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The second season of “Euphoria,” streaming on HBO Max, ended Feb. 27 leaving viewers with many questions unanswered. The show is confirmed to return for a third season.

Season finale of ‘Euphoria’ leaves audiences with a cliff hanger

Itzel Giron, Audience and Engagement Editor February 28, 2022

“Euphoria” has become the most talked-about show since its initial release in 2019; however, with COVID-19, filming of the second season was paused causing viewers to wait almost three years for the new season.   Released on Jan. 9, the show has...

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“The Batman” will be in theaters March 4 and is directed by director Matt Reeves and stars Robert Pattinson and Zoë Kravitz.

‘The Batman’ could be the best Batman remake ever

Itzel Giron, Audience and Engagement Editor February 28, 2022

Editor’s Note: This is your formal warning for mild spoilers.  The highly anticipated “The Batman” film by director Matt Reeves is set to arrive in movie theaters March 4, but it has already surpassed all expectations, including my own. Being...

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Part of the “Migratory” displays a clipping from the “El Paso Morning Times". The description states “In 1917, Carmelita Torres led a revolt against the gassing of Mexicans crossing here.”

Rubin Center makes art accessible to everyone

Maria L. Guerrero Duran, Web Editor February 28, 2022

The Rubin Center for the Visual Arts is hosting their Spring 2022 exhibition featuring exhibitions like “International Understanding Foundation” by Minerva Cuevas’, and art by Carolina Caycedo and David de Rozas.   Located on the outskirts...

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Junior point guard Souley Boum plays offense against the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Miners lose showdown against UAB

Daniel Alec Lopez February 27, 2022

The UTEP men’s basketball team (16-12 ,9-7 Conference USA) fell in a tight match up against the University of Birmingham at Alabama (22-7, 12-4 C-USA) Feb. 26 at the Don Haskins Center.   The Miners started off hot on offense and defense. The...

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Anaysa Arce grabs to get her pins and flags from the LGBTQIA2S+ workshop on Wednesday, Feb. 9.

UTEP’s SELC celebrates the beauty of queerness through a workshop

Alyson Rodriguez, Contributor February 23, 2022

UTEP’s Student Engagement & Leadership Center (SELC) hosted “QUEER 101: LGBTQIA2S+ Workshop” Wednesday, Feb. 9, and covered many topics regarding sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and pronouns.   UTEP students filled...

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The Prospector Podcast – Season 6, Episode 3

Anahy Diaz, Multimedia Editor February 22, 2022

On this week’s new episode of The Prospector Podcast, Layout Editor Hugo Hinojosa shares his concerns on the long lines that await people trying to cross to Ciudad Juarez on foot on on car. Itzel Giron talks to teacher and UTEP alumni Maurice André...

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UTEP men’s basketball goes against Middle State Tennesse University at the Murphy Center Feb. 21. The men lost 77-59.

Miners unable to keep up with Blue Raiders

Daniel Alec Lopez February 22, 2022

The UTEP men’s basketball team (16-11, 9-6 Conference USA) fell to Middle Tennessee State University (20-7, 11-3 C-USA) Feb. 21 at the Murphy Center. UTEP was able to keep the score close early on in this contest but could not match the firepower MTSU...

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Tyler, the Creator performed at the Don Haskins Center Feb. 14 along with artists Kali Uchis, Vince Staples and Teezo Touchdown. Photo credit of Pemberton Music Festival.

Tyler, The Creator surprises fans with concert production

Julia Lucero, Contributor February 21, 2022

Tyler, The Creator performed his fourth show at the Don Haskins Center Feb. 14 for his “Call Me If You Get Lost” tour.   To kick off his latest album, “Call Me If You Get Lost”  Tyler announced his U.S tour dates in August 2021, with ticket...

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The director of The Flor de Barro Gallery shows off her favorite artist she collects and buys from Mexico. This makes up most of her collection.

The Flor de Barro Gallery: A Revival of Contemporary and Traditional Mexican Art

Elisha Nuñez, Contributor February 21, 2022

Nestled on Westwind Drive and Pino Real Drive, the Flor de Barro Gallery appears to be another typical residence on the corner of an intersection. However, there is more to this  typical-looking house than meets the eye. Behind its doors lies a collection...

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UTEP men’s basketball team wins 84-70 against the University of Southern Mississippi at the Reed Coliseum Feb. 19.

Miners sweep Golden Eagles

Daniel Alec Lopez February 19, 2022

The UTEP men’s basketball team (16-10, 9-5 Conference-USA ) were able to get the win and series sweep against the University of Southern Mississippi ( 6-20, 1-12 C-USA)  Feb.19 at the Reed Coliseum. The Miners shot a high 54% from the 3-point line...

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“Marry Me” starring Jennifer Lopez, Owen Wilson, and Colombian reggaeton star Maluma, is a rom-com now streaming on Peacock. The movie also has a new soundtrack featuring original songs from both Lopez and Maluma. Photo credit of Universal Pictures.

‘Marry Me’ reflects the nature of true love

Victoria Rivas, Arts & Culture Editor February 19, 2022

For more than a year, Jennifer Lopez has been promoting “Marry Me” and announcing that Maluma, a well-known Colombian reggaeton star, would make a special appearance in her latest movie.  “Marry Me” is a musical romantic comedy movie released...

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Students, parents, and teachers at Oakland Unified School District created a hunger strike due to the sudden announcement of the closure of eleven schools in their district that are predominantly Black and Latinx communities.  Photo courtesy of hungerstrike4oaklandschools Instagram.

UTEP alumnus ends hunger strike for Latinx and Black school communities

Itzel Giron, Audience and Engagement Editor February 19, 2022

Editors note Feb. 21, 2022 12:34 p.m- As of Feb. 20 the hunger strike has ended after medical professionals advised for the well being of the individuals involved to stop. Maurice André San-Chez has provided a statement on the instagram account @hungerstrike4oaklandschools...

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