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A Taste of Fall
B ASHLEY ALVARADO Y CONTRIBUTOR • THE PROSPECTOR
Now that the El Paso heat is simmering down, “Blessed Beans” and “Sip” Coffee are ready, welcoming the weather and customers with their new fall menus. These local businesses have released their seasonal fall menu items and are excited to share them with the community. With items containing pumpkin, apple, cinnamon and more, both businesses explain the preparations and work they put in to make customers fall experience like no other. Local and mobile coffee shop, “Blessed Beans,” is located in Clint, Texas and was started by Madison Arrieta and Marcus Juarez. For their October seasonal menu, a few of their favorites include a caramel apple latte and matcha, pumpkin cold foam chai and a pumpkin spice latte with cold foam. The business says they prepared their fall menu for about two months, making their own homemade syrups with organic pumpkin puree, spices and organic sugar. “The organic products we use in
our syrups make our drinks taste more real, giving items more flavor,” Juarez said. Arrieta and Juarez placed themselves in their customers’ shoes when coming up with flavor ideas to help with their creation process. “When making our drinks we go based off of the season and think to ourselves, as a customer’ what would I want to drink during this month? And then we create our flavors based off on that,” Arrieta said. Juarez and Arrieta say that they spend months in advance coming up with names, design and flavors for their menus while
Blessed Beans’ “Apple of My Eye” latte, made with matcha, and “Psalm Spice” latte, made with coffee, are pictured together as part of the shop’s October fall menu. The seasonal drinks showcase two of the business’s specialty offerings, developed alongside other autumn-inspired beverages using homemade syrups and carefully selected ingredients. Photo by Allysa Vela-Quezada/The Prospector
maintaining business for that set month. While a new fun menu has been released for the month of October, they are also celebrating their business’ one-year birthday with the release of a birthday cake flavored latte and matcha. “Sip”, a newly opened coffee business on El Paso’s west side is run by owner Daniela Marquez. “Sip” makes their own jellies and homemade syrups and offers drinks such as pumpkin matcha and chai tea. While these are flavors that can be purchased in many coffee shops, “Sip” prides themselves on their special, limited time calabaza cup. Marquez says the calabaza cup is her favorite on the fall menu as she says the cup is unique and like no other. While Marquez is happy to share her creations with the community, she has also created a welcoming environment for her “Sip”customers by decorating the front of her shop with hand painted pink pumpkins so customers can stop by and take fall photos. She says she wants the community to stop in to “Sip” for great service and to get their hands on the hand-picked calabaza cups she has for this month. Ashley Alvarado is a contributor at The Prospector and may be reached at aalvarado51@miners.utep. edu
SIP’s pumpkin spice matcha is displayed alongside the cafe’s fall menu, which includes drinks such as pumpkin spice oat latte, peaches and cream matcha, honey matcha latte and a fall version of the dirty suero served with olives. The seasonal menu expands on SIP’s signature variety of specialty drinks with flavors and combinations inspired by fall. Photos by Allysa Vela-Quezada/The Prospector
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Opinion
Ximena Cordero, editor-in-chief
What makes an adaptation: DC Studios Lanterns Review B DUSTIN PEREZ Y STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER • THE PROSPECTOR
Based on the Green Lantern characters in Detective Comics, (DC) “Lanterns” follows a veteran Green Lantern Hal Jordan and disciplined recruit John Stewart as they investigate a small-town Nebraska murder mystery with cosmic ties. The premise along with a trailer that didn’t feature much superhero spectacle, had many fans and audiences skeptical about the show’s potential success. It was presented as a true detective style mystery set mostly on earth, which turned many fans off the show before it even premiered. Especially since when you dig through the history of Green Lantern, you learn that removing Green Lantern from outer space adventures would be like taking the spider away from Spider-Man. After the mixed reception of the 2026 Supergirl movie, fans worried that no DC Studio projects would live up to the hype, including myself. But, after premiering its first
Illustration by Dustin Perez/The Prospector
episode on HBO Max on Aug. 16, the show won over its fans through its perfect casting, profound writing and fascinating lore. The interest and love for Green Lantern shot through the cosmos with each Sunday episode drop. It’s amazing to witness a character who’s only ever been seen as a joke or irrelevant, be given the love and grace they deserve. Yet, shortly after its first season wrapped, discourse online began stating that “Lanterns” is a great show but not a great Green Lantern show, and I partly agree. “Lanterns” takes many creative liberties with its source material but ultimately kept the core of what those original stories and characters were about. John Stewart is a perfect example. His original origin story was that he was a college-educated architect and civil rights activist, who was chosen to be a backup to Hal Jordan. Played by Aaron Pierre in the show, Stewart’s backstory was changed from the comics to give a profound look at race and the flaws of black excellence.
