The Prospector

Chumel brings hope

Rene Delgadillo, Staff Reporter • April 5, 2016

With more than 1.4 million YouTube subscribers and more that 136.9 million views, El Pulso De La Republica has become an alternative news outlet for the new generation of Mexicans. Chumel Torres, who is the anchor of the show, has been reaching out to...

Zika virus may pose threat to those traveling to Mexico

Javier Cortez, Staff Reporter • March 1, 2016

During the coming spring break, many college students will flock to some of Mexico’s best vacation spots for a week of fun and relaxation, but with the continual spread of the Zika virus, vacationers heading to Mexico have been warned to take precautions...

Afro-Mexicans recognized in Mexico

Javier Cortez, Staff Reporter • February 23, 2016

At the tail end of 2015, in mid-December, the Mexican census bureau made history by recognizing their black citizens in their latest national census survey. The inclusion represents the first official recognition of African heritage within Mexico. In...

War on journalism in Mexico–a war on human rights

Julio Cesar Chavez, Staff Reporter • November 17, 2015

Dozens of UTEP students, staff and borderland residents gathered to listen to EPCC professor Patrick Timmons speak on Friday, Nov. 13 at UTEP’s Liberal Arts Building. Timmons was on hand to speak about human rights and the situation journalists currently...

Día de los Muertos: lo que conlleva la tradición mexicana

Fernanda Leon, Staff Reporter • November 3, 2015

Considerada como una tradición muy representativa de la cultura mexicana, el Día de los Muertos va más allá de los típicos colores llamativos, las flores, las calaveras y la comida. Esta festividad es celebrada durante el 2 de noviembre de cada...

One year later, Ayotzinapa is not forgotten

Maria Esquinca, Managing Editor • September 25, 2015

Huddled around the marble steps of the Mexican Consulate, 30 protestors wait for the Consul General of Mexico to respond to disappearance of the 43 Ayotzinapa students who went missing on Sept. 26. The protestors, composed of UTEP students and...

16 de septiembre festivity to celebrate Mexican history and culture

Julia Hettiger, Staff Reporter • September 15, 2015

September 16, 1810 marks Mexico’s declaration of independence from Spain, that would lead to a 11 year war against the Spanish. Two centuries later, their independence is still celebrated on the borderland. The Office of Student Life will be hosting...

UTEP hosts day one of the US-Mexico 2015 Summit

Julio Cesar-Chavez, Staff Reporter • August 7, 2015

EL PASO, Texas - UTEP hosted day one of the US-Mexico 2015 Summit, organized by the office of U.S. Representative Beto O'Rourke, D-El Paso. The event is meant to bring together hundreds of leaders in the public and private sectors from Mexico D.F., Washington...

There’s no fix, it’s all part of the game

Luis Gonzalez, Sports Editor • July 23, 2015

What a week for CONCACAF, Mexico and referees. Controversy all over the place, but like I said just a couple of days ago when Mexico advanced to the semifinals in similar fashion—get over it. Everybody and their mother is blowing this whole situation...

The gold business of CONCACAF

Alonso Moreno, Copy Editor • July 23, 2015

“It’s all rigged, they don’t deserve to go on through, beyond embarrassing, they bought themselves their way into the final and blatant theft.” These are some of the comments or headlines that can be read across different publications and blogs...

Two sides, one story

Fernanda Leon, Staff Reporter • July 14, 2015

On Sunday, newspapers, news websites and TV programs were filled with the story of Mexican drug lord Joaquin Guzman Loera, known as “El Chapo Guzman,” and his recent escape from a maximum-security Mexico prison cell. As I logged into my Facebook...

Ciudad Juarez gets cultural

Fernanda Leon, Staff Reporter • June 23, 2015

Objects of different materials, colors and sizes are what the recently opened Julia & Ernestina in Ciudad Juarez offers. The store carries diverse articles that come mostly from different Mexican companies and designers. “Julia & Ernestina...