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UNLV’s Sluka: Living Proof of NIL Obsession in College Sports

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Staff Reporter • October 22, 2024
The state of college football has historically altered. Matthew Sluka has become the most viral college athlete after announcing he’d be redshirting due to an unfulfilled NIL deal. Did he get ripped off? Or is Sluka in the wrong?
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The Prospector Digest Ep: 2

Adam Regalado, Multimedia Editor • October 22, 2024

Hello and welcome back to The Prospector Digest. In this episode I talked to reporters and photographers about the stories The Prospector has been covering. From arts & culture, news and sports, we talk about it all. This episode features an audio...

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Amid winless football record, UTEP makes the move to Mountain West

Sofia Sierra, Sports Editor • October 21, 2024
In a sudden turn of events, UTEP accepted Mountain West Conference’s invitation to join, a conference realignment that will impact UTEP athletics for years to come. On Oct. 1, the university announced they will be exiting Conference USA (C-USA), one they had been a part of for nearly 20 years.
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The Migrant Crime Wave: Political Rhetoric on Immigration Takes Center Stage in Final Weeks of 2024 Campaign

Rumi Sevilla, Staff Reporter • October 21, 2024
As Political tension between both parties intensifies as we near the upcoming elections, numerous recent speeches and media appearances have continued to emphasize concerns over immigration, particularly regarding individuals arriving at the nation’s southern border.
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The UTEP School of Pharmacy is sponsoring a food drive honoring baseball legend Roberto Clemente.

Step Up to the Plate: Roberto Clemente Food Drive

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Staff Reporter • October 20, 2024
September has come and gone, but the legacy of the month in which the UTEP School of Pharmacy sees vital in doing good for their community.
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How the older generations feel about ‘No Sabo’ kids

How the older generations feel about ‘No Sabo’ kids

Dominique Macias, Staff Photographer • October 18, 2024
In El Paso, everyone knows at least one Hispanic that is not fluent in Spanish who is labeled and teased for being a “no sabo kid.” These Hispanics cannot fully communicate with the older generations of their family. The communication thread between the two generations can be discouraging and defeated on both sides. Will the older generations give grace to younger generations?
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With holiday months coming up, there are many methods to cope when seasonal depression creeps in.

Seasonal depression: there’s hope in truth

Dominique Macias, Staff Photographer • October 18, 2024
Seasonal depression, also known as “winter blues,” starts creeping in when fall season begins to flourish. How does one deal? Make the feeling of pride take over rather than sulking. If one can peel out of bed, even when the darkness is on top of their chest; that is a serious victory. What's the fun of seasonal depression if you cannot laugh at it in the face the way it does to people? Healing and dealing are not a linear process. Some days are harder than others, but after all, one can try, and maybe right now, that is good enough.
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Brave Books host their “Banned Book Sale” where they displayed an exhibit of these books, marked off in yellow ban tape.

Brave Books hosts sale on banned books highlighting the ongoing fight against censorship in Texas and across the Nation

Ximena Cordero, Staff Reporter • October 18, 2024
As of Aug. 31, the American Library Assocation reported 414 attempts to censor library materials. In protest, Brave Books hosted a banned book sale in an effort to allow access to censored works and encourage readers to stay informed.
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Head coach Scotty Walden celebrating in the stands with the fans the victory against FIU Wednesday Oct. 17 at the Sun Bowl.

Head Coach Scotty Walden, UTEP football finds first win of season over FIU Panthers: “I feel like a winner”

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Staff Reporter • October 17, 2024
The UTEP Miners have won their first game of the season at home against the FIU Panthers. The defense led the way to a spectacular win, with some key help from junior Jevon Jackson.
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Defender Lucas Stauffer in control of the ball.

Locomotive steam ahead for thrilling showdown with San Antonio

Cameron Mason, Contributor/Writer • October 17, 2024
On Oct. 10, El Paso Locomotive faced off against San Antonio FC at Southwest University Park, with a spark toward the end of the game making a late-game rollercoaster, leading the Locomotive to a draw.
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Early voting will take place from Oct. 21 to Nov. 1.

Get Ahead of the Game: Make Your Voice Heard with Early Voting

Marco Hinojosa, Audience & Engagement Editor • October 17, 2024
Amidst election season, early voting for the upcoming presidential election is soon coming to a close. It is every Americans right to engage in voting, as exercising these rights allows citizens make their voice heard when it comes to who they feel is best in running the nation. Voting is especially emphasized on young voters since younger generations have the power of fresh perspectives, diversity, and are future leaders of the nation. This makes it critical for young voters to become involved with politics.
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Defender Ashlee Mora in possession of the ball against Middle Tennessee State University.

UTEP women’s soccer falls to Middle Tennessee

Sofia Sierra, Sports Editor • October 16, 2024
Editor’s note: This recap is not the most recent game for UTEP women’s soccer.
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