Gianluca Cuevas

[Photo] Ongoing border crisis heightened after migrant breach

Ximena Cordero, Staff Reporter • April 4, 2024

Border Patrol agents gather as they head towards a group of immigrants.

[Photo] Jaguars Gold Club permanently closed after lawsuit settlement

Alyda Muela, Contributor/Writer • April 2, 2024

Investigations revealed club was a hot spot for criminal activities.

[Photo] The women of SGA

Esteban Corona, Staff Reporter • March 27, 2024

Ana Giselle Marquez-Perez, education major and the collegiate senator for education.

[Photo] Alyssa Sianez: On the court and in the classroom

Adam Regalado, Multimedia Editor • March 21, 2024

UTEP volleyball libero and mathematics major, Alyssa Sianez, who hopes to teach middle school math, was chosen to be the GoTeach Dr. Pepper tuition giveaway program recipient.

[Photo] From heels to a helmet: The female engineer

Sofia Sierra, Web Editor • March 20, 2024

Valeria Arellano

[Photo] Life in between two countries

Sofia Sierra, Web Editor • March 11, 2024

Students are met with long lines at the border after a long day of classes.

[Photo] Climbing to new heights at UTEP Recreation Center

Nicholas Maes, Sports Editor • March 11, 2024

UTEP Recreation center has two basketball courts for students to utilize in their free time.

[Photo] A preview into the Early Music Latin America Festival

Marco Hinojosa, Audience and Engagement Editor • February 29, 2024

Compared to Renaissance and Baroque music, this event brings the mix of incorporating Latin American music with a professor and student participating in the festival.

[Photo] 7 things to do during spring break in El Paso

Alyda Muela, Contributor/Writer • February 28, 2024

Sometimes getting away from home means hanging out with your friends and creating memories that could last a lifetime.

[Photo] Romance and academics

Marco Hinojosa, Audience and Engagement Editor • February 16, 2024

While the combination of romance and education seems like a luxury, some students prefer to not be in a relationship so they can strictly focus on themselves and their academics.

[Photo] Impress your boo with something to do for Valentines

Sofia Sierra, Staff Reporter • February 15, 2024

A ring held with a promise.

[Photo] A professor that lives and learns by love

Meagan Elizabeth García, Arts & Culture Editor • February 14, 2024

Rodney Tawanda Ph.D poses mid-handstand at the Union Bridge

UTEP track breaks records at Albuquerque Invitational

Gianluca Cuevas, Phtographer • February 1, 2024

The UTEP indoor track team was ready to set the standard at the New Mexico Team Open at the Albuquerque Convention Center Jan. 26, and 27. From El Paso to four hours to Albuquerque, the only time that mattered was the record times they broke on the track....

[Photo] UTEP research team laying the foundation for new cancer treatment

Erik Acosta, Editor-In-Chief • January 25, 2024

Renato Aguilera, Ph.D lead the team that found a promising compound to combat leukemia.

UTEP faculty ranked amongst top researchers worldwide

Gianluca Cuevas, Photographer • January 17, 2024

As research is a growing industry worldwide, researchers at UTEP are far from falling short of the top researchers in the world. UTEP was recognized among the top 2% of the most cited researchers worldwide in a distinguished list known as the Standford-Elsevier....

[Photo] Olympians in Sun City

Ximena Cordero, Staff Reporter • January 16, 2024

Shakeen Hall-Smith sprints 200m.

[Photo] From businesses to brands and bars

Marco Hinojosa, Audience and Engagement Editor • January 16, 2024

787coffee allows their customers to enjoy coffee imported from Puerto Rico.

[Photo] Notre Dame Fighting Irish earn themselves a big bowl of Frosted Flakes

Joel Molina, Staff Photographer • December 30, 2023

Norte Dame beats Oregon State University in El Paso, Texas.

[Photo] Where accessibility and affordability meet: UTEP housing

Sofia Sierra, Staff Reporter • December 7, 2023

Students who live on campus have all expenses from housing included in their tuition.

[Photo] Juggling stadium lights, textbooks and teachers

Itzel Giron, Editor-in-Chief • December 6, 2023

Redshirt sophomore Cade McConnell balances academics, personal life and becoming a new leader for the Miners.

[Photo] Love that will live on

H. Catching Marginot, Staff Reporter • December 6, 2023

Carmen Tellez and James Martinez sit down with The Prospector to share updates on the scholarship honoring the passing of their son, Diego Martinez.

[Photo] A glimpse into the life of President Dr. Heather Wilson

Erik Acosta, Web Editor • November 28, 2023

President Dr. Heather Wilson and Erik Acosta share a laugh together.

[Photo] The Rhinos break ice before freezing up for two weekend games

H. Catching Marginot, Staff Reporter • November 28, 2023

Rhino and Wrangler player design to settle their differences by throwing hands.