In episode three, “OutKast,” Stewart’s parents began programing John to become the next Green Lantern, conditioning him to live without fear at a very young age, due to Stewart’s father failing as a Green Lantern candidate because he was afraid. The topic of race surrounding John Stewart is not lost on many fans, as Stewart was one of the most prominent black characters featured in DC during the 1970s. A period where Marvel Comics started becoming more diverse with the debut of Black Panther in 1966, and DC eventually following suit. “Lanterns” crafted an interesting interpretation of his origin to where you can understand where John’s perspective for his frustration towards Jordan stems. Jordan was chosen for his courage and will power but still got chosen to be Green Lantern by pure convenience. Meanwhile John had to be programed and essentially abused to even be considered a candidate. read MORE at theprospectordaily.com
Is Halloween dead or did we just grow up? B DIEGO HERNANDEZ Y CONTRIBUTOR • THE PROSPECTOR
Every October, as soon as the air gets colder and plastic skeletons start popping up in front of yards, you start hearing the same complaint: Halloween is dead. People love to argue that the holiday has lost its charm. Trickor-treating is supposedly dying out, neighborhood spirit is disappearing and the whole night has just become boring. Saying Halloween is dead feels like an overstatement. The holiday isn’t necessarily fading away. It’s changing and honestly, so are we. A big reason we feel like Halloween used to be “better” comes down to the pop culture we grew up with. If you’ve ever watched a classic coming-of-age movie, Halloween is
often portrayed as peak childhood. Films like “Hocus Pocus,” “E.T.” and “Mean Girls” set high expectations for what Oct. 31 is supposed to feel like. In movies, Halloween represents ultimate freedom:running around after dark with your friends, wearing costumes and feeling like something magical could happen at any second. It’s protrayed as a major rite of passage, a time when being young means being carefree. The problem is that when real life hits you and you get older, Halloween starts to feel different too. Adulthood brings responsibilities that can take away some of that excitement, whether it’s buying expensive candy, balancing work or school schedules, or trying to coordinate plans
with friends. For teens and young adults caught between trick-or-treating and adult traditions, the night can feel awkward or uneventful compared with the version they remember. That awkward in-between phase is where the idea of Halloween “dying” usually takes root. When you’re in your late teens, you might feel too old to ring strangers’ doorbells for free candy without getting weird looks, but you might not be ready to embrace the ways adults celebrate either. It creates a temporary sense of nostalgia where we miss the effortless excitement of trick-ortreating with friends and mistake the transition out of childhood for a decline in the holiday itself. read MORE at theprospectordaily.com
VOL. 112, No. 1 September 1 , 2026 EDITORS Ximena Cordero, Editor-in-Chief Abby Pedroza, Arts & Culture Editor Kristian Hernandez, Sports Editor Nate Flores, Photo Editor Tori Adler, Web & Copy Editor Lesly Chavez Multimedia Editor Cameron Mason, Audience & Engagement Editor Mia Colmenero, Layout Editor
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Sofia Montes, Promotional Activities Assistants Daniela Ordaz, Promotional Activities Assistants Aaron De La Cruz, Promotional Activities Assistants
STAFF Vanessa Orozco, Staff Reporter Kayla Rodriguez, Staff Reporter Adrian Gonzalez, Staff Reporter Diego Figueroa, Staff Photographer Dustin Perez, Staff Photographer
ADMINISTRATION Veronica Gonzalez, Director Crystal Hinga, Assistant Director
CONTRIBUTORS Hasana Akinloye Ashley Alvarado Briana Estrada Christian Friedrichsen Diego Hernandez Alexander Jauregui Carol Mora Perla D Parra Aguilar Erick Olguin Aziel Ramos America Rubio Madeline Sommer Allysa Vela-Quezada
Freddy Fazbear, the animatronic bear from the Five Nights at Freddy’s horror video game franchise, appears in Spirit Halloween’s 2026 collection in El Paso, Texas. The character’s popularity illustrates how video games, films and internet culture continue to shape Halloween costumes and decorations that apeal to various age groups. Photo by Allysa Vela-Quezada/The Prospector
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News
Ximena Cordero, editor-in-chief
Get ready to vote! El Paso County voter guide
El Paso County voters can verify their registration status, review sample ballots and make sure proper identification requirements are met ahead of time through official portals like the El Paso County Elections Department website. Photo by Dustin Perez/The Prospector
Rising inflation adds financial pressure for students entering work force B VANESSA OROZCO Y STAFF REPORTER • THE PROSPECTOR
As students and recent graduates begin to enter the workforce, they are feeling the weight of rising inflation in everyday life. According to the Consumer Price Index inflation calculator, inflation has gone up 6.85% since 2024. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the average price of gas is $4.35 per gallon, an increase of 31.82% since 2024. University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) professor of economics and finance Thomas Fullerton, Ph.D., said students today face different economic challenges than students did a decade ago. “Students in 2026 face more downside risks than students in 2016,” Fullerton said. “The job market also provides fewer job opportunities than was the case in 2016, further limiting student options.” Fullerton attributed the challenges to what he described as a “no hire, no fire” phase in the national labor market. He also said employers’ experience requirements can limit opportunities for applicants. “Inflation causes interest rates for consumer loans to be higher
than what they would otherwise be and debt service costs reduce the financial flexibility of new graduates,” Fullerton said. Fullerton said he believes increased international trade, increased immigration and a lower federal deficit would help lower both inflation and interest rates. As students prepare to cast their ballots for the midterm elections next month, Fullerton also discussed factors he believes contribute to inflation, including supply chain disruptions and federal spending, “Supply chain disruptions like the Iran War always raise inflation well above what it otherwise would be,” Fullerton said. “Large scale fiscal deficits make it extremely difficult to reduce inflation rates.” Eduardo Ramos, a UTEP sophomore majoring in music performance, is one of the many students expressing concerns about rising prices as he steps into adulthood. “I can barely afford to keep eating and paying for gas now, so how can rent, groceries, utilities and God forbid, emergencies be afforded?” Ramos said. read MORE at theprospectordaily.com
