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International tennis star serves up success at UTEP

International tennis star serves up success at UTEP

Prospector Staff Report September 28, 2022

Junior tennis player, Elena Dibattista, has found her way with the UTEP tennis team. A native from Agrigento, Italy, Dibattista has been playing tennis since she was eight years old, but before she had tried gymnastics. It was her father who convinced...

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The Sunflower Bank has an art installation with El Paso Children’s Hospital Foundation to recognize Pediatric Cancer Awareness month.

El Paso Children’s Hospital and Sunflower Bank collaborate using children’s art

Kristen Scheaffer, Contributor September 28, 2022

In recognition of Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month, El Paso Children’s Hospital and Sunflower Bank have provided a space for an art installation. On display is the art of pediatric oncology patients, located at Sunflower Bank’s downtown location,...

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Tim Hardaway Sr. played for the Miners from 1985-1989 and was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame Sept. 10. Photo courtesy of UTEP Athletics.

UTEP legend Tim Hardaway inducted into the Hall of Fame

Katrina Villarreal, Staff Reporter September 28, 2022

Miners basketball legend Tim Hardaway Sr., who played for the Miners from 1985-1989, was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame Saturday, Sept.10. Hardaway is the fifth UTEP men’s basketball player to be inducted into the Naismith Hall of...

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5SOS make a breakout with their fifth album

Meagan Elizabeth García, Arts & Culture Editor September 28, 2022

Australian pop rock band, 5 Seconds of Summer (5SOS), continues to develop a diverse discography with the Sept. 23 release of its fifth album “5SOS5.” Here is a breakdown of what listeners can expect from their latest work.  COMPLETE MESS  The...

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One of the murals Ortega created included one of Jose Manuel Flores, Jr. who was 10 years old when he died. He is shown wearing his baseball uniform with the number 6. Photo courtesy of Albert "Tino" Ortega.

El Paso artist heals wounds in Uvalde through mural art

Alyson Rodriguez, Staff Reporter September 28, 2022

The small town of Uvalde, Texas was changed forever May 24 after a school shooter entered Robb Elementary school and took the lives of 21 people.  The victims included children between the ages of 9 and 11 and the two teachers who died protecting...

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UTEP football running back/wide receiver, Reynaldo Flores, who began his football career at the university as a walk-on, jumps in the air to catch as pass during a game against New Mexico State on Sept. 10.

UTEP Football walk-on tryouts could open the door to dream-chasing opportunity

Joel Molina, Contributor September 27, 2022

The illustrious dream of playing college football is something that many football players yearn for, a dream that may be possibly accomplished in more ways than one. One of those ways is by trying out as a walk-on. The UTEP football team, who previously...

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S7 E3: Let’s Talk Careers

Itzel Giron, Multimedia Editor September 27, 2022

On this episode of The Prospector Podcast, host Itzel Giron gives her review on the movie "Don't Worry Darling." Staff Reporter Katrina Villarreal gives a UTEP sports recap and also informs us on jobs you can get in the sports field without being a pro...

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The “EP” letters located in San Jacinto Plaza have been changed in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.

New Love Letters in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month in El Paso

Sophia Villalobos, Contributor September 27, 2022

The City of El Paso is displaying a new art installation at San Jacinto Plaza, 114 W Mills Ave., dedicated to Hispanic Heritage Month.   Hispanic Heritage Month has been celebrated from Sep. 15 through Oct. 15 every year since 1988 when it was enacted...

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The café is located at 105 Texas Ave. and offers different movies every day. Those interested in finding out what movies are showing can sign up for the newsletter.

Have a Big Apple Experience at Aaron and George’s Film Café

Elisha Nuñez, Staff Reporter September 27, 2022

The building itself is like an old cinema from 1920s New York. With an art-deco style, bright neon lights to glow during late hours of the day and iconic framed movie posters, it looks like something straight out of a history textbook. This is El Paso’s...

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Miners upset Boise in historic win

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor September 24, 2022

Editor's Note: BSU Offensive Coordinator Tim Plough was fired the Saturday following this matchup. The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) (2-3, 0-1 Conference USA) faced Boise State University (BSU) (2-2, 1-0 Mountain West) Friday night at the Sun...

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UTEP junior quarterback Gavin Hardison honors Luke by wearing Luke’s number and last name in the win versus rival New Mexico State University.

The legacy of Luke Laufenberg

Katrina Villarreal, Staff Reporter September 20, 2022

UTEP's football team honors late tight end Luke Laufenberg is a name that is well known in the UTEP community. Luke passed away from complications of Burkitt’s Lymphoma at the young age of 21, but his legacy lives on forever.  Luke was a very caring...

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Forward Taya Lopez aims to kick the ball while being surrounded by two defenders.

Soccer avoids losses in home stretch

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor September 20, 2022

The UTEP women’s soccer team finished out the past four home games with a draw versus LA Tech. Prior to that match up, the Miners faced the University of Incarnate Word (UIW), the University of Nevada (Nevada) and Florida International University (FIU).  UIW...

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