The Last Dance: UTEP women’s volleyball team makes final strides of the season

Alan Acosta, Staff Photographer • December 2, 2025

The University of Texas at El paso (UTEP) women’s volleyball team has made history with their successes, and team members in their last year of athletic eligibility reflect on the past season, their time at UTEP, and what the future might hold in store for them.

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That’s a wrap—better late than never

Alan Acosta, Staff Photographer • December 2, 2025

Despite my one and only semester, I am glad to have been a small part of The Prospector. A lot has happened in just a handful of months, both chaotic and fun, and I don’t think I’d have it any other way.

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[Photo] Master Chief is ending the console wars

Jazmine I Gracia, Contributor/Writer • November 24, 2025

The Master Chief and Cortana journey to PlayStation, marking a new era for sharing exclusive video game franchises.

[Photo] Longest US Government shutdown ends after 43 days

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Multimedia Editor • November 24, 2025

The U.S. and Texas state flags at half-staff on the UTEP campus, Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, 38 days into the U.S. government shutdown.

[Photo] El Paso voters’ Election Day guide

Ximena Cordero, Web & Copy Editor • November 4, 2025

UTEP students may vote on campus at the Union East building in the Acacia meeting room 102A.

[Photo] The US government shuts down for the first time since 2018, and for the third time under Trump

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Multimedia Editor • October 28, 2025

Michael Apodaca, county chairman of the El Paso Democratic Party office, shared his thoughts on the 2025 government shutdown and its effects on the city.

[Photo] Chicano Folklore, what keeps us connected to our culture

Aylinne Morales, Contributor/Writer • October 14, 2025

An image of “La Llorona” (© Warner Bros. Pictures) visible through stacks of Mexican and Mexican-related folklore books.

The 2025 El Paso Film Festival returned with indie movie magic, special guests and “Burt”

Alan Acosta, Staff Photographer • October 9, 2025

The 2025 El Paso Film Festival kicked off with a new selection of local and international independent films, alongside special guest appearances from filmmakers Kevin Smith and Lloyd Kaufman. The festival also showed director Joe Burke’s new indie feature, “Burt.”

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[Photo] Department of Communication welcomes new chair Roberto Avant-Mier

Mia Colmenero, Layout Editor • September 25, 2025

Avant-Mier recently became the new head of the Department of Communication, 15 years after joining the university.

[Photo] The Marching Miners march to the beat of Miner pride

Brisa Silva, Contributor/Writer • September 12, 2025

Student musician Tito Ramirez plays the bass drum during a rehearsal. Students of the Marching Miners learn to practice together with triweekly rehearsals

[Photo] Students turn passions into profit

Jazmine I Gracia, Contributor/Writer • September 12, 2025

3D print display of various characters made by Diego Carrasco and Alyssa Contreras. The two UTEP students run their own Etsy shop, where they 3D print and paint characters by made-to-order commission or for fun.

[Photo] Rediscovering UTEP’s Centennial Museum and Chihuahuan Desert Gardens

Jewel Ocampo, Staff Reporter • September 10, 2025

[Photo] El Paso tunes in to support KTEP after federal funding cuts

Vivien Noe, Staff Reporter • September 7, 2025

KTEP, a charter member of NPR, has provided public radio services in the Southwest for almost 80 years. The station can be found inside the Cotton Memorial Building at UTEP.