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PhotoWide receiver Mister Chavis, cornerback Walter Neil, and defensive back Verenzo Holmes celebrate after a touchdown Oct. 2, 2021.  Prospector File Photo.

UTEP’s long awaited football season is here

Daniel Alec Lopez, Contributor August 23, 2022

Coming off a heartbreaking loss to Fresno State University in the Pub G Bowl last season, the Miners are looking to improve upon their 7-5 record from the 2021 season. UTEP has both new familiar faces returning on offense and defense. Last season the...

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El Paso Pro-Musica started off its season with the annual Summerfest concert Aug. 20 at the Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall featuring Grammy-winning cellist Zuill Bailey, violinist Chee-Yun, and pianist Natasha Paremski.

Wrapping summer up with music at Summer Fest

Meagan Elizabeth García, Arts & Culture Editor August 23, 2022

When it comes to live music and artistic connections, the UTEP Center for Arts and Entrepreneurship (CAE) and the El Paso Pro-Musica are the head of hosting local concerts with world-renowned artists.   Most recently, the “Summer Fest” concert...

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Getting to know UTEP President Heather Wilson with 73 questions

Itzel Giron, Ethan Thomas, and Brandy Ruiz August 23, 2022

The Prospector and Minero Magazine made their way to Hoover House Aug. 5– residence of the President of The University of Texas at El Paso, to meet President Heather Wilson, Ph.D., and to get to know her in a new light. Inspired by Vogue Magazine, both...

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Prisoners from the rival gangs of “Los Aztecas” and “Mexicles” fought during a riot inside the Centro de Reinserción Social in Ciudad Juarez. The riot later spread, killing and injuring many civilians while also burning several convenience stores.  The Prospector’s photo archive.

Riot in Ciudad Juárez’s prison leaves citizens terrified

Maria L. Guerrero Duran, Web Editor August 14, 2022

At 1 p.m., Aug. 11, according to multiple news sources a riot broke out inside the Centro de Reinserción Social (Cereso) No. 3 in Ciudad Juárez, where prisoners from the rival gangs of “Los Aztecas” and “Mexicles” fought, leaving two people...

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EA releases ‘Madden 23’ ratings: top 3 teams analyzed

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Contributor August 2, 2022

With the 2022 National Football League (NFL) season on the horizon, “Madden” and EA have been releasing position rankings daily. The AAA Game’s annual release never fails to stir up controversy, whether it’s the gameplay, the onslaught of microtransactions,...

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The importance of voting in the upcoming governor’s race

Kristen Scheaffer, Contributor July 29, 2022

As November draws closer, the governor’s race is getting more heated. With hot topics like gun rights, the new abortion law, and the power grid, voters should know where each candidate stands on these topics.   However, El Paso may not have the...

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UTEP alumnus Tobi Amusan will represent Nigeria in the 2021 Olympics competing in the 400 meter hurdles.

Former Miner breaks world record at World Championships

Katrina Villarreal, Staff Reporter July 29, 2022

Former Miner Tobi Amusan broke the world record and set the new world record in the 100-meter hurdles at the World Athletics Championships July 24 in Oregon.   According to KVIA, Amusan set a new African record during the Saturday heat with a time...

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‘NOPE’ is a definite summer yes!

‘NOPE’ is a definite summer yes!

Meagan Elizabeth García, Contributor July 25, 2022

*Editor's note: this review contains no spoilers. Following the success of his first two movies “Get Out” and “Us,” Director Jordan Peele has released yet another blockbuster that has completely revitalized and reshaped the horror genre in...

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Transfer forward Tillotson ready for a new chapter

Transfer forward Tillotson ready for a new chapter

Daniel Alec Lopez July 22, 2022

Going into the 2022-2023 season, the UTEP soccer team is trying to improve and build some success this season, which starts with sophomore forward Justice Tillotson. She transferred from Michigan State University and joined the Miners soccer team in 2021.  For...

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After nearly 18 years of service at UTEP, Dr. Nuñez prepares to become the first Latina Dean in the 125 years of SDSU.

Guillermina Nuñez-Michiri Ph.D. says farewell to UTEP after 18 years of service

Maria L. Guerrero Duran, Web Editor July 22, 2022

Director of Women and Gender Studies Guillermina Nuñez-Michiri, Ph.D. prepares to leave UTEP as she is set to start her next appointment Aug. 4 as the first Latina dean in the 125 years of San Diego State University’s history.  Over the course...

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Hayward is even better after a strong 2021 season

Hayward is even better after a strong 2021 season

Daniel Alec Lopez July 21, 2022

With the start of the 2022-2023 season for the UTEP football team around the corner, there are players who excelled last season and are hoping to do even better this year. One of those players is starting senior linebacker Breon Hayward. Hayward was also...

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Former owner of local publisher Cinco Puntos Press, Bobby Byrd tells the story of his publisher and Ben Saenz’s work, April 20.

Bobby Byrd dies at 80, leaving a legacy for El Paso’s literacy

Maria L. Guerrero Duran, Web Editor July 19, 2022

Bobby Byrd, poet and co-founder of the El Paso-based book publisher Cinco Puntos Press, died Monday July 11, at age 80.   He was born and raised in Memphis, Tennessee and moved to El Paso with his wife and children in 1978. In 1985, Bobby and Lee...

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