Past, present and future Miners celebrated Minerpalooza by listening to musical acts, playing games and enjoying the fun ambiance. The 33rd annual Minerpalooza took place Sept. 15 outside of the Sun Bowl Stadium.  The night started off at 6 p.m. with...

The dust settles, the lights fade out, but only the miner spirit remains. Texas Western Gold Rush (TWGR) has kicked off Miner Welcome, UTEP’s yearly traditions to involve students into the blue and orange university. Most importantly, it is the first...

The UTEP volleyball team (4-1) finally made its way back to the Memorial Gym this past weekend for the annual Borderland Invitational Tournament, which ran from Thursday, Aug. 31 to Saturday, Sept 2.  The event hosted the Miners, the University of...

Turning the page from summer to fall, the freshness of back-to-school season is one of the many things UTEP students look forward to.  As a new semester arrives, so do the endless amounts of freshmen, searching for an opportunity to outshine their...

Hey Miners, welcome back to the Prospector Podcast! On this month’s podcast, the topics are; body positivity, new music by Taylor Swift and Olivia Rodrigo, and preparing to go back to school!  

Meet some of The Prospector Team! Our team ranges from different majors, skills, and interests that bring us together. The team shares what it takes to be a part of the Prospy Team.   Avery Escamilla-Wendell is the staff reporter and may be reached...

As power continues to shift at Warner Bros. and DC, Adult Swim is in the midst of releasing a brand-new animated take on a classic character. “My Adventures with Superman” was released earlier this month to critical acclaim. In this video, Emmanuel...

The University of Texas at El Paso is bringing in new incoming freshman. The new student orientation is providing a way for students to get involved on campus while preparing them for their upcoming school year. This is the start of a new journey for...

Hey Miners, it is the first episode for the Summer of 2023! On this month’s podcast, we speak about Pride month. Rosita the drag queen, opens about their identity and journey as a drag queen. Wesley Lawrence from the Borderland Rainbow Center speaks...

The LGBTQ+ community across El Paso celebrates Pride month through different events hosted by Sun City Pride, a local organization. "Born This Way" is the 18th annual Pride parade which gathered the LGBTQ+ community to walk across central El Paso to express...

Despite it being an old sport, lucha libre still remains a significant sport and form of entertainment for the borderland area. Renowned wrestlers from Mexico have gained popularity throughout the American continent, and their stunts have reached the...

Miners, it is the final episode of The Prospector podcast! On this week's episode sports editor Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela talks to UTEP golfer Andrea Ostos as part of his three-part series of border city athletes. Editor-in-chief Itzel Giron has a special...