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Who will be the next UTEP football player in the NFL?

Staff August 27, 2018

Editor’s note:The Prospector sports staff picked four Miners that could improve their draft stock with standout 2018 seasons. The UTEP Miners football team have a lot of new faces to be on the lookout for. Most of the team is returning from last...

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Senior Payton Ross defends the ball against UTRGV.

Miners soccer squad falls to UTGRV in opening weekend

Staff August 27, 2018

  It was a tough afternoon for the UTEP women's soccer team, as they fell to UT-Rio Grande 3-2 on Sunday at home. UTRGV scored three goals in the second half—two from Sarah Bonney (54’, 80’) and one from Emily Zapata (77’). UTEP...

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UT System announces new chancellor

UT System announces new chancellor

Brianna Chavez, Reporter August 27, 2018

James B. Milliken has been appointed as the new chancellor of the UT System. The UT Board of Regents voted unanimously to appoint Milliken on Monday. Milliken has over 30 years of experience in higher education. He comes to the UT System after...

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UTEP celebrates as they score the first goal of the day against Idaho State.

UTEP soccer wins in a physical battle

Daniel Mendez, Sports Editor August 24, 2018

The UTEP Miners soccer team improved to 2-1 on the season after a physical meeting on the pitch against the Idaho State Bengals, Friday evening at University Field. UTEP got the lead early and never looked back as they defeated the Bengals 2-1. “We...

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Raising Canes supports the community by awarding Army Services YMCA with a $10,000 check.

Raising Cane’s gives back to the community, celebrates 4th restaurant in El Paso

Jake Deven, Entertainment Editor August 24, 2018

The newest Raising Cane’s in the borderland has opened its doors, and along with sporting a new design, owners also took this opportunity to give back to the community. The new Raising Cane’s, located at the West Towne Marketplace on 6450 N. Desert...

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Goalkeeper Senior Alyssa Palacios prays before penalty.

Miners fall to Wildcats on first road game of the season

Eddie Velazquez, Contributor August 19, 2018

Despite an impressive offensive display during the season opener, the Miners could not channel their goal-scoring form on their first road game of the season and lost 1-0 to Abilene Christian on Sunday. Both teams had their fair share of chances, with...

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Sophomore Anna Jimmerson runs through the sidelines as she protects the ball from Lubbock Christian University

UTEP dominates in season opener

Daniel Mendez, Web Editor August 18, 2018

The UTEP soccer team won, 6-1, in their season opener against Lubbock Christian University Friday night at University Field. Coach Kevin Cross's club had six different Miners score in the home opener. Freshman Jojo Ngongo, junior Danielle Carreon,...

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Here’s the full lineup for Minerpalooza 2018

Here’s the full lineup for Minerpalooza 2018

Jake Deeven, Entertainment Editor August 16, 2018

After a week of drip-dropping announcements via social media, Miners finally know who will be here to kick off the UTEP football season at the annual Minerpalooza celebration. Fans of two of the most iconic TV shows of this generation will be happy...

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Opening keynote speakers, Eric Farnsworth, Vice President, Council of the Americas and Ambassador James R. Jones.

Speakers discuss bilateral relations at 2018 U.S.-Mexico Border Summit

Andrea Valdez-Rivas, Contributer August 16, 2018

After a long-awaited presidential victory for Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO) and plans by the Trump Administration to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), speakers shared their thoughts on U.S.-Mexico relations at the...

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The Prospector staff.

The enemy of the people

Jake Deven, Entertainment Editor August 16, 2018

The Founding Fathers understood the importance of a free press and its importance to a sovereign republic. They recognized that without a free press there could be no accountability and a government without accountability is the exact opposite of a democracy. President...

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UTEP football flashes new uniforms in wake of the season

UTEP football flashes new uniforms in wake of the season

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor August 15, 2018

Almost two weeks until kickoff against Northern Arizona (Sept. 1), and the Miners will sport some brand new uniforms to make the team, staff members and fans excited. The uniforms, as revealed by the UTEP equipment team, were shown in three separate...

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Wide receiver Treshon Wolf and defensive back Justin Rogers fight for possession of the ball.

As camp Ruidoso comes to an end Miners look for offensive swagger

Daniel Mendez, Web Editor August 11, 2018

An overcast set of clouds forced an early start for the UTEP Miners football team to start their second to last day of practice at camp Ruidoso Friday morning. First-year head coach Dana Dimel is pleased so far with his team as the camp is coming...

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