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The Prospector

Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

Tracy Roy

Perception is everything

Tracy Roy, Assistant Director of Media and Publications January 29, 2019

Perception is everything.  This may have been the most important thing I learned as a student. What I didn’t know was how much rumination I would do on those three words in the years since.  When I walked into The Prospector as a sophomore student...

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The UTEP Dinner Theatre’s Disney’s 'Newsies!' takes the stage

The UTEP Dinner Theatre’s Disney’s ‘Newsies!’ takes the stage

Catherine Ramirez, Entertainmnet Editor January 28, 2019

The UTEP Dinner Theatre’s production of Disney’s “Newsies!” swept guests away with spectacular dance numbers, lively music and theatrical acting during its opening night Jan. 25.  The story of Disney’s “Newsies!” was inspired by the...

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UTEP edges out Charlotte to snap its three game losing streak

UTEP edges out Charlotte to snap its three game losing streak

Daniel Mendez, Web Editor January 26, 2019

The UTEP men’s basketball team snapped its three-game losing streak edging out the Charlotte 49ers, 53-51, Saturday night at the Don Haskins Center. UTEP improved to 7-12 on the season and earned its second win in Conference USA. Meanwhile, Charlotte...

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The march against the wall

The march against the wall

Ashley Johnson, Multimedia editor January 26, 2019

  https://youtu.be/X9JBrK__i_E El Pasoans gathered in San Jacinto Plaza to march against the wall, and for immigration reform.

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The Stanlee and Gerald Rubin Center for the Visual Arts Spring Exhibitions

Gaby Velasquez, Photo Editor January 26, 2019

The Stanlee and Gerald Rubin Center for the Visual Arts held the opening reception for their newest exhibitions on Thursday, Jan. 24.  The show features A Piece of Our Mind: Posters By Joe Scorsone and Alice Drueding on the first floor, Convergence:...

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James E. Payne named new Business Administration Dean

Daniel Mendez, Web Editor January 25, 2019

The University of Texas at El Paso announced James E. Payne, Ph.D., has been named Dean of the College of Business Administration on Thursday, Jan. 24, the university announced. "We welcome Dr. Payne to UTEP as dean of the College of Business Administration,"...

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UTEP Women’s Basketball looks to end losing streak

UTEP Women’s Basketball looks to end losing streak

Isaiah Ramirez, Sports Editor January 25, 2019

The UTEP Women’s basketball team (4-15,1-5) have been in a rough patch as of late and are currently on a five-game losing streak. The Lady Miners have lost their last conference matchups by an average of 27 points, and look to end the losing streak...

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UTEP loses its third straight to Old Dominion

UTEP loses its third straight to Old Dominion

Daniel Mendez, Web Editor January 24, 2019

https://youtu.be/WVeXcjhU9jQ UTEP’s second-half comeback was not enough as the Old Dominion Monarchs edged out the Miners, 50-48, Thursday night, at the Don Haskins Center. UTEP fell to 6-11 and 1-5 in C-USA while ODU improved to 16-5 and 6-2...

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UTEP Rec Center enhances student skills through Challenge Course

UTEP Rec Center enhances student skills through Challenge Course

Alexia X. Nava Carmona, Reporter January 24, 2019

Since 2001, the UTEP Recreation Center has given students the opportunity to learn new skills and develop teamwork through the Challenge Course. Alicia Coltrane, the Outdoor Adventure Program (OAP) coordinator of the Challenge Course, said the course...

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Grammy-nominated CNCO to perform at El Paso Coliseum

Grammy-nominated CNCO to perform at El Paso Coliseum

Catherine Ramirez, Entertainment Editor January 24, 2019

Latin American boy band CNCO will perform at 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 27 at the El Paso County Coliseum. Five Latino males comprise CNCO and even its name alludes to the number of members in the group. The boys remain popular among young adults ages 17-22...

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Chick-fil-A grand opening celebration at El Paso Natural Gas Conference Center.

UTEP welcomes a new full-service Chick-fil-A on campus

Claudia Hernandez, Photographer January 23, 2019

UTEP Dining Services announced the addition of a full-service Chick-fil-A restaurant Inside the El Paso Natural Gas Conference Center. The grand opening ceremony took place at the new restaurant at noon on Wednesday, Jan. 23. This new location will...

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UTEP Dinner Theatre set to present Disney’s ‘Newsies!’

UTEP Dinner Theatre set to present Disney’s ‘Newsies!’

Oscar Avila, Reporter January 22, 2019

The UTEP Dinner Theatre will host Disney’s  “Newsies!” Friday, Jan. 25 through Sunday, Feb. 10. Based on the newsboys’ strike of 1899, the show is set in New York City and focuses on Jack Kelly (Derrick Cintron), a charming newsboy in...

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