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El Paso County propositions total nearly $325 million dollars.

El Paso County bond propositions on the 2024 ballot

October 10, 2024

The Nov. 5 election will give El Pasoans the opportunity to vote on a collection of propositions and races that will have an impact on the future, both locally and nationally.

KLAQ Haunted Houses of Terror showcases their new Halloween attractions in East El Paso.

El Pasoans can find thrills, chills, and festive fun at Halloween Events throughout October.

October 10, 2024

As the fall season begins and Halloween approaches, El Pasoans can celebrate the spooky season with pumpkin patches, fall festivals, haunted houses, and trick-or-treating events, costume contents and much more throughout October.

All contributing flashes done by 3 tattoo artists from shops like Sunset, After Ten and Monolith Tattoo.

915 Tattoo Flash Crawl: Three Shops Unite to Celebrate El Paso’s Culture

October 9, 2024

Running from 9:15 am to 9:15 pm in the heart of Downtown, the event served as a reminder to the community that tattoos are more than just ink; they are living symbols of our collective stories, struggles, and identities. With each design serving as a permanent tribute to the history, culture, and experiences that define the people of El Paso.

Coldplay will perform at the Sun Bowl June 13, 2025.

Sun Bowl to see a ‘Sky Full of Stars:’ Coldplay will perform in El Paso June 2025

October 8, 2024

Coldplay announced the El Paso tour date for their newest album titled 'Moon Music.' The concert date set for June 13, 2025 marks the band's only stop in Texas.

El Paso Film Festival hosts their local filmmakers' screenings in Philanthropy Theater.

Sitting at the edge of your seat: El Paso Film Festival Returns

October 7, 2024

For the seventh year in a row, West Texas’s Preeminent destination for Indie film has come and gone. The Film Festival’s fallout is one which hopes to inspire the inner director of those young and old.

CAMPUS

UTEP Green Fund in process of creating more sustainable projects, looking for ideas from students

October 11, 2024

UTEP'S Green Fund is a student-approved referendum that tackles sustainability projects all over campus. This committee provides information on the impact of the institution and the environment. By investing in renewable energy, lowering the carbon footprint, conserving water and increasing energy sufficiency. Their motive is to make a change that is beneficial for the future.

Experts were available at Flora Fest to help teach customers how to properly take care of their new plants.

Florafest offered El Paso a chance to learn about native plants and support UTEP’s Centennial Museum and Gardens

October 7, 2024

Florafest, an event hosted by UTEP’s Centennial Museum and Chihuahuan Desert Gardens, took place Sept. 28. Customers could purchase native plants with the help of local gardening experts which helped support the museum and gardens.

UTEP’s acceptance rate reflects the dedication to inclusivity and access to education for all

September 27, 2024

With a 99.9% acceptance rate, UTEP has a commitment to inclusivity and education access. While this raises sustainability questions, officials emphasize the university's dedication to student success as future growth is expected.

Jostens The University of Texas at El Paso Official Class Ring

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ARTS & CULTURE

Alex Trimble is one of three members of Two Door Cinema Club.

Two Door Cinema Club makes way to El Paso in sold-out show

October 11, 2024

Two Door Cinema Club returned to El Paso on Sept. 25 at the Plaza Theater along with their opener Petey for a sold-out show. The show is a part of their US and Canada tour, the biggest in their career.

The Oculto Film Festival featured fantasy and horror films created by borderland filmmakers on Oct. 4.

Oculto Film Festival showcases borderland horror with thrilling creations from local filmmakers

October 9, 2024

The sixth annual Oculto Film Festival was a bi-national event, taking place in El Paso and Ciudad Juárez. The event gave horror enthusiasts a chance to watch films created by filmmakers from the borderland and around the world.

Sun Bowl to see a ‘Sky Full of Stars:’ Coldplay will perform in El Paso June 2025

October 8, 2024

Coldplay announced the El Paso tour date for their newest album titled 'Moon Music.' The concert date set for June 13, 2025 marks the band's only stop in Texas.

SPORTS

Leslie Gutierrez is a part of UTEP’s soccer team as a forward and a midfielder.

