I am finally doing something I have had several students ask me to do over the last 16 years–write a column for the student newspaper. I have always turned them down as The Prospector is supposed to be the students’ voice. Their recent request,...

Editor’s Note: Quotes from Monica Diaz and Diego Garcia were translated from Spanish to English. The nearly-700,000 young people who were brought to the United States illegally during their childhood face a difficult time in their lives as the immigration...

Editor’s Note: Quotes from Jorge Martinez were translated from Spanish to English. As fostering as UTEP is for art students, many find it humbling and rewarding to be able to present their work to the public. For junior graphic design major Jorge E....

At The Prospector, we are used to changing. It happens all the time and in every facet of our industry. We are a college newspaper that mirrors the professional newspapers and publications we strive to be like. Each semester we have staff that comes...

Editor’s note:The Prospector sports staff picked four Miners that could improve their draft stock with standout 2018 seasons. The UTEP Miners football team have a lot of new faces to be on the lookout for. Most of the team is returning from last...

  It was a tough afternoon for the UTEP women's soccer team, as they fell to UT-Rio Grande 3-2 on Sunday at home. UTRGV scored three goals in the second half—two from Sarah Bonney (54’, 80’) and one from Emily Zapata (77’). UTEP...

James B. Milliken has been appointed as the new chancellor of the UT System. The UT Board of Regents voted unanimously to appoint Milliken on Monday. Milliken has over 30 years of experience in higher education. He comes to the UT System after...

The UTEP Miners soccer team improved to 2-1 on the season after a physical meeting on the pitch against the Idaho State Bengals, Friday evening at University Field. UTEP got the lead early and never looked back as they defeated the Bengals 2-1. “We...

The newest Raising Cane’s in the borderland has opened its doors, and along with sporting a new design, owners also took this opportunity to give back to the community. The new Raising Cane’s, located at the West Towne Marketplace on 6450 N. Desert...

Despite an impressive offensive display during the season opener, the Miners could not channel their goal-scoring form on their first road game of the season and lost 1-0 to Abilene Christian on Sunday. Both teams had their fair share of chances, with...

The UTEP soccer team won, 6-1, in their season opener against Lubbock Christian University Friday night at University Field. Coach Kevin Cross's club had six different Miners score in the home opener. Freshman Jojo Ngongo, junior Danielle Carreon,...

After a week of drip-dropping announcements via social media, Miners finally know who will be here to kick off the UTEP football season at the annual Minerpalooza celebration. Fans of two of the most iconic TV shows of this generation will be happy...