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Many betting apps offer a cash-out option, allowing bettors to take a reduced payout before the final leg, parlay or bet is decided, helping lock in a win or limit losses.

The door to sports betting is closed for Texans, but can it be opened soon?

Joseph Ezekiel Montero, Staff Reporter • March 20, 2025
People see ads for sports betting companies and apps all throughout the media, but while the activity is legal in most U.S. states, Texas is still one of 11 yet to legalize sports betting.
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Andrea Palafox has served as UTEP's head rifle coach for two seasons. Photo from The Prospector Archive

Rifle Head Coach Andrea Palafox echoes women empowerment to all

Iziah Moreno, Photo Editor • March 19, 2025
From being a 15-year-old exploring a male-dominated sport to becoming the leader of an all-female team, UTEP Rifle Head Coach Andrea Palafox carved her path in a sports world dominated by men.
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Students, faculty and staff are able to enjoy a free warm meal provided by "Pete's Plate", a collaboration between the UTEP Women's and Gender Studies Department and Mustard Seed Café.

Pete’s Plate Program provides meal alternatives to students and staff at UTEP

Joseph Ezekiel Montero, Staff Reporter • March 19, 2025
With a goal of helping students feel secure and supported, Pete’s Plates is a program run by the Women’s and Gender Studies department to provide students with free meals and other essential items.
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Gabe Padilla infuses each plate with the history, flavors, and traditions of the Piro people.

Cafecito en Socorro: Owners of Café Piro pass on the legacy of the Piro tribe through food and culture

Jesie Garcia, Staff Reporter • March 19, 2025
Cafe Piro, owned by Gabe and Mel Padilla, pays homage to the Piro tribe’s ancestral roots, their coffee, food and art tell a bigger story about the café.
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Stephanie Han talks to the press after her work out ahead of her fight at the Warriors Edge boxing gym on Feb. 20.

El Paso Fighters Dominate at Ring Wars 15

Diego Cruz-Castruita, Staff Photographer • March 19, 2025
Ring Wars 15 delivered an electrifying night of boxing on Feb. 22 at the El Paso County Coliseum, featuring high stakes fights and rising talent. With local fighters shining on a stacked card, Ring Wars 15 further cemented El Paso’s reputation as a growing hub for boxing. Next Ring Wars is set to return to El Paso in mid-July.
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Protesters unite against cuts of federal worker. Photo courtesy of Free Malaysia Today (FMT)

DOGE’s effects on present and future government workers

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Multimedia Editor • March 17, 2025
From over 200,000 federal employees being laid off, to research grants being halted, those with aspirations to work for the government have to deal with DOGE’s changes.
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Background noise from ambient films is an essential part of students' routines to ensure productivity.

Drowning out the noise of everyday life with ambient sounds

Jazmine I Gracia, Contributor/Writer • March 17, 2025
As media consumption evolves, multitasking and background noise have become common, raising concerns about the decline of attentive viewership.
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Jorge Tovar lands a right uppercut on Juan Francisco Barajas during their middleweight bout at Ring Wars XV on Feb. 22, 2025, at the El Paso County Coliseum.

Jorge Tovar Jr. bounces back from injury to claim TKO victory

Diego Cruz-Castruita, Staff Photographer • March 17, 2025
Jorge Tovar Jr.’s return to the ring was not only about fighting, but also about proving to himself that he could push through adversity. Dominating the fifth-round and winning by TKO, he kept his undefeated record intact and proved why he is one of the fastest-rising names in the middleweight division.
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The board's decision to cut staff positions and fine arts programs sparked strong opposition from educators, parents and students.

Socorro ISD approves mass layoffs of 300 employees following $38 million budget deficit

Daniela Ordaz, Contributor/Writer • March 17, 2025
A school board meeting was held on February. 19 at 6 p.m. at the District Service Center, where several parents, students and supporters of the SISD community pleaded with the school board to not eliminate fine arts programs to deal with a budget deficit. After a five-hour long meeting, the school board voted 3-2 to reduce staff, increase class sizes and make cuts to the fine arts program.
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Throughout the McKelligon Canyon trail, there are several landmarks scattered to ensure that hikers do not lose sight of the path and get lost.

Hiking through the beauty of West Texas

Jesie Garcia, Staff Reporter • March 15, 2025
The trails in West Texas make for a fun, yet challenging hobby to pick up as spring break rolls around. The desert trails allow one to maintain their physical and mental health as they hold unique desert life and great views.
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Gamescape by Cinemark, located at 13361 Gateway West Blvd., includes an arcade, rock climbing, laser tag, and a bowling alley for families and friends.

El Paso entertainment scene levels up with Gamescape by Cinemark

Evelyn Palma, Web & Copy Editor • March 15, 2025
The chatter of excited guests, crash of bowling pins being knocked down and sounds of arcade games humming fill the air–Gamescape by Cinemark has officially opened its first location in El Paso. With bowling, laser tag, arcade games and even a movie theater under one roof, this all-in-one venue is already making an impression on El Pasoans within its first week.
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Originally starting as a means of transportation and exploration, rock climbing has evolved into not only a sport, but a recreational hobby practiced by many.

Climb to the top for spring break this year

Joseph Ezekiel Montero, Staff Reporter • March 14, 2025
With no spring break plans in order, some students may still be looking for a reason to get out of the house. If having fun, but staying active is your goal, rock climbing might be the perfect activity.
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