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The Prospector Podcast – Season 5, Episode 7

Anahy Diaz, Multimedia Editor November 23, 2021

On this week’s episode of The Prospector Podcast, Multimedia Editor Anahy Diaz covers the UTEP SGA Town Hall with the university’s police department to speak about the Oct. 29 incident, when two individuals who shot and killed a 22-year-old at the...

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Miners lose first game of tournament after struggling offensively

Miners lose first game of tournament after struggling offensively

Daniel Lopez, Staff Reporter November 23, 2021

The UTEP Miners (3-2, 0-0) lost to The University of California, Riverside (4-2, 0-0) on Nov. 22 at the Don Haskins Center. The Miners defensively were able to play well and force 17 turnovers. Unfortunately,  UTEP struggled offensively when trying...

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UTEP Police Department Town Hall addresses delayed security response

UTEP Police Department Town Hall addresses delayed security response

Anahy Diaz, Multimedia Editor November 22, 2021

The UTEP Student Government Association (SGA) held a Town Hall Thursday night with the university’s police department to speak about the Oct. 29 incident, when two individuals who shot and killed a 22-year-old at the near by McDonald’s hid inside...

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Khalil Warfield cheers with fans and players on the sidelines after a touchdown during the football game against Rice University on Nov. 20.

UTEP Miners rally past Rice Owls

Emily Autumn Velasquez, Sports Editor November 21, 2021

On Saturday afternoon, the Miners (7-4, 4-3 Conference USA) managed to rally past Rice (3-8, 2-5 C-USA) to secure their seventh win on the season with a final score of 38-28 and end their three-game losing streak.   The Miners have recorded...

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Guard Katia Gallegos dribbles past a NAU defender on Nov. 20, 2021, at the Don Haskins center.
Photo by: Ruben R. Ramirez

UTEP defeats NAU to remain undefeated

Emily Autumn Velasquez, Sports Editor November 21, 2021

On Saturday night, the UTEP women’s basketball team (4-0) defeated NAU (1-3) at the Don Haskins Center to remain unbeaten after a final score of 72-62.   Sophomore guard Katia Gallegos led the team with a season-high of 19 points, and sophomore...

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Freshman running back Deion Hankins runs the ball against UTSA on Nov. 6, 2021, at the Sun Bowl

UTEP prepares for final home game against Rice

Daniel Lopez, Staff Reporter November 19, 2021

The Miners (6-4, 3-3 Conference USA) face an aggressive University of Rice (2-4, 3-7 C-USA) Nov. 20 at the Sun Bowl Stadium. UTEP is trying to close out the season on a strong note and is looking forward to a bowl game after their successful...

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False 911 call causes UTEP, other El Paso schools to go into lockdown

False 911 call causes UTEP, other El Paso schools to go into lockdown

Prospector Staff Report November 18, 2021

A public statement from the El Paso Police Department (EPPD) claims that the 9-1-1 call they received Thursday morning, Nov. 18, reporting a “suicidal suspect on drugs with a weapon” threatening violence against local schools were false,...

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Children sing the U.S. national anthem at the Step-Out/Walk to Stop Diabetes event on Nov. 6, 2021.

Diabetes: Do you know your status?

Kristen Scheaffer, Staff Reporter November 18, 2021

November is American Diabetes Month, a time to remind people that they should be aware of their blood sugar and their risk factor.   “It was something I never imagined was going to enter into my life,” said Claudia Martinez Boyd, lecturer for...

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"Aristotle and Dante Dive Into the Waters of the World" by Benjamin Alire Saenz former UTEP creative writing professor.

Former UTEP professor’s book hits the big screen

Maria L. Guerrero Duran, Web Editor November 18, 2021

Former UTEP professor, Benjamin Alire Sáenz, recently announced his book, “Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe,” will soon hit the big screen and released the sequel “Aristotle and Dante Dive into the Waters of the World."  Born...

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UTEP's SELC hosted the Coffee House Open Mic Night on the second floor of the Union Building Nov. 10.

Miners show talent at Open Mic Night

Alyson Rodriguez, Contributor November 18, 2021

All sorts of talent filled the night at the second-floor lounge of the Union East building Nov. 10 as UTEP’s Student Engagement & Leadership Center (SELC) hosted its first Coffee House Open Mic Night.    Some students performed...

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UTEP celebrates First-Gen week with activities highlighting first generation students and their stories.

UTEP’s SELC celebrates First-Gen week

Eduardo Flores, Contributor November 17, 2021

For some students, coming to college every day and facing daily challenges is a journey that they have expected, but for others, they are making history within their families.   Tears and laughter surged as students, faculty, and staff joined UTEP’s Student...

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Initial Miner Alert notifying students of shooting suspects near campus on Oct. 29, 2021.

UTEP Police Department addresses delayed security response in forum

Julia Lucero, Contributor November 17, 2021

The Student Government Association (SGA) held a Town Hall Thursday night with the UTEP police Chief Cliff Walsh and Assistant Chief Ray Rodriguez to speak about the incident that occurred Oct. 29 after two individuals who shot and killed a 22-year-year...

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