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Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

Photo courtesy of UTEP Athletics. Niesha Burgher, along with other UTEP alumni, will travel to Paris to compete in the 2024 Olympics.

Niesha Burgher sprints for the gold at the Paris Olympics

Jorge Guajardo, Sports Editor July 8, 2024

The same year that saw Niesha Burgher take home Conference USA’s Track and Field Athlete of the Year will now see Burgher join the long list of UTEP Track and Field athletes to compete in the Olympics. Burgher, who competed in one of the most elite...

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The Rubin Center invites renowned graphic design and fine arts professionals to jury the exhibition and award prizes in each medium.

Glimpsing into the 2024 Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition

Frida Acuna, Arts & Culture Editor July 8, 2024

The Stanlee and Gerald Rubin Center for the Visual Arts presented the 2024 Annual Juried UTEP Student Art Exhibition from May 10 to July 11.  The art exhibition represents all media taught in the Department of Art at UTEP, showcasing paintings, sculptures,...

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Peace, love and beer on display in the convention center for the Sun City Beer Fest.

Brews and beverages draw enthusiastic crowd to the Sun City Beer Fest

Jorge Guajardo, Sports Editor July 5, 2024

The El Paso Convention Center, nestled in the heart of downtown, was home to the annual Sun City Beer Fest, which saw crowds of people gather to try over 170 types of beers and ciders. The convention center served as a melting pot for beer enthusiasts,...

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As a part of the NSO tour, new students can discover the different student-led organizations on campus.

Incoming Miners have futures as bright as gold

Sofia Sierra, Web Editor July 5, 2024

New faces are strolling the campus as New Student Orientation (NSO) is underway in the summer months at UTEP. New students are getting a slice of what it’s like to be a Miner by doing tours, learning about student organizations, and registering for...

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Love is POWER is displayed vibrantly by supporters of Pride.

Power and Pride on Parade: El Paso Celebrates the end of Pride Month

Jorge Guajardo, Sports Editor July 3, 2024

The harsh El Paso heat couldn’t keep the good vibes from flowing as the annual Pride Parade marched along downtown during the last weekend in June. For 19 years, the Pride Parade has given El Pasoans a chance to freely celebrate and embrace who they...

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Photo courtesy of rawpixel. Though Fourth of July festivities are fun, safety should be the top priority.

A guide to Fourth of July: Celebrating and Safety

Iziah Moreno, Photo Editor July 3, 2024

Fireworks in the night sky, cookouts, and everything decked out in red, white, and blue are a few things you can find this Independence Day. Here’s a few ideas of how to celebrate it and stay safe while doing it. Although popping fireworks on the...

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What doomed the Mavs? A look into one of the worst NBA Finals performances in years

What doomed the Mavs? A look into one of the worst NBA Finals performances in years

Jorge Guajardo, Sports Editor July 2, 2024

As the dust settles and we see Boston crowned as champions for the 18th time, one thing is for sure. The better team won.    With that said, the team that won was arguably the only team that showed up for the finals.  The Dallas Mavericks had...

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Photo courtesy of Flickr. President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump went head to head on June 27, 2024.

Presidential Debate Roundup: Will there be another debate?

Sofia Sierra, Web Editor June 28, 2024

As the 2024 presidential election nears, former President Donald Trump and current President Joe Biden stood on their podiums to address questions that all United States voters are asking. From internal and external affairs, to speaking about the faults...

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On June 12th, it was announced that Sony Pictures has acquired Alamo Drafthouse which has two theatre locations in El Paso.

Sony Pictures recently acquired Alamo Drafthouse

Frida Acuna, Arts & Culture Editor June 28, 2024

Founded in 1997 in Austin, Texas, by Tim and Karrie League, with more than 35 locations across the United States, Alamo Drafthouse is a unique cinema venue focused on the best projection, sound, and theatre experience while offering extensive food and...

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Midfielder Miguel Vásquez receives the pass of the ball.

The Borderland welcomes Club America for a historic friendly match

Sofia Sierra, Web Editor June 27, 2024

After becoming two-time champions of Liga MX, Club America played their first pre-season game against FC Juárez. The reigning champions came to the Sun Bowl Stadium for the first time on June 23 to play an international friendly match, where they greeted...

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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

Israel Garcia, Multimedia Editor 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. After working all semester on their rocket launch, they anticipated launching on the third day of...

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Photo courtesy of UTEP Newsfeed. UTEP President Heather Wilson and Texas Tech President Richard Lange welcome the class of 2024 MedFuture Cohort.

New joint program is guiding the future for health care students

Sofia Sierra, Web Editor June 26, 2024

Endless academic opportunities continue to flow into the El Paso community. One of the most recent is the MedFuture Cohort, a partnership between UTEP and Texas Tech El Paso. MedFuture Cohort allows for recent high school graduates to attend UTEP under...

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