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Uncertainty overwhelms the El Paso community as COVID-19 infections rapidly increase across the borderland region.

Students discuss UTEP’s safety protocols amid COVID-19

Victoria Rivas, Arts & Culture Editor January 18, 2022

Uncertainty overwhelms the El Paso community as COVID-19 infections rapidly increase across the borderland region. Despite the arrival of omicron, a new highly infectious COVID-19 variant, UTEP has announced that students, faculty and staff will be...

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U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar discusses military funding, immigration, bipartisanship, and student loans in an interview with The Prospector.

Escobar aims to improve conditions for military and immigrants

Alberto Silva Fernandez and Anahy Diaz January 18, 2022

  U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar (D-El Paso) grew up with her parents and four brothers in El Paso's Lower Valley. They did not have much money, but they found their way with what they had. The congresswoman’s unwavering dedication to the...

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UTEP forward Alfred Hollins dunks the ball in a matchup against Old Dominion. The Miners took a victory in overtime, 78-70.

Miners pull off win against ODU in overtime

Daniel Alec Lopez, Staff Reporter January 16, 2022

The UTEP men’s basketball team ( 9-8, 2-3 Conference USA) won in overtime against Old Dominion University (8-9, 1-1 C-USA) Jan. 15 at the Ted Constant Convocation Center. The Miners manufactured enough offense and defense towards the end to take this...

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The UTEP Miners men’s basketball team lost 63-55 against the University of North Carolina at Charlotte Jan. 14.

Miners drop another conference game

Daniel Lopez, Staff Reporter January 14, 2022

The UTEP men’s basketball team (8-8,1-3 Conference USA) lost another conference game to the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (8-5,1-0 C-USA) Jan. 14 at the Dale F. Halton Arena. The Miners struggled to keep a consistent offense throughout the...

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UTEP encourages the use of masks indoors on campus, but will not mandate masks.

Students discuss UTEP’s safety protocols amid COVID-19

Victoria Rivas, Arts and Culture Editor January 9, 2022

Uncertainty overwhelms the El Paso community as COVID-19 infections rapidly increase across the borderland region.  Despite the arrival of omicron, a new highly infectious COVID-19 variant, UTEP has announced that students, faculty and staff will...

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Wide receiver Kalil Pimpleton catches a pass against Washington State at the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl on Dec. 31, 2021.

Central Michigan runs past Washington State in Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl

Emily Autumn Velasquez, Sports Editor January 1, 2022

The 88th annual Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl took place on Friday Dec. 31 at 10 a.m. in El Paso, Texas where the Central Michigan Chippewas (9-4) took on the Washington State Cougars (7-6) where Central Michigan came out victorious with a final score...

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Jamal Bieniemy looks down the court for an open teammate against UAB on Dec. 30, 2021. Photo by: Ken Shepherd.

Miners fall in first conference game at UAB

Daniel Lopez, Staff Reporter January 1, 2022

The UTEP Miners (7-6, 0-1Conference USA) lost their first conference game to the University of Alabama at Birmingham (11-3, 1-0 C-USA) on Dec. 30 at the Bartow Arena in Birmingham, Alabama. The Miners could not find their footing offensively and struggled...

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Running back Ronnald Awatt runs down the field against Fresno State on Dec. 18,2021, at University Field

UTEP falls short at the PUBG New Mexico bowl game

Katrina Villarreal, Contributor December 22, 2021

The UTEP Miners were defeated by the Fresno State Bulldogs in the 2021 New Mexico bowl game on Saturday, Dec. 18 at the University of New Mexico stadium with a score of 24-31.  The Miners are making their 15th postseason appearance, and their...

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UTEP gets a big victory against UNM at the Pit

UTEP gets a big victory against UNM at the Pit

December 14, 2021

The UTEP Miners (5-4) got a big victory against The University of New Mexico (5-5,) on Dec.12 at The Pit in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The Miners came out of this game with a 77-69 victory thanks to a balanced offense and stifling defense.  “I’m...

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A farewell to articles: Graduation, and ever after

A farewell to articles: Graduation, and ever after

Julian Herrera, Editor-in-Chief December 11, 2021

I always anticipated that the end of my time as an undergraduate would be bittersweet, but I am ecstatic to share that it is as wonderful of a sendoff as I could have hoped for. I was certain of my degree path the moment I selected it; I never once...

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The UTEP volleyball team celebrates with UTEP President Heather Willson after winning against Webster State at UTEP Dec. 7 at Memorial Gym.

UTEP beats Weber State to advance to NIVC Final Four

Emily Autumn Velasquez, Sports Editor December 8, 2021

On Tuesday night UTEP (24-7) came out victorious over Weber State (22-10) in the National Invitational Volleyball Championship Quarterfinals after a three-hour marathon that consisted of five sets in front of a packed house.  The scores consisted...

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Starting a new chapter after graduation

Starting a new chapter after graduation

Victoria Rivas, Arts & Culture Editor December 7, 2021

Graduating from college always seemed so far away, yet here I am, at 20–years old and only a few weeks away from walking across the stage and finally celebrating my achievements.  Education has always played a key role in my life. I believe higher...

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