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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Students turn the tassel, is graduation worth the wait?

Joseph Ezekiel Montero, Staff Reporter • June 18, 2025

Graduating is a major milestone in a student's life, marking the end of a journey and opening doors to new stages of life. But does a graduation ceremony appropriately represent all the work put in by students?

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UTEP Athletics hangs up the rackets, tennis discontinued after season’s end

Joseph Ezekiel Montero, Staff Reporter • May 17, 2025

After a devastating loss to end the season, UTEP athletics has stated that the women’s tennis program will be discontinued “effective immediately” due to the complexity of allocation of funds.

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More than ‘just a job’

Joseph Ezekiel Montero, Staff Reporter • May 15, 2025

My time has been short at The Prospector, but I feel it has impacted me in many ways. This job has given me so much and it does sadden me that I must say goodbye.

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Authenticity for El Paso, the world in a cup

Joseph Ezekiel Montero, Staff Reporter • May 5, 2025

World Boba and Coffee is a locally owned cafe by Ruben and David Ramos. This pair of brothers wanted to share drinks and experiences with El Paso that cannot be found anywhere else.

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Marvel Studios’ ‘Thunderbolts*’ review

Joseph Ezekiel Montero, Staff Reporter • May 4, 2025

Marvel Studios’ “Thunderbolts*” is out. Is it any good? Has Marvel found its footing again? Are they still releasing generic content with no true vision or does the MCU have a bright future?

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Showtime! Behind the scenes of UTEP Symphony Orchestra’s dedication

Joseph Ezekiel Montero, Staff Reporter • May 2, 2025

The UTEP Symphony Orchestra performs three to four concerts each semester. The audience sees talent on display on stage, but something the audience may not see is the hours of dedication given by musicians.

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Calling all bikers to La Wheela

Joseph Ezekiel Montero, Staff Reporter • April 28, 2025

In 2023, La Wheela Bicycle Place located in Far East El Paso opened for business. Since then, it has been a location which has encouraged those biking to stop on buy to share their enthusiasm over the sport, while having good food.

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‘I, am Steve’: ‘A Minecraft Movie’ review

Joseph Ezekiel Montero, Staff Reporter • April 23, 2025

The Minecraft movie is now out and is already a box office success. Grossing over $550 million worldwide and is the highest grossing movie of 2025 so far. But is the film good, is it worth watching or should fans save their money?

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Here’s what you need to know before entering college

Joseph Ezekiel Montero, Staff Reporter • April 16, 2025

Students entering university may feel overwhelmed and even feel a sense of doubt. However, it's good for students to know that others have been in their shoes.

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Sun Bowl Association hosts El Paso’s first divisional pickleball tournament

Joseph Ezekiel Montero, Staff Reporter • April 14, 2025

The Sun Bowl Association hosted El Paso’s first divisional pickleball tournament sponsored by Nusenda Credit Union. El Pasoans and players from the surrounding area battled it out in 39 separate divisions of El Paso’s largest pickleball tourney.

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AI in the world of journalism

Joseph Ezekiel Montero, Staff Reporter • April 11, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) has made its way into journalism. Creating story pitches, headlines and gathering data are now easier than ever. But should journalists have their guard up when using this technology?

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Cycling through El Paso’s bike cafes

Joseph Ezekiel Montero, Staff Reporter • April 9, 2025

Bike cafes? Buying a bike, need repairs, even a meal or some coffee–both Podium Finish Sport Boutique & Cafe and La Wheela Bicycle Place are ready for any El Pasoan's needs.

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Being in the crowd is part of the UTEP experience

Joseph Ezekiel Montero, Staff Reporter • April 4, 2025

Sporting events are part of every college experience, and games at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) are no different. The roar of the crowd on a winning drive, the synchronized cheer after a 3-point shot made, or tense air in Memorial Gym on match point, these experiences can be enjoyed by all students at UTEP.

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UTEP Student Recreation Center’s hidden gem

Joseph Ezekiel Montero, Staff Reporter • April 2, 2025

Located behind UTEP Student Recreation Center’s, stands an impressive wooden structure that is part of the recreational sports department’s “Leadership Challenge Course” program. The recreation center’s challenge course is a program designed to help teams take an intentional look at group dynamics. Throughout the course participants work on teamwork, communication, planning and organization.

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Advice to student from educators who once walked the UTEP campus

Joseph Ezekiel Montero, Staff Reporter • April 2, 2025

Educators who embrace new students every semester at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) have once been in a lecture hall before, studied at the library for an exam. These educators spoke to The Prospector to share insightful advice to new and returning Miners.

