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[Video] A Miner-Tastic Minerpalooza
Alyson Rodriguez, Contributor/Reporter
• Sep 18, 2023
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Impacting the world of Latino journalism
Itzel Giron, Editor-in-Chief
• Jun 29, 2023
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Another blow to the diversity at universities
Itzel Giron, Editor-in-Chief
• Jun 29, 2023
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Does the USWNT stand a chance in this upcoming world cup?
Itzel Giron, Editor-in-Chief
• Jun 28, 2023
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A fine line between telling stories and facing persecution
Itzel Giron, Editor-in-Chief
• Apr 23, 2023
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The Prospector’s precious guardian angel
Itzel Giron, Editor-in-Chief
• Apr 18, 2023
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The 65th Annual Grammy Awards kept people up ‘Late Night Talking’
Itzel Giron, Editor-in-Chief
• Feb 7, 2023
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What Biden missed during his visit to El Paso
Itzel Giron, Editor-in-Chief
• Jan 11, 2023
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The unknown pressures from your parent
Itzel Giron, Multimedia Editor
• Nov 29, 2022
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Which holiday sport is the best to watch?
Itzel Giron, Multimedia Editor
• Nov 15, 2022
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Expectations for the ‘World Cup’ in Qatar
Itzel Giron, Multimedia Editor
• Nov 15, 2022
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[Video] Say hello to UTEP’s Skateboarding Professors
Itzel Giron, Multimedia Editor
• Nov 4, 2022
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Problem within the National Women’s Soccer League
Itzel Giron, Multimedia Editor
• Nov 1, 2022
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[Video] Dean of Health Sciences, ‘Dr. Skateboard’ teaches physics through skateboarding
Alberto Silva Fernandez, Staff Reporter
• Nov 1, 2022
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An emotional rollercoaster of hidden love: ‘My Policeman’ review
Itzel Giron, Multimedia Editor
• Oct 27, 2022
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Enter at your own risk: a review of Forbidden Acres Outdoor Haunted Trail
Itzel Giron, Multimedia Editor
• Oct 25, 2022
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Why are we ashamed of trick-or-treating?
Itzel Giron, Multimedia Editor
• Oct 18, 2022
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[Video] UTEP lecturer helps students land their own tricks
Alberto Silva Fernandez, Photographer
• Oct 18, 2022
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[Video] Beto makes final stop at UTEP during his college tour
Itzel Giron, Multimedia Editor
• Oct 12, 2022
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[Video] The Sistine Chapel makes it to Sunland Park Mall
Meagan Elizabeth García, Arts & Culture Editor
• Oct 4, 2022
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[Video] Miners upset Boise in historic win
Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
• Sep 24, 2022
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[Video] Professor kickflips into UTEP’S heart
Alberto Silva Fernandez, Photographer
• Sep 20, 2022
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[Video] Minerpalooza wraps up Welcome Week
Alyson Rodriguez, Staff Reporter
• Sep 6, 2022
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Miners collapse in first sellout game since 2008
Daniel Alec Lopez and Itzel Giron
• Aug 28, 2022
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UTEP welcomes students with events at ‘Miner Welcome Week’
Prospector Staff Report and Itzel Giron
• Aug 24, 2022
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The unsolved problem of mass shootings
Itzel Giron, Multimedia Editor
• Aug 23, 2022
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Getting to know UTEP President Heather Wilson with 73 questions
Itzel Giron, Ethan Thomas, and Brandy Ruiz
• Aug 23, 2022
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‘Ms. Marvel’ lacks luster compared to other shining stars in the Marvel lineup
Itzel Giron, Multimedia Editor
• Jul 14, 2022
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Rain won’t stop the El Paso Zoo from Rockin’
Itzel Giron and Emily Autumn Velasquez
• Jul 5, 2022
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Get ready to Rock ‘n’ Roar with the El Paso Zoo Society
Itzel Giron, Multimedia Editor
• Jun 28, 2022
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[Video] 16th annual Pridefest “Show me your disco” kicks off
Emily Autumn Velasquez, Editor-in-Chief
• Jun 23, 2022
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‘Jurassic World: Dominion:’ Let the dinosaurs die in peace
Itzel Giron, Multimedia Editor
• Jun 22, 2022
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‘Stranger Things 4:’ How much stranger can things get?
