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UTEP Police officers talk to eye-witnesses on the scene.  Sitting in the center is sophomore volleyball player Madison Morris.

Volleyball player involved in death of foreign exchange student

Jasmine Aguilera, Editor-in-chief December 4, 2013

A UTEP Police report released Wednesday names sophomore volleyball player Madison Morris as the driver of the Nov. 15 accident that led to the death of Achim Schweighofer, a 23-year-old foreign exchange student. University Communications officials...

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The Prospector’s Monday night playlist

December 2, 2013

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 the early hours of Tuesday morning. Between editing stories, finding sources, designing pages and the...

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El Chisme

, The Prospector staff December 2, 2013

Welcome to “El Chisme,” a weekly show hosted by our staff where we discuss anything you can think of.   This week we discuss: New York City's minimum smoking age changed to 21 "Selfie" added to the Oxford English Dictionary Illegally...

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The Prospector’s Monday night playlist

November 25, 2013

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 the early hours of Tuesday morning. Between editing stories, finding sources, designing pages and the...

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Thousands attend Convoy of Hope outreach Saturday at the El Paso County Coliseum, which provides free resources to those in need.

Convoy of Hope delivers resources to those in need at Coliseum

Michaela Roman, Staff photographer November 23, 2013

Convoy of Hope set up tents and tables Saturday in the parking lot of the El Paso County Coliseum to help those in need. Over 70 churches of different denominations from around El Paso, with the support of the Coliseum, sponsored the event. A number...

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The Prospector’s Monday night playlist

November 18, 2013

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 the early hours of Tuesday morning. Between editing stories, finding sources, designing pages and the...

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El Chisme

Prospector staff November 18, 2013

Welcome to "El Chisme," a weekly show hosted by our staff where we discuss anything you can think of. This week we discuss: The 2013 Pick Awards The Trojan 2013 Sexual Health Report Card Humane treatment of animals for food Marketing...

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The Prospector’s Monday night playlist

The Prospector, Editorial staff November 11, 2013

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 the early hours of Tuesday morning. Between editing stories, finding sources, designing pages and the...

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Cycling for change took place on Sunday, October 25th at Album Park, the event raised awareness for victims of domestic violence.

Cycle for Change Helps Domestic Violence Victims Achieve their Goals

Leonardo Montañez, Staff reporter October 28, 2013

The El Paso County Attorney’s Office – Family Violence Unit had a successful first-ever cycling race, Cycling for Change, on Oct. 27 at Album Park to support victims of domestic violence. Linda Perez, assistant county attorney, said that all of...

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National Park Service Director Jonathan Jarvis says his decision to close parks was due to a concern for the safety and security of the parks. Jarvis was subpoenaed to speak Wednesday at a House committee hearing.

National Park Service under fire on Hill for park closures

Andrés Rodríguez, SHFWire reporter October 16, 2013

WASHINGTON – The National Park Service defended its decision to close hundreds of parks during the government shutdown, after coming under fire Wednesday from House Republicans who called the service’s actions “disgusting and despicable.” National...

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Men in heels walk around Downtown in protest of sexual violence

Aaron Montes, Staff photographer October 16, 2013

Three hundred men strapped on high heels in participation of the nationwide Walk A Mile In Her Shoes event at the Garden Restaurant Tuesday night. The men included firefighters, judges, bikers and members of four UTEP fraternities. The national event...

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Monday evening a student fell from the third floor ledge at Union Building East to the middle second floor staircase after losing his balance. Still conscious after the fall, he was transported to Las Palmas Medical Center.

Accident at Union raises safety concerns

Lorain Watters and Kristopher Rivera October 14, 2013

Monday evening, a student and pledge for the Alpha Kappa Lambda fraternity fell from the third floor balcony at Union Building East to the middle second floor staircase. The accident occurred approximately at 8 p.m. during the Greek life meetings. According...

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