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SalmaPaola Baca is the photo editor for The Prospector.

From Work-Study to Editor

SalmaPaola Baca, Photo Editor • September 13, 2024

I never planned to become the Photo Editor of The Prospector, but a passion that sparked in high school unexpectedly guided me here. It all started when I first discovered my love for photography and journalism. I remember the nervous excitement of picking...

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Carlos Callejo’s “Our History” mural was originally completed in 1995, it tells the history of El Paso, with over 50 historical figures.

“Our History” mural receives new AR features so guests can take a virtual walk-through history

Sofia Sierra, Sports Editor • September 13, 2024
Carlos Callejo’s “Our History” mural, located at the Enrique Moreno County Courthouse, is getting an augmented reality feature, after more than 20 years of its unveiling. With help from Augment El Paso, the mural can be viewed from a new perspective, with animations of the historical figures and educational segments.
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UTEP comes out of the Mine Shaft for a game against Southern Utah in the season opener at the Sun Bowl in El Paso.

Iconic ‘Mine Shaft’ entrance makes its return after 12 years

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Staff Reporter • September 13, 2024
After 12 long years, the Mineshaft makes its long-awaited return to the sun bowl. The iconic entrance embraces UTEPs old and new chapters as the Miners hope to write history into their story, now with some extra help from the Miner faithful.
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Supporters of the men’s basketball team launched a program called the “Miner Collective” two years ago.

NIL continues to grow at UTEP

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Staff Reporter • September 13, 2024
For most of college sports history, amateur athletes could not profit off of their status. That was until 2021 when the Supreme Court ruled that the NCAA was in violation of Antitrust laws because they wouldn’t let athletes receive financial benefits from their own on-field performance. 
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Members of UTEP Student Orientation group encourage students to join their organization at the Work at UTEP Job Fair.

UTEP Career Center hosts “Work at UTEP Job Fair,” an on-campus employment and networking opportunity open to UTEP students.

Iziah Moreno, Staff Photographer • September 13, 2024
The UTEP Career Center held its Work at UTEP Job fair on Sept. 3 to Sept. 4, an event targeted towards offering jobs to students on campus that will work around student schedules.
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35th annual Minerpalooza marks the end of Miner welcome festivities

Alyda Muela, Web Editor • September 12, 2024
As the biggest event of Miner welcome week, Minerpalooza attracts the attention of thousands of students and community members each year. This year the event went beyond students' expectations by straying away from previous traditions.
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Alyda Muela is the web and copy editor for The Prospector.

To my younger self: You’re on the right path

Alyda Muela, Web Editor • September 12, 2024

I’ve known from a very young age that I wanted to be a journalist when I grew up. While it may sound like an exaggeration to some, it’s the truth. I’m not saying that at the age of seven I understood the concept of journalism, as not many children...

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The new Liberal Arts building under construction is located behind the original Liberal Arts building.

Texas Western Hall will not raise tuition, funds obtained by UT System and Texas Legislature

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Editor-in-Chief • September 12, 2024
The $110 million construction of Texas Western Hall (TWH) might scare some UTEP students. With a large price tag like this one, comes concern over tuition increases for the upcoming semesters.
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Edgar Loya (left) and James Paul Duran (right) are advocating for UTEP students to vote yes for the Student Union Referendum.

Letter to the Editor: UTEP Student Government regarding Union Referendum vote

Edgar Loya and James-Paul Duran • September 12, 2024
Our Union has been standing since 1949. As UTEP expands in academic excellence, it must also expand the student experience. We want to inform you of the student effort that can help accomplish this: A new Student Union West!
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Photos courtesy of Flickr. Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Harris faced off in first debate on ABC News Tuesday, Sept. 10.

Trump V Harris: The First Presidential Debate

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Staff Reporter • September 12, 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have finally faced off in their race to the oval office. Here’s what you need to know about last night's events.
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The Prospector Digest Ep: 1

Adam Regalado, Multimedia Editor • September 11, 2024

Welcome back Miners! This is the new and improved Student Media and Publications podcast to ensure all Miners on and off campus are updated with everything UTEP related. In this episode reporters cover Rubin Center's latest exhibit to President Wilson's...

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Sofia Sierra is the sports editor for The Prospector.

In the middle of my journalism metamorphosis

Sofia Sierra, Sports Editor • September 11, 2024
Being young and having little experience, the concept of what a journalist really is still new to me. Although one thing I know for certain is that I enjoy telling other people’s stories.
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