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![Located at 201 E Sunset Rd, Mustard Seed Cafe helps the El Paso community by providing free meals.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/850_5659-1200x800.jpeg)
[Photo] Get a taste of the Mustard Seed Cafe
Alyda Muela, Contributor/Writer
• May 13, 2024
![Dibattista complied over 50 victories in her career, with them coming in both singles and doubles matches.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/TENNIS_PROFILE-6-1200x800.jpg)
[Photo] Elena Dibattista: causing a racket for UTEP tennis
Jorge Guajardo, Staff Reporter
• May 1, 2024
![Lauren Martinez finds a way to express herself through playing the piano.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ur-mum-2-1200x800.jpg)
[Photo] How this upcoming graduate ‘scaled’ into her future in piano
Marco Hinojosa, Audience & Engagement Editor
• April 30, 2024
![McIver-Brown found his passion in occupational therapy as he enjoys helping people in need.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ur-mum-1200x800.jpg)
[Photo] Dresden McIver-Brown: Gridiron to graduation
Esteban Corona, Staff Reporter
• April 30, 2024
![Border Patrol agents gather as they head towards a group of immigrants.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/850_3309-Edit-1200x800.jpg)
[Photo] Ongoing border crisis heightened after migrant breach
Ximena Cordero, Staff Reporter
• April 4, 2024
![Investigations revealed club was a hot spot for criminal activities.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/850_3396-Edit-1200x800.jpg)
[Photo] Jaguars Gold Club permanently closed after lawsuit settlement
Alyda Muela, Contributor/Writer
• April 2, 2024
![Ana Giselle Marquez-Perez, education major and the collegiate senator for education.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/UTEP_WOMEN_LEADERS-3-1200x800.jpg)
[Photo] The women of SGA
Esteban Corona, Staff Reporter
• March 27, 2024
![UTEP volleyball libero and mathematics major, Alyssa Sianez, who hopes to teach middle school math, was chosen to be the GoTeach Dr. Pepper tuition giveaway program recipient.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/SIANEZ_PROFILE-1-1200x800.jpg)
[Photo] Alyssa Sianez: On the court and in the classroom
Adam Regalado, Multimedia Editor
• March 21, 2024
![Marta Romeu Chen, balances her time between the classroom and the golf course.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/WOMEN_IN_STEM-4-1200x800.jpg)
[Photo] From heels to a helmet: The female engineer
Sofia Sierra, Web Editor
• March 20, 2024
![Students are met with long lines at the border after a long day of classes.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/850_6493-Edit-1200x800.jpg)
[Photo] Life in between two countries
Sofia Sierra, Web Editor
• March 11, 2024
![UTEP Recreation center has two basketball courts for students to utilize in their free time.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/850_7844-Edit-1200x800.jpg)
[Photo] Climbing to new heights at UTEP Recreation Center
Nicholas Maes, Sports Editor
• March 11, 2024
![Compared to Renaissance and Baroque music, this event brings the mix of incorporating Latin American music with a professor and student participating in the festival.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/850_5391-Edit-1200x800.jpg)
[Photo] A preview into the Early Music Latin America Festival
Marco Hinojosa, Audience and Engagement Editor
• February 29, 2024
![Sometimes getting away from home means hanging out with your friends and creating memories that could last a lifetime.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/850_6456-Edit-1200x800.jpg)
[Photo] 7 things to do during spring break in El Paso
Alyda Muela, Contributor/Writer
• February 28, 2024
![While the combination of romance and education seems like a luxury, some students prefer to not be in a relationship so they can strictly focus on themselves and their academics.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/BALANCE_RELATIONSHIPS-1-1200x800.jpg)
[Photo] Romance and academics
Marco Hinojosa, Audience and Engagement Editor
• February 16, 2024
![A ring held with a promise.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/850_5331-2-Edit-1200x800.jpg)
[Photo] Impress your boo with something to do for Valentines
Sofia Sierra, Staff Reporter
• February 15, 2024
![Rodney Tawanda Ph.D admires his own art as it is on display for Black History Month](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/850_5283-Edit-1200x800.jpg)
[Photo] A professor that lives and learns by love
Meagan Elizabeth García, Arts & Culture Editor
• February 14, 2024
![Xavier Butler races against the competition at a track meet on Jan 26.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/TRACK_AT_UNM-3-1200x873.jpg)
UTEP track breaks records at Albuquerque Invitational
Gianluca Cuevas, Phtographer
• February 1, 2024
