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Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

The Centennial Museum and Chihuahuan Desert Gardens hosted their Fall FloraFest, Oct. 1.

FloraFest brings native landscaping right to your backyard

Meagan Elizabeth García, Arts & Culture Editor October 5, 2022

When it comes to preserving the land and native plants from across the El Paso region, UTEP helps lead in this environmental mission by providing faculty, students and the general public with access to the indigenous greens of the area. This year, FloraFest...

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Democratic challenger Beto O’Rourke and Republican candidate Greg Abbott prepare for election day Nov. 8. (Left) Annabella Mireles/Prospector file photo (Right) courtesy of Wikipedia Commons.

Head to head: Future Texas governor

Itzel Giron, Multimedia Editor October 4, 2022

The Texas gubernatorial election is set to take place Nov. 8. With the voter registration deadline approaching Oct. 11, it is important that everyone knows both candidates and what they stand for. It is expected to be a tight race against incumbent Greg...

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The NFL pushes LGBTQ+ inclusivity

The NFL pushes LGBTQ+ inclusivity

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor October 4, 2022

Are all fans ready? The National Football League (NFL) has historically been hesitant toward LGBTQ+ inclusivity for their fans or their players, prime examples from past and present include former player Michael Sam and current player Carl Nassib. Granted,...

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The NFL’s concussion protocol problem

The NFL’s concussion protocol problem

Katrina Villarreal, Staff Reporter October 4, 2022

Editor's Note: NFLPA agrees to changes to the concussion protocol prior to Week 5; urges the NFL to do the same. Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was carted off the field during the Dolphins vs. Cincinatti Bengals game Thursday, Sept. 29. Tagovailoa...

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Forward Tessa Carlin chases after a UAB defender on Sept. 30 at University Field.

UTEP Soccer loses 3 straight matches

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor October 4, 2022

After not losing five straight matches, the UTEP Miners soccer team have lost two games on the road versus Western Kentucky University (WKU), Charlotte, and at home to the University of Alabama-Birmingham (UAB).  UTEP at WKU-Sept. 22  Before heading...

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Raised in El Paso, with parents from Ciudad Juárez, Franco faced challenges in his academic career. Photo courtesy of Wikipedia Commons

Highlighting Hispanics in sports journalism

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor October 4, 2022

Editor’s Note: Contains mentions of sexual assault.  Sports journalism may present itself as shallow in the eyes of many. But the profession goes a lot deeper than most would expect. Anything from deciding who to start or bench in your fantasy league...

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Colin Kaepernick appears on a Nike ad that reads “Believe in something, even if it means sacrificing everything” after taking a knee for the pre-game national anthem to show his stance on racial injustice in the U.S in 2016. Photo courtesy of Brechtbug/openverse

Political moments in sports

Katrina Villarreal, Staff Reporter October 4, 2022

Sports are much bigger than the game. Whether athletes use their platform to speak out about current issues or needing to diversify personnel in the team’s office or the league, sports have begun to shed light on important topics the world faces today.  Back...

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Why is voting crucial?

Why is voting crucial?

Eduardo Flores, Contributor October 4, 2022

What issues as a student, parent, grandparent, neighbor, or worker do you care about? Is it homelessness? Gun control? Immigration? Climate change? LGBTQ rights? Abortion? Student loan debt?   Before saying that voting is our civic duty and makes...

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New editor set on bridging the gap

New editor set on bridging the gap

Josie Avila, Audience and Engagement Editor October 4, 2022

Multifaceted, curious and ambitious are a few words that could be used to describe me since I was a little girl. I am the youngest of five siblings, all women, and when I was born, my oldest sister was already 16 years old. A significant age gap also...

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The ‘Pasos Ajenos’ Exhibit located in the Centennial Museum portrays the social justice and inequalities in the Borderlands. From displays to videos to posters, the museum offers information of the issues occurring within our community.

Match steps and break borders at ‘Pasos Ajenos’

Alyson Rodriguez, Staff Reporter October 4, 2022

Traveling to a new country to pursue a better life is a sacrifice that many migrants are currently making in their journey to the U.S. They flee due to circumstances such as violence, environmental factors, economic opportunities and other reasons. Recently...

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Early voting will take place Monday, Oct. 24 through Friday, Nov. 4. Residents can go to any election site to vote. Photo courtesy of andysternberg/Openverse.

A student’s how-to guide for voting

Kristen Scheaffer, Contributor October 4, 2022

As November draws closer, so does election time and with a publicized race this year, some may be overwhelmed by how to vote. Election Day is scheduled for Nov. 8.    The seat that has been in the news is for Texas state governor. However, there...

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A protestor lies down on the ground during a Black Lives Matter protest May 31, 2020.

Texas politics and its future

Victoria Rivas, Contributor October 4, 2022

Midterm elections are around the corner and the future of Texas politics lies in the hands of citizens with the right and power to elect candidates who speak to their needs and political views.    Texas voters will not vote for U.S. senators or the...

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