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The EA (Electronic Arts) has required rights for the National Football League, National Hockey League, Formula One, Ultimate Fighting Championship, and the Professional Golf Assocation. Photo courtesy of John Seb Barber/ Wikipedia Commons

Greed over quality: The decline of sports games

Eugenio Cantu, Contributor April 13, 2023

I am old enough to remember the sixth generation of gaming. The PlayStation 2, Original Xbox and Game Cube dominated the market with split screen controls and great titles such as Medal of Honor, Mario Sunshine and Halo 2. It is strange to imagine a gaming...

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Southwest University Park house of the Locomotive and El Paso Chihuahuas, located at 1 Ballpark Plaza, El Paso.

What does the El Paso Area offer for sports fans

Melaney Rivera, Contributor April 9, 2023

El Paso is not known for having professional sports teams, however, there is no need to be in despair. The Prospector is here to let you know the sports available here in the 915 area.   Starting with our city’s university, UTEP has amazing Division...

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The UTEP Dance team placed first at the National Dance Association (NDA) D1-A Spirit Rally National Championship Friday, April 7. Photo courtesy of UTEP Dance Team.

UTEP Dance ranks supreme

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor April 7, 2023

The UTEP Dance team placed first at the National Dance Alliance (NDA) D1-A Spirit Rally National Championship Friday, April 7, 2023.  The team, who performs across various campus and athletic events, headed to Daytona, Florida. The team competed...

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A story of two cities: UTEP’s Kenneth Talavera

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor April 7, 2023

Editor’s note: This article is a part a three-part series featuring student-athletes from the Mexican State of Chihuahua.  Kenneth Talavera is known to some across UTEP as a star track and cross-country athlete. The junior has earned All-Conference...

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The letterman has stood the test of time signifying the hard work from student-athletes.

Lettermans last the test of time

Nicholas Maes, Contributor April 6, 2023

The letterman, also known as the varsity jacket, has its roots in American college baseball. Originating from the Harvard baseball team in 1865, the idea of sewing the first letter of the school onto a uniform would soon bleed over to the Harvard football...

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Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen’s new contract will have a base salary of $23.5 million for the 2024 season. Photos courtesy of Erik Drost/Flickr

Are subpar NFL quarterbacks overpaid?

Katrina Villarreal, Multimedia Editor April 5, 2023

The 2023 Free Agency season officially kicked off March 15 for the National Football League (NFL) and it has been crazy to say the least. With fresh faces in new places and new contracts being signed, some quarterbacks are earning a little more than they...

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The UTEP Men’s Golf Team competed in the third spring event at the Duck Invitational, There Jacob Presutti finished with 28 pars after playing through 16 holes in the second round. Photo courtesy of Hawai'i Athletics.

Oregon hosts men’s golf for 2023 ‘Duck Invitational’ in Eugene, Oregon

H. Catching Marginot, Contributor April 4, 2023

The UTEP Men’s Golf Team competed in the third spring event at the Duck Invitational, March 27 and 28, in Eugene, Oregon. The starting line-up for the two-day event included junior Max Schliesing, redshirt junior Greg Holmes, redshirt senior Marcus...

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UTEP ‘Just Did It,’ they switched to Adidas

UTEP ‘Just Did It,’ they switched to Adidas

Nicholas Maes, Contributor April 4, 2023

As of November 2022, UTEP have been in talks with a third-party athletic supplier, Game One, to replace Nike with Adidas as UTEP’s source for athletic uniforms. Although a contract has not yet been finalized or approved, this includes athletes using...

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The San Diego State Aztecs and the University of Connecticut Huskies are set to face off tonight at 6:20 p.m. in Houston, Texas. Photo courtesy of Wikipedia Commons

UConn takes home its fifth NCAA Championship

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor April 4, 2023

In a lopsided affair, the game favorite University of Connecticut Huskies (UConn) (31-8, Mountain West 15-3) defeated the San Diego State Aztecs (32-7, Big East 13-7) 76-59 in the 2023 NCAA National Championship Monday, April 3 at NRG Stadium in Houston,...

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The San Diego State Aztecs and the University of Connecticut Huskies are set to face off tonight at 6:20 p.m. in Houston, Texas. Photo courtesy of Wikipedia Commons

What to expect from the 2023 NCAA Basketball Tournament Finals

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor April 3, 2023

After weeks of shocking upsets and record-breaking games, two teams are left standing in this year’s March Madness Tournament. The San Diego State Aztecs (36-6, Mountain West 15-3) and the University of Connecticut Huskies (30-8, Big East 13-7) are...

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Originally built in 1996, the Recreation Center offers students a space for weightlifting, swimming, running, take fitness classes and rock climbing, among others.

Working out at the Rec Center

Nicholas Maes, Contributor April 1, 2023

UTEP students looking for a place to get in shape, stay in shape, or have a good time on campus can turn to the UTEP Student Recreation Center or the Rec. Free for students who pay a fee on their tuition, the Rec is also open to the public with both monthly...

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UTEP’s home opener will see a matchup between the University of Incarnate Word Cardinals Saturday, Sept. 2 at the Sun Bowl. Prospector Archive

Football team in hopes for a better season

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor March 29, 2023

After a season that came to a heartbreaking end, the UTEP Miners are looking forward to a brand-new season with a fresh roster and new conference opponents.  Hoping to start the season strong, Head Coach Dana Dimel has hyped up the team’s spring efforts...

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