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Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

The Golddiggers perform during the pep rally at the 28th annual Minerpalooza.

Minerpalooza kicks off the fall semester with nostalgia and fist pumps

Daniel Mendez, Sports Editor September 1, 2018

UTEP hosted its 28th annual Minerpalooza to welcome students to the fall semester and kick off a new season of college football. This year’s musical guests included Volta, Orange Calderon, Drake Bell and closing headliner DJ Pauly D. UTEP’s annual...

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Interpol shows stylistic consistency with Marauder

Interpol shows stylistic consistency with ‘Marauder’

Eddie Velasquez, Contributor August 31, 2018

With the release of their sixth studio album, Marauder, late 90s New York rock staple Interpol shows its age both for better and for worse. On one hand, once heralded rock music messiah Paul Banks’ transition as a bassist solidifies the now legendary...

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Junior psychology major Cristian Botello is the newly elected Student Government Association president.

Botello to focus on college experience during SGA tenure

Eddie Velazquez, Contributor August 28, 2018

As a new school year begins , a new Student Government Association (SGA) administration comes into the fold. At the helm of this regime is junior psychology major and now new SGA president Cristian Botello, who is certainly not a stranger to the way...

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Prospector Picks: Hottest movies and music of the summer

Prospector Picks: Hottest movies and music of the summer

Staff August 28, 2018

Editors Note: From relatable coming of age movies to long-awaited sequels, and from highly anticipated album releases to massive collaborations; it’s safe to say that this summer was packed with some of the best entertainment of the year. Here’s what...

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The streetcar goes through Oregon Street on Friday, August 24, during one of its safety tests.

Sun Metro provides safety tips for upcoming streetcar

Aimée Santillán, Contributor August 28, 2018

The El Paso streetcar is hitting the roads soon. But before opening its doors to the public, Sun Metro is working on performing safety tests and sharing tips on how to interact with the streetcar while driving, cycling or walking. Unlike other railway...

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Clifton Tanabe is the new dean for the College of Education.

New College of Education dean committed to its students, UTEP community

Brianna Chavez, Reporter August 28, 2018

Walking into the dean’s office in the education building can be somewhat intimidating, but the new dean of the College of Education is far from that. Clifton Tanabe, Ph.D. is welcoming, kind, and eager to work for and alongside students in the College...

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Offensive coordinator Mike Canales goes over the playbook with Kai Locklsey (left) and Calvin Brownholtz (right) camp.

UTEP football looks for revitalization on both sides of the ball

August 28, 2018

After a dismal year that saw the UTEP Miners football team go winless, changes needed to be made. With change comes a breath of fresh air for a team that was attempting to relive its glory days when they brought former head coach Mike Price out of retirement...

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Who will be under center for the Miners to start the season?

Who will be under center for the Miners to start the season?

Isaiah Ramirez, Reporter August 28, 2018

The Miners plan to exceed expectations and plant the roots to a successful reboot under first-year head coach Dana Dimel this season. In order to have a successful season, the Miners will look to have prosperity under center and a bona fide leader. The...

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New head football coach Dana Dimel prepares his team for the season opener on Saturday Sept. 2 against Northern Arizona at the Sun Bowl

A new era of UTEP football is upon us

Adrian Broaddus, Web Editor August 28, 2018

UTEP went winless, 0-12 in 2017—something no other team did last year in the FBS. It hangs over the team like a forgotten friend, familiar to the team. The feeling creeps into the player’s thoughts and as much as they want to set it aside, it happened....

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Courtesy of Angel De La Rosa

UTEP Bookstore kicks off fall music series

Claudia Flores, Multimedia Editor August 28, 2018

As part of their new Borderland Music Series, the UTEP Bookstore will offer a series of concerts featuring UTEP students and local artists on campus. Concerts will be held Monday through Thursday at the bookstore patio to bring a fresh and exciting...

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My last -30-

My last -30-

Kathy Flores August 28, 2018

I am finally doing something I have had several students ask me to do over the last 16 years–write a column for the student newspaper. I have always turned them down as The Prospector is supposed to be the students’ voice. Their recent request,...

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Uncertainty continues as DACA reaches make-or-break decision from Houston Judge

Uncertainty continues as DACA reaches make-or-break decision from Houston Judge

Andrea Valdez, Contributor August 27, 2018

Editor’s Note: Quotes from Monica Diaz and Diego Garcia were translated from Spanish to English. The nearly-700,000 young people who were brought to the United States illegally during their childhood face a difficult time in their lives as the immigration...

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