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S6, EP4: A Look at Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine

Anahy Diaz, Multimedia Editor March 8, 2022

On this week’s new episode of The Prospector Podcast, Victoria Rivas covers the Russia-Ukraine war, as she speaks with UTEP political science, history and economic professors about the global impact this invasion possesses. Julia Lucero speaks with...

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"I want to be a mentor, coach and teacher in the El Paso community," Rhyanes told The Prospector. "My time at UTEP has been amazing, to be able to stay in my community to play for a storied program like the Miners has been a dream come true."

Isaiah Rhyanes: A profile in perseverance

Michael Cuviello, Sports editor May 11, 2020

As in many young men that play sports, Isaiah Rhyanes dreamed of playing basketball at the college level. The odds of being able to play college basketball are not very good for most people, but as a bench player for a high school team, it is an even...

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Senior forward Katarina Zec pushes the ball up court in win versus Florida Atlantic Jan. 4 at the Don Haskins Center.

Katarina Zec leaves an impact at UTEP

Isaiah Ramirez, Reporter May 11, 2020

Leadership is not an intangible that can be developed in a short period when it comes to the sport of basketball. In Katarina Zec's UTEP basketball career, she emerged as a leader and a player that is not only etched in the record book...

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Closing time: A goodbye from a sports guy

Closing time: A goodbye from a sports guy

Adrian Broaddus, Web Editor December 3, 2018

Ten straight semesters, three and a half years. Oh boy, what a ride it’s been. The first day I stepped foot into The Prospector’s office, I was an eager kid with a folder containing my resume and application to turn in. It was my first day of freshman...

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Despite all the new changes in UTEP Athletics, do you care about UTEP football?

Despite all the new changes in UTEP Athletics, do you care about UTEP football?

August 28, 2018

The Prospector asked students if, despite all the new changes in UTEP Athletics, they care about UTEP football. This is what they had to say. https://youtu.be/vGd5QjCEPsY

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Shootin’ The S#!T w/ Big Boy & The Bear: Episode Three

Shootin’ The S#!T w/ Big Boy & The Bear: Episode Three

Jason Green, Contributor June 5, 2018

https://soundcloud.com/user-479248766/bigboyandthebear-episode-3-drew-bonney-mixdown The Hosts: Senior multimedia majors Javier Cortez and Jason Green. The Episode: Big Boy (Cortez) and The Bear (Green), are joined by UTEP Associate Media Relations...

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Shootin’ The S#!T w/ Big Boy & The Bear: Episode Two

Shootin’ The S#!T w/ Big Boy & The Bear: Episode Two

Jason Green, Contributor May 29, 2018

https://soundcloud.com/user-479248766/shootin-the-st-w-big-boy-and-the-bear-episode-2-jonbalaya   The Hosts: Senior multimedia majors Javier Cortez and Jason Green. The Episode: Big Boy (Cortez) and The Bear (Green), talk about the NHL and...

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Shootin' The S#!T w/ Big Boy & The Bear: Episode One

Shootin’ The S#!T w/ Big Boy & The Bear: Episode One

Jason Green, Contributor May 21, 2018

https://soundcloud.com/user-479248766/shootin-the-st-w-big-boy-the-bear-a-sports-and-food-podcast-episode-1 The Hosts: Senior multimedia majors Javier Cortez and Jason Green. The Episode: Big Boy (Cortez) and The Bear (Green), talk about the El...

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The Miners kickoff the 2018 season at home against Northern Arizona on Sept. 1.

Miners eye offense as key for turnaround in 2018

Prospector staff April 2, 2018

The Miners are currently midway into their spring season and about five months away from their first game under new head coach Dana Dimel. Coming off a winless 2017 season, Dimel’s focus will be set on improving all three units. The biggest concern...

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Color change coming to UTEP Athletics

Color change coming to UTEP Athletics

Adrian Broaddus, Copy Editor March 26, 2018

UTEP will transition its colors in the near future to a lighter orange. Different athletic programs will undergo the phasing out of uniforms to match with the new colors coming up within the next couple years, according to Athletic Director Jim Senter....

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UTEP freshman guard Kobe Magee owns close to 40 pairs of shoes that range from the styles of Michael Jordan to Kevin Durant.

Magee’s style translates to his game on the court

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter March 26, 2018

For freshman guard Kobe Magee, his appearance plays a crucial part to how well he performs on the basketball court. The San Antonio native owns close to 40 pairs of basketball shoes. “RIP Smooth” is written on every pair of shoes he owns. These...

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Women prevail throughout the world of sports

Women prevail throughout the world of sports

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter March 19, 2018

Since Title IX, the law that states that no person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation or denied in any education program or activity, was passed in as part of the Education Amendments of 1972, women and sports...

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