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Louis Wagenvoort returns a backhand shot against UTPB on Saturday afternoon at the El Paso Tennis Club.

UTEP tennis shuts out UTPB

Isaiah Ramirez, Contributor February 10, 2018

The UTEP women’s tennis team defeated UT-Permian Basin 7-0 with a perfect 6-0 sweep in singles competition and a 2-1 advantage in doubles play to earn an extra point, claiming the shutout win on a windy Saturday afternoon at the El Paso Tennis Club....

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Iconic Pop pays tribute to the zeitgeist of the 60s.

‘Iconic Pop’: a tribute to dance and music

Claudia Flores, Entertainment Editor February 10, 2018

As the lights dimmed, a video of Elvis Presley dancing and singing during his audition for Warner Brothers appeared on stage. Iconic Pop’s first number, “Euphoria in an Age of Anxiety,” was about to start. A mistress of ceremonies played...

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UTEP falls to Louisiana Tech 65-62 to drop to 5-5 in Conference USA.

UTEP women fall short against Louisiana Tech

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor February 10, 2018

Louisiana Tech used a strong third quarter (22-13) and hit big shots in the fourth quarter to get by UTEP 65-62 on Saturday afternoon at the Don Haskins Center. The Miners (14-9, 5-5 C-USA) led for nearly five minutes while the visiting Lady Techsters...

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UTEP hockey storms back to defeat Texas A&M, advance in TCHC playoffs

UTEP hockey storms back to defeat Texas A&M, advance in TCHC playoffs

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor February 8, 2018

Trailing 4-2 in the third period, the UTEP men’s hockey club used three straight goals, including two from Matt Sanca to complete a 5-4 comeback win over the Texas A&M Aggies in the first round of the Texas Collegiate Hockey Conference (TCHC) playoffs...

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Attendees of Angela Davis lecture, at UGLC on Wednesday, Feb. 7, welcome her with a standing ovation.

Thousands attend Angela Davis’ visit to UTEP

Elenie Gonzalez, Staff Repoter February 8, 2018

Editors note: The Prospector first reported hundreds attended the event. According to the African American Studies Department, the final number of attendees was 2,000.  Political activist, scholar and author Angela Davis visited UTEP on Wednesday...

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UTEP will be returning to in person classes as the norm in the fall with Covid-19 cases falling and vaccination rates increasing in the El Paso Community

UTEP breaks Spring enrollment record

Christian Vasquez, Web Editor February 7, 2018

This Spring semester has shown the highest spring enrollment yet, according to University Communications. The campus has seen a 3.6 percent increase compared to the 2017 Spring semester, with the total population at 23,606, which is the highest increase...

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UTEP head football coach Dana Dimel addresses the media and attendees of UTEPs 2018 Signing Day Luncheon.

Dimel announces 2018 football signing class amid sold-out crowd

Adrian Broaddus, Copy Editor February 7, 2018

A sold-out crowd and media members were given a glimpse of the new UTEP football team, as head coach Dana Dimel announced 27 signees to the program. Just stepping foot into the Larry K. Durham Center on Wednesday afternoon, one could hear the hum of...

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The cast of “Iconic Pop” rehearses for opening night on Feb. 9 at 7:30 p.m. at The Wise Family Theatre in Fox Fine Arts.

UTEP dance faculty celebrates pop music through movement

Claudia Flores, Entertainment Editor February 5, 2018

As part of their annual tradition, this year the UTEP Department of Theatre and Dance presents “Iconic Pop,” a presentation that represents the celebration of the pop genre and dance. “Iconic Pop” will be opening at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb....

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Angela Davis to lecture on campus

Angela Davis to lecture on campus

Prospector Staff February 5, 2018

UTEP’s African-American Studies Program and the Black Student Union are kicking off a lecture series with guest lecturer Angela Davis at 6:30 p.m. this Wednesday at the Undergraduate Learning Center building, room 126.  Davis is an activist, author,...

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UTEP receives grant to improve mental health in the Southwest

UTEP receives grant to improve mental health in the Southwest

Christian Vasquez, Web Editor February 5, 2018

UTEP received a $1.1 million grant to create a supporting organization for mental health professionals and students around the area. The center, called Empower Change: The Paso del Norte Center for Mental and Emotional Well-being, will provide a wide...

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The Prospector Sports Weekly Podcast - National Signing Day and UTEP football RB Joshua Fields

The Prospector Sports Weekly Podcast – National Signing Day and UTEP football RB Joshua Fields

Adrian Broaddus, Daniel Mendez, and Mike Flores February 5, 2018

On our latest episode of The Prospector Sports Weekly Podcast, Copy Editor Adrian Broaddus and sports reporters Daniel "Curly" Mendez and Mike Flores join to talk about the UTEP Football 2018 Signing Class. Then, UTEP football running back Joshua Fields...

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Women’s basketball returns home to face Louisiana Tech

Women’s basketball returns home to face Louisiana Tech

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor February 5, 2018

Since starting Conference USA play, the UTEP women’s basketball team has yet to put together consecutive wins or losses, resulting in a seesaw record. They will aim to break the broken record against Louisiana Tech at the Don Haskins Center on Saturday...

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