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Comedian Kevin Hart will perform at the Abraham Chavez Theater Thursday, Feb. 24 and Friday, Feb. 25. Hart added three more shows to his tour in El Paso due to high demand. Photo courtesy of Kevin Hart's instagram.

El Paso ready to laugh with Kevin Hart

Elisha Nuñez, Contributor February 15, 2022

This February, Kevin Hart will make an appearance in the borderland, for four shows. Originally, Hart only scheduled one performance in El Paso, but because of skyrocketing ticket sales, he decided to add three more shows, all of which will take place...

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Batter Ilena Santos concentrates at the Helen of Troy Softball Field on Sunday Feb. 13, 2022.

UTEP softball falls to ACU at UTEP invitational

Katrina Villarreal, Staff Reporter February 15, 2022

UTEP closed the UTEP invitational with a doubleheader Sunday, Feb. 13 at the Helen of Troy Softball Complex with Creighton University (3-2, 0-0 Big East Conference) vs. Abilene Christian University (1-4, 0-0 Western Athletic Conference) kicking it...

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Photo courtesy of NFL

Rams rally to defeat Bengals in Super Bowl LVI

Emily Autumn Velasquez, Sports Editor February 14, 2022

The Los Angeles Rams went on to win its second Super Bowl Feb. 13 after defeating the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20 in Super Bowl 56 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.  For the second straight year, the Rams have joined the Tampa Bay Buccaneers...

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Souley Boum and Tydus Verhoeven play offense against Marshall University Feb. 13 at the Don Haskins Center.

Miners lose second straight game

Daniel Alec Lopez, Staff Reporter February 13, 2022

The UTEP men’s basketball team (14-10, 7-5 Conference USA) fell to the University of Marshall (9-16, 2-9 C-USA) Feb. 13 at the Don Haskins Center. The Miners could not get stops on defense, which allowed Marshall to make consecutive baskets inside...

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The women’s basketball team lost 60-48 against Marshall University at the Cam Henderson Center Feb. 13.

Miners miscues lead to loss at Marshall

Emily Autumn Velasquez, Sports Editor February 13, 2022

The Miners struggled to get a rhythm going on Feb. 13 when the UTEP women’s basketball team (13-10, 5-8 Conference USA) traveled to take on Marshall (12-10, 7-6 C-USA) at the Cam Henderson Center in Huntington, West Virginia where they suffered a 60-48...

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UTEP Alumna, Lecturer, and escritora fronteriza Alessandra Narvaez Varela at the book reading of Thirty Talks Weird Love on Wednesday Jan. 26 at University Suite.

‘Thirty Talks Weird Love’

Katrina Villarreal, Staff Reporter February 10, 2022

UTEP professor and author Alessandra Narváez Varela released her very first book this past year called “Thirty Talks Weird Love.” Narváez Varela explains she created this novel inverse to open the eyes of many and begin conversations.  Narváez...

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Professor Julia Lechuga P.h.D., received a $3 million grant from the National Institute of Health and National Institute on Drug Abuse to work with  Programa Compañeros to implement interventions for those living with HIV.

UTEP Professor receives grant to aid individuals with HIV

Julia Lucero, Contributor February 9, 2022

UTEP Associate Professor Julia Lechuga Ph.D., received a $3 million grant from the National Institutes of Health and National Institute on Drug Abuse, and will work alongside Programa Compañeros to help implement interventions for people living with...

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Graphic Designer of Loteria Del Chuco, Daniel Corral, shows off his self-designed merchandise inspired by El Paso’s Loteria game version.

Loteria del Chuco: El Paso inspired board game is a local sensation

Alyson Rodriguez, Contributor February 9, 2022

Brainstormed over a couple of beers in the midst of the pandemic, Loteria del Chuco came to be. The El Paso inspired Loteria game was created eight months ago by Daniel Corral and his friends, and it has become a local sensation ever since.   “Loteria...

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The Prospector Podcast – Season 6, Episode 2

Anahy Diaz, Multimedia Editor February 8, 2022

On this week’s special love episode of The Prospector Podcast, reporter Alyson Rodriguez talks to UTEP students about the hardships of dating during the COVID-19 pandemic. Katrina Villarreal tells us the story of legend Jim Forbes, a beloved former...

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Guard Souley Boum plays offense against North Texas at the UNT Coliseum Feb. 7, scoring a game-high of 20 points.

Miners six-game win streak snapped

Daniel Alec Lopez February 8, 2022

The UTEP Miners mens’ basketball team (14-9, 7-4 Conference USA) had its winning streak snapped in the loss against the University of North Texas (17-4, 10-1 C-USA) Feb. 7 at the UNT Coliseum. The Miners in this contest had a season-high of 19 turnovers,...

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A peek into Dr. Diana Natalicio’s Brave Books collection

Itzel Giron, Audience and Engagement Editor February 7, 2022

The legacy of former UTEP President Diana Natalacio, Ph.D, will continue to live on for years to come. Natalicio's death late last year had a profound impact on the El Paso community, and her personal book collection gives the community a chance to walk...

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Jamal Bieniemy plays offense against Rice University player Feb. 5 in an away game. 
Photo courtesy of Mark Brunner.

Miners secure sixth straight win against Owls

Daniel Alec Lopez, Staff Reporter February 7, 2022

The UTEP men’s basketball team (14-8, 7-3 Conference USA) won its sixth straight game against the University of Rice (13-9, 6-5 C-USA) Feb. 5 at  Tudor Field House. The Miners started off hot on offense, going up as much as 14 points in the first...

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