B XIMENA CORDERO Y EDITOR-IN-CHIEF • THE PROSPECTOR
El Paso County residents are preparing for Election Day on Nov. 3 following two weeks of early voting from Oct. 19 through Oct. 30. Here is what to know before going to cast a vote. Where to vote El Paso County operates under a countywide vote center system, which allows individuals to cast their ballots at any designated location regardless of their home precinct. During the early voting period, voters can visit any early voting site during the designated weekday windows. The times of operation vary by location. This information is available through the El Paso County Elections Department website. On Election Day, polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and anyone who is standing in line by 7 p.m. will still be permitted to cast their vote. Voter identification requirements When heading to the polls, Texas voters must present approved photo identification. Acceptable forms of photo ID include a Texas driver’s license, a Texas personal identification card, a Texas handgun license, a Texas election identification certificate, a United States military identification card containing a photograph, a United States citizenship certificate or certificate of naturalization containing a photograph, or a United States passport book or card. For voters ages 18 through 69, these approved photo
identifications may be expired for no more than four years before being presented at the polling place, while voters aged 70 or older may use an acceptable photo ID that has been expired for any length of time as long as it is otherwise valid. Those who do not have an approved form of photo identification and cannot obtain one may still vote on a regular ballot by completing a Reasonable Impediment Declaration at the polling place and providing one of the approved supporting documents. These include a government document showing the voter’s name and address, such as a voter registration certificate, a current utility bill, a bank statement, a government check, a paycheck or a certified domestic birth certificate and other identity-confirming legal documents. Valid reasons for a reasonable impediment include a lack of transportation, disability or illness, a lack of necessary birth certificates or documents, work schedules, family responsibilities or lost or stolen identification. For those without an approved photo ID, they can apply for a free Election Identification Certificate at any Texas Driver License office. Alternative voting options Alternative voting options are available for specific circumstances. Voters who are elderly, sick or disabled, incarcerated but retain voting rights, or will be out of the county on Election Day. may apply for a ballot by mail. read MORE at theprospectordaily.com
Fall pests in El Paso: The creepiest crawlers in the city B K AY L A R O D R I G U E Z Y STAFF REPORTER • THE PROSPECTOR
As temperatures begin to cool in El Paso, residents may expect insects to disappear until spring. But the shorter days and cooler temperatures may attract the creepiest crawlers into warm homes. The mild winters in El Paso mean pests never go dormant, but the types of crawlers and their activity change. Local pest-control professional with Integrity Pest Control, Omar Martinez, believes that fall is an important time to prepare homes for unwanted insects and rodents seeking shelter from changing weather. “We do a four seasons kind of pest control, spring, winter, summer, and fall,” Matinez said. “The reason we do that is because, you know, rodent and insect activity change as the seasons change.” While summer is typically peak insect season, cooler weather can push pests toward garages, woodpiles and homes. Crawlers like spiders or scorpions slow down as
the temperature drop and they may seek shelter in protected spaces. One crawler brings another, and the pest seeking shelter in a warm home can be the pest attracting other hungry pests. “So if you’re having black widows, well, you have black widows because you have pride crickets, you have something, because that’s what they eat,” Martinez said. According to Mosquito Squad, rodents and ants might appear in homes as food sources outside start to diminish. To avoid these crawlers, food should be stored in airtight containers, and any cracks or holes in a home should be sealed up at the beginning of fall. Rodents seeking shelter can squeeze into homes through small openings as their ribcages can compress to fit into crevices. Many rodents experience continuous teeth growth, and Martinez says these crawlers have a habit of chewing on wires in homes to file their teeth down. “You know, and that’s kind of where the dangers start when they’re in attics and stuff like that,
so it’s really important to keep those things at a controlled level,” Martinez said. Preventing infestations in the fall is also crucial to mitigating pests in the springtime. Mosquito Squad says crawlers will overwinter, or hibernate, in homes and activity will rapidly increase in the spring when they come out of hibernation. Martinez explains that pest life cycles reflect season changes. Like humans, crawlers will begin to seek shelter and warmth in the fall, then hot summers bring peak activity. “It’s like a four-season cycle,” Martinez said. “Bugs are born in the spring because they hibernated all [winter]” Crawlers can’t recognize which homes are newer or which part of the city is best to infiltrate, but older homes that are typically equipped with crawl spaces or basements might be more vulnerable to infestations due to easy access. read MORE at theprospectordaily.com
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Who’s running? A look at Texas’ Republican candidates in the 2026 midterm elections B VANESSA OROZCO Y STAFF REPORTER • THE PROSPECTOR
Editor’s Note: This is the second part of a three-part series covering Texas’ 2026 midterm elections, examining Democratic candidates, Republican candidates and final election results. With the 2026 midterm elections less than a month away, Texans are preparing to choose candidates for several statewide offices. Voters will decide races for governor, U.S. senator, attorney general, lieutenant governor, comptroller, land commissioner and agriculture commissioner. Here is a look at the Republican candidates running for these positions: Governor Incumbent Republican Greg Abbott was born in Wichita Falls, Texas. He earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) and a law degree from Vanderbilt University Law School. Before becoming governor, Abbott served as a state district judge in Harris County, a justice on the Texas Supreme Court and Texas attorney general. He was first elected governor in 2014 and is running for a fourth term in 2026. Abbott’s campaign advocates border security, economic growth, job creation and public safety as major priorities. He also supports reducing property taxes, increasing career training opportunities for students and protecting gun rights.
