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  • Graduation issue is out now!
  • Enjoy the summer Miners!
  • Graduation issue is out now!
  • Enjoy the summer Miners!
Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector
Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector
Adrian Gonzalez

Adrian Gonzalez, Staff Reporter

Adrian Gonzalez Jr. is a junior at the University of Texas at El Paso, majoring in multimedia journalism with a minor in creative writing. He is a staff reporter for The Prospector. After graduation, he hopes to pursue a career as an insider in the NFL, NBA, or MLB, or in sportscasting, where he can share his passion for sports and connect with fans through storytelling.

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Prospector Picks: Tatyana Vega

Adrian Gonzalez, Staff Reporter • May 5, 2026
Fresh off a storied Arizona high school career, freshman pitcher/infielder Tatyana Vega brings her "bulldog mentality" and a deep family baseball legacy to El Paso as she anchors the Miners' rotation.
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Many UTEP students who commute to campus have had to adjust their spending habits due to the increase in gas prices. Because of the conflict in Iran, prices have risen to around $4.08 in El Paso as of early April 2026.

El Paso gas prices hit highest level in four years

Adrian Gonzalez, Staff Reporter • April 7, 2026

For the thousands of students who commute to the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) daily, the walk from the Sun Bowl parking garage is getting increasingly expensive before they even step onto campus. As of early April 2026, the average price for...

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‘A resource problem, not a coach problem’

Adrian Gonzalez, Staff Reporter • April 7, 2026
UTEP Athletic Director Jim Senter addresses fan criticism over high coaching salaries and constant donor pleas, framing the university's financial strategy as a car race essential for survival in the Mountain West Conference.
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UTEP Softball head coach T.J. Hubbard, presents Chelsea Troupe with a framed jersey in honor of her jersey retirement.

UTEP Softball retire Chelsea Troupe’s No. 00

Adrian Gonzalez, Staff Reporter • March 12, 2026
From early morning weightlifting sessions to Conference USA (C-USA) championship runs, Chelsea Troupe reflected on her career as UTEP officially retired her No. 00 jersey in a heartfelt homecoming ceremony on March 7 at Helen of Troy Field. 
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Betting on herself: Ivane Tensaie’s rise at UTEP

Adrian Gonzalez, Staff Reporter • February 17, 2026

Ivane Tensaie’s basketball journey has never followed a straight line. Instead, her path has been defined by bold decisions, quiet resilience and an unwavering belief in her own potential. Tensaie’s path to El Paso began in Roseville, Minnesota,...

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Raids conducted by ICE agents have surged across America. The operations frequently target construction sites such as in Horizon city.

Why ICE is focusing on construction sites in El Paso

Adrian Gonzalez, Staff Reporter • February 4, 2026

Editor’s Note: This story is part one of a three-part series covering ICE operations in El Paso. Recent U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations at construction sites across El Paso have intensified public concern and renewed debate...

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Despite a strong first half, UTEP’s defense struggled to maintain pressure, resulting in a game-winning touchdown drive by the NMSU Aggies in the final 35 seconds.

NMSU silences the Sun Bowl, wins Battle of I-10

Adrian Gonzalez, Contributor/Writer • November 23, 2025

Brief: The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) (2-9, 1-6 Conference USA) football team hosted the 102nd Battle of I-10 against New Mexico State University (NMSU)(3-7, 2-5 C-USA) on Saturday, Nov. 22. UTEP fell short to the Aggies 34-31 in the conference...

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Hancock loves creating music, if Hancock isn't playing sports, you can find him playing his instruments.

Football, boxing and music: Josh Hancock

Adrian Gonzalez, Contributor/Writer • October 31, 2025
The University of Texas at El Paso walk-on long snapper Josh Hancock graduated with a 3.75 GPA in political science while balancing football, boxing and a love for music; proving that success goes far beyond the field.
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UTEP’s late comeback fell short, the Miners were held off by the ULM Warhawks as they secured a 31-25 win at the Sun Bowl.

UTEP falls short from comeback, ULM escapes 31-25

Adrian Gonzalez, Contributor/Writer • September 26, 2025
The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) nearly erased a 24-point deficit in an anticipated Sun Bowl comeback, but late turnovers doomed the Miners in a 31-25 loss to the University of Louisiana at Monroe (ULM). Sophomore QB Malachi Nelson earned his career high of 404 passing yards.
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The Malachi Nelson Era Begins

Adrian Gonzalez, Contributor/Writer • September 9, 2025
Malachi Nelson’s first start at UTEP showed flashes of talent but also highlighted team struggles. While the Miners fell 28-16 at Utah State, Nelson gave fans hope that he could be the quarterback to turn the program around.
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