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

The Prospector

Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

A World War II veteran takes a moment to admire the National World War II Memorial. He was one of more than 300 veterans who received a free trip to Washington over the weekend.

World War II veterans visit memorial to their service

Zahra Farah September 9, 2013

WASHINGTON - They were barely high school graduates when they were called to serve in a war thousands of miles away from home. Now in their late 80s to early 90s, more than 330 veterans who fought in World War II finally had the chance Saturday to...

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A fire-breathing performer at Minerpalooza.

Minerpalooza recap

Aaron Montes, Staff Photographer September 7, 2013

On Sept. 6, UTEP students, faculty, staff and El Paso residents attended the newly relocated event, Minerpalooza. The event usually takes place in the center of campus but was relocated to the P-9 parking lot due to construction. The area, which...

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Miner Maniacs hold kick-off party

Miner Maniacs hold kick-off party

Amanda Guiilen, Staff Reporter September 5, 2013

New Miners Maniacs had the opportunity to meet each other and several members of the football team at their kick-off party two days before the season opener. The Miner Maniac kick-off party took place Thursday afternoon at the Larry K. Durham Center,...

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UTEP to host state of the border presentation

Lorain Watters, Assistant News Editor September 5, 2013

UTEP and the Borderplex Alliance will host a presentation of the State of the Border Report and discussion Friday, Sept. 6 at 3 p.m. in the UGLC room 128. The event is free and open to the public. Erik Lee, associate director of the North American...

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Students cheering on the Miners at a men's basketball game.

Miner Maniac’s participation on the rise

Amanda Guillen, Staff Reporter September 5, 2013

UTEP’s student fan group, Miner Maniacs, had close to 500 students sign up during the Welcome Back Week, held Aug. 26-28. In May, the group had 550 students signed up. As a member of this group, students receive free tickets to all athletic events,...

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Parking lot closures begin today for Minerpalooza

Lorain Watters, Assistant News Editor September 5, 2013

Sept. 5 – Sept. 7, parking lots will begin to close in preparation for Minerpalooza. They include: Perimeter Parking Lot P-9: Thursday, Sept. 5 – the lot will be closed at 5:00 p.m. Permit holders may park in all Remote, Perimeter and Silver...

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Newly-enacted Texas legislation that may affect you

S. David Ramirez, Staff reporter September 4, 2013

More than 600 new laws from the Texas Legislature took effect September 1.  Some of these laws, which have already been signed by Republican Gov. Rick Perry, may directly impact students. Here are 14 new bills that may affect students. Legislative...

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