The Prospector

[Photo] UTEP students organize “Not My President” peaceful protest

Christian Vasquez, Copy Editor • November 12, 2016

[Photo] Fahrenheit 32 serves up unique treat from the East

Jason Green, Staff Reporter • November 11, 2016

Fahrenheit 32 is located at 2500 N Mesa St. near UTEP.

UTEP students react to projection polls at watch party

Michaela Román, Editor-in-Chief • November 8, 2016

UTEP Residence Life, the Office of Student Life and the Department of Political Science threw an election watch party for students on Tuesday, Nov. 8 at Boquillas Hall in Miner Canyon. The watch party was a mix of student democrats, UTEP College...

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Flor de Luna Gallery is located at the corner of Chihuahua street and Overland street. It is in the center of the city officials approved arena location. The gallery sits next to the last-standing former brothel in El Paso.

[Photo] Men’s basketball seeks promising start to season

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter • November 8, 2016

UTEP men’s basketball will start their season on Saturday, Nov. 12, against Louisiana College.

The El Paso Historic Landmark Commission suggests the city reconsiders arena location

Michaela Román, Editor-In-Chief • November 8, 2016

Editor’s note: This is the second part of a three-part series on efforts being made to save the Union Plaza neighborhood. The El Paso Historic Landmark Commission met again on Monday, Nov. 7 to hear both city officials and residents from the Union...

[Photo] Miners squeeze by Alaska Fairbanks in overtime exhibition matchup

Mike Flores, Staff reporter • November 5, 2016

[Photo] Coyotes drop inaugural opening game

Adrian Broaddus, Staff Reporter • November 4, 2016

[Photo] Front Bottoms dominate Brand New’s tour

Eric Vasquez, Entertainment Editor • November 4, 2016

Demolishing more than history as city moves forward with arena location

Michaela Román, Editor-In-Chief • November 1, 2016

Editor’s note: This is the first part of a three-part series on the Save the Union Plaza efforts. The quotes from Salvador Ortiz have been translated from Spanish. Just south of the Chihuahuas’ Southwest University Park and the Union Plaza bar scene...

[Photo] Green Party candidate Jill Stein makes a stop in El Paso

Christian Vasquez, Copy Editor • October 18, 2016

Jill Stein, Green Party presidential candidate campaigned at Café Mayapan on Oct. 14 in front of a crowd of more than 200.

[Photo] Schoolboy Q makes second time in El Paso memorable

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor • October 11, 2016

Hip-hop artists Schoolboy Q and Joey Bada$$ performed at the Buchannan’s Event Center on Sunday, Oct. 9.

[Photo] UTEP soccer takes step back after two-loss weekend

Mikey Flores, Staff Reporter • October 11, 2016

UTEP’s Black Student Union stands with natural hair movement

Michaela Román, Editor-In-Chief • October 4, 2016

If a person’s appearance is tied to their culture, but is not permanent, that person can now legally be denied employment. UTEP’s Black Student Union set up a protest photo shoot on Sunday, Sept. 25 at Leech Grove to stand in support with those who...

[Photo] Set design, costumes make ‘Priscilla, Queen of the Desert’ a grand spectacle

Eric Vasquez, Entertainment Editor • October 4, 2016

Lead roles Felicia, Tick and Bernadette showcase one of 40 costumes worn throughout the performance.

Voteria debunks ‘my vote doesn’t matter’

Michaela Roman, Editor-In-Chief • September 27, 2016

La Lotería, also known as Mexican Bingo, has been a favorite pastime in Mexican culture for generations. Whether played on holidays with family for prizes or teaching U.S. children Spanish—the century-old game is one many have become familiar with. Cemelli...

Coping with sexual assault through comedy

Michaela Roman, Editor-In-Chief • September 27, 2016

According to the Rape, Abuse, Incest National Network, every 109 seconds an American is sexually assaulted. In 2014, a study done by the Bureau of Justice said 80 percent of rapes on campuses go unreported. Ron Blake made a stop at UTEP on Sept. 23 ...