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Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

‘Cobra Kai’s’ finale crane kicks viewers with spontaneous life lessons

Jesie Garcia, Staff Reporter March 7, 2025
“Cobra Kai” leaves viewers and fans with a fulfilling conclusion tying in all aspects and struggles of life both inside and outside of the dojo. From matters of karate beef to college and intense grief, “Cobra Kai” covered many points of struggle and wasn’t afraid for their characters’ conclusions to be as messy or as beautiful as those in real life.
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Women's History Month celebrates the resilience and achievements of women past, present and future. Graphic by Gael Araiza/Layout Editor, Photos by SalmaPaola Baca & Kristian Hernandez

Celebrating women across the borderland

Avery Escamilla-Wendell, Editor-in-Chief March 5, 2025
Throughout the decades, women have existed in a world where the fight for individual rights, acceptance and equality is a constant reality. Women’s History Month started off as a weeklong celebration in Santa Rosa, Calif. in 1978, according to the National Women’s History Museum. Today, women are celebrated throughout March, and in El Paso, women from all backgrounds have spoken up to share their stories.
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“Judithe Hernández: Beyond Myself, Somewhere, I Wait for My Arrival” is an ongoing exhibit on the second floor of the El Paso Museum of Art until April 20.

Southwest depiction meets Chicano femininity in two same-floor EPMA exhibits

Jesie Garcia, Staff Reporter March 5, 2025
The El Paso Museum of Art opened two new exhibits, “Tom Lea and Contemporaries” and “Judithe Hernández: Beyond Myself, Somewhere, I Wait for My Arrival” on Saturday, Feb. 15. Both exhibits show drastically different styles and narratives but still impact museum goers and collectors all the same.
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Over 300 different versions of Monopoly have been created, including "Star Wars," Pokemon, and "Game of Thrones”, among others.

Fun at every corner: Inside Meeple Board Game Society

Jazmine I Gracia, Contributor/Writer March 3, 2025
Board and tabletop games are an immersive and fun medium that are capable of transgressing the boundaries of the real world and give you the ability to connect with real-life people.
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A performer reaches out as her fellow dancers hold her back in a scene from "Monomyth", illustrating the struggle between resistance and perseverance.

‘Monomyth’ using common adversity to create an impactful performance

Jesie Garcia, Staff Reporter February 26, 2025
UTEP’s Theater Dance production, “Monomyth” takes the stage on Feb. 20 to show a display of the hero’s journey in everyday life and societal issues. Dancers use their own struggles to face a vulnerable role and leave an impact on the audience leading to self-reflection and an understanding that they are the hero of their own lives.
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Quinn Hall houses the student organization, Red Turtle Cinema, who host weekly showings of movies.

Films and movies hidden from the public eye: The Red Turtle Cinema

Joseph Ezekiel Montero, Staff Reporter February 26, 2025
The Red Turtle Cinema is a student organization at UTEP. They screen unique movies and films people don’t usually watch. Whether you are a casual movie watcher or a film buff, the club welcomes everyone.
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Spider-Man swings onto Disney+ with ‘Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man’

Joseph Ezekiel Montero, Staff Reporter February 19, 2025
The favorite wall crawling superhero has a new show on Disney+. The show follows Peter Parker’s journey of great power and responsibility. With Spider-Man being beloved by many what do fans think about the character’s newest iteration?
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‘Swingin’ through the city: Building community through jazz

Jesie Garcia, Staff Reporter February 19, 2025
The Jazz Exchange’s 2025 music series, “Jazz Around Town” is a way of bringing community together while reconnecting to El Paso’s jazzy roots. The weekly jazz shows allow people to have a drink, a laugh and bask in the sound of smooth jazz.
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Common ‘tween spaces’ have faded out within recent years, and tweens have moved over to a digitized world.

The social evolution of tween spaces

Jesie Garcia, Staff Reporter February 17, 2025
When there’s economic shifts in the adult world, the cultural norms for tweens also change. The current socioeconomic climate pushes tweens online for their development to be at the mercy of their devices. They can no longer be found at the mall, but they can be found on social media, forums and online games.
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Adrian Aragones and Carolina Cardoza-Herrera help students at La Fe Prep develop their English language and thinking skills through podcasting.

UTEP professors bridge the gap at La Fe Preparatory School

Jesie Garcia, Staff Reporter February 17, 2025
Students at La Fe Prep are building their confidence and English language skills thanks to Adrian Aragones and Carolina Cardoza-Herrera. Their outreach and work at La Fe help students connect their education to their personal lives, setting them up for a successful future.
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"Animal Crossing New Horizon" won "Best Family Game" at the 2020 Game Awards 2020.

How cozy games maintain their allure in a fast-paced world

Jazmine I Gracia, Contributor/Writer February 14, 2025
Cozy games blend comfort and emotional depth through their formulaic gameplay and characteristics that should not be overlooked or reduced.
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In the modern age of Online speed dating, concerns for dating safety are higher than ever.

Watch the swipe, generational safeguards on the modern date

Alyda Muela, Arts & Culture Editor February 14, 2025
In a world where swiping left or right can lead to love, popular dating apps like Tinder, Hinge and Bumble have made it quicker and easier for people to connect. But how do different generations feel about these apps and how can users ensure their own safety?
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