I moved here to El Paso when I was seven, I didn’t know it then, and maybe don’t know the extent of it today, but being in El Paso has been one of the biggest blessings in my life. As multimedia editor, I’ll work hard to carry the pick with pride.
Renard Johnson was sworn into office on Jan. 6th and now serves as El Paso’s first Black mayor. He describes his plans for office, his priorities include safety, education, economic opportunity and investing in El Paso’s tourism and entertainment.
Ximena Cordero, Audience & Engagement Editor
• January 22, 2025
UTEP women’s basketball fell to the Liberty Flames, 75-64. Even with a comeback in the second half from the Miners, the Flames’ strong start with a 14-point lead by half-time made it hard for UTEP to close the gap.
Daniela Ordaz, Contributor/Writer
• January 22, 2025
On Dec. 10, UTEP announced the launch of their newest degree plan specializing in artificial intelligence. This new degree in AI will be offered under the College of Engineering beginning in spring of 2025 with options for both a master's and bachelor's concentration.
For the second time in seven years, Donald J. Trump took the oath of office and became president of the United States. This time, he enters office not as a political stranger, but instead, as a living example of American history.
Commissioner of the Mountain West Conference Gloria Nevarez experienced firsthand how UTEP fits into the mold of the Mountain West, while propelling UTEP’s new “Climb Higher” initiative.
Hotel Delirium is a local escape room unique to El Paso. Owners Rachel and John Deslongchamps give El Pasoans an escape from the stress of daily life and allow them to travel into an immersive experience.
Ximena Cordero, Audience & Engagement Editor
• January 22, 2025
After a heated battle, UTEP reigned victorious over the Liberty Flames 72-70. After nine ties and 12 lead changes, the Miners came out victorious in the last 2.9 seconds of the game and gave UTEP its first CUSA road game win in a decade.
Finally, my last introduction piece, my time is coming to an end at UTEP. I write this with great love and excitement as I am now the editor-in-chief (EIC) at The Prospector. With the variety of stories I have written and the voices I have shared throughout my time at The Prospector, I know that my hard work and drive has led me to finally be a leader of a team, specifically my own team.
This year, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day fell on Jan. 20 and was observed by various institutions and organizations. The El Paso chapter of the NAACP held an MLK Read and Ride on Saturday, Jan. 18, in collaboration with Sun Metro and El Paso Streetcar. Tephanie Hopper and Carla Brown, sat with El Paso families, reciting books about Dr. King and Ruby Bridges, another prominent figure in Black history.
The NFL’s Super Wild Card Weekend has come and gone. Let’s recap each game with major takeaways from the first round of playoffs of the 2024-25 season, and see what students think with the league going into the Divisional Round.
Kennedy Wells, a standout sharpshooter from Granbury, Texas, is set to join the UTEP rifle team in the fall of 2025, reuniting with her sister Kameron Wells.
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