Itzel Giron, Multimedia Editor
• Jun 16, 2022
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Welcome to Harry’s House: Album in review track by track
Itzel Giron, Multimedia Editor
• Jun 14, 2022
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UTEP picks its Top 10 Senior
Itzel Giron, Audience and Engagement Editor
• May 3, 2022
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Threading the needle for more than 50 years
Itzel Giron, Audience Engagement Editor
• Apr 6, 2022
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Pushing the boundaries of fashion
Itzel Giron, Audience Engagement Editor
• Apr 6, 2022
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Behind the look with drag queen Rosita Thorne
Itzel Giron, Audience Engagement Editor
• Apr 5, 2022
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Local female journalists talk challenges in news industry
Itzel Giron, Audience and Engagement Editor
• Mar 22, 2022
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Season finale of ‘Euphoria’ leaves audiences with a cliff hanger
Itzel Giron, Audience and Engagement Editor
• Feb 28, 2022
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‘The Batman’ could be the best Batman remake ever
Itzel Giron, Audience and Engagement Editor
• Feb 28, 2022
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UTEP alumnus ends hunger strike for Latinx and Black school communities
Itzel Giron, Audience and Engagement Editor
• Feb 19, 2022
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Bad Bunny brings the heat to Don Haskins
Itzel Giron, Audience and Engagement Editor
• Feb 16, 2022
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A peek into Dr. Diana Natalicio’s Brave Books collection
Itzel Giron, Audience and Engagement Editor
• Feb 7, 2022
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Our top albums for your Valentine’s Day playlist
Itzel Giron, Audience Engagement Editor
• Feb 5, 2022
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Social media editor sets beginning of internet takeover
Itzel Giron, Audience and Engagement Editor
• Feb 1, 2022
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UPDATE: Car collides with UTEP golf cart on Sun Bowl Drive
Itzel Giron, Audience and Engagement Editor
• Jan 31, 2022
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Spring semester kicks off with Miner Welcome
Itzel Giron, Audience Engagement Editor
• Jan 28, 2022
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UTEP Alum Don Maynard dies at 86
Itzel Giron, Audience Engagement Editor
• Jan 19, 2022
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Beto returns to El Paso in hopes of gathering local support
Itzel Giron, Staff Reporter
• Jan 10, 2022
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Student embraces her Latin roots as a journalist
Itzel Giron, Staff Reporter
• Dec 2, 2021
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Dolores Anguiano to walk the stage of the Don Haskins after 30 years in college
Itzel Giron, Staff Reporter
• Nov 30, 2021
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Latin pop artists ignite crowd at the Don Haskins
Itzel Giron and Victoria Rivas
• Nov 16, 2021
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Georgina Hernandez-Escobar celebrates her bicultural roots through art
Itzel Giron, Staff Reporter
• Nov 10, 2021
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The epidemic of school shootings in America
Itzel Giron, Staff Reporter
• Nov 4, 2021
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Safety first: Rising cases of STDs in El Paso
Itzel Giron, Staff Reporter
• Nov 3, 2021
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A star-studded lineup set for Super Bowl LVI
Itzel Giron, Staff Reporter
• Oct 13, 2021
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John T. Farraro: Once a Miner, always a Miner
Itzel Giron, Staff Reporter
• Oct 6, 2021
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Post-pandemic fashion: A new form of comfort
Itzel Giron, Staff Reporter
• Sep 30, 2021
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A New York opportunity for UTEP cheer and dance team
Itzel Giron, Staff Reporter
• Sep 28, 2021
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Taking a step back in time for the return of UTEP Homecoming
Itzel Giron, Staff Reporter
• Sep 21, 2021
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