The Prospector

[Photo] Chihuahuas finish strong

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor • September 1, 2014

[Photo] Winning with luck, Miners vs UNM, 31-24

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor • August 30, 2014

UTEP players celebrate after recovering a muffed punt return.

[Photo] NMSU no match for Miners

Luis Gonzalez, Staff Reporter • August 27, 2014

Midfielder Angela Cutaia is having a breakout season for the Miners in her junior year, leading the team in goals and points.

[Photo] Union hosts Welcome Back Block Party

Maria Esquinca, Staff Reporter • August 27, 2014

[Video] Bhutanese dancers to perform with UTEP students and faculty

Kimberly Valle, Staff Reporter • August 26, 2014

UTEP students and faculty will join Bhutanese dancers and musicians for special performances throughout the week. The event will present a combination of Bhutanese music and dance with Western cultural elements. The program made its world premiere...

[Video] Natalicio delivers speech regarding Washington Monthly ranking

Amanda Guillen, Multimedia/managing editor • August 26, 2014

Confetti filled the air of the Union Breezeway Tuesday morning as President Diana Natalicio gathered the UTEP community to announce Washington Monthly’s annual national college and university rankings for 2014. This year UTEP went down one spot from...

[Photo] Big shoes to fill

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor • August 25, 2014

The Miners finish their 2014 season with a 6-23 record.

Useful app allows students to track shuttle stops

Chris Zacherl, Staff Reporter • August 23, 2014

UTEP’s never-ending construction has made it tough for students to commute around campus during the school year. There are too many detours due to construction and it now seems pointless to get around campus on a skateboard, bike, or scooter due to...

[Photo] Chihuahuas end three game skid

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor • August 19, 2014

Starting pitcher Juan Pablo throws a fast ball in the first inning.

[Photo] Body found in front of library, no foul play suspected

Jasmine Aguilera, Editor-in-chief • August 17, 2014

The trees located in front of the library.

[Photo] River Cats return the favor

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor • July 24, 2014

Cody Decker hits the first home run of the night.

[Photo] UTEP football ready for new start

Luis Barrio, Staff Reporter • July 22, 2014

Senior Quaterback Jamiell Showers is expects the Miners to turn things around and make a splash in Conference USA

[Photo] Padres-Angels trade has an impact on all homefronts

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor • July 22, 2014

The Padres minor league system will see an influx of talent coming through El Paso due to the Padres-Angels trade.

[Photo] Chihuahuas poised to make postseason run

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor • July 15, 2014

Manager Pat Murphy has led the Chihuahuas fearlessly in his first season

[Photo] KLAQ Great River Raft Race 2014

Amanda Guillen, Michaela Roman, Multimedia Editor, Photo Editor • July 13, 2014

[Photo] Getting to know: Lew Stallworth

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor • July 8, 2014

35th annual Independence Day “People’s Parade”

Michaela Roman, Photo Editor • July 4, 2014

The El Paso Del Norte Lions Club sponsored this years annual "People's Parade" on the east side of town. The parade took place at 9:00 a.m. and started at JM Hanks High School. The parade's course followed Montwood to Yarbrough and concluded at Album...

World Cup Recap: Argentina vs. Switzerland

Chris Zacherl, Staff Reporter • July 1, 2014

It is not a surprise that we have witnessed another exciting match extended into extra time in this 2014 World Cup Round of 16. It’s also not a surprise that Switzerland had a tough time attacking against the Argentine defense. But it was more of...

[Photo] Isotopes steal game one

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor • June 30, 2014

World Cup Recap: Germany vs. Algeria

Chris Zacherl, Staff Reporter • June 30, 2014

The country of Brazil hosted another tense match in the World Cup round of 16. It was the world class Germans facing the hard-nosed Algerians. This battle was a very intense and even went into extra time, as both teams were scoreless. But, it was Germans...

World Cup Recap: Costa Rica vs. Greece

Chris Zacherl, Staff Reporter • June 29, 2014

The city of Recife, Brazil hosted an underrated matchup in the round of 16. Two dark horses fought for their spot in a quarterfinal match up against the Netherlands, Costa Rica and Greece. Nobody would have thought that this match was going...

World Cup Recap: Colombia vs. Uruguay

Chris Zacherl, Staff Reporter • June 28, 2014

As expected, a Suarez-less Uruguay faced many problems against a tough Colombian squad. Uruguay was not the same team we saw in the group stage. It was obviously a strong blow for the Uruguayan squad as Suarez was just recently suspended for 9 months...

[Photo] Chihuahuas win in walk-off fashion

Luis Barrio, Staff Reporter • June 28, 2014

[Photo] La edad no detiene a la educación

Cassandra Adame, Staff Reporter • June 24, 2014

Ricardo Quezada, estudiante de antropología, estudia para sus clases en la Union ala Este.

[Photo] The man, the myth, the legend—Anthony Rotich

Luis Barrio, Staff Reporter • June 24, 2014

Junior All-American Anthony Rotich is one of the most decorated Track and Field athletes in the program’s history after three years

[Photo] World Cup invites all types of life

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor • June 24, 2014

Junior All-American Anthony Rotich is one of the most decorated Track and Field athletes in the program’s history after three years

[Photo] Getting to know: Terry Winn

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor • June 20, 2014

[Photo] Municipio borrara la pinta

Cassandra Adame, Staff Reporter • June 17, 2014

El municipio a decidido borrar la pinta en el Cerro Bola ante el incompleto de parte de la iglesia

[Photo] Baseball fans experience variety

Lesly Limon, Staff Reporter • June 17, 2014

The Southwest University Stadium provides various food options for attendees. Some include Peter Piper Pizza, Leo’s Mexican Restaurant and Juárez Dog.

[Photo] Chihuahuas overcome controversial calls to beat Rainiers

May 31, 2014

Center fielder Alex Castellanos runs to first base.

Neon Desert Music Festival 2014

Michaela Roman and Amanda Guillen • May 26, 2014

With only two main stages and thousands in attendance, Neon Desert Music Festival serves its fourth year of bringing live entertainment to the borderland. NDMF became a two-day event for the first time this year. The festival brought music from a variety...