The Prospector

S:12 E:4 Picking Up on Slap Sauce!

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Multimedia Editor • March 21, 2025

In today's episode we discuss the belief over whether Gamescape can take over El Paso as it's premier entertainment destination and topped off the discussion with some slap sauce! We also, talk about Café Piro, a unique coffee shop in Texas, and highlight teams who we think can be bracket busters in March Madness.

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Stepping into the world of photography

Iziah Moreno, Photo Editor • March 21, 2025

Entering this world of media and journalism is something that’s still kind of new to me, but in the two years that I’ve being doing this, I think I can confidently say that deciding I want to take my photography seriously and pursue a career in media is the best thing that I could have done for myself.

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Pretty Woman brings love into the Sun City

H. Catching Marginot, Contributor/Writer • March 21, 2025

Love is a very mysterious feeling, and one everyone can experience at some point in their life. Love can hit someone like a semi-truck, that instantaneous acknowledgement with oneself where they just know that the love they are feeling is something special. Other times, love can be the result of an invisible Trojan Horse, sneaking its way to you like an emotive surprise attack. The latter occurs in “Pretty Woman: The Musical” the latest Broadway show to hit the Sun City.

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The door to sports betting is closed for Texans, but can it be opened soon?

Joseph Ezekiel Montero, Staff Reporter • March 20, 2025

People see ads for sports betting companies and apps all throughout the media, but while the activity is legal in most U.S. states, Texas is still one of 11 yet to legalize sports betting.

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Rifle Head Coach Andrea Palafox echoes women empowerment to all

Iziah Moreno, Photo Editor • March 19, 2025

From being a 15-year-old exploring a male-dominated sport to becoming the leader of an all-female team, UTEP Rifle Head Coach Andrea Palafox carved her path in a sports world dominated by men.

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Pete’s Plate Program provides meal alternatives to students and staff at UTEP

Joseph Ezekiel Montero, Staff Reporter • March 19, 2025

With a goal of helping students feel secure and supported, Pete’s Plates is a program run by the Women’s and Gender Studies department to provide students with free meals and other essential items.

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Cafecito en Socorro: Owners of Café Piro pass on the legacy of the Piro tribe through food and culture

Jesie Garcia, Staff Reporter • March 19, 2025

Cafe Piro, owned by Gabe and Mel Padilla, pays homage to the Piro tribe’s ancestral roots, their coffee, food and art tell a bigger story about the café.

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El Paso Fighters Dominate at Ring Wars 15

Diego Cruz-Castruita, Staff Photographer • March 19, 2025

Ring Wars 15 delivered an electrifying night of boxing on Feb. 22 at the El Paso County Coliseum, featuring high stakes fights and rising talent. With local fighters shining on a stacked card, Ring Wars 15 further cemented El Paso’s reputation as a growing hub for boxing. Next Ring Wars is set to return to El Paso in mid-July.

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DOGE’s effects on present and future government workers

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Multimedia Editor • March 17, 2025

From over 200,000 federal employees being laid off, to research grants being halted, those with aspirations to work for the government have to deal with DOGE’s changes.

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Drowning out the noise of everyday life with ambient sounds

Jazmine I Gracia, Contributor/Writer • March 17, 2025

As media consumption evolves, multitasking and background noise have become common, raising concerns about the decline of attentive viewership.

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Jorge Tovar Jr. bounces back from injury to claim TKO victory

Diego Cruz-Castruita, Staff Photographer • March 17, 2025

Jorge Tovar Jr.’s return to the ring was not only about fighting, but also about proving to himself that he could push through adversity. Dominating the fifth-round and winning by TKO, he kept his undefeated record intact and proved why he is one of the fastest-rising names in the middleweight division.

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Socorro ISD approves mass layoffs of 300 employees following $38 million budget deficit

Daniela Ordaz, Contributor/Writer • March 17, 2025

A school board meeting was held on February. 19 at 6 p.m. at the District Service Center, where several parents, students and supporters of the SISD community pleaded with the school board to not eliminate fine arts programs to deal with a budget deficit. After a five-hour long meeting, the school board voted 3-2 to reduce staff, increase class sizes and make cuts to the fine arts program.

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