[Photo] UTEP basketball shuts out USAO Drovers; sets school scoring record

Nicholas Maes, Contributor/Reporter • November 13, 2023

Freshman forward Elijah Jones pulls up for a quick jump shot.

[Photo] Aging through a screen

H. Catching Marginot, Staff Reporter • October 26, 2023

Shelves full of beauty products that promote skin care.

[Photo] UTEP volleyball sends LA Tech to the ‘doghouse’ in two home wins

H. Catching Marginot, Staff Reporter • October 24, 2023

Danika Washington changes the ball last minute and scores a point

[Photo] Reclaiming their name and heritage

Elisha Nuñez, Staff Reporter • October 13, 2023

[Photo] The Prospector’s Student-Athlete of the Month: Sheyliene Patolo

Elisha Nuñez, Staff Reporter • October 11, 2023

Sheyliene Patolo, a criminology major and player for UTEP’s soccer.

Volleyball busts out the brooms in series sweep against Florida International

Gianluca Cuevas, Photographer • October 9, 2023

The UTEP volleyball team (13-6, C-USA 5-3) swept Florida International University (FIU) in a two- game series which took place Saturday, Oct. 7, and Sunday Oct. 8, at Memorial Gym. The wins extended the team’s 5-0 home streak. Game one Set...

[Photo] ‘Fatigued’ Locomotive play leads to underwhelming draw versus San Diego Loyal SC

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor • October 7, 2023

Locomotive player asks the referee to show the yellow card as the San Diego player C. Guzman pleads to not get a yellow.

[Photo] Texas Western Gold Rush

Eugenio Cantu, Contributor/Reporter • September 8, 2023

Students grabbing their T-shirts for Texas Western Gold Rush Aug. 28.

[Photo] UTEP soccer finds its footing versus the University of Incarnate Word Cardinals

H. Catching Marginot, Staff Reporter • September 6, 2023

Forward leslie Gutierrez plays physical in attempt to save the ball leaving the pitch.

With UTEP volleyball’s season underway, new faces emerge under veteran wings

Gianluca Cuevas, Photographer • September 1, 2023

After reaching the semifinals but falling short at the C-USA Finals in 2022 to Rice University, UTEP Volleyball kicked off the start of their 2023 season with a 4-set sweep exhibition game against Grand Canyon University, Aug. 19. The Miners were...

[Photo] The most anticipated reunion of the year: ‘Y Soy Rebelde’

Ruth Urquiza, Contributor/Reporter • August 29, 2023

RBD get close to each other as they hear the El Paso crowd sing their songs

[Photo] El Paso Chihuahuas set new hit record during series loss to Albuquerque Isotopes

Nicholas Maes, Staff Reporter • August 30, 2023

Street filled with bright lights from southwest university park.

ICYMI: Chris Stapleton in the Sun City

Gianluca Cuevas, Contributor • May 29, 2023

Chris Stapleton kicked off his 2023 “All American Tour” March 16 and shortly made his way to El Paso to perform his fourth show off the tour, April 26. The El Paso show is said to have sold out in minutes with ticket resale prices reaching as high...

[Photo] First-generation student, soon to be graduate

Elisha Nuñez, Staff Reporter • May 2, 2023

Myra Villarreal started her college education at UTEP in fall 2020.

[Photo] BREAKING: Women’s basketball head coach Kevin Baker resigns

Katrina Villarreal, Multimedia Editor • April 5, 2023

Baker was named the 2023 Conference USA Co-Coach of the Year.

[Photo] Working out at the Rec Center

Nicholas Maes, Contributor • April 1, 2023

Originally built in 1996, the Recreation Center offers students a space for weightlifting, swimming, running, take fitness classes and rock climbing, among others.

[Photo] The Prospector’s Student-Athlete of the Month: Alexia Morales

Erik Acosta, Staff Reporter • March 22, 2023

Lexi Morales in the batter's box as she awaits the pitch.

[Photo] Softball closes UTEP Invitational with loss to No. 4 Oklahoma State

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor • March 1, 2023

Rylan Dooner applies a tag at second base in attempt to throw the runner out

[Photo] Women’s softball strikes out

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor • February 21, 2023

UTEP Miners hosted the Buffalo University Bulls, New Mexico University Lobos, Santa Clara University Broncos and Texas Tech University Red Raiders Thursday Feb. 16 through 19. This tournament was dedicated to former UTEP President Diana Natalicio, Ph.D....

[Photo] Thrift store bringing in a new wave of consumers

Erik Acosta, Staff Reporter • February 9, 2023

A wide shot of the THRFT store showing racks of clothing offering brand name products.

UTEP’s effort not enough against the Mean Green

Gianluca Cuevas, Contributor • January 31, 2023

The UTEP women’s basketball team (13-6, 6-4 C-USA) faced the University of North Texas (UNT) (8-13, 5-6 C-USA) at the Don Haskins Center, Saturday, Jan 28. The Miners entered this game with an overtime win on the road. Senior guard Jazion Jackson...