The Prospector

UTEP football opens Scotty Walden-era with 40-7 loss to Nebraska Cornhuskers

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Staff Reporter • September 3, 2024

UTEP football kicked off its 2024 football season by going after a Big Ten Conference school, the Nebraska Cornhuskers. While the stats may be disappointing, the Miners saw a new chapter of UTEP football history that Head Coach Scotty Walden hopes to make remarkable.

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Picks Up? I thought you meant Cans up!: UTEP partners with Bud Light for specialty cans

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Staff Reporter • August 31, 2024

A partnership like no other is coming to the borderlands. Just in time for football season, fans will see the bright orange colors and UTEP logo on Bud Light cans. This partnership looks to add to the already high levels of hype for this new era of UTEP football by giving fans another way to interact with the university.

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Gibbs Keaton-led UTEP women’s soccer to first win of the season

Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Editor-in-Chief • August 23, 2024

After an underwhelming season last year, the UTEP women’s soccer team opened its home stretch of games with a win over the Texas A&M Commerce Lions Thursday night at University Field.

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The 20, the 10, Touchdown! El Paso area high schools look to score big this season

Israel Garcia, Multimedia Editor • August 2, 2024

With much anticipation, El Paso’s 2024 high school football season is set to begin on Aug. 30. This season will introduce the Socorro Independent School District's (SISD) brand-new state-of-the-art Student Activities Center (SAC). The facility will...

The door closes on one NBA season while free agency opens the door for another

Joel Molina, Contributor/Photographer • July 16, 2024

After a season that saw the Boston Celtics reign victorious as world champions, the National Basketball Association (NBA) allowed teams to negotiate contracts with free agents outside their current team on June 30, 13 days after the conclusion of the...

Copa America Disaster: United States and Mexico’s Disappointing Efforts

Jorge Guajardo, Sports Editor • July 12, 2024

Both United States and Mexico soccer fans were left in shock and disbelief following a turn of events where the teams were swiftly and brutally eliminated from the Copa America tournament, played here on United States soil. This elimination even cost...

Niesha Burgher sprints for the gold at the Paris Olympics

Jorge Guajardo, Sports Editor • July 8, 2024

The same year that saw Niesha Burgher take home Conference USA’s Track and Field Athlete of the Year will now see Burgher join the long list of UTEP Track and Field athletes to compete in the Olympics. Burgher, who competed in one of the most elite...

The Borderland welcomes Club America for a historic friendly match

Sofia Sierra, Web Editor • June 27, 2024

After becoming two-time champions of Liga MX, Club America played their first pre-season game against FC Juárez. The reigning champions came to the Sun Bowl Stadium for the first time on June 23 to play an international friendly match, where they greeted...

National Great Outdoors Month: the beauty and beat of the El Paso heat

Frida Acuna, Arts & Culture Editor • June 21, 2024

National Great Outdoors Month is dedicated to experiencing and appreciating the beauty of the outdoors. The month serves as a reminder of the importance of nature conservation and the benefits of outdoor activities National Great Outdoors Month celebrates...

Splash hire signals big changes ahead for UTEP Football

Jorge Guajardo, Sports Editor • June 18, 2024

UTEP Football has once again taken a significant step towards a brighter future in the Sun City. UTEP Football Head Coach, Scotty Walden, announced on June 7 that Gino Gigliotti had been hired as the Miner's new Director of Player Personnel after...

UTEP Sports Recap: Track & Field places second at C-USA championships

Nicholas Maes, Sports Editor • May 29, 2024

UTEP’s Kidd Field hosted the C-USA Track and Field Championships May 10 through 12, and the Miners ultimately placed second for both the men and women. Running and throwing events took place over three days, against Florida International University...

Jane Asinde: From court to commencement

Alyson Rodriguez, Contributor/Writer • May 9, 2024

As the final buzzer sounds on her collegiate basketball journey, Jane Asinde celebrates not only a victorious career on the court but also a triumph in academia, marking her graduation from college as a testament to her dedication and excellence both...