The Prospector

UTEP’s food pantry is running out of food

Sasha Minjarez, Contributor • September 22, 2020

When UTEP shut down because of the coronavirus pandemic, the university’s food pantry was one of the few sites that remained operational due to the essential service it provides to students. However, although the UTEP Food Pantry has remained open,...

In Review: Watching ‘Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging’ 12 years later

Paulina Astrid Spencer, Entertainment Editor • September 22, 2020

I would like to say I have left “Angus, thongs and perfect snogging” in my teenage past, but I quote the movie daily. I cannot be the only American girl who pretended to be British and had the biggest crush on Aaron Johnson.

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UTEP’s new research building open for researchers but not the public

Daniela Ramos, Contributor • September 21, 2020

UTEP’s Interdisciplinary Research Building (IDRB) was supposed to have its grand opening in the summer, but due to delays because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the last major pieces of furniture were barely installed at the end of August. Now, the new...

El Paso artist unveils mural paying homage to local activist

Sofia B. Vargas, Contributor • September 21, 2020

El Paso artist, Jesus “CIMI” Alvarado, revealed his mural of local artist Patrick Gabaldon, an activist and human rights advocate, as part of an art contest led by Mexican beer Estrella Jalisco to bring colorful to the Southwest.

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El Paso Locomotive gain fifth win in a row, extend unbeaten streak to 8 games

Heriberto Perez, Reporter • September 20, 2020

The Locos had an intense game even though El Paso dominated most of the game and dominated the stat line but had problems scoring against the visiting team. The game’s first significant action came at the 15th minute of the match when defender Zack...

UTEP football survives a tough Wildcat challenge at home

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor • September 20, 2020

Winning its second game of the young season, the Miners reached a win total that has not been achieved since 2016 with a 17-13 victory over the Abilene Christian University (ACU) Wildcats. The Miners offense struggled most of the game, being outgained...

Locomotive look to continue win streak versus Real Monarchs

Joel Molina, Contributor • September 19, 2020

Looking to continue its seven game unbeaten streak that includes four straight victories, the El Paso Locomotive (7-3-2) take on the Salt Lake City (SLC) Real Monarchs (3-1-8) tonight in a Group C matchup. The Locomotive (7-3-2) are coming...

UTEP football looks to rebound at home versus FBS opponent Abilene Christian

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor • September 18, 2020

On Saturday, the Miners (1-1) will play its third game of the season against Football Championship Subdivision (FBS) opponent the Abilene Christian Wildcats. Playing its first game of the season on the road, Abilene Christian will be looking...

In Review: Disney’s 2020 Mulan, gathers greater focus on female empowerment and self-acceptance

Exodis Ward, Staff Reporter • September 18, 2020

My favorite trait of Mulan is that she isn’t feeble. Mulan taught young Exodis that she could be her own hero and I think that’s something girls could use more of.

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EP Locomotive clinch playoff spot after winning the “Noche de Locos.”

Heriberto Perez, Reporter • September 18, 2020

El Paso Locomotive won its sixth game out of its last seven games and secured a spot in this year's playoffs. The Locos had a challenging match against the group's last place team, the Colorado Springs Switchbacks, but held on to win the game 2-1. Besides...

Take advantage of your student status and save money

Alyson Rodriguez, Contributor • September 18, 2020

Since students’ expenses are high, many are left with little to no money for personal expenses. Thankfully there are locally owned and national chains that offer student discounts.

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UTEP implements COVID-19 dashboard, lagged in providing information

Victoria Almaguer, Contributor • September 16, 2020

After almost three weeks since the start of the fall semester, UTEP unveiled its COVID Data Dashboard Thursday, Sept. 10 that “reflects the total number of UTEP faculty, staff and students who tested positive for coronavirus through the voluntary UTEP...