On data centers, Abbott has called for companies to pay their own infrastructure costs and prevent increased electricity costs for residents. With other Texas lawmakers, Abbott has supported classifying data center violations as a C class misdemeanor, punishable for up to $500 maximum. U.S. Senate Republican Ken Paxton is a Texas attorney who has served as the state’s attorney general since 2015. He earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in business administration from Baylor University before receiving his law degree from the University of Virginia School of Law. Before becoming attorney general, Paxton served in the Texas House of Representatives for 10 years and the Texas Senate for two years. Paxton’s campaign focuses on border security, immigration enforcement, tax cuts and expanding domestic energy production. He has also supported stricter immigration policies and legal challenges to federal regulations involving environmental protection and health care. Paxton supports data center development. He has advocated for greater oversight of the industry, addressing potential effects on Texas residents and tax incentives. Attorney General Republican Mayes Middleton is an attorney and president of
Graphic by Mia Colmenero/The Prospector
Middleton Oil Company, an independent oil and gas business. He earned a bachelor’s degree and a law degree from UT Austin. Middleton served two terms in the Texas House of Representatives before being elected to the Texas Senate in 2022. During his time in the Legislature, he focused on border security and limiting taxpayer-funded lobbying. If elected attorney general, Middleton says he would prioritize border enforcement, consumer protection and stricter enforcement of election laws. His campaign also supports upholding abortion restrictions, protecting gun rights and addressing government waste and fraud. Lieutenant Governor Incumbent Republican Dan Patrick was born in Baltimore, Maryland, and earned a bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Before entering politics, he spent more than 40 years working in television and radio as an anchor, conservative talk show host and radio station owner. Patrick was elected to the Texas Senate in 2006 and 2010, representing part of Harris County. He was first elected lieutenant governor in 2014. He is running for a fourth term. His campaign priorities include reducing property and business taxes, strengthening border security, supporting law enforcement and expanding reliable energy
production. Patrick also supports school choice, gun rights, religious freedom and increased funding for infrastructure and education. He has also supported reviewing the tax revenue the state gives up through sales tax exemptions for data centers. Comptroller Republican Don Huffines is a businessman running for Texas comptroller. He earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from UT Austinand later cofounded Huffines Communities, a real estate development company in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Huffines served in the Texas Senate from 2015 to 2019. In his campaign, Huffines says he would work to identify waste, fraud and abuse in government spending and use savings to provide property tax relief. His campaign also supports reducing regulations, improving budget transparency and keeping state funds invested in Texas. Land Commissioner Incumbent Republican Dawn Buckingham has served as Texas land commissioner since 2023. She grew up on a ranch near the Texas coast, attended UT Austin and earned her medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston before building a career as an oculoplastic surgeon. Before becoming land commissioner, Buckingham served in the Texas Senate from 2017 to
2023, representing District 24. Her campaign identifies border security, disaster recovery and protecting Texas’ energy industry as key priorities. Buckingham also supports expanding revenue from stateowned land to help fund public schools and veterans’ programs. Agriculture Commisioner Republican Nate Sheets is a businessman and U.S. Navy veteran. He grew up in the Texas Hill Country and earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a concentration in marketing from Texas State University. After college, Sheets worked in advertising before starting a honey business. He later served as the company’s chief executive officer before pursuing the agriculture commissioner position. Sheets’ campaign focuses on food quality and improving opportunities for agricultural producers. He also supports strengthening border security and requiring employers to verify workers’ legal status. Sheets has said he is not opposed to the development of data centers but believes companies should contribute financially to address the effects on Texas communities. Vanessa Orozco is a staff reporter for The Prospector and may be reached at vmorozco2@miners.utep.edu
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Arts & Culture
Abby Pedroza, editor
Behind the screams: 963 Production’s ‘MONSTERS UNDER YOUR BED’ B ALEXANDER JAUREGUI Y CONTRIBUTOR • THE PROSPECTOR
As you cautiously walk through the dark corridors, you slowly round the corner to see the flashing lights illuminating the fog. Listening for every shift in movement in the claustrophobic space, your heart pumps faster and your breaths get shorter until you see a dark shadowy figure. As the figure draws closer, the adrenaline rushes through your body and you brace yourself. You take a deep breath in anticipation and jump out to scare them. If you have ever been in a haunted house, you know what the experience is like. Dimly lit corridors guide you through a terrifying labyrinth filled with goblins, ghosts and ghouls. A monster pops out of nowhere and just as quickly disappears. Seemingly impossible horrors, only seen in nightmares, come to life. By the end of the experience, you may have found yourself wondering what it would be like to be in their shoes and asked yourself the question, “How did they pull it off ?” To give insight into how they bring these nightmares to life, members of 963 Productions’ latest haunted attraction, “MONSTERS UNDER YOUR BED,” and Alfredo Castruita, co-creator and director, shared their perspective as the monsters behind the masks. “Our process always starts with the core concept, theme and narrative. We never repeat stories from previous years; every season is a brand-new experience,” Alfredo Castruita said. “From there, we map out each character’s role and environment, making sure
there’s a seamless transition that leads visitors naturally from one character and room to the next.” Alfredo created the attraction, which has been running for four years, with his brother Adrian Castruita. Together they are the malevolent masterminds behind the haunt. “It all starts with the theme, and then you make it,” Adrian Castruita said. “Be prepared to create and have a lot of headaches.” The job comes with difficulties, especially for some of the scare actors who have to get in character every night with uncomfortable costumes and visually impairing masks. “Overdoing my voice is definitely the hardest part of the job. By the end of the day my throat is all sore,” Gigi Amador, younger of the two “Bore Brothers,” said. “Be prepared to lose your voice a lot. It’s very tasking, but you can definitely do it with the drive.” Despite the inconveniences, the job has a healthy list of perks to outweigh the negative. Ruby Murdock, who plays “The Butcher,” the malicious mother of the frightening family, shared some of her favorite parts of being a scare actor. “It’s honestly a great stress reliever! I get to scream out all the stress from the week, scare people and get paid for it,” Murdock said. “I love acting, and I love that it pushes me outside my comfort zone, especially when I get to develop a character from scratch and watch my vision [of it] come to life.” Arguably more important than the monster, is the monster’s domain. When a client enters the space, it is important they feel
like an outsider in a predator’s territory. That is why building the environment as the foundation is crucial to the success of the haunt. “It’s always about making a floor plan and something like a script that lets us understand how it’s going to work in the space,” Angel Benitez, producer and show runner, said. “You realize how alive [the scare actors] space gets to be after they get to know it, they use it, they personalize it and they make it their own and that is when you finally see the entire haunted house working.” Because every year is a unique and different haunt, each season introduces new challenges. Facing and overcoming those challenges is how the crew keeps fresh every year. “Overall, the past two weeks have been great and super active. Every single day is so different, you constantly face new challenges, notice new details to tweak and learn something along the way,” Alfredo Castruita said. “We’re always adjusting and refining things because we know it will never just stay static; that’s what makes it a unique, fresh experience every time someone walks through the door.” As a local production always looking to grow, members encourage horror fans to join the haunt and become the “MONSTERS UNDER YOUR BED.” “DO IT! It’s so much fun, and at the very least, you get to de-stress and become someone completely different for a few hours. And honestly, if you’re wearing a mask, nobody even has to know it’s you,” Murdock said. “Don’t be afraid to ask and definitely don’t be afraid to just start. Every idea is a good idea,
963 Production’s 2026 Haunted House “MONSTERS UNDER YOUR BED” is open every weekend of October until Nov. 1. Photos by Erick Olguin/The Prospector
and everything is possible if you’re willing to try. The whole process begins with a single spark,” Alfredo Castruita said. 963 Productions of “MONSTERS UNDER YOUR BED,” is open for the remaining two weekends of October until Nov. 1 with tickets priced at $25
per person. They are located at 1090 NM-28, Anthony, NM 88021 across from La Union Maze. Alexander Jauregui is a contributor photographer and may be reached at ajauregui6@miners.utep.edu
The tradition of pan de muerto in Dia de los Muertos celebrations B K AY L A R O D R I G U E Z Y STAFF REPORTER • THE PROSPECTOR
In late October into early November, bakeries across El Paso and Mexico fill their displays with Pan de muerto, a sweet bread that has become a staple of the holiday. For families honoring loved ones who have died, the bread is more than a seasonal treat. It represents remembrance, cultural identity and the traditions that connect generations. For 19-year-old Monica Castillo, who was born and raised in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, celebrating Día de los Muertos every year is a way to stay connected to her heritage. Now living in El Paso, she continues the tradition by preparing an ofrenda, or altar, with foods and objects that deceased relatives enjoyed.
