El Paso!

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Multimedia Editor • June 19, 2025

The world's biggest alternative rock band has brought its "Music of the Spheres" world tour to El Paso, Texas, giving both local and global fans an opportunity to experience what many music spectators view as a once in a lifetime concert. The demand...

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Advisors and mentors provide students with help in classes and connecting them to job opportunities.

Mentors guide UTEP graduates to the commencement stage

Daniela Ordaz, Contributor/Writer • June 18, 2025
Seniors reflect on the journey of their academic careers at UTEP and how advisers, peers or mentors have given them advice and guidance to reach their goals towards graduation.
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