Mental health is such an important thing for everyone to prioritize in their lives, but that is not something I learned right away.  I come from a family where mental health was not always something to talk about. My family always described it as...

With social media access at our disposal 24/7, we can easily become unaware of the norm we live in as a society. Javier Horacio Contreras, Ph.D., speaks to this in his most recent book publication “La Tiranía de Los Likes (The Tyranny of Likes).”  Contreras...

Though many do not consider it throughout their day-to-day life, civil engineers have created the foundations on which our cities are built and continue to strengthen them so that our communities run safely and smoothly.   To honor 75 years of work...

Apple has introduced its latest product generation consisting of four phones, three new Apple Watch models, and an update to its popular AirPods product line.   iPhone 14 pre-order sales began Sept. 9 to help customers secure their orders for early...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...