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![Renato Aguilera, Ph.D lead the team that found a promising compound to combat leukemia.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/UTEP_RESEARCH_LEUKEMIA-1-1200x800.jpg)
[Photo] UTEP research team laying the foundation for new cancer treatment
Erik Acosta, Editor-In-Chief
• January 25, 2024
![20 current and former UTEP faculty members were recognized amongst the top two percent of the most cited researchers in the world.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/UTEP_RANKED_1-1200x804.jpg)
UTEP faculty ranked amongst top researchers worldwide
Gianluca Cuevas, Photographer
• January 17, 2024
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![Shakeen Hall-Smith sprints 200m.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/French-Olympc-track-team284-Edit-1200x800.jpg)
[Photo] Olympians in Sun City
Ximena Cordero, Staff Reporter
• January 16, 2024
![787coffee allows their customers to enjoy coffee imported from Puerto Rico.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/850_1381-Edit-1200x800.jpg)
[Photo] From businesses to brands and bars
Marco Hinojosa, Audience and Engagement Editor
• January 16, 2024
![Fireworks erupt after Norte Dame routes Oregon State 40-8.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/2023-Sun-Bowl1011-Edit-1200x800.jpg)
[Photo] Notre Dame Fighting Irish earn themselves a big bowl of Frosted Flakes
Joel Molina, Staff Photographer
• December 30, 2023
![Students who live on campus have all expenses from housing included in their tuition.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/850_1186-Edit-1200x800.jpg)
[Photo] Where accessibility and affordability meet: UTEP housing
Sofia Sierra, Staff Reporter
• December 7, 2023
![Redshirt sophomore Cade McConnell balances academics, personal life and becoming a new leader for the Miners.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/850_1961-Edit-1200x800.jpg)
[Photo] Juggling stadium lights, textbooks and teachers
Itzel Giron, Editor-in-Chief
• December 6, 2023
![Carmen Tellez and James Martinez sit down with The Prospector to share updates on the scholarship honoring the passing of their son, Diego Martinez.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/850_1770-Edit-1200x800.jpg)
[Photo] Love that will live on
H. Catching Marginot, Staff Reporter
• December 6, 2023
![President Dr. Heather Wilson stated she enjoys listening to Taylor Swift.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/850_8402-1-1200x800.jpg)
[Photo] A glimpse into the life of President Dr. Heather Wilson
Erik Acosta, Web Editor
• November 28, 2023
![Wranglers player celebrates as he scores a goal](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Vs-Armadillo-Wranglers0793-1200x799.jpg)
[Photo] The Rhinos break ice before freezing up for two weekend games
H. Catching Marginot, Staff Reporter
• November 28, 2023
![Tae Hardy takes flight at the Don.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/UTEP-X-USAO-Drovers-11_9_23094-Edit-1200x800.jpg)
[Photo] UTEP basketball shuts out USAO Drovers; sets school scoring record
Nicholas Maes, Contributor/Reporter
• November 13, 2023
![Shelves full of beauty products that promote skin care.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/OBSESSION_WITH_AGING4-Edit-1200x800.jpg)
[Photo] Aging through a screen
H. Catching Marginot, Staff Reporter
• October 26, 2023
![Sophomore setter Mattie Gant goes up for the ball.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/UTEP-X-LA-TECH-10_21_23108-Edit-1200x800.jpg)
[Photo] UTEP volleyball sends LA Tech to the ‘doghouse’ in two home wins
H. Catching Marginot, Staff Reporter
• October 24, 2023
![Xiomara Lara-Dupuy goes in depth about the background of her name.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/WHAT_DOES_YOUR_NAME_MEAN30-Edit-1200x800.jpg)
[Photo] Reclaiming their name and heritage
Elisha Nuñez, Staff Reporter
• October 13, 2023
![Sheyliene Patolo recorded a season high of 73 minutes VS LA Tech as she notched up her lone goal of the season.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/WMNS-SOCCER-PROFILE36-1200x800.jpg)
[Photo] The Prospector’s Student-Athlete of the Month: Sheyliene Patolo
Elisha Nuñez, Staff Reporter
• October 11, 2023
![Outside hitter/middle blocker Alianza Darley jumps into the air to hit the ball during a set against FIU Oct. 7.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/VB_FIU3-1200x873.jpg)
Volleyball busts out the brooms in series sweep against Florida International
Gianluca Cuevas, Photographer
• October 9, 2023
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![Charlie Admas attempts a free kick from outside the box to try and break open the score.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Final-Season-home-game-10_4_23671-Edit-1200x800.jpg)
[Photo] ‘Fatigued’ Locomotive play leads to underwhelming draw versus San Diego Loyal SC
Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
• October 7, 2023
![UTEP hosted the 2023-2024 Texas Western Gold Rush Aug. 28, at Centennial Plaza. This included performances from cheerleaders, UTEP staff, band, and round two of the Battle of the Bands which featured artists such as Interlude, Jett Black, and Sultanes Del Yonke.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/GOLD_RUSH11-1200x800.jpg)
[Photo] Texas Western Gold Rush
Eugenio Cantu, Contributor/Reporter
• September 8, 2023
![Lady miners all go to hug Mina Rodriguez after her goal.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/UIW_9_2_23449-1200x800.jpg)
[Photo] UTEP soccer finds its footing versus the University of Incarnate Word Cardinals
H. Catching Marginot, Staff Reporter
• September 6, 2023
![The season will start off with the Southeastern Louisiana Tournament with the Miners facing Washington University for their first game. Photo courtesy of The Prospector archive](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/UTEP_VOLLEYBALL_PREVIEW-1200x773.jpg)
With UTEP volleyball’s season underway, new faces emerge under veteran wings
Gianluca Cuevas, Photographer
• September 1, 2023
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![RBD Preforms in El Paso Aug. 25, for the first time in 15 years](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/SoyRebeldeTour0740-Edit-1200x960.jpg)
[Photo] The most anticipated reunion of the year: ‘Y Soy Rebelde’
Ruth Urquiza, Contributor/Reporter
• August 29, 2023
![Street filled with bright lights from southwest university park.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/ELP_CHIH_MONTHLY_AUG23-Edit-1200x800.jpg)
[Photo] El Paso Chihuahuas set new hit record during series loss to Albuquerque Isotopes
Nicholas Maes, Staff Reporter
• August 30, 2023
![Stapleton looks towards the crowd and shares a smile with his fans.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/CS-All-American-Road-Show318-900x600.jpg)
![Myra Villarreal is a first-generation student, graduating with a degree in kinesiology.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/FIRST_GEN_STUDENT_PROFILE020-Edit-900x600.jpg)
[Photo] First-generation student, soon to be graduate
Elisha Nuñez, Staff Reporter
• May 2, 2023
![Baker was named the 2023 Conference USA Co-Coach of the Year.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/BAKER_002-900x600.jpeg)
[Photo] BREAKING: Women’s basketball head coach Kevin Baker resigns
Katrina Villarreal, Multimedia Editor
• April 5, 2023
![Originally built in 1996, the Recreation Center offers students a space for weightlifting, swimming, running, take fitness classes and rock climbing, among others.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/THE_REC_FOR_FRESHMAN-900x600.jpg)
[Photo] Working out at the Rec Center
Nicholas Maes, Contributor
• April 1, 2023
![Lexi Morales in the batter's box as she awaits the pitch.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/image003-1-900x600.jpg)
[Photo] The Prospector’s Student-Athlete of the Month: Alexia Morales
Erik Acosta, Staff Reporter
• March 22, 2023
![Sophomore infielder Rylan Dooner is met at homeplate by the team to celebrate her homerun against the No. 4 Oklahoma State Cowgirls Sunday, Feb. 28 for the UTEP Softball Invitational at the Helen of Troy Softball Complex.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/UTEP_SFTBALL_OSU259-900x600.jpg)
[Photo] Softball closes UTEP Invitational with loss to No. 4 Oklahoma State
Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
• March 1, 2023
![UTEP Miners hosted the Buffalo University Bulls, New Mexico University Lobos, Santa Clara University Broncos and Texas Tech University Red Raiders Thursday Feb. 16 through 19. This tournament was dedicated to former UTEP President Diana Natalicio, Ph.D.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/UTEP_SFTBALL_TTECH0055-900x600.jpg)
[Photo] Women’s softball strikes out
Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela, Sports Editor
• February 21, 2023
![A client looks through the assorted clothing for sale, at Vintage store located at 2727 N. Stanton St.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/THRFT_MOVING_17-900x600.jpg)
[Photo] Thrift store bringing in a new wave of consumers
Erik Acosta, Staff Reporter
• February 9, 2023
![Junior guard Erin Wilson is fouled as she attempts a shot.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/WBB_UNT263-Edit-900x600.jpg)
UTEP’s effort not enough against the Mean Green
Gianluca Cuevas, Contributor
• January 31, 2023
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![Junior guard Avery Crouse attempts to add on to the lead with a three pointer.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/WBB_LA_TECH_RECAP420-900x600.jpg)
[Photo] Miners pull a season sweep against LA Tech
Katrina Villarreal, Staff Reporter
• January 10, 2023