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Man dies in UTEP Police custody after being tasered

Staff Report July 28, 2020

A nude man that was chasing a vehicle  near UTEP this morning died in police custody after being tasered according to a news release from the university. At about 3:30 a.m. UTEP Police received a call from a female motorist of a naked man following...

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President of the El Paso Police Wives and Family Support Organization  Melissa Bailey address Helinda Ortiz and the rest of the crowd at Officer David Ortiz Recreational Park in El Paso July 23, 2020.

El Pasoans unite to ‘back the blue’

Michael Cuviello, Editor-in-Chief July 25, 2020

About 50 people gathered at Officer David Ortiz Recreational Park Thursday, July 23 in support of local law enforcement as a response to multiple protests about police misconduct in the aftermath of George Floyd’s death at the knee of an officer.  The...

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The Locomotive defense tries to chase down  an attacking  New Mexico player on  a rain drenched Southwest University Field July 24,2020

Locomotive loses first game of 2020 season

Isaiah Ramirez, Sports Editor July 25, 2020

 On a rainy Friday evening at Southwest University Park, the El Paso Locomotive FC (1-1-2) were unable to muster efficient scoring opportunities resulting in a 2-1 loss to New Mexico United (2-1-1). This is the Locomotive first loss of the...

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Locomotive forward Omar Salgado trips up opposing New Mexico player with his footwork versus the United July 15, 2020.

Locomotive look to stay undefeated in a rematch with New Mexico United

Michael Cuviello, Editor-in-Chief July 23, 2020

The undefeated El Paso Locomotive (1-0-2) take on its group second place team New Mexico United (1-1-1) this Friday, June 24, in a rematch of the July 15 matchup that resulted in a 2-2 draw.  In its previous matchup with New Mexico, the Locomotive...

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History has its eyes on us: The importance and relevance of ‘Hamilton’ today

History has its eyes on us: The importance and relevance of ‘Hamilton’ today

Marisol Adame, Guest Contributor July 21, 2020

On July 3rd, the most coveted Broadway seats became available for everyone at home through the Disney+ streaming service.  Written and composed by Lin-Manuel Miranda, “Hamilton” premiered off-Broadway in 2015 and the film was recorded in 2016...

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The Prospector Podcast — Season 2, Episode 10

The Prospector Podcast — Season 2, Episode 10

The Prospector Staff July 20, 2020

The Prospector Daily · S2 EP10: The Prospector Daily Podcast In this week's podcast: Vicky Almaguer checks in on what UTEP students think about the Fall course schedule changes put out by the university in response to the COVID-19 pandemic; Daniel...

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Michelle Marrone and Anna Marie Sieklucka star in  the polish erotic romance drama "365 Days" directed by Barbara Bialowas and Tomasz Mandes.

In Review: ‘365 Days’ a headache inducing mess of a film

Paulina Astrid Spencer, Entertainment Editor July 16, 2020

*Includes spoilers*  “365 Days,” an erotic Polish film initially released in its home country in February, arrived on Netflix June 7, breaking records and becoming one of the top-viewed movies in the history of the streaming platform.  From...

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UTEP announces record enrollment for summer courses

Prospector Staff Report July 16, 2020

UTEP announced in a news release that it had set a record for the number of students attending Summer I and II class sessions. According to the university, 12,981 students took classes totaling 87,365 semester hours.  All Summer classes were done...

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Locomotive defender Bryam Rebellon takes to air to set a pass to teammate verus New Mexico July 15, 2020.

Locomotive and New Mexico United survive impending severe weather, battle to a draw

Michael Cuviello, Editor-in-Chief July 16, 2020

On a severely overcast Wednesday night, the El Paso Locomotive struggled to get clean shots on goal for most of the match coming up scoreless in the second half playing  New Mexico United to a draw 2-2.  “We are unbeaten in three, we had the...

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El Paso midfielder Dylan Mares penetrates the RIo Grande defense taking an opposing player off his feet with his footwork Saturday July 11, 2020.

Locomotive take on group rival New Mexico United

Michael Cuviello, Editor-in-Chief July 15, 2020

The El Paso Locomotive (1-0-1) takes on cross-state rival New Mexico United (1-1) tonight at 7 p.m. at Southwest University Stadium in a crucial matchup that will determine first place in Group C.    Both teams are coming off wins in the return of...

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Trump administration backs down on barring online only instruction policy for international students in U.S.

Michael Cuviello, Editor-in-Chief July 14, 2020

The Trump administration rescinded its policy barring international students from attending colleges in an only format and staying in the United States (U.S) a U.S. District Judge announced today according to CNN. After last week announcing through...

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Locomotive midfielder Distel Zola heads the ball  over a crowd of Rio Grande Valley defenders in a 1-0 victory over the Toros Saturday July 11, 2020.

Locomotive’s smothering defense produces win over Rio Grande in USL return

Michael Cuviello, Editor-in-Chief July 12, 2020

The El Paso FC (Football Club) Locomotive brought sports back to the sun city for the first time Saturday since the COVID-19 pandemic shut down all events in March. Playing in its first home game of the season and without fans, the...

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