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Teal Battle enters the court at the beginning of the game against UTSA on Jan. 23 at the Don Haskins Center.

Miners sweep UTSA in back-to-back wins

Katrina Villarreal, Staff Reporter January 25, 2022

The UTEP women’s basketball team (12-5, 4-3 Conference USA) beat the University of Texas at San Antonio (4-14, 1-6 C-USA) on Sunday Jan. 23 at the Don Haskins Center with a score of 71-59.   The Miners took the lead early in the first...

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The Prospector Podcast – Season 6, Episode 1

Anahy Diaz, Multimedia Editor January 25, 2022

On this new season of The Prospector Podcast, reporter Itzel Giron covers Beto O'Rourke's visit to El Paso as he prepares to face Gov. Greg Abbott in the race for Texas Governor. Multimedia Editor Anahy Diaz brings us the best corners to study at UTEP...

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Erica Murrill, artist and owner of coffee shop Cafe Arte Mi Admore located at 1498 Main St., San Elizario, not only sells a variety of handcrafted drinks, but also her artwork such as paintings and pottery.

Erica Murrill: a life full of coffee and art

Katrina Villarreal, Staff Reporter January 25, 2022

A cozy and creative atmosphere welcomes customers, as soon as they walk through the doors of Café Arte Mi Admore,  where everyone knows and talks with one another and share their stories. Erica Murrill is the proud owner of the unique and colorful...

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Photo courtesy of UTEP Dinner Theatre

Grow in love with UTEP’s Dinner Theatre production ‘The Wedding Singer’

Alyson Rodriguez, Contributor January 24, 2022

Turn back the clock and return to the tubular 1980s by enjoying UTEP’s Dinner Theatre newest production “The Wedding Singer.” Opening weekend for the new musical is Friday, Jan. 28 to Sunday, Jan. 30 at the UTEP Dinner Theatre located in the Union...

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Is there hope for UTEP men's basketball?

Is there hope for UTEP men’s basketball?

Daniel Lopez January 22, 2022

In the beginning of 2021fans were rejoiced by the hiring of head coach Joe Golding, former head coach of Abilene Christian University. There was excitement throughout the town and the sense that the Miners were on their way back to winning season’s...

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Alfred Hollins aims to make a basket at the UTSA game Jan. 20 at the Don Haskins Center.

Miners get two straight wins in conference play

Daniel Alec Lopez, Staff Reporter January 21, 2022

The UTEP Miners men's basketball team (10-8, 3-3 Conference USA) beat the University of Texas at San Antonio (7-12, 0-6 C-USA) Jan. 20 at the Don Haskins Center. The Miners struggled on both offense and defense in the first half. However, UTEP would...

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All concert posters are courtesy of the Don Haskins Center.

Grammy award-winning artists perform in El Paso

Victoria Rivas, Arts & Culture Editor January 21, 2022

UTEP’s Don Haskins Center is ready to be filled with fun, music, screams, and bright lights as fans prepare to welcome and enjoy the performances of their favorite international artists as part of the 2022 concert series.  To start the year,...

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Photography is a looking glass

Photography is a looking glass

Annabella Mireles, Photo Editor January 21, 2022

I believe photography is not only artwork, but also a looking glass for people to view perspectives of events they might not have seen before. Photos paired with an enticing story enhance the readers' understanding of what is happening in their day-to-day...

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Members of the UTEP Volleyball team cheer during the first annual UTEP Gold Rush at the Centennial Plaza on Aug. 23, 2021.

UTEP’s Miner Welcome is back to kick off spring semester

Victoria Rivas, Arts & Culture Editor January 20, 2022

UTEP’s Miner Welcome is back to greet new and returning students with various activities, games and giveaways throughout campus.  The events will occur during the first two weeks of classes, starting Monday, Jan. 17, through Friday, Jan. 28.  Students...

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UTEP softball will start their 2022 season off Thursday, Feb. 10 and will introduce several new players and Pitching Coach Lena Springer.

UTEP women’s softball team prepares for season

Katrina Villarreal, Staff Reporter January 20, 2022

UTEP softball kicks off their 2022 season this spring with the UTEP Invitational.  The Miners have a weekend of doubleheaders Feb. 10-11, which wraps up with a game Feb. 13. UTEP is set to begin its season with a home opener against...

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New Editor-in-Chief Alberto Silva Fernandez aims to ensure that students' voices are heard

New Editor-in-Chief Alberto Silva Fernandez aims to ensure that students’ voices are heard

Alberto Silva Fernandez, Editor-in-Chief January 19, 2022

When my parents originally moved from Chihuahua to Ciudad Juárez my dad immediately focused on finding a way to provide my sister and I the best education possible in the United States, since with time he learned the best way to ensure a better life...

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UTEP Alum Don Maynard dies at 86

UTEP Alum Don Maynard dies at 86

Itzel Giron, Audience Engagement Editor January 19, 2022

Legendary New York Jets wide receiver Don Maynard passed away Jan. 10 at the age of 86, only 15 days shy of his 87th birthday. Not only was Maynard an NFL Hall of Famer, but he was also a part of the Texas Western College Football program,...

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