“The food is because they are coming with us on that day, so they just are in the house,” Castillo said. “They’re eating what they like.” Her family places Mexican dishes such as tacos, enchiladas and beans on the altar, along with flowers, candles and photographs. Pan de muerto is a traditional offering typically made to place on altars. Castillo says her family usually buys it because preparing the bread takes considerable time. “It’s hard to do, and it takes a lot of time. So, we just go to the store and buy it, because we also make the food,” Castillo said. “If the people used to like enchiladas, we put the enchiladas and then we have to make all the things they like. So, it’s easier to buy just
the bread.” Rebecca Muñoz, director of the Mexican American Cultural Center, believes that easier access to the bread is part of what keeps the tradition alive. “I think there’s a lot of opportunities for people to participate in the tradition and definitely buying it from a local baker is important, and they’re all going to taste a little different based on, the bakery you go to, but they always have that those similar foundations of anise, orange flower water and citrus,” Munoz said. Differences in the traditional bread vary from bakery-to-bakery and region to region. “Here in the borderlands, we typically have kind of a classic round bread. It’s kind of like a
brioche. It’s an egg-based bread and it has these great flavors of orange flour and anise,” Munoz said. “The design is meant to evoke a skeleton with the head being the knot on top, and then the bones that make a cross section over the round bread.” Other regions have different interpretations. Muñoz described breads shaped like human figures and animals, sometimes called almas, or souls, with recipes and flavors that differ by community. “Each community kind of determines what their expression is going to be based on their shared experiences,” Muñoz said. In El Paso, a city shaped by generations of migration from different parts of Mexico, those regional traditions blend together. The result is a celebration
influenced by a variety of cultural practices. Bakers and chefs have also developed new versions of pan de muerto, including loaves filled with cinnamon frosting or cajeta, a caramel-like confection. Muñoz recalled a chef at the cultural center creating a black pan de muerto using corn-husk ash for a striking visual effect. She said these interpretations allow Mexican American communities to express their creativity while respecting the tradition’s cultural roots. Muñoz first learned about Día de los Muertos through community involvement while studying at the University of Texas at El Paso. see PAN on page 6
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El Paso Museum of History explores Mexican spiritual tradition
Books, tarot cards, and other fortune telling items inside a display case during the “Frontera Esotérica” exhibition at the El Paso Museum of History on September 26, 2026. Photo by Carol Mora/The Prospector B VANESSA OROZCO Y STAFF REPORTER • THE PROSPECTOR
The El Paso Museum of History recently opened “Frontera Esoterica: An Insight into Curanderismo, Brujería, and Mysticism,” a new exhibition in the museum aimed to showcase spiritual and healing practices in Mexico that combine Asian, African, Mexican, European and American practices. Museum curator Quetzaly Segovia further explained the purpose behind bringing the exhibition to the museum. “The purpose of the exhibition is to demystify or remove the stigma from PAN on page 5
She developed an appreciation for the process, from watching the dough rise to understanding the bread’s place on the altar and described the preparation as an intimate process connected to the belief that offerings symbolically welcome loved ones’ spirits back to the family. “That’s part of the beauty of the Muertos,” Muñoz said. “You celebrate life, you laugh at death and you know that death is part of the cycle.” Castillo believes the holiday remains strong because of its emphasis on family and belonging, including remembering grandparents, extended relatives and beloved pets. “It’s part of the culture,” Castillo said. “Even if it comes from a lot of time ago, we still believe it, and we feel it. And yeah, I think it will keep going for a lot of years more.” The long-standing tradition of creating and placing memorabilia on alters, eating with loved ones and dressing up on Día de los Muertos is carried on by younger generations wanting to get close to other generations. Kayla Rodriguez is a staff reporter and may be reached at krrodriguez4@miners.utep.edu
of spirituality and spiritual practices that are tied to Mexican American culture and Mexican American identity,” Segovia said. “We talk about the historical connected that Mexico has to spirituality and mysticism, but we mainly focus on the history that happens here in the Paso Del Norte region. The exhibition also focuses heavily on border history with historical figures connected to Mexican revolutions. According to Segovia, the origins of Brujeriareceived negative light from colonial and Christian perspectives and began as practices amongst indigenous communities,
which were deemed as witchcraft from colonizers. “We talk about those things within the exhibition, where simply people were documented of bringing herbs or making certain teas for remedies and it was viewed as demonic when in reality it was general healing practices that were passed down,” Segovia said. Segovia highlighted how a modern-day practice, limpias, were created by indigenous Mexicans and is still being practiced alongside other remedies. “We specifically talk about things like limpias where we basically highlight the history of limpias and
how that has been something that has existed in modern day Mexico for as long as Mexico has been documented,” Segovia said. She stated that the museum has received a positive response from the community, especially for the opening of the exhibition. “The exhibition itself really highlights history through an academic perspective, and we talk about real people that have connections to the system,” Segovia said. There is also artwork that accompanies the exhibit. Alongside surrounding El Paso Museums, the Museum of History
will host a Día de los Muertos festival parade on Oct. 24 in downtown with other exhibitions dedicated to the occasion. The festival will begin at 11 a.m. followed by the parade at 4 p.m. before the event wraps up at 9 p.m. Vanessa Orozco is a staff reporter and may be reached at vmorozco2@miners.utep.edu
All-inclusive front yard markets: Jax Snax by Jacquelyn Perez B ASHLEY ALVARADO Y CONTRIBUTOR • THE PROSPECTOR
