The Prospector

Thanksgiving and Hanukkah overlap for the first time since 1888

Kristopher Rivera, Copy Editor • November 12, 2013

It’s a once in a lifetime event—or maybe more like once in many life times. Experts say this event will not occur again for more than 77,000 years. “It’s very unique in the fact that this is the first time (since 1888),” said rabbi and English...

Drug policy symposium brings big names to campus

Lorain Watters, Assistant news editor • November 11, 2013

UTEP hosted a symposium on Monday where a group of panelists spoke about the drug war and its effects on journalists and the public. The drug war and violence involving the cartels began in 2006, peaking in 2010 after 10,500 people were killed,...

Annual International Food Fair at UTEP

November 1, 2013

UTEP will have the its annual International Food Fair that will take place at the Union Breezeway this Mon. Nov. 4 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Generally each food item price ranges between $1 – 5 depending on if you purchase a la carte or a combo plate. ...

Texas A&M and UTEP sports editors talk weekend matchup

November 1, 2013

The Prospector's sports editor, Edwin Delgado was interviewed by James Sullivan, sports editor of Texas A&M's student newspaper, the Battalion. The two traded dialogue on this weekend's football matchup between UTEP and Texas A&M. Read the...

Texas’ Wendy Davis champions education

Aaron Montes, Photographer • October 31, 2013

The Transmountain campus of El Paso Community College hosted Texas state senator and gubernatorial candidate Wendy Davis,D-Fort Worth, on the first stop in her two-day visit to El Paso. Sen. Davis said education is her number one priority, adding...

Halloween costume contest

October 31, 2013

Experience a taste of the world at the International Food Fair

Special to The Prospector • October 31, 2013

The Office of International Programs presents their 30th-annual International Food Fair, which will take place from 11:30 – 2 p.m., Monday, Nov. 4 at the Union Plaza. Fourteen student organizations will be selling delicious food ranging from Mexican...

Triple-A team name and logo announced

Edwin Delgado, Sports Editor • October 22, 2013

MountainStar Sports Group unveiled today at the Plaza Theater the name for the Triple-A baseball team in El Paso, which will be called the El Paso Chihuahuas. Chihuahuas beat out other finalists such as the Aardvarks, Buckaroos, Desert Gators and Sun...

Miners begin a four-game homestand

Ellisia Shafer, Staff Reporter • October 22, 2013

After having lost to Southern Mississippi on the road on Oct. 13, the Miners began a four-game homestand on Oct. 20 and defeated the Rice Owls in three sets in the first game. “We started a little slow in the first set, but in the end we pushed well...

An exciting new season for UTEP basketball

Tim Floyd, Special to the Prospector • October 22, 2013

Dear UTEP students, Basketball season is right around the corner! I wanted to take a moment to thank you for all your support last season and invite you back for another exciting season of UTEP Hoops. Our student support was incredible last year! You...

Twin Peaks: More than just a sports bar

Marcus Seegers, Multimedia Editor • October 22, 2013

When people think of beer, sports, tasty food and a lively environment they often think of a sports bar. But what happens when you add antler chandeliers, mounted deer heads, fishing rods, hunting bows and cheerful and attractive waitresses? The result...

Marriage equality beams up to Michigan, New Jersey

Gavin Stern, SHFWire Reporter • October 22, 2013

WASHINGTON - It was a consequential week for gay rights, with Michigan and New Jersey moving toward allowing gay marriage through the judicial system. Victory in those states would increase the number of states allowing gay marriage to 16, along with...