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Assayer of Student Opinion.

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Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

El Paso Locomotive Midfielder Yuma Monsalvez plays against New Mexico United at Southwest University Park on Saturday Sept. 26,2020.

Locomotive continue unbeaten streak with home draw versus United

Heriberto Perez, Sports Reporter September 28, 2020

The El Paso Locomotive played New Mexico United Saturday night in its last home match of the regular season to a scoreless draw. The Locos had a very close match with a couple of chances but still could not find the opponent's goal. The first half...

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UTEP freshman running back breaks through the Louisiana- Monroe defense for a gain enroute to three touchdowns and 118 yards rushing in a 31-6 win Sept. 26.

UTEP football dominates Warhawks on the road to improve to 3-1

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor September 26, 2020

In the most impressive win of the Dana Dimel era, the UTEP Miners outplayed the University of Louisiana at Monroe in every facet of the game today with a 31-6 road victory.  For the first time since 2010, the Miners are 3-1 to start a season....

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Locomotive take on second place New Mexico United

Joel Molina, Contributor September 26, 2020

Looking to continue its eight-game unbeaten streak, the Group C leading El Paso Locomotive (8-2-3) take on second place New Mexico United (7-4-2)) tonight looking to expand its four-point lead in the standings.  The Locomotive are coming off a difficult...

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Fall Guys is an indie multiplayer party game developed by Mediatonic and published by Devolver digital.
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In Review: ‘Fall Guys’ is the perfect videogame for leisure time

Exodis Ward, Staff Reporter September 25, 2020
Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout is an indie multiplayer party game developed by Mediatonic and published by Devolver digital. It was released Aug. 4 and features mini games that put players in a free-for-all struggle until there is one victor remaining. 
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Student Support Services Program receives $1.7 million grant

Student Support Services Program receives $1.7 million grant

Pablo Gallegos, Contributor September 25, 2020

Correction: A previous version of this article incorrectly stated that about 70 out of 200 students who participate in SSP show improvement which was confused with "turnover." UTEP’s Student Support Services Program (SSSP) has been granted $1.7 million...

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El Paso district four candidates at a forum on National Voter Registration Day Sept. 22.

City council candidates talk COVID-19, climate change at forum

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter September 25, 2020

With early voting right around the corner, candidates vying for a seat on El Paso City Council spoke about their platforms at in-person forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of El Paso. The event was held Sept. 22, which was National Voter Registration...

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UTEP Athletics announce changes to staffing, salary cuts.

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor September 24, 2020

In response to the COVID-19 and its budgetary implications on revenue, UTEP announced Wednesday there would be furloughs along with positions being eliminated or unfilled in the athletic department for 20-21 athletics year. Along with this action,...

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UTEP sophomore quarterback Gavin Hardison receives snap as he looks down field for open receivers Sept. 19.

UTEP Miners take to the road for the first game ever versus Louisiana Monroe

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor September 24, 2020

Coming off its 17-13 win over Abilene Christian, the Miners take to the road in an effort to get its first win over an NCAA Division 1 team versus the  University of Louisiana Monroe (ULM)  Warhawks.  The Miners are now 3-1 on the season, while...

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UTEP’s Student Government Association (SGA) has partnered with the College Health Alliance of Texas (CHAT).

UTEP SGA part of student coalition on public health amid COVID-19

Sven Kline, Contributor September 22, 2020

UTEP’s Student Government Association (SGA) has partnered with the College Health Alliance of Texas (CHAT), a coalition of student leaders from across the state determined to communicate and educate students on the importance of public health guidelines...

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The food pantry was established in 2014 and it operated out a modest closet in the Union. Now, it’s located at UTEP’s Memorial Gym which has been a more accessible location for students, increasing traffic.

UTEP’s food pantry is running out of food

Sasha Minjarez, Contributor September 22, 2020

When UTEP shut down because of the coronavirus pandemic, the university’s food pantry was one of the few sites that remained operational due to the essential service it provides to students. However, although the UTEP Food Pantry has remained open,...

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Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging is a 2008 teen romantic comedy film co-written and directed by Gurinder Chadha, based on the young adult novels Angus, Thongs and Full-Frontal Snogging (1999) and Its OK, Im Wearing Really Big Knickers (2000) by Louise Rennison. Photo courtesy of Tunefind.

In Review: Watching ‘Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging’ 12 years later

Paulina Astrid Spencer, Entertainment Editor September 22, 2020
I would like to say I have left “Angus, thongs and perfect snogging” in my teenage past, but I quote the movie daily. I cannot be the only American girl who pretended to be British and had the biggest crush on Aaron Johnson.
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The IDRB’s design is a unique mixture of modern and Bhutanese architecture, following a transparent theme that can be seen through its extensive use of glass for the building’s interior.

UTEP’s new research building open for researchers but not the public

Daniela Ramos, Contributor September 21, 2020

UTEP’s Interdisciplinary Research Building (IDRB) was supposed to have its grand opening in the summer, but due to delays because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the last major pieces of furniture were barely installed at the end of August. Now, the new...

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