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The Prospector Podcast – Season 5, Episode 5

Anahy Diaz, Multimedia Editor October 26, 2021

On this week’s episode of The Prospector Podcast, reporter Alyson Rodriguez talks to the Student Alumni Association (SAA) who is hosting its 14th annual haunted campus tour on Oct. 29. Editor-In-Chief Julian Herrera tells the unearthing legend of El...

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Paydirt Pete lights a candle in honor of President Emerita Dr. Natalicio at the Celebration of Life for President Emerita Diana Natalicio on Sunday, Oct. 24, at Centennial Plaza on the UTEP campus.

UTEP celebrates the life of President Emerita Diana Natalicio

Members of the UTEP family and the public attended a Celebration of Life for President Emerita Diana Natalicio on the UTEP campus Sunday, Oct. 24.  The ceremony reflected the life of Natalicio who led UTEP for 31 years and was the University’s...

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Defensive specialist Alyssa Sianez bumps the ball during the game against the University of Alabama at Birmingham on Oct. 22, 2021.

Miners battle the Blazers

Emily Autumn Velasquez, Sports Editor October 24, 2021

The UTEP Miners (16-5, 5-3 Conference USA) took on the UAB Blazers (9-11, 4-4 C-USA) at Memorial Gym over the weekend. The Miners came up short in five sets against the Blazers on Friday evening, but managed to sweep the Blazers in three sets Saturday...

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Cayla Payne clears the ball against Southern Miss on Oct. 22

Miners fall short against the Golden Eagles

Daniel Lopez, Staff Reporter October 24, 2021

The UTEP soccer team (4-11,1-6 Conference USA) lost 2-0 Friday night against the University of Southern Miss (8-3-2, 4-1-2 C-USA) at University Park despite compiling 11 shots, including four on goal. Ten Miners were honored on senior day in...

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A scene from the series Death by Misadventure. Photo credit: SYFY

Wanna Play? Chucky returns to USA Network and SyFy

Eduardo Flores, Contributor October 22, 2021

After seven films and a 2019 remake, Chucky returned Tuesday, Oct. 12, to terrorize viewers for the Halloween season as a new TV series airing on SyFy and USA Network.   The creator and executive producer, Don Mancini of Child’s Play, expanded...

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The UTEP Dinner Theatre will be hosting the Titanic musical live on stage.

‘Titanic: The Musical’ travels through time

Victoria Rivas, Arts & Culture Editor October 21, 2021

UTEP’s Dinner Theater production “Titanic: The Musical” brings history to life and entertains guests with spectacular music, acting, and sound effects.  The setting, costumes and accessories transport guests back in time and make them feel...

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The UTEP Haunted Campus tour is happening on October 29, 2021.

Mystery at Miner Manor: Join SAA at the 14th annual haunted campus tour

Alyson Rodriguez, Contributor October 21, 2021

Celebrate spooky season with a few UTEP alumni... dead alumni. BUWAH HAHAHAHAHA! The Student Alumni Association (SAA) is hosting its 14th annual haunted campus tour. Come hear all about the spooky stories that encompass UTEP’s history. Don’t miss...

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UTEP's SELC hosted a photobooth event on National Coming Out Day.

UTEP celebrates LGBTQ History Month

Kristen Scheaffer, Contributor October 21, 2021

UTEP’s Student Engagement and Leadership Center (SELC) and the Inclusion and Advocacy program are celebrating Queer History Month by hosting Queertober events.   “Queertober is the way that we celebrate Queer History Month, which...

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A scene from the movie No One Gets Out Alive. Courtesy of Netflix

‘No One Gets Out Alive’: Movie review

Itzel Giron, Staff Reporter October 20, 2021

Released on Sept., the Netflix Original “No One Gets Out Alive” tells the story of Ambar, an immigrant who seeks shelter in a rundown Cleveland boarding home. Unaware of what has occurred in the boarding home prior to her arrival, Ambar takes refuge...

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The Beth El Bible Church Pumpkin Patch is one of many Fall/Halloween activities in the city and is located on 6440 Montana Ave. and open 9am-8pm.

Events in El Paso just in time for spooky season

Elisha Nuñez, Contributor October 20, 2021

As Halloween nears, events and festivities are making a comeback in the borderland, and the rest of the country. Last year’s Halloween was cancelled amid the COVID-19 pandemic; preventing any large gatherings or activities.  However, this...

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A scene from the movie Halloween Kills. Courtesy of Universal

‘Halloween Kills:’ The curse of the middle sequel

Julian Herrera, Editor-in-Chief October 19, 2021

“Halloween Kills” is the sequel to the lauded reboot-sequel “Halloween” (2018), starring Jamie Lee Curtis as Laurie Strode, Anthony Michael Hall as Tommy Doyle, Judy Greer as Karen Nelson, and Andi Matichak as Allyson Nelson. James Jude Courtney...

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UTEP forward Kam Fisher prepares to pass the ball to a teammate against a UTSA opponent

UTEP Soccer falls short of a victory

Daniel Lopez, Staff Reporter October 18, 2021

The UTEP soccer team (3-10, 1-5 C-USA) fell short to Middle Tennessee University (8-5, 4-2 Conference USA) 2-0 Friday night despite holding a 7-4 advantage over MTSU. Most of the night the Miners got close to the net to score but couldn’t...

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