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With multiple versions of Pete's appearance in the past, the current version of Paydirt Pete debuted in 2004.

How mascots can improve campus morale

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Staff Reporter November 7, 2024
Especially when thinking about Paydirt Pete and the legacy in which he’s crafted at UTEP, as the Pete that we know today has been the first thing that comes to mind when people think about what it means to be a Miner.
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Photo courtesy of Flickr images.

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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Intimate Insights with The Prospector: Navigating Consent

Intimate Insights with The Prospector: Navigating Consent

Adam Regalado, Multimedia Editor October 15, 2024
In the first article of his column, Adam explains how to navigate consent during the upcoming Halloween festivities.
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With a sudden conference realignment, UTEP will switch to the Mountain West Conference starting in the 2026-27 season. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

UTEP joins the Mountain West, is it the right decision?

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Staff Reporter October 1, 2024
UTEP has moved to the Mountain West. While ideal at first impression, the larger implications are some that don’t have a stable road for the Miner’s future.
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High School Football Kicks Off! Meaning that YOU should go out to a game

High School Football Kicks Off! Meaning that YOU should go out to a game

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Staff Reporter September 18, 2024
High School football has made its long-awaited return to the borderlands. A tradition in which many high schools and matured El Pasoans take pride in… yet college and graduate students tend to stay away. Now’s the time to beat the fear of embarrassment.
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Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela is the editor-in-chief for The Prospector.

Discovering my passion for journalism and rising to lead El Paso’s largest newsroom

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Editor-in-Chief September 16, 2024

I started this journey two years ago in 2022. Back then, I was just a scared and timid kid who did not have a background in journalism. Now, after what felt like an eternity, I am leading one of El Paso’s largest newsrooms helping others who were...

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SalmaPaola Baca is the photo editor for The Prospector.

From Work-Study to Editor

SalmaPaola Baca, Photo Editor September 13, 2024

I never planned to become the Photo Editor of The Prospector, but a passion that sparked in high school unexpectedly guided me here. It all started when I first discovered my love for photography and journalism. I remember the nervous excitement of picking...

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Alyda Muela is the web and copy editor for The Prospector.

To my younger self: You’re on the right path

Alyda Muela, Web Editor September 12, 2024

I’ve known from a very young age that I wanted to be a journalist when I grew up. While it may sound like an exaggeration to some, it’s the truth. I’m not saying that at the age of seven I understood the concept of journalism, as not many children...

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Edgar Loya (left) and James Paul Duran (right) are advocating for UTEP students to vote yes for the Student Union Referendum.

Letter to the Editor: UTEP Student Government regarding Union Referendum vote

Edgar Loya and James-Paul Duran September 12, 2024
Our Union has been standing since 1949. As UTEP expands in academic excellence, it must also expand the student experience. We want to inform you of the student effort that can help accomplish this: A new Student Union West!
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Sofia Sierra is the sports editor for The Prospector.

In the middle of my journalism metamorphosis

Sofia Sierra, Sports Editor September 11, 2024
Being young and having little experience, the concept of what a journalist really is still new to me. Although one thing I know for certain is that I enjoy telling other people’s stories.
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Photo courtesy of rawpixel. Though Fourth of July festivities are fun, safety should be the top priority.

A guide to Fourth of July: Celebrating and Safety

Iziah Moreno, Photo Editor July 3, 2024

Fireworks in the night sky, cookouts, and everything decked out in red, white, and blue are a few things you can find this Independence Day. Here’s a few ideas of how to celebrate it and stay safe while doing it. Although popping fireworks on the...

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What doomed the Mavs? A look into one of the worst NBA Finals performances in years

What doomed the Mavs? A look into one of the worst NBA Finals performances in years

Jorge Guajardo, Sports Editor July 2, 2024

As the dust settles and we see Boston crowned as champions for the 18th time, one thing is for sure. The better team won.    With that said, the team that won was arguably the only team that showed up for the finals.  The Dallas Mavericks had...

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