The Prospector

Homecoming court shows off state and school spirit at pageant

Julia Hettiger, Staff Reporter • September 29, 2015

Twenty-eight contestants competed for a spot in this year’s homecoming court, each displaying their school pride in unique ways. The wide array of contestants were brought together to show off their Miner pride by singing, dancing and much more. The...

SunCycle takes the city on a ride

Jose Soto, Entertainment Editor • September 29, 2015

Residents and visitors of El Paso now have another option when it comes to getting from one destination to another. This new way does not involve a vehicle, making it an environmentally friendly choice for those looking to get around town, particularly...

UTEP organizations get ready for the float-making party

Fernanda Leon, Staff Reporter • September 29, 2015

UTEP’s homecoming is here and the campus is bursting with activity. From open houses, special breakfasts, a 5K run, many UTEP departments and student organizations are preparing for the event-filled week. One of this year’s many activities is the...

The football look: what the player’s uniforms are all about

Julia Hettiger, Staff Reporter • September 22, 2015

Many football fans are familiar with the rules, regulations and plays of football, but there are few who know the amount of work that goes on outside of the playing field. Maintaining a football player’s image and the cost of preserving a player’s...

What you need to know about this year’s tailgates

Fernanda Leon, Staff Reporter • September 22, 2015

Now that football season is here students at the University of Texas at El Paso and Miner fans in general are starting to get ready for UTEP’s first home game. Along with supporting the UTEP football team, the tradition of tailgating is the most common...

‘ESPN Fantasy Football’ app a must have amongst football fanatics

Adrian Broaddus, Staff Reporter • September 22, 2015

The fall season marks the start of many things, but nothing symbolizes the arrival of the season like the glorious sport of football. For the 2015 football year, the tradition of fantasy football once again takes center stage for many fans. One major...

Local hotspots get ready for football season

Jose Soto, Entertainment Editor • September 22, 2015

Not many things are synonymous with the fall season quite like football. Sport enthusiasts will be herding over to stadiums all across the nation to partake in one of the biggest American traditions; college football. Whether watching it live or through...

September 21, 2015

Every Monday The Prospector releases a print edition of our publication. This means a long day of work every Monday that usually carries on into late hours. Between editing stories, finding sources, designing pages and the occasional shout-match, The...

Luis Miguel le da ambiente romantico al Don Haskins

Julio Cesar Chavez, Staff Reporter • September 16, 2015

El Sol de México trajo su Deja Vu tour a el Don Haskins Center en UTEP el martes por, 16 de septiembre, por la noche justo antes de las 10 p.m. El artista se presento después de una breve introducción por su banda. Alrededor a 7,000 personas asistieron...

16 de septiembre festivity to celebrate Mexican history and culture

Julia Hettiger, Staff Reporter • September 15, 2015

September 16, 1810 marks Mexico’s declaration of independence from Spain, that would lead to a 11 year war against the Spanish. Two centuries later, their independence is still celebrated on the borderland. The Office of Student Life will be hosting...

Get Reel movie line up brings great options to the Union Cinema

Fernanda Leon, Staff Reporter • September 15, 2015

Every semester, the Office of Student Life at the University of Texas at El Paso presents a cinematic line-up with their Get Reel series. Each Thursday and Friday of every week during the fall semester, a different movie is played at the Union Cinema,...

Vendors find nontraditional ways to make a living

Julia Hettiger, Staff Reporter • September 15, 2015

TI:ME at Montecillo hosted their monthly farmer’s market on Sunday, Sept. 13, and drew in vendors from all over town. They sold a wide variety of things such as homemade makeup, fizzy bath bombs and food. Vendors had tables set up throughout the square,...