Skip to Main Content
Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

Bean Type Coffee Roasters will open in Oct. and will be located at 10300 Socorro Rd.

New cafe strives to empower coffee dialogue in El Paso

Michaela Roman, Contributor September 19, 2017

In recent years, El Paso’s spectrum of bars, breweries and assorted night-life has grown and developed something for everyone. With this rise, coffee shops with a different take on the coffee experience are emerging. Arleen Mendez, a former El Paso...

Continue Reading
'Mother!' is a philosophical thriller that falls short

‘Mother!’ is a philosophical thriller that falls short

Sergio Muñoz, Contributor September 19, 2017

Three years since his last movie, "Noah" Darren Aronofsky has returned with "Mother!," his new film with Jennifer Lawrence and Javier Bardem in the main roles. This time, Aronofsky decided to focus on the horror genre, getting closer to what we saw in...

Continue Reading
Chinati Foundation to hold weekend-long event

Chinati Foundation to hold weekend-long event

Claudia Flores, Staff Reporter September 19, 2017

From October 6 to 8 the Chinati Foundation presents a weekend-event with a series of activities and exhibit to support the organization’s programs and operations year-round. On Friday October 6, scheduled from 5-10 p.m. “Made in Marfa” presents...

Continue Reading
The Miners are off to a rough 0-3 start to the 2017 season.

Football vying for first win in Battle of I-10

Adrian Broaddus, Editor-In-Chief September 18, 2017

In the 95th meeting of the Battle of I-10 between UTEP and New Mexico State, Miners’ head coach Sean Kugler and his squad feel desperate for their first win. Sitting at 0-3 this season, the Miners have been on a quest for a certain spark and some light...

Continue Reading
Graphics courtesy of Women's Media Center

Women scarce in the journalism field

Leslie Sarinana, Copy Editor September 18, 2017

When you look at a byline from an article, how often do you read a woman’s name? If you can recall doing so, how many of those had diverse last names? Chances are you can’t recall that either. Journalism is supposed to be a field of non-bias...

Continue Reading
Many individuals have voiced their opinions against the revocation of Obama-era regulations surrounding Title IX.

Loosened Title IX laws cause national uproar

Christian Vasquez, Web Editor September 18, 2017

Last week, Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced that the Department of Education would revoke the Obama-era regulations around sexual assault found in Title IX, and pivot from protecting the victims to protecting the accused. “The truth is...

Continue Reading
Palacios named C-USA goalkeeper of the week

Palacios named C-USA goalkeeper of the week

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor September 18, 2017

Conference USA has voted UTEP’s Alyssa Palacios as goalkeeper of the week for women’s soccer, the league office revealed Monday, Sept. 18. It is the third such honor of her career. Palacios recorded six saves in the Miners 1-0 win at Southern Miss...

Continue Reading
The Memphis Redbirds defeated the Chihuahuas winning the PCL Championship on September 18.

Redbirds hold off Chihuahuas and take the 2017 PCL title

Adrian Broaddus, Editor-In-Chief September 18, 2017

Despite a late effort by El Paso, the Memphis Redbirds were able to hold on and defeat the Chihuahuas 3-1, thus solidifying the Pacific Coast League Championship. The Chihuahuas had a chance in the bottom of the ninth inning when the winning run...

Continue Reading
Miners beat Southern Miss for fifth straight win

Miners beat Southern Miss for fifth straight win

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor September 17, 2017

Kennadie Chaudhary (90’) scored a goal off a feed from Lauren Crenshaw with 59 seconds remaining in regulation to lift the UTEP soccer team to a 1-0 win at Southern Miss in the Conference USA opener for both schools on Sunday, Sept. 17. Alyssa Palacios...

Continue Reading
La Vintage brings unique shopping experience to central El Paso

La Vintage brings unique shopping experience to central El Paso

Gaby Velasquez, Photo Editor September 17, 2017

The Grand opening for La Vintage shop was on Saturday, Sept. 16., and the event featured vendors, live wall painting, live screen printing and a skate tournament. Local music artists like Maryblu, E&J, Dirty Souls, El Ultimo Trip, Stangus and...

Continue Reading
Miners blown out by Arizona 63-16

Miners blown out by Arizona 63-16

Daniel Mendez, Sports Reporter September 16, 2017

The Miners rushed for an abysmal 17 yards on the ground as the visiting Arizona Wildcats crushed UTEP 63-16 on Friday, Sept. 15 at the Sun Bowl. Last week against Rice, UTEP (0-3) managed to rush for a total of just 26 yards. Friday was the same...

Continue Reading
Chihuahuas beat Memphis 3-0 to hold off elimination

Chihuahuas beat Memphis 3-0 to hold off elimination

Prospector staff September 15, 2017

Franchy Cordero homered and singled, driving in two runs as the El Paso Chihuahuas avoided elimination in the PCL Finals against the Memphis Redbirds with a 3-0 win on Friday, Sept. 15. In the fifth inning, El Paso went up 1-0 on a home run by...

Continue Reading
Activate Search
Showcase