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Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

NFL Fantasy football starts and sits for week 5

NFL Fantasy football starts and sits for week 5

Eddie Velazquez, Contributor October 4, 2018

It is suspension-return week in the NFL this week and there are some key players such as New England Patriots receiver Julian Edelman and New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram coming back. These two could give their respective offenses a completely...

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The UTEP cheerleaders performed different choreographies.

Homecoming pep rally wraps up at Centennial Plaza

Staff October 4, 2018

Today was celebrated the annual Homecoming pep rally at Centennial Plaza. Students could enjoy different presentations, activities and games during the event. The marching band and the cheerleaders presented different performances during the event....

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Mystic Braves frontman Shane Stots and bassist Tony Malacara

Mystic Braves revives classic rock at the Lowbrow

Jake Deven, Entertainment Editor October 4, 2018

Rising rock upstarts Mystic Braves hit The Lowbrow Palace on Wednesday night, and their show was notable for a few reasons—not the least of which was the Los Angeles band’s ability to compose a free-flowing, energetic hybrid of blues and rock that’s...

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Pharmacy at Student Health and Wellness Center set to close at the end of the semester

Pharmacy at Student Health and Wellness Center set to close at the end of the semester

Andrea Valdez-Rivas, Reporter October 4, 2018

At the end of this semester, students can no longer depend on the services provided by the pharmacy of the Student Health and Wellness Center. The pharmacy, located in Union Building E. 100, will close its doors after Dec. 14, 2018. The closure is...

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UTEP’s Institute of Oral History collaborates with local high schools for early college experience

UTEP’s Institute of Oral History collaborates with local high schools for early college experience

Claudia Flores, Multimedia Editor October 2, 2018

As part of their collaboration with Bowie High School for a “Dia de los Muertos,” or day of the dead project, the Institute of Oral History at UTEP looks to introduce high school students to an early college experience. “Project Coco,” created...

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Sushi Freaks menu items include Poke bowls, Poke nachos, Gunshow sushi burrito, and Rockstar roll.

California-based customizable sushi restaurant opens in El Paso

Brianna Chavez, Reporter October 2, 2018

Sushi Freak, a create-your-own sushi restaurant, has made its way from California all the way to the El Paso area. The fast-casual dining restaurant, which opened its doors on Sept. 13, allows customers to pick and choose what they want in their...

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Invest now, benefit later: UTEP mens basketball continues to strike gold

Invest now, benefit later: UTEP men’s basketball continues to strike gold

Adrian Broaddus, Web Editor October 2, 2018

As Miner fans have been preoccupied with the winless football team, basketball season is getting closer and closer. For the athletic program, it’s a chance to wipe the slate clean from an abysmal new era of football. They get to debut a new style...

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Miners hope to end losing streak with a homecoming win

Miners hope to end losing streak with a homecoming win

Daniel Mendez, Sports Editor October 2, 2018

The longest active losing streak in college football was extended to 17 games this past weekend when the UTEP football team lost to the UTSA Roadrunners 24-21 at the Alamodome. The Miners  (0-5, 0-1) are desperate for a win as they return home for...

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Keeping it classy: Graduate student records fifth jazz album, Duos

Keeping it classy: Graduate student records fifth jazz album, Duos

Catherine Ramirez, Reporter October 2, 2018

By the time he was a teenager, Carlos Barba could play most instruments. But it wasn’t until he played the piano that he discovered his passion. “I definitely fell in love with the piano more than anything else because, to me, there is more possibilities...

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UTEP golden nuggets honored at homecoming week

UTEP golden nuggets honored at homecoming week

Isaiah Ramirez, Reporter October 2, 2018

The annual Golden Nugget Award Ceremony which will be held this Thursday,  Oct. 4, at the Tomas Rivera Conference Center, starting at 3 p.m will honor several UTEP alumni.The recipients have displayed exemplary achievements that display what it means...

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“Dos de Octubre no se olvida”

“Dos de Octubre no se olvida”

Alexia Nava, Contributor October 2, 2018

El año es 1968, un año en una década en la cual  ocurrieron muchas cosas. En el caso de Estados Unidos, los años sesenta fueron la época del movimiento de los derechos civiles. En 1968, fueron asesinados los líderes de ese movimiento, Martin...

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Sophomore midfielder April Pate and Middle Tennessee junior defender Casey River chase after a lose ball.

UTEP falls to Middle Tennessee

Daniel Mendez, Sports Editor September 30, 2018

The UTEP Miners soccer team dropped its second consecutive game in Conference USA play when they lost 3-0 to the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Sunday night at University Field. UTEP (6-6-1) were unable to get things going as Middle Tennessee (7-2-1)...

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