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Charlie Kirk fatally shot during event at Utah Valley University
Charlie Kirk fatally shot during event at Utah Valley University
September 10, 2025
Charlie Kirk was shot dead at Utah Valley University during "The American Comeback Tour" event held on campus.
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Rocket manufacturing has changed as space exploration further relies on private corporations.
How are we getting ‘to infinity and beyond?’: The rise of private space exploration
July 24, 2025
Space may not be as ‘out of this world’ as previously perceived. After sending four astronauts into orbit, Axiom Space is conducting research to build a space station of their own that they plan to commercialize. Opening the door for further knowledge about space, and even leisure travel.
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Getting to infinity and beyond: Private Space Exploration
Getting to infinity and beyond: Private Space Exploration
July 20, 2025

After sending four astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS), private space company Axiom Space is researching ways to construct their own space...

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Texas Senate Bill 12 will force LGBTQ+ student clubs in K-12 schools to disband at the start of the 2025-2026 school year. This law will also stop the use of different pronouns or names for students as well.
Texas introduces Senate Bill 12, a law aimed against DEI initiative in public schools
June 26, 2025
The Texas Legislature is passing Senate Bill 12 in September, a law that would ban LGBTQ+ student clubs for the 2025-2026 school year.
On Saturday, the U.S. military attacked three key nuclear sites in Iran, interjecting themselves in the Iran-Israel war. Today U.S. military bases in Qatar and Iraq were retaliated again by Iran.
US interjects in Israel-Iran War, prompting Iranian retaliation on US bases in Qatar and Iraq
June 23, 2025
On Saturday, the U.S. military attacked three key nuclear sites in Iran, interjecting themselves in the Iran-Israel war. Today U.S. military bases in Qatar and Iraq were retaliated again by Iran.

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Start Small, Save Big: Express Start Share Certificates Make It Easy for Students to Start Saving
Start Small, Save Big: Express Start Share Certificates Make It Easy for Students to Start Saving
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.
A love letter to El Paso: Sincerely, Kali Uchis & Thee Sacred Souls
A love letter to El Paso: Sincerely, Kali Uchis & Thee Sacred Souls
Iziah Moreno, Photo Editor • September 11, 2025
Following the release of her fifth studio album, Kali Uchis announced “The Sincerely, Tour,” a 25-city North American tour with an Aug. 28 date at The Don Haskins Center. The tour featured Thee Sacred Souls as an opener for the concert.
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UTEP Volleyball brings party back to Club Memorial!
UTEP Volleyball brings party back to Club Memorial!
Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Multimedia Editor • September 11, 2025

The University of Texas at El Paso volleyball program is coming back to Memorial Gym to serve up the 2025 NCAA season. Only a year after reaching their...