Local business owner of “Jax Snax,” Jacquelyn Perez, introduces her front yard markets to El Paso by selling her homemade baked goods. Front yard markets are unique, creating a welcoming and cozy environment for customers, strengthening the El Paso community. “I wanted to create a different environment than we’ve seen before,” Perez said. Perez’s front yard markets started in August and were inspired by her business mission, which is for everyone to be included and accepted. Inspired by Cati, her six-year-old cousin with down syndrome, Perez started the “Ohana Club” at Eastwood High School in 2020, which focused on inclusivity and making others build strong
friendships that felt like family. After graduating high school, Perez wanted to continue spreading the kindness beyond the walls of the school and into the community by creating Jax Snax which offers inclusive environments for all at her markets and summer camp. Hosting markets in her front yard offers a different level of comfort from other markets by providing a convenient distance from those that visit. “The neighborhood is what makes the event much more welcoming. My neighborhood is very cozy,” Perez said. “We have a lot of older folks living here, and they really like to take care of their front yards. My neighborhood has always felt [like] home to me, and I’d like to share that same experience with others.” Perez hopes customers feel the excitement of going to the markets, creating the best experience for everyone, including other local vendors. Perez has not only grown her own business but has helped other local businesses grow theirs as well. “A feeling that makes hosting worth it is [other] vendors selling
out of their items,” Perez said. “I felt very happy that others were able to have an opportunity to sell the stuff they feel passionate about and stuff they created with their own hands.” Support from the El Paso community is what helps fuel the front yard markets. “What makes me want to keep doing the front yard markets is for sure the support from the El Paso community. I received a lot of love and support from the city, and it makes me want to keep going,” Perez said. What Perez hopes others take away from her front yard markets is the mission statement of “Jax Snax.” Feeling like you belong somewhere and having a comfortable place for everyone to go. Perez will continue to have her front yard markets in the upcoming months. Locals can stay up to date with more upcoming events through her Instagram @j.axsnaxx. Ashley Alvarado is a contributor writer and may be reached at aalvarado51@miners.utep.edu
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Eleven sacks derail Miners in 24-11 loss to Spartans B ADRIAN GONZALEZ Y STAFF REPORTER • THE PROSPECTOR
Generating 462 yards of total offense wasn’t enough to secure a victory for the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) (1-6, 0-3 Mountain West) football team on Oct. 17 as the Miners stumbled down the stretch in a 24-11 loss to San Jose State University (San Jose) (4-3, 2-1 MW) at the Sun Bowl. An announced crowd of 8,576 fans, marking the program’s lowest home attendance since 1981, watched as the Miners losing streak extended to five heading into their first bye week. While UTEP outgained the Spartans’ 426 yards, San Jose constantly lived in the backfield, racking up 11 sacks and 14 tackles for loss. Redshirt sophomore quarterback EJ Colson Jr. completed 6-of-6 passes for 87 yards before exiting the game with an upper-body injury in the first half. Redshirt sophomore quarterback Raymond Moore III entered in relief, completing 19-of-28 passes for 195 yards while adding 55 rushing yards on 19 carries under heavy pressure. “We’re making adjustments, and we’ve got the right mentality there,” UTEP Head Coach Scotty Walden said after the game. “Guys are saying the right things, talking about coming out ready to play. Now we’ve got to go execute. We’ve got to keep getting better. They [San Jose] were the better team tonight.” San Jose State opened the scoring in the first quarter with an 11-yard touchdown pass from freshman quarterback Daniel Rolovich to freshman wide receiver Carson Clark, capping a nine-play, 80-yard drive to take a 7-0 lead. The Spartans expanded their advantage in the third quarter
behind redshirt junior running back Viliami Teu, who scored on a 2-yard touchdown run and later broke loose for a 67-yard touchdown rush. Teu finished the night with 156 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 20 carries. UTEP got on the board late in the third quarter when senior kicker Carlos Arreola converted a 47-yard field goal to bring the score to 21-3. Following a 26-yard field goal by San Jose State junior kicker Trajan Sinatra early in the fourth quarter, the Miners answered with an 11-play, 75-yard drive ending in an 8-yard touchdown run by sophomore wide receiver Nik Henry. Moore III then connected with redshirt junior tight end Cash Cheeks on a two-point conversion pass, which was thrown by redshirt senior wide receiver Jaden Smith, to trim the deficit to 24-11 with 10:52 remaining on the clock. Smith caught 12 passes for 90 yards, while redshirt senior minerback Kam Thomas led the Miners’ receiving corps with four catches for 96 yards, including a 64yard reception on the opening play of the game. On the ground, redshirt senior running back Tavorus Jones logged 62 rushing yards on 14 carries before also leaving due to injury. Reflecting on the offensive struggles in the red zone and the team’s ability to maintain a resilient mindset despite a tough start to the season, Smith emphasized looking forward. “The only thing that’s going to guarantee, if we fail is that we give up,” Smith said. “We still have five games left. And we have one win. So everything we want is still ahead of us at the end of the day. We can still finish this thing off strong. We can still make it to a bowl game. We have to show up every day with
The Sun Bowl reached a record low attendance of 8,576. This is the lowest attendance number in the Scotty Walden era. Photo by Erick Olguin/The Prospector
that mentality.” Walden echoed a similar message regarding the team’s lingering offensive frustrations, particularly getting stalled after a quick start, while expressing pride in how the group keeps fighting. “I’m just baffled at how much that has happened in [the last] three years,” Walden said regarding missed opportunities on opening drives. “It’s frustrating. It’s really frustrating and it was frustrating our guys. We have to celebrate touchdowns, not first downs... But this team continues to fight and persevere, and that’s why our team
is going to fight, man. They’re going to come to work, compete, and it definitely is something to build off of.” Defensively, senior linebacker Esteban Guillory recorded a teamhigh six tackles for UTEP, while junior defensive lineman Sterling Miles notched the Miners’ lone sack of the night. Despite allowing explosive plays in the third quarter, redshirt junior linebacker Garrett Hawkins noted that the unit focused on improving third-down execution. “I thought our guys played well on third down tonight,” Hawkins