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El Paso Locomotive FC take on Phoenix Rising FC

Joseph Ezekiel Montero, Staff Reporter • March 26, 2025

El Paso Locomotive FC had its second home game of the season against Phoenix Rising FC. After a last-minute draw in its first match against the Colorado Switchbacks, the Locos continued their optimistic early season run.

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The door to sports betting is closed for Texans, but can it be opened soon?

Joseph Ezekiel Montero, Staff Reporter • March 20, 2025

People see ads for sports betting companies and apps all throughout the media, but while the activity is legal in most U.S. states, Texas is still one of 11 yet to legalize sports betting.

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Pete’s Plate Program provides meal alternatives to students and staff at UTEP

Joseph Ezekiel Montero, Staff Reporter • March 19, 2025

With a goal of helping students feel secure and supported, Pete’s Plates is a program run by the Women’s and Gender Studies department to provide students with free meals and other essential items.

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Climb to the top for spring break this year

Joseph Ezekiel Montero, Staff Reporter • March 14, 2025

With no spring break plans in order, some students may still be looking for a reason to get out of the house. If having fun, but staying active is your goal, rock climbing might be the perfect activity.

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UTEP cornerback Jaylon Shelton arrested for charges of assault

Joseph Ezekiel Montero, Staff Reporter • March 8, 2025

Jaylon Shelton, cornerback for the UTEP football team was arrested on March 5 for an alleged assault.

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Controversy sparks following President Trump’s barring of the Associated Press from presidential affairs

Joseph Ezekiel Montero, Staff Reporter • March 7, 2025

President Trump signed an executive order to rename the “Gulf of Mexico” to the “Gulf of America.” Certain media outlets say they’ll continue the use of its original name, sparking controversy between Trump and some journalists.

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Films and movies hidden from the public eye: The Red Turtle Cinema

Joseph Ezekiel Montero, Staff Reporter • February 26, 2025

The Red Turtle Cinema is a student organization at UTEP. They screen unique movies and films people don’t usually watch. Whether you are a casual movie watcher or a film buff, the club welcomes everyone.

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UTEP women’s basketball retires assistant coach Jareica Hughes No. 3 jersey

Joseph Ezekiel Montero, Staff Reporter • February 21, 2025

Jareica Hughes, assistant coach of The University of Texas at El Paso women’s basketball has had an incredible career in the sport. She received many awards as a student athlete playing for UTEP and now, as a coach, is getting her No. 3 jersey retired.

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Spider-Man swings onto Disney+ with ‘Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man’

Joseph Ezekiel Montero, Staff Reporter • February 19, 2025

The favorite wall crawling superhero has a new show on Disney+. The show follows Peter Parker’s journey of great power and responsibility. With Spider-Man being beloved by many what do fans think about the character’s newest iteration?

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NFL Conference Championship recap. What’s at stake for Super Bowl 59 and what plans do students have for Super Bowl Sunday?

Joseph Ezekiel Montero, Staff Reporter • February 9, 2025

The NFL’s Conference Round has concluded, with Super Bowl 59 upon us, what’s at stake for each team chasing the Vince Lombardi Trophy, and how do students plan to spend their Super Bowl Sunday?

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America’s newest popular sport in the borderland: Dropshot Social

Joseph Ezekiel Montero, Staff Reporter • February 6, 2025

The rapidly growing sport of pickleball has become very popular throughout the U.S. With new players starting every day and old ones playing more, a pickleball social group in El Paso was made for everyone.

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RedNote, the TikTok savior that wasn’t needed

Joseph Ezekiel Montero, Staff Reporter • January 29, 2025

On Jan.19 the national TikTok ban went into effect. Leaving many users in need of a new social media outlet. RedNote stepped in as the best replacement to fill the void. At least it was supposed to.

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El Paso’s escape from life into a new reality, Hotel Delirium

Joseph Ezekiel Montero, Staff Reporter • January 22, 2025

Hotel Delirium is a local escape room unique to El Paso. Owners Rachel and John Deslongchamps give El Pasoans an escape from the stress of daily life and allow them to travel into an immersive experience.

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NFL Playoffs: Super Wild Card Weekend aftermath and student reaction

Joseph Ezekiel Montero, Staff Reporter • January 18, 2025

The NFL’s Super Wild Card Weekend has come and gone. Let’s recap each game with major takeaways from the first round of playoffs of the 2024-25 season, and see what students think with the league going into the Divisional Round.

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