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...

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...

UTEP volleyball (18-8, C-USA 9-5) has done it again, bringing in another win against Chicago State (11-7) Halloween night. This win marks 23 consecutive sets won by the Miners at Memorial Gym this season.   Halloween night is often marked by festive...

Events, tailgates and pep rallies hyped up UTEP’s homecoming game against West Kentucky University (WKU) Hilltoppers (5-4). Unfortunately for the Miners, this game handed the team a loss, slimming the chance to participate in a post season bowl game.  First...

Editor’s note: This sports brief was written prior to Saturday's loss to Western Kentucky University.  The UTEP football team (3-6, 2-3 C-USA) edged out the Sam Houston University Bearkats (SHU) (0-8, 0-5 C-USA) on the road Wednesday, Oct. 25. Facing...

At a crime scene, there are the first who arrive. There are paramedics and authorities, but also another group of people: journalists. These are the people who get the news out to everyone about what is happening, with some going to extreme lengths of...

As leaves turn yellow and the air gets colder, the ovens of many Mexicans get warmer and full of pan de muerto. Every Nov. 2 many people of Mexican descent celebrate and remember the lives of their lost ones, whether their pets, friends, lovers or family...

After three weeks of trials and errors, House Republicans ended their 22 days of political chaos in search for a new speaker of the House with Rep. Mike Johnson, a conservative Republican from Louisiana. Congress officials came together in unity to vote...

As leaves begin to fall and the air becomes colder, many fans of sports will be pleased for return of the season of basketball.   The energy was vigorous on and off the court, with fans and players full of spirit for the start of Miners basketball.  UTEP...

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the NFL has partnered up with the American Cancer Society for Crucial Catch. Since 2009, the two organizations have paired up annually to raise funds in support for the fight against cancer, those currently battling...

Welcome to The Prospector Podcast! A bi-weekly production made just for you. On this week's episode, we're going to talk about homecoming, Halloween memories and sports. I hope you enjoy! Make sure to stay updated with The Prospector online and on social...

Everyone knows that cemeteries and graveyards are the “spooky” places shown in cartoons and other media for Halloween. Though this is a popular association, to me the only scary thing about cemeteries is the neglect. From overgrown weeds to dirty...