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The Prospector

Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

Kai Locksley officially committed to UTEP on Monday, Jan. 15.

Former Texas quarterback Locksley commits to UTEP

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter January 15, 2018

Former Texas and Iowa Western quarterback Kai Locksley announced on his Twitter account on Monday night that he has committed to play for the UTEP football team next season. Locksley entered his collegiate playing career as a four-star rated prospect...

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Dirty Fences will bring their ‘Life in the USA 2018 Tour’ to Monarch on Jan. 16.

New York’s Dirty Fences set to make a stop at local dive bar

Claudia Flores, Entertainment Editor January 15, 2018

From New York City to El Paso, Dirty Fences is on their way to promote their third studio album “Goodbye Love.” The album was released in October of last year and has been the platform for their latest tour. As part of their “Live in the USA...

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Movies worth waiting for in 2018

Movies worth waiting for in 2018

Aylin Tafoya, Staff Reporter January 14, 2018

A new semester is starting, and with many students scheduled to graduate in May and many others who will be taking classes on campus for the first time, school can be stressful. Here are the top movies to look out for in 2018, and to use as a distraction...

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UTEP pushes past Florida International in league play

UTEP pushes past Florida International in league play

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter January 14, 2018

UTEP and Florida International were locked at 53 with six minutes remaining in the ball game, until the Miners went streaking on a 10-0 run to avoid a second half letdown, eventually pushing past FIU, 72-68. UTEP’s offense ran through guard Isiah...

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UTEP guard Faith Cook dribbles the ball past Middle Tennessees Anna Jones.

UTEP women fall to Middle Tennessee in defensive battle

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor January 13, 2018

Middle Tennessee’s Anna Jones led all scorers with 30 points in part to an impressive shooting day (10-17) from the floor to help lift the Blue Raiders past UTEP 54-45 at the Don Haskins Center on Saturday afternoon. The freshman’s 30-point finish...

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Yahaira and Lili Alba co-own Joy Tree aiming to help El Pasoans to have a healthier lifestyle

Joy Tree: a healthy option on the eastside

Claudia Flores, Entertainment Editor January 12, 2018

Established in 2016, Joy Tree opened its doors with the wish to introduce the El Paso to a healthier lifestyle. To Lili, Yahaira and Mayra Alba, Joy Tree is a project that reflects the joy eating healthy and having a good time. “Our logo is a...

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Evan Gilyard led all Miners with 20 points.

Owls slice Miners for first win in conference play

Adrian Broaddus, Copy Editor January 11, 2018

It was a game of firsts for the Florida Atlantic Owls after they ran away with a 73-66 win over the struggling Miners. It marked the first time that the Owls had won a conference game this year, breaking a six-game losing streak. It was also the first...

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Junior guard Najala Howell looks to make a pass around Charlottes defense.

UTEP women come back from 15-point deficit to beat Charlotte

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor January 11, 2018

From what was an ugly start, the UTEP women’s basketball team was able to comeback and claim the win using a 23-6 third quarter to push past Charlotte, 67-58, in UTEP’s Conference USA home opener and first home game since Dec. 2. The Miners (11-5,...

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Justin Timberlakes album Man of the Woods comes out on Feb 2. Photo courtesy his Facebook page.

Most anticipated albums in 2018

Adrian Broaddus, Copy Editor January 11, 2018

Set album dates: Justin Timberlake, 'Man of the Woods" (Feb. 2) Headlining the Super Bowl and coming out with a new album—2018 has JT’s name all over it. “Man of the Woods” will mark Timberlake’s fifth solo album in his multi-talented...

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Reggie Mitchell (above) calls out a play during a football game with Arkansas in 2017.

UTEP football adds Mitchell, Waters, Tuiasosopo and Rebstock to coaching staff

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor January 10, 2018

UTEP football head coach Dana Dimel announced the addition of running backs coach Reggie Mitchell, inside wide receivers coach Jake Waters, defensive line/defensive tackles coach Mike Tuiasosopo and cornerbacks coach Remington Rebstock to the staff on...

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Jennifer Han (right) became El Paso’s first boxing world champion in front of 1,500 fans at Southwest University Park on Apr. 30, 2016.

Han vs Crespo upcoming fight moved to February

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor January 8, 2018

El Paso's World Champion Jennifer Han and No. 1 World Ranked Lizbeth Crespo's fight that was originally scheduled for Jan. 27, has officially been moved to the Feb. 17, at the Don Haskins Center in El Paso. The fight will be the co-main event to Victor...

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UTEP football adds three to coaching staff

UTEP football adds three to coaching staff

Jeremy Carranco, Sports Editor January 8, 2018

UTEP football head coach Dana Dimel announced secondary/safeties coach Keith Burns, director of player development/high school relations Barrick Nealy and wide receivers coach Scotty Ohara to the staff on Monday. This comes after offensive coordinator...

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