said. “We were very excited to get into as many breakdowns as we did and to be able to capitalize on some of them... We just got to keep chipping away each and every day.” The Miners enter their bye week, termed an opportunity week by the coaching staff, before returning to action on t Oct. 31, against North Dakota State in Fargo, North Dakota. Adrian Gonzalez Jr. is a staff reporter for The Prospector and may be reached at agonzalez255@ miners.utep.edu
Real Work: The journey of Khalil Gilbert B ADRIAN GONZALEZ Y STAFF REPORTER • THE PROSPECTOR
Editor’s Note: This is the first part of a three-part story about Harlon “Khalil” Gilbert’s journey pursuing professional basketball. For Harlon “Khalil” Gilbert, basketball has been a journey shaped by setbacks, discipline and a determination to keep improving. Born in El Paso, Texas and raised in Alamogordo, New Mexico, Gilbert grew up in a structured military household. Now a senior kinesiology major at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP), he continues to pursue his goal of playing professional basketball despite an unconventional path through college athletics. Gilbert was introduced to
basketball at age four, but he said becoming a skilled player took time and dedication. “I wasn’t necessarily the best player at basketball… I was actually really bad at it,” Gilbert said. “My sixth-grade year is when I started really taking it serious [basketball].” During middle school, his father shared advice that would shape Gilbert’s mindset to the game and his goals. “The best way to become great at something is to pick one thing, and you stick with it for the rest of your life,” Gilbert’s father said. For Gilbert, that focus became basketball. However, his journey through college athletics would take several unexpected turns. After beginning his collegiate athletic career at a National
Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) institution, Gilbert traveled to Washington during the summer to explore other opportunities. The trip led to a multi-year stay at Everett Community College (Everett). As he prepared to return to the basketball court, frustration and uncertainty led Gilbert to step away from the sport. Instead, he turned to track and field, where he found success as a sprinter at Everett. Gilbert won the 400-meter dash at the PeytonShotwell Invitational in 50.15 seconds and earned Northwest Athletic Conference (NWAC) Male Athlete of the Week honors. Despite his success on the track, Gilbert eventually felt drawn back to basketball. see KHALIL on page 9
After taking a year off from basketball to be on track and field during his time at Everett Community College in Washington, Khalil came back to basketball and found out how track and basketball are in terms of conditioning. Photo by Dustin Perez/The Prospector
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“There was one day after I got out of a meeting with a coach... I seen people just shooting on a gun, and it just hit my spark back [for basketball],” Gilbert said. “I was like, I can’t just leave the sport alone, bro.” Gilbert returned to the basketball office, spoke with the coaching staff and rejoined the team as a point guard for his second official year at Everett. Playing at the junior college level also challenged his expectations of himself and his future in the sport. “It showed me that I’m nowhere as close as to where I want to be,” Gilbert said. “It was more like, wow, this level is not enough. If I wanted to be the type of player that I want to be, I had to raise my standards.” Now pursuing his degree at UTEP, Gilbert continues to train while setting his sights on professional selection camps in Europe. He said his motivation relies solely on a standard he set for himself. “Throughout my entire career, I was constantly doubted by players and coaches,” Gilbert said. “It used to be a lot of external factors, but
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what happens when those external factors run out? You’re left with an empty why. I try to learn to make the why built within myself …that way it never runs out.” Beyond basketball, Gilbert is also exploring ways to share his journey through digital content, incorporating his training, personal style and self-expression. Through these efforts, he hopes to show audiences another side of his life beyond the court. For Gilbert, the path toward professional basketball has not been straightforward. His experience moving between sports, facing uncertainty and returning to fame reflects his continued commitment to reaching the level of play he envisions for himself. Adrian Gonzalez Jr. is a staff reporter for The Prospector and may be reached at agonzalez255@ miners.utep.edu
Khalils’ mindset on the basketball court is always self-driven. Through consistent practice and training, Khalil aims to prove himself to the players and coaches who doubted him. Photo by Dustin Perez/The Prospector
UTEP volleyball earn first win against New Mexico B ADRIAN GONZALEZ Y STAFF REPORTER • THE PROSPECTOR
The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) (12-7, 4-3 Mountain West) volleyball made program history on Oct. 15 at Memorial Gym, securing its first victory over The University of New Mexico (New Mexico) (6-11, 4-3 MW) with a straight-set sweep, 3-0 (25-22, 25-14, 25-22), during the Miners’ Hispanic Heritage Night match. UTEP hit .270 (hitting percentage) with 45 total kills and 62 total points while holding New Mexico to .065 and 27 kills. Defensively, the Miners controlled the net with an 11-2 advantage in team blocks. Entering the contest following a tough stretch of games, head coach Ben Wallis said the team focused on establishing an early physical presence. “The only way you get out of a fragile state of mind and a fragile state of play or a losing streak in sports is you go out there and you punch somebody in the mouth,”
Wallis said. “And we did that right away, offensively, defensively. You outpointed them by over 30 points, which is crazy to do in a three-set match. And for long stretches, we were just in control.” Junior outside hitter Landry Braziel led the Miner attack with 12 kills on a .346 hitting percentage. Junior middle blocker Hannah Crowe contributed 13.5 total points, seven kills, and five block assists, while graduate student outside hitter Ema Uskokovic and junior outside hitter Mackenzi Davis added eight kills apiece. Braziel highlighted the team’s preparation leading into the match as a key factor in securing the home victory. “We had a really good week of practice and I think that just took our momentum into this game today,” Braziel said. “We needed this win to give us some confidence.” Braziel also noted her chemistry on the court alongside Uskokovic at the net.
