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Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

Junior Sara Urueta is the Green Fund Chair, leading the campus to a more sustainable environment.

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

Marco Hinojosa, Audience and Engagement Editor 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.
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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

Avery Escamilla-Wendell, Writer/Contributor 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.
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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

Iziah Moreno, Staff Photographer 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.
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El Paso County propositions total nearly $325 million dollars.

El Paso County bond propositions on the 2024 ballot

Sofia Sierra, Sports Editor 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.
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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.

Ximena Cordero, Staff Reporter 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.
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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

Cameron Mason, Contributor/Writer 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.   
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Football falls to Sam Houston, remains winless at the Sun Bowl

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Editor-in-Chief 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).
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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

Rumi Sevilla, Staff Reporter 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.
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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

Ximena Cordero, Staff Reporter 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.
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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

Marco Hinojosa, Audience and Engagement Editor 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.
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39-year-old Lana Del Rey and 49-year-old swamp tour guide, Jeremy Dufrene were married in Des Allemandes, Louisiana Sept. 26.

‘C U L8R Alligator,’ Lanita ‘Lana Del Rey’ ties the knot with Jeremy Dufrene

Frida Acuna and Marco Hinojosa October 7, 2024
Living legend, 39-year-old Lana Del Rey recently became one with 49-year-old swamp tour guide, Jeremy Dufrene. The private wedding took place in Des Allemandes, Louisiana Sept. 26.
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El Paso Film Festival hosts their local filmmakers' screenings in Philanthropy Theater.

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

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Staff Reporter 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.
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