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The Prospector
Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector
Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector
A demonstrator raises a sign reading "Migration is not illegal" during a Jan. 29 protest.

El Paso community comes together in wake of unprecedented political climate

Jesie Garcia, Staff Reporter • February 10, 2025
The El Paso community came together at Memorial Park on Wednesday, Jan. 29 to support immigrants in the current sociopolitical climate. Many shared stories, tears and resources to hold onto community during a rough era.
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Cattleman's Steakhouse at Indian Cliffs Ranch is located at 3450 S Fabens Carlsbad Rd. in Fabens, Texas.

UTEP Miners recommend best Valentine’s date spots

Vianah Vasquez, Contributor/Writer • February 10, 2025
UTEP miners give recommendations for Valentine’s date spots around El Paso.
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Super Bowl 59 will kickoff at 4:30 p.m. MST as the Kansas City Chiefs face the Philadelphia Eagles. Photo courtesy of Your Golf Travel

NFL Conference Championship recap. What’s at stake for Super Bowl 59 and what plans do students have for Super Bowl Sunday?

Joseph Ezekiel Montero, Staff Reporter • February 9, 2025
The NFL’s Conference Round has concluded, with Super Bowl 59 upon us, what’s at stake for each team chasing the Vince Lombardi Trophy, and how do students plan to spend their Super Bowl Sunday?
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Attendees proudly display their new Dropshot Social merchandise while enjoying a night of pickleball.

America’s newest popular sport in the borderland: Dropshot Social

Joseph Ezekiel Montero, Staff Reporter • February 6, 2025
The rapidly growing sport of pickleball has become very popular throughout the U.S. With new players starting every day and old ones playing more, a pickleball social group in El Paso was made for everyone.
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A customer at the Rodeo Night Market browses through the selection of vintage football jerseys.

Horse around at The Rodeo Night Market

Daniela Ordaz, Contributor/Writer • February 6, 2025
On Jan. 25, Lowbrow Palace held its Rodeo Night Market with local vendors selling vintage clothing, jewelry and other items, joined with food and music. The event took place from 6-11 p.m. and the final round of Battle of the Bands was at 7 p.m.
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Sophomore forward Luisa Vydrova shoots from mid-range on the court.

UTEP women’s basketball falls to WKU after late run

H. Catching Marginot, Contributor/Writer • February 6, 2025
UTEP women's basketball lost to WKU in a tense but quick game, resulting in a loss of 65-59. UTEP has lost back-to-back and will be taking on Middle Tennessee, as well as New Mexico State soon after.
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S:12 E:1 Picking Up On Love

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Multimedia Editor • February 6, 2025
New host Sebastian Perez-Navarro, along with co-hosts Kristian Hernandez and Cameron Mason, guide the conversation from staff reporter Leah Austin's experience with the mayor, love, the border situation in El Paso, and UTEP Basketball.
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Yazmyne Hallback, UTEP alumn, serves as the Worship Leader for The Rock Faith Center.

How Christianity connects the Black community

Leah Austin, Staff Reporter • February 5, 2025
Today, more than seven out of 10 African Americans identify as Christians. However, when Africans first arrived in what is now the United States, most were either practicing Muslims or followed other religious and cultural practices. Throughout centuries of slavery, segregation, and discrimination, the Black Church transitioned into centers for organization, civic activity, community service and cultural celebration.
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The effects of executive orders on the southern border

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Multimedia Editor • February 4, 2025
Policy changes aren’t just headlines—they impact real people, including UTEP students. The Prospector breaks down what President Trump's recent executive orders mean for El Paso, Texas.
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UTEP introduces "DAX" robots meant to create a more accessible campus by collecting data on UTEP’s walkways. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Friendly neighborhood robot? UTEP welcomes DAX robots to campus

Vianah Vasquez, Contributor/Writer • January 31, 2025
UTEP introduces “DAX” robots to campus. These people-oriented robots’ primary focus is to create a more accessible campus by collecting data on UTEP’s walkways.
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As the ceasefire continues to be developed and monitored by mediators internationally, if all phases go by smoothly this could mark the of end of a 15-month conflict between Hamas and Israel. Photo courtesy of AFP

After a year and a half of conflict, Israel and Hamas reach a ceasefire deal

Daniela Ordaz, Contributor/Writer • January 31, 2025
On Oct.7, 2023, the Palestinian militant group, Hamas, launched an attack to Israel from Gaza which killed nearly 1,200 people and held approximately 250 people captive. Israel responded with deploying troops to Gaza, killing more than 46,700 people with majority of them being women and children, according to BBC. In January of this year, Israel and Palestine agreed to a deal presented by Qatar’s prime minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdul Rahman Al Thani, in which both countries would free both Palestinian prisoners and Israeli hostages, ending the 15 month conflict.
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Sr. Carlotta Mecaglia stretches her entire body with precision to strike the tennis ball.

UTEP tennis home opener sets the stage for an optimistic season

Sofia Sierra, Sports Editor • January 31, 2025
With a win for their home-opener, the UTEP tennis team is starting strong, and with five back-to-back home games left, the Miners are looking for victory.
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