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The Prospector

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Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

No recruits, big problem

No recruits, big problem

Adrian Broaddus, Editor-In-Chief October 30, 2017

Last week Evan Tafoya-Vallo, a senior linebacker and guard at Rio Rancho High School in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, de-committed from joining UTEP’s football team after graduation. No problem, UTEP always loses one or two commits before signing season...

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The UTEP women’s soccer team finishes the 2017 season at 8-11 overall.

Women’s soccer wraps up 2017 season

Daniel Mendez, Staff Reporter October 30, 2017

The UTEP women’s soccer team ended their season with a 2-1 victory over the UTSA Roadrunners on Friday, Oct. 27. The Miners concluded their season on a high note after dropping five of their previous six contests. The team’s final mark in 2017 was...

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The UTEP football team is winless at 0-8 and sits last in the FBS in total offense.

Miners hope for efficiency improvement against Blue Raiders

Adrian Broaddus, Editor-In-Chief October 30, 2017

The UTEP Miners (0-8, 0-4 C-USA) are entering their ninth game of the season with hopes to complete four quarters of football, as they travel to Murfreesboro, Tennessee, on Saturday, Nov. 2, to take on the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders. Coming off a...

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Cafe de Tolteca features organic ingredients on their menu such as raw honey and lavender

Cafe de Tolteca aims to become a venue known for their art and coffee

Claudia Flores, Staff Reporter October 30, 2017

Café de Tolteca is a new coffee place that brings together the familiar flavors of the Southwest and those unique to the El Paso region. Located at 602 Magoffin Ave., Ste. 1B, Café de Tolteca opened its doors back in March. “The opening of this...

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Video games to scare yourself with during Halloween week

Video games to scare yourself with during Halloween week

Eddie Velazquez, Entertainment Editor October 30, 2017

Editor’s Note: The “time it takes to beat” portion of this article was retrieved from howlongtobeat.com. 1. “Until Dawn” Platform: PlayStation 4 Developer: Supermassive Games Genre: Survival horror Time it takes to beat: Nine hours Number...

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Chemistry professor embarks on lung cancer research

Chemistry professor embarks on lung cancer research

Rene Delgadillo, Multimedia Editor October 30, 2017

More than 5,000 miles away from where he was born, Rachid Skouta, a chemistry research assistant professor at UTEP, is following his dreams to help fight against lung cancer. Skouta recently received more than $109,300 from the Consejo Nacional de Ciencia...

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Carrillo hopes for development in U.S. Congressional race

Carrillo hopes for development in U.S. Congressional race

Christian Vasquez, Web Editor October 30, 2017

KTEP’s director of development, John Carrillo, is throwing his hat into the U.S. Congressional race for the 16th seat. “The political landscape changed when Trump became president. We’ve seen a rise in racism and white supremacist. We’ve seen...

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Eight haunted spots in EP

Eight haunted spots in EP

Adrian Broaddus, Editor-In-Chief October 30, 2017

Rooted in its deep history on the Mexican-American border, El Paso’s past has been a storied tale with tons of unique accounts. Throughout its history, ghost tales of the paranormal have been passed down throughout the years and shared like old folk...

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Christmas in October is just wrong

Christmas in October is just wrong

Adrian Broaddus, Editor-In-Chief October 30, 2017

As I walked into the store last Thursday evening, just a little less than a week before Halloween, I energetically was on a mission to find decorations, candy and all sorts of things for the 31st. Immediately upon entering the store, however, green,...

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UTEP alumnus and current running back for the Green Bay Packers Aaron Jones visiting his hometown during a UTEP football game.

Jones returns to El Paso after strong NFL start

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter October 30, 2017

With only one week off from a busy 17-week NFL season, Aaron Jones decided to spend it in El Paso, the city that saw him grow as a player. The former Burges Mustang and all-time leading rusher in UTEP football history, was picked in the 2017 NFL draft...

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Editor's picks: Halloween playlist

Editor’s picks: Halloween playlist

Eddie Velazquez, Entertainment Editor October 30, 2017

From heavy guitar riffs and cavernous atmospherics to ghoulish pop classics, here is a playlist to enjoy during the creepiest time of the year, Halloween. https://open.spotify.com/user/12121805862/playlist/6PWlSj1F6N1lorOFI02jNG

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Women's basketball routs Sul Ross State 99-40 in exhibition opener

Women’s basketball routs Sul Ross State 99-40 in exhibition opener

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor October 29, 2017

The UTEP women’s basketball team led 52-17 at halftime and never looked back on route to a 99-40 exhibition win against Division III Sul Ross State University at the Don Haskins Center on Sunday afternoon. Senior Tamara Seda dominated the game...

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