“I love being next to Ema [Uskokovic],” Braziel said. “I know she has such a big presence at the net and I know what she’s going to do, and we tell each other at the net what we’re going to do. I think it’s really important that we just continue into our groove.” In the back row, senior libero Lily-Rose Pichon recorded a match-high 15 digs, while senior setter Kalia Kohler added nine digs and 21 assists. Junior setter Shea Bruntmyer logged 16 assists. The opening frame featured 14 ties and six lead changes. Despite committing eight service errors in the set, UTEP broke a 19-19 tie through a kill from junior right side/ middle blocker Luvina Oguntimehin and a service ace to secure the 25-22 win. In the second set, UTEP used a 7-1 run to extend a 6-4 margin into a 13-5 advantage. Crowe recorded two kills, two service aces, and two blocks during the surge, guiding the Miners to a 25-14 set victory. New Mexico built a 12-6 lead in the third set and extended its
UTEP volleyball players stand in line to recite the Pledge of Allegiance before facing the New Mexico Lobos during the team’s Hispanic Heritage Game. The pregame ceremony celebrates Hispanic culture and heritage while bringing players and fans together before the matchup. Photo by Diego Figueroa/The Prospector
advantage to 17-11 before UTEP responded with a 6-1 run to narrow the gap. Trailing 22-21 late, UTEP posted consecutive kills from Braziel before Oguntimehin delivered the match-winning point to complete the sweep. Uskokovic explained that the squad remained calm despite the late third-set deficit. “All year we’ve had games like this where we’re chasing the team from several points behind,” Uskokovic said. “So I think at times it feels stressful, but honestly tonight we
just knew that... we’re going to tie at 21 and we’re going to take big runs and just execute.” Braziel emphasized maintaining that mindset as the team prepares for the road rematch. “I think just keeping our competitive mindset, and we are a winning team and we just need to continue to play like it and go into Saturday with another win,” Braziel said. Adrian Gonzalez Jr. is a staff reporter for The Prospector and may be reached at agonzalez255@ miners.utep.edu
Kalia Kohler (#1) celebrates with her teammates following the Miners’ 3-0 sweep over the New Mexico Lobos during the Hispanic Heritage Game. Photo by Diego Figueroa/The Prospector
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Spooky time at the Prospector Pod Harley Davidson “Best of Best” in the 915 B NATE FLORES & ALEXANDER JAUREGUI Y PHOTO EDITOR & CONTRIBUTOR • THE PROSPECTOR
Machine, Love, Honor, Respect With the “Best of the Best Car Show” being open to the public, the event gave an opportunity for car and motorcycle aficionados to socialize with others that have a similar interest. Road is Calling, Ride with Style
A golden logo reads “Lowrider Style, club” at Harley Davidson’s 2nd Annual “Best of the Best” Car Show, hosted on Sept. 26. Multiple lowrider car clubs showed up and showed out to win the category. Don’t Fear Dying, Fear Not Living B DIEGO FIGUEROA Y STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER • THE PROSPECTOR
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With midterm elections early voting taking place across the country, multiple organizations and political campaigns have made their way to the University of Texas at El Paso to encourage students to vote for multiple local and statewide positions including U.S. senate and Texas governor. Politicians such as gubernatorial democratic candidate Gina Hinojosa has visited the campus to speak with students about concerns regarding immigration, data centers and education.
From whitewall tires and personalized license plates to custom engravings and paintjobs, a wide selection of vehicles were present at the “Best of The Best Car Show.” The Motor Company The United States flag flies over the “Worlds Largest Barnett-Harley Davidson” as hundreds of contestants and guests attend “The Best of the Best Car Show.” Two Wheels Move the Soul From standard motorcycles to cruisers and tourers, a wide variety of motorcycles were present at the Haley-Davidson “Best of the Best Car Show” on Sept. 26, 2026. read MORE at theprospectordaily.com
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Devotion: ‘Hex By Lex’ Fall/Winter 2026 Fashion Show B L E S LY C H A V E Z & D I E G O H E R N A N D E Z Y MULTIMEDIA EDITOR & CONTRIBUTOR • THE PROSPECTOR
On Sept. 26, Alexis Lopez, best known as “Hex By Lex” featured her fall/winter collection, “Devotion” in El Paso, but what goes into creating these bold looks, and who are the personalities behind them? Take a look behindthe-scenes at a night celebrating the creativity of local models, designers and fashion enthusiasts on the local scene.
“Jackets 4 Kids” keeping El Paso warm during the holidays B K AY L A R O D R I G U E Z Y STAFF REPORTER • THE PROSPECTOR
The “Jackets for Kids” initiative is a fundraising effort where funds raised will go to purchasing and donating almost 1,500 jackets as well as gloves and other items for the children who need it most. The Underserved Community Foundation of El Paso set out to mitigate the economic impact this can have on families, relying on community support to bring donations through clothing or money for the upcoming holidays.
On Sept. 27, the gothic-rock band Sweet Kill performed with brooding guitars, and deep vocals at the “Bye Bye Deer” venue in El Paso as part of their tour in the United States. Photos by Dustin Perez/ The Prospector