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Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

Meet your new SGA president: Kristen Ahumada

Meet your new SGA president: Kristen Ahumada

Leslie Sariñana, Entertainment Editor June 1, 2017

A new administration is set to take office in the Student Government Association under newly elected president, Kristen Ahumada, a junior biological science major. She is no stranger to the roles of SGA as she has served as a Senator-at-Large this...

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Movies on the Lawn is back for the summer

Movies on the Lawn is back for the summer

Andres Gallegos, Contributor May 31, 2017

This summer the office of student life will kick off their series of Movies on the Lawn with popular, family, and cult classic films. The four movies that will be presented this year are Selena (1997), Moana (2016), Sing (2016) and the remake of Disney’s...

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Chihuahuas improve on the road and return home for Salt Lake

Chihuahuas improve on the road and return home for Salt Lake

Mike Flores, Sports Editor May 31, 2017

The El Paso Chihuahuas wrapped up an eight-game road trip from May 23 to May 30, and came out victorious five times. This was the team's most wins during a road trip this season. They will now return home for a four-game series against Salt Lake starting...

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The first day of the seventh annual Neon Desert Music Festival on Sat. May, 27.

An homage to NDMF 2017

Adrian Broaddus, Editor-In-Chief May 30, 2017

Immediately after walking through the gates of Neon Desert, one probably saw hundreds of others filled the streets anxiously walking about, meeting up with friends or stopping to take photos. To the left of the entrance is the beer garden where herds...

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Khalid performs on the second day of Neon Desert Music Festival 2017 on Sunday, May 28.

NDMF 2017 closes with massive crowds and charged up performances

Leslie Sariñana, Entertainment Editor May 29, 2017

Day two of Neon Desert redeemed itself with electrifying/energizing acts and larger crowds. The festival expected to bring in over 40,000 attendees this weekend, breaking their attendance record. Festival goers had the option of seeing seventeen local...

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El Paso teen rapper Evander Griiim takes place of absent headliner Lil Uzi Vert the first day of Neon Desert, Sat. May, 27.

The triumphs and falls of NDMF 2017 Day 1

Leslie Sarinana, Entertainment Editor May 28, 2017

Neon Desert opened up its gates for the seventh year. Setting day one of the festival into motion were headliners, Nelly, Logic, J. Balvin, Los Amigos Invisibles and Alesso. Also taking part in the day were fifteen artists performed on the main stages...

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Nine Miners set to compete at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships

Nine Miners set to compete at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships

Jeremy Carranco, Contributor May 28, 2017

UTEP’s Track and Field teams were able to secure a total of nine tickets to the NCAA Championships at the end of day three of the NCAA West Preliminaries. Seven individual participants and one relay team will be making an appearance at Hayward Field...

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Six Miners qualify for the NCAA Championships after day two of the NCAA West Preliminaries

Six Miners qualify for the NCAA Championships after day two of the NCAA West Preliminaries

Jeremy Carranco, Contributor May 27, 2017

The first two days of the NCAA West Preliminaries in Austin, Texas are in the books and six Miners have punched-in their tickets to the NCAA Championships which begin on June 7 in Eugene, Oregon. Day One (Thursday, May 25) Men The first event on...

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The Finals matchup everyone waited for

The Finals matchup everyone waited for

Mike Flores, Sports Editor May 26, 2017

One day I’m going to be telling my future kids about one of the most epic rivalries in all of sports, the Golden State Warriors versus the Cleveland Cavaliers. Both teams are just days away from matching up in the NBA Finals for a record third year...

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Hoover House celebrates 100 years

Hoover House celebrates 100 years

Gaby Velasquez, Photo Editor May 26, 2017

The Hoover House, UTEP's President's official residence, will be open to the public on June 3 from 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. and on June 4 from noon- 5 p.m. to celebrate its 100th birthday. Paydirt Pete and the UTEP cheerleaders will join Dr. Diana Natalicio at...

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Artists you wont want to miss at NDMF

Artists you won’t want to miss at NDMF

Adrian Broaddus, Editor-In-Chief May 24, 2017

Instead of pre-gaming throughout the afternoon before Neon Desert, or sleeping off the hangover you received from Saturday night, going to Neon Desert earlier than most could be one of the most beneficial decision for festival goers.   Speaking from...

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What defines a classic rap album

What defines a classic rap album

Adrian Broaddus, Editor-In-Chief May 24, 2017

Last week, Complex Magazine’s staff all chimed in on the topic of what makes a classic rap album, and although the topic is entirely subjective, I wanted to chime in on what I think makes a “classic” hip-hop record. I will be focusing on releases...

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