Skip to Main Content
Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

Senior Katarina Zec plays against Western New Mexico University at  the Don Haskins Center on Oct. 26, 2019.

UTEP women end losing streak versus Aggies

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor November 14, 2019

The Miners broke a three-game losing streak to the New Mexico State Aggies with a 63-57 victory Wednesday, Nov. 13 at the Pan American Center.   Senior forward Katarina Zec lead the Miners in scoring with 17 points while playing all 40 minutes...

Continue Reading
UTEP junior forward Bryson Williams goes for a slam dunk towards the closing seconds against NMSU in the Miners 65-50 win.

Solid all-around performance by Miners dethrones New Mexico State University

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter November 13, 2019

A new era of UTEP men’s basketball is here and if the Miners performance against New Mexico State tells anything it's that this group is not to be taken lightly.  Behind a tough defense, constant makes around the rim, and a roster that is filled...

Continue Reading
Border Tuner is a large-scale, participatory art installation by Mexican-born, Montreal-based artist Rafael Lozano Hemmer.

Sister cities divided by a wall of metal, united by a bridge of light

Sven Kline, Contributor November 12, 2019

The connection between the bordering cities of El Paso and Ciudad Juárez will be showcased visually and audibly through microphones and beams of light.     Border Tuner is an interactive art installation which aims to visually represent the deep...

Continue Reading
Halo Halo Filipino Food, stays true to its name by serving Halo Halo, a popular Filipino cold dessert with ingredients that include, crushed ice, sweet beans, gelatin, corn flakes, Halayang Ube, flan and ice cream.

Filipino and Persian restaurants bring exotic twist to El Paso’s culinary scene

Anahy Diaz, Contributor November 12, 2019

With Latinos comprising more than 80% of El Paso’s population, Mexican restaurants are a staple in the city’s gastronomy, but restaurants like Halo Halo Filipino Food and Tasty Kabob are challenging that status quo with exotic and authentic cuisine.   Located...

Continue Reading
UTEP plays home vs. WKU at El Paso, Texas.

UTEP soccer eliminated by eventual C-USA champs

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor November 12, 2019

All good things must come to an end.   Katheryn Balogun’s first season as the Miners’ head coach has been a successful one by all accounts. The Miners have won three more games than the previous year and had its first conference winning...

Continue Reading
It is normal for students to use social media often. Facebook, Twitter and Instagram are very popular social media platforms among young people.

UTEP students use social media to connect with the world

Exodis Ward, Contributor November 12, 2019

A Pew Research Center survey found that smartphone users are more often exposed to people who have different backgrounds and are more connected to friends they don’t see in person.  Students on campus were asked how they used their smartphones...

Continue Reading
Zona Centro, located on 218 Mills Avenue, is a mexican restaurant with vegan food options, including vegan and veggie loaded burritos made with homemade flour tortillas and 6 different seasoning options.

Vegan restaurants redefine Mexican cuisine in El Paso

Anahy Diaz, Contributor November 12, 2019

Tacos, gorditas and burritos are just some of the many traditional Mexican dishes residents expect to find in the city, not only at local Mexican restaurants, but now also at vegan restaurants.  Lick It Up and Zona Centro are two Mexican vegan...

Continue Reading
Eli Greenbaum, Ph.D., an associate professor of biological science at UTEP, holds a Gaboon viper in Congo, Africa.

UTEP biology professor leads study on Congolese giant toad

Margaret Cataldi, Staff Reporter November 12, 2019

Eli Greenbaum, associate professor of biological sciences at UTEP, led a study that was recently published in the Journal of Natural History. The study focused on the suspected mimicry of Gaboon vipers by the rare Congolese giant toad.  The research...

Continue Reading
Shadow Health Digital Clinical Experiences. It provides educators and students leading-edge technology centered on conversation-based learning across a cast of virtual patients.

Online courses improve quality of the nurse practitioner program at UTEP

Alexia X. Nava Carmona, Copy Editor November 12, 2019

The UTEP graduate nurse practitioner program has virtual modules called the Shadow Health Digital Clinical Experiences, which combines lecture and practice in one application.   Implemented in 2014, the program offers students a seven-week course...

Continue Reading
Cacti for sale at the Cactus festival Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019.

Cactus festival educates El Pasoans on cacti species, recipes

Alexia X. Nava Carmona, Copy Editor November 12, 2019

The El Paso Cactus and Rock Club (EPCRC) celebrated Cactus Celebration Month with its annual Cactus Fest Nov. 2 at the El Paso Garden Center, 3105 Grant St.  The event, aimed at teaching the community about the abundance of cactus species, attracted enthusiasts like...

Continue Reading
UTEP scores against Middle Tennessee.

Volleyball wins third straight, breaks .500

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor November 12, 2019

The UTEP Miners have won 13 games this season following the win  against the North Texas Mean Green 3 sets to 1 Sunday. This victory brings the overall record for UTEP to 13-12 and 6-6 in the conference.  The first set of the match was highly...

Continue Reading
Future Funk is also known as Vaporboogie, Japanese Disco.

Classical composer explains future funk

Margaret Cataldi, Staff Reporter November 12, 2019

Staff reporter Margaret Cataldi interviewed Hayley Mendoza, a member of the marching band at New Mexico State University and applied business major minoring in music theory, on future funk, a microgenre that has garnered attention in the online music...

Continue Reading
Activate Search
Showcase