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Many El Pasoans and UTEP students were running for family members who are currently battling cancer or those who have lost their lives to cancer.

UTEP Zeta Tau Alpha helps community ‘Think Pink’ with 5K Breast Cancer Awareness run

Avery Escamilla-Wendell, Contributor/Writer October 25, 2024
As Breast Cancer Awareness month unfolds throughout October, sorority Zeta Tau Alpha (ZTA) hosted a 5K event that people across the borderland attended and showed support for survivors and patients alike.
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Ruth Jerubet is a member of the track and field team and is the captain of the cross country team.

UTEP’s Ruth Jerubet named C-USA Athlete of the Week for two consecutive weeks

Ximena Cordero, Staff Reporter October 24, 2024

Conference USA (C-USA) named UTEP senior Ruth Jerubet the Women’s Athlete of the Week for two consecutive weeks for cross country, first on Sept. 17 and again on Oct. 1. Jerubet shared that while the honor was unexpected, it’s one of her proudest...

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On Oct. 19, UTEP soccer faced off against LA Tech at University Field. With late-game heroics, the Miners came back to end their four-game losing streak. Photo courtesy of UTEP Athletics.

UTEP soccer adds needed win to season versus Louisiana Tech Bulldogs

Cameron Mason, Contributor/Writer October 24, 2024
On Oct. 19, UTEP soccer faced off against LA Tech at University Field. With late-game heroics, the Miners came back to end their four-game losing streak.
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UTEP rifle hosted the Air Force Academy Falcons and Schreiner University Mountaineers in their home-opener at the UTEP Rifle Range, Oct. 19.

UTEP rifle misses its mark against Air Force, still time to improve

Gael Araiza, Layout Editor October 23, 2024
Following a loss in their season-opening tri-match, UTEP rifle hosted the Air Force Academy Falcons and Schreiner University Mountaineers in their home-opener at the UTEP Rifle Range. Despite this unideal start to their season, can the Miners still make their mark?
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Raised in El Paso, with parents from Ciudad Juárez, Franco faced challenges in his academic career. Photo courtesy of Wikipedia Commons

Hispanic Heritage Month: Roberto José Andrade Franco shares the importance of Hispanic voices in sports journalism

Ximena Cordero, Staff Reporter October 23, 2024
Roberto José Andrade Franco is a writer with ESPN. He shares the value that Hispanic and Latino voices bring to journalism and sports media by providing diverse perspectives. Franco also shared words of advice to aspiring journalist.
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Liam Payne, singer, songwriter and former One Direction Member found dead at 31 in Buenos Aires

Ximena Cordero, Staff Reporter October 22, 2024
On Oct. 16, Liam Payne was found dead at 31 at the Casa Sur Hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina after falling out of his hotel balcony. Payne had a successful career both as a soloist and as a member of boy band One Direction.
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Michael Cosman plays fantasy football because it encourages him to watch more games from teams that aren’t his own.

Fantasy football hits hard in reality, how NFL fans pay the price

Alyda Muela, Web Editor October 22, 2024
Fantasy football is played by over 29 million Americans each year and has increased NFL viewership for over 62 years. The virtual gridiron has created a diverse community of die-hard football fans and non-fans alike.
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UNLV’s Sluka: Living Proof of NIL Obsession in College Sports

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Staff Reporter October 22, 2024
The state of college football has historically altered. Matthew Sluka has become the most viral college athlete after announcing he’d be redshirting due to an unfulfilled NIL deal. Did he get ripped off? Or is Sluka in the wrong?
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The Prospector Digest Ep: 2

Adam Regalado, Multimedia Editor October 22, 2024

Hello and welcome back to The Prospector Digest. In this episode I talked to reporters and photographers about the stories The Prospector has been covering. From arts & culture, news and sports, we talk about it all. This episode features an audio...

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Amid winless football record, UTEP makes the move to Mountain West

Sofia Sierra, Sports Editor October 21, 2024
In a sudden turn of events, UTEP accepted Mountain West Conference’s invitation to join, a conference realignment that will impact UTEP athletics for years to come. On Oct. 1, the university announced they will be exiting Conference USA (C-USA), one they had been a part of for nearly 20 years.
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The Migrant Crime Wave: Political Rhetoric on Immigration Takes Center Stage in Final Weeks of 2024 Campaign

Rumi Sevilla, Staff Reporter October 21, 2024
As Political tension between both parties intensifies as we near the upcoming elections, numerous recent speeches and media appearances have continued to emphasize concerns over immigration, particularly regarding individuals arriving at the nation’s southern border.
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The UTEP School of Pharmacy is sponsoring a food drive honoring baseball legend Roberto Clemente.

Step Up to the Plate: Roberto Clemente Food Drive

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Staff Reporter October 20, 2024
September has come and gone, but the legacy of the month in which the UTEP School of Pharmacy sees vital in doing good for their community.
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