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The Prospector

Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

Senior Derick Hamilton, majoring in multidisciplinary studies, has found a new home in El Paso, moving from his hometown of Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

UTEP’s Adhel Tac and Derick Hamilton on breaking barriers and scoring dreams

Elisha Nuñez, Staff Reporter November 10, 2023

Basketball is one of the most popular sports in America, and there are many young hopefuls who are working to be the next big thing in the industry. Some can even be found right here at UTEP. From adjusting to an unfamiliar environment to keeping in touch...

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Miner Dash is one of the annual events UTEP hosts during homecoming week which wrapped up Nov. 4.

Hoco: Miss the season

Sofia Sierra, Staff Reporter November 9, 2023

As the weather gets colder, campus spirit warms the hearts of students. Homecoming week has brought events that gave students and alumni the opportunity to show their UTEP pride.   Celebrations were in full effect this year, to revamp the campus...

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Homecoming queen of the court

Itzel Giron, Editor-In-Chief November 9, 2023

As homecoming week ended Sunday, Nov. 5, there is one person who, although was not labelled as “Homecoming Queen”, surely wears the title.  UTEP Women’s Basketball Had Coach Keitha Adams, returned “home” to hopefully take the Miners to another...

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President Joe Biden says he has committed to aid the Philippines if China decides to attack the country over the disputed South China Sea. Photo courtesy of rawpixel.com/creative commons license

Tensions rising in Southeast Asia cause U.S. intervention

Ruth Urquiza, Contributor/Reporter November 9, 2023

As tensions rise in Southeast Asia, United States President Joe Biden says he has committed to aiding the Philippines if China decides to attack the country over the disputed South China Sea. President Biden’s comments come days after two collisions...

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The 2024 United States presidential election takes place on the first Tuesday of November 2024, and this civic tradition will mark America’s 60th presidential contest. Photo courtesy Matt Hecht/ Creative Commons License

A glimpse of the upcoming presidential election

Erik Acosta, Web Editor November 8, 2023

As Americans across the country are stuffing their stomachs with ham or cranberry sauce this holiday season, they are also gearing up to rush to the polls and start preparing for next year’s presidential election.  The 2024 United States presidential...

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UTEP men’s basketball coach Joe Golding on ‘flipping the script’

Nicholas Maes, Contributor/Reporter November 8, 2023

Ahead of the upcoming season, UTEP men’s basketball head coach Joe Golding is making sure the team is ready for a comeback. After a season that didn’t go as planned with a young team last year, Golding and the Miners are coming back harder and stronger...

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UTEP Percussion Ensemble at the Fox Fine Arts directed by Andy. P Smith.

A heart pounding percussion performance

Elisha Nuñez, Staff Reporter November 8, 2023

Musicians strike at their instruments, some with sticks and some with their bare hands. From drums to marimbas, a variety of percussion instruments were played together to give a thrilling performance. Directed by Andy P. Smith, the program was given...

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Supporters of the men’s basketball team launched a program called the
“Miner Collective” two years ago.

UTEP men’s basketball ‘defeathered’ McMurry Warhawks in season opener

H. Catching Marginot, Staff Reporter November 7, 2023

UTEP men's basketball 'defeathered’ McMurry Warhawks in a home game Monday night at the Don Haskins Stadium.  UTEP is undefeated against the Warhawks having won its previous six matchups since the 1971-72 season of Miners Basketball.   Right...

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Ofrenda built by the Ardovino’s Dessert Crossing community to remember loved ones.

Commemorating loved ones at the Noche de Muertos market

Marco Hinojosa, Audience & Engagment Editor November 7, 2023

As the fall season rolls in and cold temperatures grace the borderland, the holiday season once again greets us. With the spooky season ending, Dia De Los Muertos, a Mexican holiday about remembrance and celebration of life reminded the community of their...

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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso, along with other universities, were called out on Oct. 26 by PETA as they exposed a mass killing spree of animals.

PETA and their continuous issue: Is there a safe space left for animals?

Angelica Gutierrez, Contributor/Reporter November 7, 2023

Recent revelations sparked outrage and concern as People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) exposed a mass killing spree of animals, Oct. 26 in universities, including here at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso, during the COVID-19...

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Guard Veonce Powell dribbles past Western New Mexico Nov. 6.

Keitha Adams led Miners to dominate season opener victory over WNMU Mustangs

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor November 7, 2023

The UTEP women’s basketball team returned to the Don Haskins Center for its first regular season game of the season.   After a dominate exhibition win over New Mexico Highlands University Saturday, Oct. 28, the Miners hope to extend the team’s...

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Social media is being used as a “news station” for issues such as the Israel and Palestine conflict. Photo courtesy of Ted Eytan

Are we watching the world diminish from our phone screens?

Sofia Sierra, Staff Reporter November 6, 2023

Social media is often looked as the microphone to voice opinions. Currently, apps are drowning with raw footage of wars, protests, etc. exposing the harsh reality of the world. At times, the overwhelming amount of vicious news can sometimes discourage...

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