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Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

Beetlejuice toured at the Plaza Theater in Downtown El Paso from Nov. 26 until December 1.

El Paso was ready for a show about death, Beetlejuice: The Musical

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Staff Reporter December 3, 2024
Beetlejuice is an absurd form of visual entertainment, with actors that further the story's ridiculously high creativity. But nothing was lost in translation when shifting Tim Burton’s story to the musical stage.
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The County Attorney’s office filed a suit Feb. 23 against RCI Holdings, former owners of Jaguars and current owners of Chicas Locas.

Legal Battle Ends: El Paso County and Chicas Locas reach preliminary agreement

Alyda Muela, Web Editor December 3, 2024
A court hearing was held Nov. 25 that resulted in a tentative settlement between El Paso County and newly established Chicas Locas Bikini Bar. A finalized agreement will be presented to a judge on Dec. 6.
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UTEP football players play defense against NMSU.

Texas reclaims the I-10, UTEP beats NMSU in Las Cruces

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Staff Reporter December 3, 2024
UTEP went to Las Cruces on a mission to avenge last year's loss to New Mexico State University and create hope for a fanbase desperate to believe. Despite a 24-7 deficit, the Miner’s mission was a success.
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Dimel was UTEP’s 26th football head coach in program history and held the job for six seasons.
Photo courtesy of The Prospector archives.

Dana Dimel, former UTEP football head coach, passes away at 62

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Staff Reporter December 3, 2024
Dana Dimel, former UTEP football head coach, has passed away at 62.
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Tim Hernandez’ book, “They Call You Back” opened to a chapter about his journey to Mexico without a translator and the lesson it taught him.

A ‘No Sabo’ parent’s perspective on cultural identity

Dominique Macias, Staff Photographer November 27, 2024
One thing about the Spanish language people often forget is how it can hold a lot of trauma and generational pain. There is so much to consider than just the no sabo kids in this generation.
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Photo courtesy of UTEP Athletics.

UTEP football suffers colossal defeat to No. 7 team Tennessee Volunteers, 56-0

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Staff Reporter November 26, 2024
UTEP went on the road to take on college football powerhouse Tennessee. The Volunteers’ playoff hopes were hanging by a thread, and they played like it. For the Miners, it’s time to regroup as the Battle of I-10 awaits.
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UTEP defeats Liberty with a commanding performance, moving on to the C-USA semifinals.

UTEP volleyball exits C-USA tournament in the semifinals

Sofia Sierra, Sports Editor November 26, 2024
After a much-anticipated Conference-USA (CUSA) tournament, UTEP volleyball fell after a tough battle to New Mexico State University in the semifinals.
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Photo courtesy of UTEP Athletics.

UTEP men’s basketball stuns UCSB Gauchos

SalmaPaola Baca, Photo Editor November 25, 2024
Editor’s note: This recap is not the most recent game for UTEP men’s basketball.
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Marques Zárate introduces the two “clusters” of his research, with cluster one representing more liberal ideology and cluster two representing conservative ideology.

“The Contours of Latine (Political) Interests” explores the impact of Latino racial identity on political ideologies

Ximena Cordero, Staff Reporter November 22, 2024
Marques Zárate, Ph.D., presented his research on how the different aspects of Latine race and identity impact the communities' political ideologies through two clusters, one being liberal-leaning and the second being conservative-leading.
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Xan Keel is focused as she anticipates her next shot.

UTEP rifle breaks school record against Jacksonville State in fourth home match

Iziah Moreno, Staff Photographer November 21, 2024
UTEP rifle played against Jacksonville State in a two-day match up on Nov. 16-17, while the Miners dropped the first match, the second match exceeded expectations with the Miners setting multiple personal and school records in the process.
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El Paso Animal Urgent Care West stands out against the night, highlighting the clinic's focus on urgent pet care. Bonds passed in the local 2024 election will allow the county's first animal shelter to be built.

Three County Bonds Passed, What Do They Mean?

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Staff Reporter November 20, 2024
El Pasoans voted to pass three county bonds on their ballots. What are these? And how does it affect property taxes?
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Nearly 15% of adults in El Paso have diabetes. Photo courtesy of Wikipedia Commons.

What should El Pasoans know about gestational diabetes as the city faces rising diabetes rates

Iziah Moreno, Staff Photographer November 20, 2024
Diabetes is a disease most of the population is aware of, but what many are also unaware of is the projected growing trend of Diabetes, particularly in Gestational Diabetes. Gestational Diabetes is a form of Diabetes that presents itself during a pregnancy and has the potential to bring various risks to the mother and child.
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