The Prospector

‘Rapture, Death the EDM’ aims to refocus crowd to original rave scene

Jose Soto, Entertainment Editor • February 2, 2016

On any given weekend in El Paso, you can find events and clubs playing electronic dance music. 301 Nightlife, The Garden, Hardpop Bundesbar in Ciudad Juárez and many other local hotspots are few of the names where you can expect to hear the musical genre...

Ten wins marks best start for women’s team

Juan Carlos Navarette, Staff Reporter • February 2, 2016

The UTEP women’s basketball team will take on Marshall on the road in hopes of continuing their undefeated record in conference play after picking up their 10th-straight win. UTEP (18-1, 9-0 Conference USA) will be playing against a Marshall team...

Mine Tracks of the month: January

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor • February 1, 2016

The month of January came with mostly highs and only a few woes in the music industry. Throughout the 31 days, we heard new albums, mixtapes and previews for albums. Overall, we were blessed with some great projects to kick-start 2016. Here are some of...

Miners hound Bulldogs, 86-80

Juan Carlos, Navarette • January 31, 2016

https://youtu.be/7GAs5Fdg8Uo

Miners pluck Golden Eagles in conference matchup

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor • January 29, 2016

The UTEP women’s basketball team extends their win streak to nine after defeating Southern Mississippi 72-64 on Thursday, Jan. 28, in the Don Haskins Center. The game allowed fans to enter the game for free, in part of the annual Pack the House...

Prickly Elder is inviting with nostalgic decor

Jose Soto, Entertainment Editor • January 26, 2016

It takes some creativity and originality to create a niche bar, especially in a city where the bar scene is growing. But one recently opened location has taken niche to another level. Opening the door to the Prickly Elder on 916 N. Mesa Street, will...

The pride and joy of a basketball city

Amanda Guillen, Editor-in-Chief • January 26, 2016

El Paso has been called a basketball city time and time again. UTEP’s basketball programs are touted as the gems of the athletic programs at the university. It all began with the Texas Western men’s 1966 NCAA basketball championship 50 years ago....

Women’s post best start in program history

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor • January 26, 2016

A historic season in the making rolls on for the Lady Miners as they come home to face Southern Miss (Thursday, Jan. 28) and Louisiana Tech (Saturday, Jan. 30) in the Don Haskins Center. The Miners (16-1, 7-0 Conference-USA) are off to the best start...

Despite second half comeback, Miners fall to FIU

Juan Carlos Navarette, Reporter • January 23, 2016

https://youtu.be/2vkhcIJVyiw

Lil’ Wayne performs for the first time in the Sun City

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor • January 22, 2016

Kicking off the “Dedication Tour” at the County Coliseum, Lil Wayne and Rae Sremmurd made their first of 19 stops on Jan. 21. This is the first time Lil Wayne made a trip to the Sun City. He definitely made it a memorable one. While the first opener,...

UTEP tops FAU in conference battle

Juan Carlos Navarette, Reporter • January 22, 2016

https://youtu.be/IxVjBtM7oDI

Union gallery showcases ’66 exhibit

Adrian Broaddus, Spots Editor • January 21, 2016

In preparation for the 50th anniversary of the 1966 men's basketball national championship, the union gallery will feature an exhibit titled "The Road to Glory." Brought by the office of student life, the gallery will run from Jan. 19 through Feb....