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Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

UTEP women’s volleyball vs. UAB at Memorial Gym Friday Oct. 11, 2019.

Miners’ volleyball ends five-game losing streak

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor October 15, 2019

Struggling after a hot 8-5 start, UTEP (8-10,1-4) won its first conference match against Louisiana Tech (11-8, 1-4), sending the Lady Techsters to their fourth consecutive loss in conference play Sunday.  Overall, the Miners had one of their...

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Artist, Ebonie Adame, helps I Painted That! attendees with their “The River Li” paintings Thursday, Oct. 10.

I Painted That! celebrates ‘Tom Lea Month’ with drinks and paint

Anahy Diaz, Contributor October 15, 2019

Members of the community recreated a painting from a well-known El Paso artist Thursday, Oct. 10 in the east El Paso location of “I Painted That!” a sip and paint studio.    Attendees of the session sipped on wine and took shots of alcohol as...

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Emily Davis of Emily Davis and The Murder Police performs at the El Paso Forever concert on Oct. 12, 2019 at the Union Plaza.

Cold War Kids headlines El Paso Forever

Paulina Astrid Spencer, Staff Reporter October 15, 2019

The indie rock band, Cold War Kids, headlined the second annual “El Paso Forever” benefit concert Oct. 12 at the downtown Union Plaza.   The Because of You Fund and the El Paso Forever benefit concert were founded by El Paso native,...

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It’s flu season: UTEP offers vaccines to keep illness at bay

It’s flu season: UTEP offers vaccines to keep illness at bay

Maria Salette Ontiveros, Contributor October 14, 2019

Flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat and, sometimes, the lungs. It can cause severe illness and even lead to death in severe cases.   The best way to prevent flu is by getting a flu...

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The UTEP mens basketball defeated Texas Tech 70-60 in a exhibition game Saturday Oct. 5 at the Don Haskins Center.

UTEP men’s basketball upsets Texas Tech in exhibition charity game

Isaiah Ramirez, Reporter October 13, 2019

Lots of expectations were set for the 2019-2020 UTEP men’s basketball team and Miner fans got an up-close look at these talented Miners, as UTEP defeated the 2019 national runner-up 70-60 in an exhibition game at the Don Haskins Center. The game’s...

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National Coming Out Day group photo at the Liberal Arts Lawn on Thursday, Oct. 10.

National Coming Out Day: UTEP seeks inclusion with Ally Week

Glenda Avalos, Multimedia Editor October 11, 2019

The Student Engagement and Leadership Center (SELC) celebrated National Coming Out Day outside the Union East Building Friday, Oct. 10 with a photobooth and giveaways. Seeking to reach out to the LGBTQ community and spread awareness in the community,...

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Mexican pop-rock singer and songwriter Natalia Lafourcade performs at The Plaza Theatre Performing Arts Center at El Paso, Texas Thursday Oct. 3, 2019.

Natalia Lafourcade stuns fans, praises environmental activism of ‘La Greta’

Bryan Mena, Entertainment Editor October 8, 2019

Natalia Lafourcade, critically acclaimed Mexican pop rock singer, astounded an audience with fiery performances and ardent implorations for environmental justice Thursday, Oct. 3, at the Plaza Theatre in downtown El Paso.   The appearance was part...

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UTEP women’s volleyball vs UTSA

Miners spiked by Roadrunners

Michael Cuviello, Sports Editor October 8, 2019

UTEP Vollyball loses 4th straight match  The banged-up Miners (7-9, 0-3) put on an inspired performance against the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) (10-7, 3-1)   Roadrunners Sunday losing in four sets (25-20, 19-25, 23-25, 24-26). This...

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RSOlympics 2019 UTEP HOMECOMING

RSOlympics 2019 UTEP HOMECOMING

Anahy Diaz, Glenda Avalos, and Noah Sarabia October 8, 2019

Students showed off their Miner spirit this Homecoming season through the “RSOlympics.” Organized by UTEP’s Student Engagement and Leadership Center, this series of events and activities aimed to engage Registered Student Organizations (RSOs), in...

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The dark web is as ominous as it sounds

The dark web is as ominous as it sounds

Margaret Cataldi, Staff Reporter October 8, 2019

The internet is a vast and seemingly endless place, more immense than most people can even comprehend. Yet the common user has only explored about 1% of its total content. The remaining 99% is what is known as the deep web.    The vast content...

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Cuco serenades the audience at the beginning of his set.

Cuco returns to El Paso at The Lowbrow Palace

Noah Sarabia, Contributor October 8, 2019

As part of his “Para Mí” Tour, Cuco performed Oct. 5 at The Lowbrow Palace on Texas Avenue. The event sold out and hosted over 2,000 fans.  Caroline Vasquez, the artist’s Hospitality Manager for Splendid Sun Productions, said that...

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UTEP is affected by these bills which were passed during the Texas legislative session earlier this year.

New Texas law on Title IX takes effect

Bryan Mena, Entertainment Editor October 8, 2019

Texas Senate Bill 212 relating to Title IX, the 1972 federal statute on sex discrimination and sexual harassment, enhances reporting requirements for Title IX violations.    Considered one of the tightest campus safety measures in the nation by...

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