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Assayer of Student Opinion.

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  • Graduation issue is out now!
  • Enjoy the summer Miners!
  • Graduation issue is out now!
  • Enjoy the summer Miners!
  • Graduation issue is out now!
  • Enjoy the summer Miners!
Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

Kilo and the Dew released first EP this past weekend

Kilo and the Dew released first EP this past weekend

Jose Soto, Staff Reporter December 7, 2013

Local pop/indie rock band Kilo and the Dew released their first EP at Tricky Falls on Dec.6.  A conglomerate source of musical entertainment, a fusing musical genres created a wondrous night for the crowd. Compromised of Jason Daw, junior media advertising...

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Students brush off art degree stigma

Students brush off art degree stigma

Leonardo Montañez, Staff Reporter December 3, 2013

Art as a major is quickly becoming a taboo among students due to the idea that artists are doomed thanks to the competitive aspect of the major itself. But students and professors alike continue to pursue their goals because they find an opportunity and...

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Must-have wardrobe items  for the  winter season

Must-have wardrobe items for the winter season

Jose Soto, Staff Reporter December 3, 2013

  As UTEP students begin to put away their summer attire and start swapping it for their winter one, it is important to always have the essentials to fashionably survive the winter season. Winter is swamped with festivities, must-appearances...

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‘A gift is a gift no matter how small’

‘A gift is a gift no matter how small’

Oscar Garza, Contributor December 3, 2013

Every semester, thousands of graduating seniors embark on a new and exciting journey—graduation, a career and life after college. Here aresome interesting gifts that upcoming graduates may like to receive for their special day. Because graduation...

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Take a break-see a movie

Take a break-see a movie

Marcus Seegers, Multimedia Editor December 3, 2013

Apart from eating your favorite  holiday food, spending time with your family and getting some much-desired down time like going to the movies will probably become part of the seasonal routine. The question arises as to what will be the most popular...

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Centennial tassle not worth the hassle

Amber Gomez, Staff Reporter December 3, 2013

With it being only 29 days away from UTEP beginning its 100-year celebration, the university is getting ready to send out yet another graduating class in less than 10 days. As they walk down the stage on Dec. 14 to receive their diploma, however, they...

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One Direction to light up Sun Bowl like nobody else

One Direction to light up Sun Bowl like nobody else

S. David Ramirez, Staff Reporter November 26, 2013

English boy band One Direction will perform at the Sun Bowl on Sept. 19, 2014 as part of the UTEP Centennial. “We’re trying to join the celebration in the biggest, most exciting way we could possibly do it,” said Jorge Vasquez, UTEP special events...

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SELC will surprise 192 children at the annual Secret Santa Celebration being held from 7-9 p.m. on Dec. 6 at the Memorial Gym. (Above) Cassandra Reyes.

SELC fills up Christmas stockings

Jose Soto, Staff Reporter November 26, 2013

The season of giving is almost upon us. For many children, this means the time of receiving an abundance of wrapped joys.  However, for a demographic of children here in El Paso, the holiday cheer isn’t always prevalent, especially since many foster...

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Battle of the Holidays: Black Friday vs. Thanksgiving

Battle of the Holidays: Black Friday vs. Thanksgiving

November 26, 2013

  It’s that time of year again—the weather is getting colder, holiday decorations are being hung, but some holiday celebrating may be overshadowed by Black Friday. As the kick-off to holiday shopping is only days away, many shoppers...

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