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The Prospector’s Monday Night Playlist

Editorial Staff October 14, 2014

Every Tuesday The Prospector releases a print edition of our publication. This means a long day of work every Monday that usually carries on into late hours of the night. However, this time around we are producing our centennial edition of The Prospector,...

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Pedro Garcia, junior political science major, on an excursion to the Wadi Rum desert in Amman, Jordan.

My Middle Eastern Journey, an introduction

Pedro Garcia, Contributor October 13, 2014

Just as many other students from UTEP, I have also lived and studied in Mexico and experienced the bicultural contrast that these two countries have to offer. My daily experiences have had a direct impact on the way I perceive the world. But it really...

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Coach Sean Kugler congratulates his offense after another touchdown.

UTEP triumphs on Homecoming

Juan Carlos Navarrete, Staff Reporter October 11, 2014

The UTEP football team capped off their homecoming week celebrations with their first ever match up against the Old Dominion Monarchs. After a near comeback by the Monarchs, the Miners triumphed at the end winning 42-35. The Miners got off to a...

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President Diana Natalicio speaks at the homecoming pep rally.

UTEP celebrates homecoming with the community

Michaela Roman, Photo Editor October 11, 2014

This year's centennial themed homecoming parade took place on Saturday Oct. 11. The parade ran from the corner of University Avenue and Oregon Street down to the Glory Road practice field. The parade included UTEP student organizations as well as alumni...

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The block party was held on Wiggins Road on thursday, October 9.

UTEP Alumni hosts first ever homecoming block party

Andres Martinez, Staff Photographer October 10, 2014

UTEP Alumni Relations hosted the very first homecoming block party on Wiggins Rd.  The event is part of UTEP's homecoming week and specifically in honor of the centennial year. Many UTEP alumni, as well as guests attended the event accompanied by the...

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The Prospector News Weekly October 10

Amanda Guillen and Kimberly Valle October 10, 2014

This week in news,the U.S. Postal Service releases a special UTEP Centennial stamp, art exhibit brings color to the Union Gallery, Walk a Mile in her Shoes event to take over downtown El Paso, Chalk the Block to attract more than 30,000 El Pasoans,HIV/AIDS...

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Mextasy exhibit coming to UTEP

Mextasy exhibit coming to UTEP

October 8, 2014

The UTEP Department of Communications and the Chicano Studies program presents a lecture and exhibit by Dr. William Anthony Nericcio that examines American visual culture reflecting images and stereotypes of Latinas/os. "Mextasy: Seductive Hallucinations...

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Homecoming Calendar of Events

Homecoming Calendar of Events

October 7, 2014

List of 2014 Centennial Homecoming events

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UTEP head coach Tim Floyd instructs his team on a drill.

New look Miners are hungry for glory in 2014-15 season

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor October 7, 2014

Yesterday, the UTEP men’s basketball team conducted their first practice of the 2014-15 season, at the Foster Stevens Basketball Complex. After a season of trials and tribulations, the men’s team is ready for the new season with a team that is full...

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University celebrates homecoming with centennial theme

University celebrates homecoming with centennial theme

Joseph Esposito, Staff Reporter October 7, 2014

One hundred years of memories will be displayed in celebration throughout UTEP’s homecoming week, October 5-11. With this year’s theme being the centennial, looking back at the most significant events of the university’s history will play a key...

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Family violence cases increase  in El Paso

Family violence cases increase in El Paso

Maria Esquinca, Staff Reporter October 7, 2014

This is part one of a three  part series examining domestic violence in El Paso and UTEP. Mug shots of people arrested because of family violence reveal more than faces. A study by the Texas Council On Family Violence revealed that the number of domestic...

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Contestants participate in the annual pagenat that kicks off this year’s homecomimg festivities.

Centennial pageant lights up auditorium

Kimberly Valle, Staff Reporter October 7, 2014

The university officially kicked off homecoming festivities with its traditional pageant that took place Sunday, Oct. 5 at the Magoffin Auditorium. With this year’s theme being UTEP’s 100th birthday celebration, the participants had the chance to...

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