Skip to Main Content
Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector


UTEP  all confernce guard Katia Gallegos shoots over Weber State defender Dec. 5 2019.

Miners defang Wildcats, improve to 7-1

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor December 6, 2019

Overcoming a sloppy first half with poor shooting from the floor and foul line, the UTEP Miners took control in the second half with strong defense and a career-best performance from Senior Jade Rochelle to beat Weber State 70-51.  Through the first...

Continue Reading
UTEP President Heather Wilson joined by students, administrators and faculty at the formal announcement of UTEP’s research expenditure milestone of $100 million.

UTEP surpasses $100 million in research expenditures, secures more than 200 grants

Marisol Chavez and Bryan Mena December 5, 2019

The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) announced it surpassed a milestone of $100 million in research expenditures after securing 200 grants in 2019, totaling more than 530 active grants Thursday, Dec. 5. “Research is fueled by our faculty through...

Continue Reading
The Miners were defeated by longtime rival New Mexico State University (NMSU) Tuesday night.

Miners drop from unbeaten ranks against Aggies

Daniel Lopez, Contributor December 4, 2019

The Miners came up short Tuesday against longtime rival New Mexico State (NMSU) with a final score of 59-56. Sophomore forward Bryson Williams led the team in scoring once again with 27 points.   In the first half the Miners went toe...

Continue Reading
Carmen Navar will be graduating this Fall 2019 from UTEP.

Woman keeps a promise to herself, graduates after 52 years

Alexia X. Nava Carmona, Copy Editor December 3, 2019

When she was 19 years old, Carmen Navar entered art school wishing to become an artist, but it ultimately was a dream she did not achieve until 52 years later.   Navar describes her younger self as a spoiled girl who skipped class despite her desire...

Continue Reading
Senior Runningback Treyvon Hughes catches a screen pass and turns up field against the Rice Owls at the Sunbowl stadium.

Treyvon Hughes completes a well-rounded career at UTEP

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter December 3, 2019

The collegiate career of UTEP senior running back Treyvon Hughes involved a change in position, a season-ending injury and only 11 wins during his career, but the  tough Carrollton, Texas native ended his last season and career as one of the most versatile...

Continue Reading
File Photo

The border community mends its wounds: El Paso heals through artistic expression

Anahy Diaz, Contributor December 3, 2019

Four months since the deadliest attack against Latinos took place at the City of El Paso on Aug. 3, the community continues to find solace, strength and recovery through creativity and expression.   Time and time again, El Pasoans have selflessly...

Continue Reading
Junior Tia Bradshaw plays at the Don Haskins Center on Oct. 26, 2019.

Women’s basketball sweeps Thanksgiving Classic

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor December 3, 2019

The UTEP Miners finished off its second game of the Thanksgiving Classic with a down to the wire 71-69 win over the Georgia State Panthers. This victory was a strong follow up to the victory the previous day over the Western Michigan Broncos 76-46.  Winning...

Continue Reading
Senior Aibhlin Esparza at the College of Engineering Building.

Engineering major empowers women, crushes goals

Exodis Ward, Contributor December 3, 2019

Senior Aibhlin Esparza is blazing a trail for women in engineering.    “I’m one of the people where, if there’s an opportunity in front of me, I’m gonna go ahead and take it. I’ll work out the rest of the details later,” she said....

Continue Reading
Senior Kai Locksley hands off the ball to  Senior Treyvon Hughes to start the game against the Rice Owls at the Sunbowl stadium.

The state of UTEP football

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor December 3, 2019

Year two of the Dana Dimel era ended Saturday much as it began with another loss and  a second consecutive one-win season falling to the Rice Owls 30-16. The Miners started the year with a close win against lower-division Houston Baptist then suffered...

Continue Reading
Hao Tien Moy Torres will be graduating this Fall 2019 with a BA on computer science.

Hired at Microsoft, graduate advises to start early

Maria Salette Ontiveros, Contributor December 3, 2019

Transitions can be uneasy times. Sometimes, the path and goals we expect to meet are not the ones we ultimately achieve. That was the case for Hao Tien Moy Torres, graduating this December majoring in computer science.   Like many others at the border,...

Continue Reading
Montero Lamar Hill, known professionally as Lil Nas X, is an American rapper, singer and songwriter.

This year’s music releases by female and LGBTQ artists

Margaret Cataldi, Staff Reporter December 3, 2019

In 2019, we saw yet another year of musical talent either blossoming for the first time or blooming for the tenth spring. From established artists like Lana Del Rey to newcomers like Lil Nas X, the year gave birth to iconic sounds from brilliant albums...

Continue Reading
Dr. Dharamsi Dean of College Health Science, Florina Barnett Director in the UTEP Office of Human Resources, Christopher Favila  and Paola Barrientos Mechanical Engineering students. (From left to right)

OPINION: First-generation graduates and alumni pave the way for future generations

Margaret Cataldi, Staff Reporter December 3, 2019

For second or third-generation students, going to college may not seem like a big deal. The expectation has already been set and they may be simply continuing down a path that has been paved for them.    But for families that haven’t had access...

Continue Reading
Activate Search
Showcase