
March 17, 2025
From over 200,000 federal employees being laid off, to research grants being halted, those with aspirations to work for the government have to deal with DOGE’s changes.
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March 17, 2025
A school board meeting was held on February. 19 at 6 p.m. at the District Service Center, where several parents, students and supporters of the SISD community pleaded with the school board to not eliminate fine arts programs to deal with a budget deficit. After a five-hour long meeting, the school board voted 3-2 to reduce staff, increase class sizes and make cuts to the fine arts program.
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March 14, 2025
On Feb. 16 Border Network for Human Rights hosted “Together Juntos” a community civic and resource fair where 30 plus local service providers shared resources and valuable information to the community.
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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.

March 3, 2025
President Donald Trump signed an executive order “Eradicating Anti-Christian Bias” on Feb. 6. This will implement a Task Force initiative to reexamine existing law that may now be deemed anti-Christian and reinstate Christian values into the USA.
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Sponsored Content • December 9, 2024
As a student, you might feel that building up savings is a distant goal, especially with textbooks, rent, and life expenses eating up your budget. Raiz designed the Express Start Share Certificate with young savers in mind, especially those who are balancing classes, part-time jobs, and the cost of student life.

Jesie Garcia, Staff Reporter • March 19, 2025
Cafe Piro, owned by Gabe and Mel Padilla, pays homage to the Piro tribe’s ancestral roots, their coffee, food and art tell a bigger story about the café.
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Kristian Hernandez, Contributor/Writer • March 19, 2025
The UTEP beach volleyball team lost 3-2 in their home debut against Boise State after tying up the series 2-2 following a 2-0 lead from BSU.
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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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Cameron Mason, Contributor/Writer • February 17, 2025
UTEP makes a major offensive push by signing Mark Cala and Joshua Eargle, two key additions set to play huge roles to elevate the team next season.
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Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Multimedia Editor • February 11, 2025
The Chief's desire to achieve the first Super Bowl three-peat was harrowingly denied by a flock of Eagles seeking revenge, and glory.
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Joseph Ezekiel Montero, Staff Reporter
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?

Joseph Ezekiel Montero, Staff Reporter
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.

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Staff Reporter
UTEP went to Las Cruces on a mission to avenge last year's loss to New Mexico State University and create hope for a fanbase desperate to believe. Despite a 24-7 deficit, the Miner’s mission was a success.

Jesie Garcia, Staff Reporter • March 7, 2025
“Cobra Kai” leaves viewers and fans with a fulfilling conclusion tying in all aspects and struggles of life both inside and outside of the dojo.
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SalmaPaola Baca, Staff Photographer • February 13, 2025
Should couples still ask, “Will you be my Valentine?” Absolutely. This small yet meaningful tradition keeps romance alive, strengthens bonds and reminds partners that love is a choice worth celebrating.
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Evelyn Palma, Web & Copy Editor • February 12, 2025
My journey has been shaped by those who have supported me and by the many challenges I have faced along the way. As I step into this new role, I’m excited for what lies ahead, and I know that the best is yet to come.
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Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Multimedia Editor • February 11, 2025
The Chief's desire to achieve the first Super Bowl three-peat was harrowingly denied by a flock of Eagles seeking revenge, and glory.
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February 24, 2025
The Chuco Classic brought with it tightly contested fights, ranging from pro debuts, controversial draws, and even main event disappointment.
February 21, 2025
The Prospector asked UTEP students about how they see Valentine's Day. From their favorite memories, to current plans.
February 4, 2025
Policy changes aren’t just headlines—they impact real people, including UTEP students. The Prospector breaks down what President Trump's recent executive orders mean for El Paso, Texas.
January 24, 2025
UTEP kicked off their spring semester this week beginning Jan. 20. The Prospector's own Catching Marginot went around campus to ask students about their feelings, expectations, and hopes for the upcoming semester.

March 7, 2025
It'd be a crime to ignore the end of a franchise 40 years in the making. At last, the end of a story for all the characters in Cobra Kai has come. Plus, our boss / EIC Avery Escamilla-Wendell joins us to speak about puppies, and life updates. On the topic of movies, we put a spotlight on UTEP's own movie club as they spread films that students may not know a lot about.

February 21, 2025
Hopping off the lyrics of Kendrick Lamar, there's no podcast like us. For the second episode of The Prospector Podcast Season 12, we talk about how shocking Super Bowl 59 was, halftime show, a new Spider-Man series on Disney+ and the Jazz scene around El Paso, Texas.

February 6, 2025
New host Sebastian Perez-Navarro, along with co-hosts Kristian Hernandez and Cameron Mason, guide the conversation from staff reporter Leah Austin's experience with the mayor, love, the border situation in El Paso, and UTEP Basketball.

November 11, 2024
Welcome back! This is Adam Regalado, your host of The Prospector Digest. In this episode we talk breast cancer awareness, "Death by Denim" and...