Soccer player embraces her culture through sport and her education

October 11, 2024

Hispanic Heritage Month is special in the border region of El Paso. In honor of the month, UTEP athlete Leslie Gutierrez chooses to celebrate by being surrounded by her family.

UTEP Volleyball delivered an impressive display on Friday night at the Memorial Club, dominating Sam Houston with a decisive 3-0 victory.

UTEP volleyball tames Bearkats in doubleheader sweep

October 10, 2024

Oct. 4 and 5, UTEP volleyball faced off against the Sam Houton Bearkats. With UTEP firing on all cylinders, the Miners went on to pick up both matches while playing at Memorial Gym. The Miners are still undefeated in conference play, with an overall record of 14-2. Coming into these games, UTEP had been on a five-game winning streak with a strong open to Conference-USA (C-USA) play, sweeping Florida International University on Sept. 28.

Defensive End Bryton Thompson celebrates after a play.

Football falls to Sam Houston, remains winless at the Sun Bowl

October 9, 2024

Coming off a much-needed bye week, the UTEP Miners football team (0-4, C-USA 0-1) faced off against Conference USA (C-USA) opponents Sam Houston Bearkats (4-1, C-USA 1-0).

OPINION

With a sudden conference realignment, UTEP will switch to the Mountain West Conference starting in the 2026-27 season. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

UTEP joins the Mountain West, is it the right decision?

October 1, 2024

UTEP has moved to the Mountain West. While ideal at first impression, the larger implications are some that don’t have a stable road for the Miner’s future.

High School Football Kicks Off! Meaning that YOU should go out to a game

September 18, 2024

High School football has made its long-awaited return to the borderlands. A tradition in which many high schools and matured El Pasoans take pride in… yet college and graduate students tend to stay away. Now’s the time to beat the fear of embarrassment.

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela is the editor-in-chief for The Prospector.

Discovering my passion for journalism and rising to lead El Paso’s largest newsroom

September 16, 2024

I started this journey two years ago in 2022. Back then, I was just a scared and timid kid who did not have a background in journalism. Now, after what felt like an eternity, I am leading one of El...

SalmaPaola Baca is the photo editor for The Prospector.

From Work-Study to Editor

September 13, 2024

I never planned to become the Photo Editor of The Prospector, but a passion that sparked in high school unexpectedly guided me here. It all started when I first discovered my love for photography and journalism....

Alyda Muela is the web and copy editor for The Prospector.

To my younger self: You’re on the right path

September 12, 2024

I’ve known from a very young age that I wanted to be a journalist when I grew up. While it may sound like an exaggeration to some, it’s the truth. I’m not saying that at the age of seven I understood...

VIDEO

A deep dive into the Rubin Visual Arts

July 9, 2024

The Stanlee and Gerald Rubin Center for the arts has opened its doors for two new projects, the 2024 Annual Juried UTEP Student Exhibition and “You’re...

The Sun City Rocket Team ventured to Las Cruces, New Mexico in June to compete for the third time in the Spaceport America Cup.

Sun City Summit Rocket Team Soars in 2024 Spaceport America Cup

June 27, 2024

The UTEP rocket team and many other schools set out to compete at the Spaceport America Cup in June, while also embracing the unknown due to the weather....

Engineering Students Head to International Rocket Competition

June 19, 2024

Members of UTEP’s Sun City Rocket Team took The Prospector team behind the scenes to get a closer look at the project they have been working on in preparation...

Girl excited to be more than halfway through 3-mile run.

The empowering story of Girls Run the 915

April 17, 2024

Ladies from various walks of life and running speeds have geared up in their running shoes to join the newest running crew in El Paso, known as Girls Run...

PODCAST

The Prospector Digest Ep:1

September 11, 2024

Welcome back Miners! This is the new and improved Student Media and Publications podcast to ensure all Miners on and off campus are updated with everything...

S:10 E:6 Goodbye, for now

May 3, 2024

Hey there, it’s Adam. It was such a privilege and awesome experience to be this semester's podcast host. This was my first semester here at The Prospector...

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