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UTEP Athletics announce changes to staffing, salary cuts.

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor September 24, 2020

In response to the COVID-19 and its budgetary implications on revenue, UTEP announced Wednesday there would be furloughs along with positions being eliminated or unfilled in the athletic department for 20-21 athletics year. Along with this action,...

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UTEP sophomore quarterback Gavin Hardison receives snap as he looks down field for open receivers Sept. 19.

UTEP Miners take to the road for the first game ever versus Louisiana Monroe

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor September 24, 2020

Coming off its 17-13 win over Abilene Christian, the Miners take to the road in an effort to get its first win over an NCAA Division 1 team versus the  University of Louisiana Monroe (ULM)  Warhawks.  The Miners are now 3-1 on the season, while...

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Longhorns stampede Miners 59-3

Longhorns stampede Miners 59-3

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor September 14, 2020

The UTEP Miners were dominated in all facets of football, Saturday as the team traveled to Austin to play the Power Five opponent, Texas Longhorns 59-3 in a game that was a blowout from the very start.  It took the Longhorns exactly 19 seconds to...

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To adapt to COVID-19, UTEP has implemented testing and educational resources about staying safe.

Here’s how UTEP is adapting to the pandemic this fall

Sasha Minjarez, Contributor August 24, 2020

UTEP President Heather Wilson and other university officials held a virtual town hall meeting on Aug. 11 to discuss the institution’s reopening plans, implemented strategies to maintain its safety, and upcoming events. Here are some basic things you...

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Opinion: Masks and patience are the keys to returning to normal

Opinion: Masks and patience are the keys to returning to normal

Michael Cuviello, Editor-in-Chief August 12, 2020

While leadership in the United States remains divided on the solutions to the current COVID-19 pandemic, with states and cities all using different tactics to combat the coronavirus, it is important to not base decisions on what is convenient...

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El Paso Locomotive forward Omar Salgado goes up for a high kick  over a defender versus New Mexico United July 15, 2020

Locomotive look to stop two game losing streak versus Colorado Springs

Michael Cuviello, Editor-in-Chief August 8, 2020

The El Paso Locomotive 1-2-2 take on the Colorado Springs Switchbacks 1-1-2 tonight in a battle for Group C second place.   After restarting the United Soccer League (USL) season with a win, the Locomotive has gone winless in its last three...

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The Prospector Podcast — Season 2, Episode 11

The Prospector Podcast — Season 2, Episode 11

Prospector Staff Report August 7, 2020

The Prospector Daily · PODCAST S2 EP 11 In this weeks episode; Michael Cuviello talks about the effectiveness of masks and social distancing on the COVID-19 outbreak, and Daniel Alec Lopez reviews the 2001 movie “A Knight’s Tale” starring...

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President of the El Paso Police Wives and Family Support Organization  Melissa Bailey address Helinda Ortiz and the rest of the crowd at Officer David Ortiz Recreational Park in El Paso July 23, 2020.

El Pasoans unite to ‘back the blue’

Michael Cuviello, Editor-in-Chief July 25, 2020

About 50 people gathered at Officer David Ortiz Recreational Park Thursday, July 23 in support of local law enforcement as a response to multiple protests about police misconduct in the aftermath of George Floyd’s death at the knee of an officer.  The...

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The Locomotive defense tries to chase down  an attacking  New Mexico player on  a rain drenched Southwest University Field July 24,2020

Locomotive loses first game of 2020 season

Isaiah Ramirez, Sports Editor July 25, 2020

 On a rainy Friday evening at Southwest University Park, the El Paso Locomotive FC (1-1-2) were unable to muster efficient scoring opportunities resulting in a 2-1 loss to New Mexico United (2-1-1). This is the Locomotive first loss of the...

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Locomotive defender Bryam Rebellon takes to air to set a pass to teammate verus New Mexico July 15, 2020.

Locomotive and New Mexico United survive impending severe weather, battle to a draw

Michael Cuviello, Editor-in-Chief July 16, 2020

On a severely overcast Wednesday night, the El Paso Locomotive struggled to get clean shots on goal for most of the match coming up scoreless in the second half playing  New Mexico United to a draw 2-2.  “We are unbeaten in three, we had the...

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El Paso midfielder Dylan Mares penetrates the RIo Grande defense taking an opposing player off his feet with his footwork Saturday July 11, 2020.

Locomotive take on group rival New Mexico United

Michael Cuviello, Editor-in-Chief July 15, 2020

The El Paso Locomotive (1-0-1) takes on cross-state rival New Mexico United (1-1) tonight at 7 p.m. at Southwest University Stadium in a crucial matchup that will determine first place in Group C.    Both teams are coming off wins in the return of...

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Trump administration backs down on barring online only instruction policy for international students in U.S.

Michael Cuviello, Editor-in-Chief July 14, 2020

The Trump administration rescinded its policy barring international students from attending colleges in an only format and staying in the United States (U.S) a U.S. District Judge announced today according to CNN. After last week announcing through...

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