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Free student tickets, but few takers
Free student tickets, but few takers
Jewel Ocampo, Staff Reporter • September 11, 2025
Despite free admission to all home games, UTEP’s student section often sits half-empty. Students cite confusion, lack of awareness and low interest, leaving the university searching for new ways to boost turnout.
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UTEP fans were able to celebrate the Miners’ 42-17 home-opening win over UT Martin on Sept. 6.
UTEP sends UT Martin Skyhawks back to their nest
Kristian Hernandez, Sports Editor • September 9, 2025
After a UTEP offensive performance scoring 42 with redshirt senior running back Hahsaun Wilson earning a program record-breaking 94-yard rushing touchdown.
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Photo courtesy of UTEP Athletics.
The Malachi Nelson Era Begins
Adrian Gonzalez, Contributor/Writer • September 9, 2025
Malachi Nelson’s first start at UTEP showed flashes of talent but also highlighted team struggles. While the Miners fell 28-16 at Utah State, Nelson gave fans hope that he could be the quarterback to turn the program around.
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Photo courtesy of UTEP Athletics.
No gold in Logan: Miners fall to Utah State 28-16
Cameron Mason , Staff Reporter
Opening the 2025 season on the road, UTEP football faced an uphill battle against the Utah State Aggies, ultimately falling short despite a spirited effort with a few notable plays on both sides of the ball.
Coach Walden emphasized accountability among staff and players as he looks to build a stronger culture within the team.
UTEP Miners gear up as college football returns
Cameron Mason, Staff Reporter
Football season is officially back, and in year two of the Scotty Walden era. The Miners are ready to turn last year’s growing pains into momentum and make some serious noise in their final season of Conference USA (C-USA).
The offensive and defensive lines clash as the blue and orange teams battle during UTEP's 2025 Spring Game.
UTEP football shows out in Spring Game
Cameron Mason, Contributor/Writer
Heading into the second year with Head Coach Scotty Walden, UTEP held its traditional spring game of blue team vs. orange team to showcase the talent on the roster for the upcoming fall season to fans.
A love letter to El Paso: Sincerely, Kali Uchis & Thee Sacred Souls
A love letter to El Paso: Sincerely, Kali Uchis & Thee Sacred Souls
Iziah Moreno, Photo Editor • September 11, 2025
Following the release of her fifth studio album, Kali Uchis announced “The Sincerely, Tour,” a 25-city North American tour with an Aug. 28 date at The Don Haskins Center. The tour featured Thee Sacred Souls as an opener for the concert.
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It all worked out
It all worked out
Mia Colmenero, Layout Editor • September 10, 2025
Fall 2025 marks the start of my journey into the world of journalism but, it took a lot of experience and learning moments to get here. From being laughed at in elementary school now being able to be in a publication at a university, I still strive to be better.
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From me to you, welcome to The Prospector!
From me to you, welcome to The Prospector!
Evelyn Palma, Editor-in-Chief • September 9, 2025
Welcome to The Prospector! Whether you are a returning reader or it’s your first time checking us out, I hope you stick around to see all the amazing work the staff puts together each week for you.
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Photo courtesy of UTEP Athletics.
The Malachi Nelson Era Begins
Adrian Gonzalez, Contributor/Writer • September 9, 2025
Malachi Nelson’s first start at UTEP showed flashes of talent but also highlighted team struggles. While the Miners fell 28-16 at Utah State, Nelson gave fans hope that he could be the quarterback to turn the program around.
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UTEP Volleyball brings party back to Club Memorial!
September 11, 2025

The University of Texas at El Paso volleyball program is coming back to Memorial Gym to serve up the 2025 NCAA season. Only a year after reaching their...

From one year plan, to one night spectacular: Minerpalooza rocks the Sun City
September 9, 2025

The 35th Annual Minerpalooza has just rocked the Sun City! Yet the one night spectacular is a result of a year of meticulous planning. Join The Prospector...

Getting to infinity and beyond: Private Space Exploration
July 20, 2025

After sending four astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS), private space company Axiom Space is researching ways to construct their own space...

El Paso goes ‘loco’ for soccer success!
July 9, 2025

From one season to the next, The El Paso Locomotive have gone from last place in the United Soccer League Championship’s (USL) Western Conference, to...

Season 13, Episode 1: Picking Up on UTEP President Heather Wilson!
Season 13, Episode 1: Picking Up on UTEP President Heather Wilson!
September 3, 2025

After delaying the inevitable with a Spin-Off series, The Prospector Podcast makes its way back into UTEP Student Media and Publications with its 13th...

Summer Spin-off, Episode 3: Picking Up on Patrick Star and summer blockbusters!
Summer Spin-off, Episode 3: Picking Up on Patrick Star and summer blockbusters!
July 17, 2025

To conclude The Prospector’s venture into summer podcasting, the whole staff really had to use their “imagination,” to create what is possibly one...

Summer Spin-off, Episode 2: Picking Up on 600 ESPN El Paso!
Summer Spin-off, Episode 2: Picking Up on 600 ESPN El Paso!
July 2, 2025

The Prospector Podcast continues spinning into summer by hosting radio personalities Steve Kaplowitz and Adrian Broaddus from 600 ESPN El Paso!...

Summer Spin-off, Episode 1: Picking Up on the New Editors!
Summer Spin-off, Episode 1: Picking Up on the New Editors!
June 25, 2025

It wouldn’t be The Prospector without a podcast, and we’re kicking off the summer season by catching up with our new editors! The summer...

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