The Prospector

La Parada celebrates five year anniversary

Julia Hettiger, Staff Reporter • September 1, 2015

Every first Friday of every month for the last five years has been one where local musicians, artists and enthusiasts gather together to celebrate the art scene here in El Paso as one. Not many local events last long enough to become a regional tradition....

Miners ready for Arkansas in Fayetteville

Adrian Broaddus, Staff Reporter • September 1, 2015

Entering his third season as head coach, Sean Kugler and his squad launch their 2015 season on the road against the nationally ranked Arkansas Razorbacks this Saturday in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The Miners finished the 2014 season 7-6, their best finish...

Miners and Lobos renew rivalry starting in 2016

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor • September 1, 2015

The rivalry is back on. Starting in the 2016-17 season, the UTEP and New Mexico men’s basketball teams will play each other in regular season play for the first time since 2009. The Miners will square off with the Lobos at “The Pit” in Albuquerque...

One more first day of school

Luis Gonzalez, Editor in Chief • August 25, 2015

I’ve never liked the first day of school, no matter how many of them I’ve had – and I have had way too many during my college career. I will never understand how people can be excited for early morning classes, homework and tests. This first day...

Miner Canyon offers innovations to students

Fernanda Leon, Staff Reporter • August 25, 2015

Miner Canyon, the brand-new housing complex at UTEP, is loaded with state-of-the-art innovations for students to take advantage of. Being the only apartments on campus featuring from card access to study rooms available at all times, high-speed Wi-Fi,...

UT System funds $1.7 million study to prevent campus violence

Amanda Guillen and Valerie Herrera • August 25, 2015

The beginning of the fall semester brings the launch of two new initiatives on campus to deal with the problem of sexual violence. The UT System has begun a $1.7-million multiyear study on sexual assaults, dating violence, stalking and sexual harassment...

To park or not to park: Having your car on campus

Julio Cesar Chavez, Staff Reporter • August 25, 2015

With the school year starting, some students may find finding a place to park their car more difficult than expected. Those who use campus parking lots without a permit may even return to find a parking citation on their windshield. Although some students...

El Paso can’t get enough of Paydirt Pete

Luis Gonzalez, Editor in Chief • August 25, 2015

There are few things that identify El Paso like the University of Texas at El Paso. The presence of the university can be felt in every corner of the city and it strives to be a part of the El Paso community as much as possible. One of the ways it tries...

Miner Welcome expanded to two weeks as fall begins

Julia Hettiger, Staff Reporter • August 25, 2015

To commemorate the beginning of the school year, the Office of Student Life is putting on its annual welcome back festival to greet new and returning students. The celebration will take place the first two weeks of classes, Aug. 24 through Sept. 4. Miner...

Fall fashion trends to keep students looking good this semester

Fernanda Leon & Jose Soto • August 25, 2015

Fall is right around the corner, the weather will be getting colder, the leaves will turn a shade of brown and the lines at Starbucks will grow longer as they start serving their infamous pumpkin spice latte, and a new fashion season will follow as well. Below...

Five questions for this semester in sports

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor • August 25, 2015

Every new school year produces interesting headlines that resonate around campus. Whether it is a new professor, campus construction, etc. In sports, the same applies; the standout freshman, negligent coaches, and player suspensions. With all the changes...

University Field offers “new and improved” artificial turf

Luis Gonzalez, Editor in Chief • August 25, 2015

The UTEP women’s soccer team kicked off a new season this weekend at home in front of their fans and on a brand-new playing surface. The natural grass that had been at University Field since its inauguration in 2006, was replaced this summer by artificial...