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The Prospector

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The Prospector

Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

UTEP makes a major offensive push by signing Mark Cala and Joshua Eargle, two key additions set to play huge roles to elevate the team next season. Photo courtesy of UTEP Athletics.

The fresh faces on UTEP football: Mark Cala and Joshua Eargle

Cameron Mason, Contributor/Writer February 17, 2025
UTEP makes a major offensive push by signing Mark Cala and Joshua Eargle, two key additions set to play huge roles to elevate the team next season.
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Adrian Aragones and Carolina Cardoza-Herrera help students at La Fe Prep develop their English language and thinking skills through podcasting.

UTEP professors bridge the gap at La Fe Preparatory School

Jesie Garcia, Staff Reporter February 17, 2025
Students at La Fe Prep are building their confidence and English language skills thanks to Adrian Aragones and Carolina Cardoza-Herrera. Their outreach and work at La Fe help students connect their education to their personal lives, setting them up for a successful future.
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Originally from Champlain, NY, Amy and Holly Visconti have made their way from shooting at their at-home family range to shooting together on UTEPs Rifle team.

Love that made its shot, UTEP’s rifle sisters

Iziah Moreno, Photo Editor February 17, 2025
Originally from Champlain, NY, sisters Amy and Holly Visconti have made their way from shooting at their at-home family range to being on their first semester together on the UTEP Rifle team.
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“Poison” Ivy Enriquez gears up for her pro debut training at Champ Camp. 

Blood, glory, and love: young fighters making a name for themselves

Sofia Sierra, Sports Editor February 14, 2025
Chuco Classic will see the pro-debut of 18-year-old “Poison” Ivy Enriquez, and 23-year-old Caesar Alvarado who will be fighting his fifth professional fight.
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"Animal Crossing New Horizon" won "Best Family Game" at the 2020 Game Awards 2020.

How cozy games maintain their allure in a fast-paced world

Jazmine I Gracia, Contributor/Writer February 14, 2025
Cozy games blend comfort and emotional depth through their formulaic gameplay and characteristics that should not be overlooked or reduced.
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In the modern age of Online speed dating, concerns for dating safety are higher than ever.

Watch the swipe, generational safeguards on the modern date

Alyda Muela, Arts & Culture Editor February 14, 2025
In a world where swiping left or right can lead to love, popular dating apps like Tinder, Hinge and Bumble have made it quicker and easier for people to connect. But how do different generations feel about these apps and how can users ensure their own safety?
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Alec McGee focuses on Precision Training practicing with a tennis ball.

Blood, glory and love: El Paso’s boxing scene

Sofia Sierra, Sports Editor February 13, 2025
Several local fighters are preparing to enter the ring on Feb. 15 to fight in the Chuco Classic. Fighters Alex McGee and Dewayne “DJ” Bonds both say that home and origin help seal the victory.
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UTEP students prepare for this year's Valentine's day.

Tradition of asking, ‘Will you be my Valentine?’

SalmaPaola Baca, Staff Photographer February 13, 2025
Should couples still ask, “Will you be my Valentine?” Absolutely. This small yet meaningful tradition keeps romance alive, strengthens bonds and reminds partners that love is a choice worth celebrating.
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Cristina Ramirez reads from her book to retell her grandmother’s stories and provide historical context.

Cristina Ramirez: Recovering lost voices by keeping ancestral spirits alive

Jesie Garcia, Staff Reporter February 12, 2025
Cristina Ramirez’s book, “A Story of Stories,” amplifies her Mexican American grandmother’s unpublished voice. It holds a special meaning for her research reviving lost work from Mexican women, and for her grief.
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A thank you to the journey

A thank you to the journey

Evelyn Palma, Web & Copy Editor February 12, 2025
My journey has been shaped by those who have supported me and by the many challenges I have faced along the way. As I step into this new role, I’m excited for what lies ahead, and I know that the best is yet to come.
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Modern day romance is marked by its digital influence, and the prominent role that social media plays in many romantic relationships.

‘It’s Complicated,’ Modern Romance in the Digital Age

Leah Austin, Staff Reporter February 12, 2025
Modern day romance is marked by its digital influence, and the prominent role that social media plays in many romantic relationships. Generation Z experiences relationships in a completely different manner than the generations before them, as social media has shifted the parameters for what a relationship is or should be. “Situationships” or “talking stages” have become increasingly popular in place of committed relationships, and those that are committed seem to have a new set of rules. 
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President Donald Trump started his administration by signing dozens of executive orders affecting immigration, climate, health care, the economy and more. Photo courtesy of Free Malaysia Today (FMT).

An overview of President Trump’s early executive order

Ximena Cordero, Audience & Engagement Editor February 11, 2025
President Donald Trump started his administration by signing dozens of executive orders affecting immigration, climate, health care, the economy and much more.
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