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The Prospector

Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

UTEP will be returning to in person classes as the norm in the fall with Covid-19 cases falling and vaccination rates increasing in the El Paso Community

UTEP launches new engagement program

Claudia Flores, Staff Reporter September 12, 2017

On September 13 a new leadership program series dedicated to helping first-year-students to learn more about campus resources and campus engagement will be launched; UTEP BLAST is a ten-week plan that allows the students to enhance their college experience. The...

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The community face the demolition crews after they destroyed significant areas out of five buildings in the neighborhood Tuesday morning.

Demolition crew ignores injunction and damages buildings in Duranguito

Adrian Broaddus, Editor-In-Chief September 12, 2017

  After a temporary court order was issued Monday restricting any demolition in the Duranguito neighborhood for the proposed $180 million arena, demolition crews destroyed significant areas out of five buildings in the neighborhood Tuesday...

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Handicapping the new athletic director

Handicapping the new athletic director

Jason Green, Contributor September 11, 2017

With the announcement that athletic director Bob Stull would be leaving UTEP after 19 years at the helm of the athletic department, speculation from all corners began. In the end, the only real opinion that matters is that of university president Diana...

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Preparing for a future without DACA

Preparing for a future without DACA

Adrian Broaddus, Editor-In-Chief September 11, 2017

Last week, news broke about President Donald Trump deciding to rescind the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, with six-months notice The program had protected 800,000 immigrants from being deported to their native country. The news hit...

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UTEP goalie Alyssa Palacios is third all-time in saves in UTEP program history.

Palacios carries team through tough start

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter September 11, 2017

Not even halfway into her third year with the UTEP soccer program, junior goalkeeper Alyssa Palacios, has already rewritten the record books. The standout goalie is the heartbeat and backbone for the Miners. If Palacios plays well – UTEP can compete...

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UTEP running back Kevin Dove will use his family’s losses in storm as the motivation the rest of the season.

Hurricane Harvey leaves mark on Rice and UTEP players

Adrian Broaddus, Editor-In-Chief September 11, 2017

Saturday’s matchup between Rice and UTEP felt like more than just a game with the recovery efforts going on in Houston in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. Rice head coach David Bailiff and his squad were 8,500 miles away in Australia, playing their...

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Two Door Cinema Club sells-out Tricky Falls

Two Door Cinema Club sells-out Tricky Falls

Leslie Sarinana, Copy Editor September 11, 2017

The Irish indie band, Two Door Cinema Club, is finally making its way to El Paso as they tour for their third studio album “Gameshow” Sept. 20 at Tricky Falls The Northern Ireland band is comprised of Alex Trimble (vocals), Sam Halliday (guitar and...

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Miles Angel is performing a free show at the Lowbrow Palace on Sept. 21.

Music spotlight: Miles Angel prepares for eventful fall

Adrian Broaddus, Editor-In-Chief September 11, 2017

Growing up during his teenage years, Miguel Perez, or as he’s known by his stage name Miles Angel, always strived for something greater, trying to rise higher to some sort of fandom. He was simply trying to get rich and famous through his vocal talents. Now,...

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Sunset Film Society premieres Polish, Spanish, Mexican and Spanish movies in El Paso.

Sunset Film Society revitalizes the theater experience

Elenie González, Contributor September 11, 2017

The buttery aroma of freshly popped popcorn fills the air as lines of people eagerly anticipate the start of the film. They hurriedly walk into a dimly lit room with a bit of uncertainty as the best seats are found. The noise of quiet chatter among the...

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Fort Bliss celebrates 2017 Oktoberfest

Fort Bliss celebrates 2017 Oktoberfest

Claudia Flores, Contributor September 11, 2017

For the fourth-consecutive year, Fort Bliss Family and MWR celebrated their annual Oktoberfest from Sept. 8 to 10. Beer, food and music were the highlights of the event. For $35, attendees received a crystal stein, a meal and the chance to be part of...

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Associate Professor of Art Antonio Castro considers himself as a “fronterizo,” someone from the border, and incorporates that into his art.

Arte Fronterizo

Eddie Velazquez, Entertainment Editor September 11, 2017

Born in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, but having lived in the United States for all of his adult life, Associate Professor of Art Antonio Castro identifies himself as a “fronterizo” (from the border). “I’m a fronterizo. I’m not an American, I’m...

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New voter ID laws aim to tighten voter rights

New voter ID laws aim to tighten voter rights

Christian Vasquez, Web Editor September 11, 2017

Starting next year, Texas will have a new voter ID law, which will allow more ways to confirm your identification. While the acceptable forms of ID remain the same, those who swear an affidavit of “reasonable impediment,”— meaning they cannot reasonably...

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