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Assayer of Student Opinion.

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Reno defeats Chihuahuas on the mound

Reno defeats Chihuahuas on the mound

Mike Flores, Reporter April 23, 2017

Reno's pitching staff struck out 15 batters and rode an early start to overcome the Chihuahuas 4-3 on April 23 at Southwest University Park. The Aces' starting pitcher and the Diamondbacks no. 1 rated prospect Anthony Banda struck out 11 batters in...

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The 1975 performs in El Paso, Texas on Friday, April 21.

The 1975 comes to El Paso for the first time

Gaby Velasquez, Photo Editor April 21, 2017

The 1975  performed for a sold out show at the Abraham Chavez theater on Friday, April 21. Pale Waves opened up the night for the pop rock band. The 1975 opened up with their song "1975."

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Men’s golf addresses media before C-USA Championship

Men’s golf addresses media before C-USA Championship

Jeremy Carranco, Reporter April 21, 2017

With conference tournament action approaching this weekend, UTEP men’s golf team held a media day on Wednesday, April 19 at the El Paso Country Club. The Conference-USA men’s golf championship will begin Sunday, April 23 and will conclude on Wednesday,...

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Neon Desert will offer specials to military and students this weekend

Neon Desert will offer specials to military and students this weekend

Adrian Broaddus, Web Editor April 20, 2017

Neon Desert Music Festival will sell special priced two-day general admission tickets for all military and students starting at $99 this Saturday. All college and high school students will get the chance to get the tickets at the discounted, one-day...

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Junior running back Aaron Jones celebrates after a touchdown.

The Prospector Sports Podcast featuring future NFL running back Aaron Jones

April 19, 2017

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Chihuahuas snag first win of the series against Tacoma

Chihuahuas snag first win of the series against Tacoma

Mike Flores, Staff Reporter April 19, 2017

Only six pitches into the bottom of the seventh inning with the game tied at three, the Chihuahuas’ first baseman Jamie Romak drilled the go-ahead homerun for his team to overcome the visiting Tacoma Rainiers 4-3 on April 18. “I saw the left...

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UTEP’s Student Green Team advocates for eco-friendliness

UTEP’s Student Green Team advocates for eco-friendliness

Adrian Broaddus, Web Editor April 18, 2017

When she first participated in  UTEP’s Earth Week in 2014, Fernanda Lugo was surprised at how low-scale the weeklong event was. Lugo, who is a biology major, cared deeply about being eco-friendly and sustainable, and wanted to bring more of that to...

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Layali Al-Sham will host their next concert at 7:30 p.m. on April 29, at the Fox Fine Arts Center.

Keeping Syrian and Middle Eastern cultures alive at UTEP

Michaela Roman, Editor-In-Chief April 18, 2017

Reem Issa, senior mechanical engineering major, was born in Palestine, but spent most of her life in the United Arab Emirates. Four years ago, Issa decided to start the Arab Student Association (ASA) on campus in hopes of changing the stereotypes about...

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Thomas Davis, a civil engineering professor at UTEP, received the Salt of the Earth Award from the Multi-State Salinity Coalition.

Professor receives award for his work on water conservation

Rene Delgadillo, Staff Reporter April 18, 2017

Last month, Thomas Davis, a civil engineering professor and director of the Center for Inland Desalination Systems (CIDS) at UTEP, received the Salt of the Earth Award from the Multi-State Salinity Coalition. This award recognizes the contributions and...

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UTEP student brings e-waste recycling to campus

UTEP student brings e-waste recycling to campus

Grecia Sanchez, Staff Reporter April 18, 2017

Nicole Eggert, a freshman international business major, is a member of the Lions Club International, a community service organization with more than 1.4 million members in over 200 countries around the world. Eggert is part of the environmental committee...

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10 simple ways you can help save the earth

Leslie Sarinana, Entertainment Editor April 18, 2017

10 Insulation On average, households lose about 20 percent of their heated and cooled air to the outside through the duct system. To avoid wasting energy, have your ducts inspected to ensure they’re sealed properly and insulated if necessary. 9 Cooling...

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“DAMN.” continues Kendrick Lamar’s successful run

“DAMN.” continues Kendrick Lamar’s successful run

Eddie Velazquez, Staff Reporter April 18, 2017

After experiencing stellar success with his universally acclaimed album, “To Pimp a Butterfly,” rap idol Kendrick Lamar returned to scene on April 14 with “DAMN.” The new self-referential project sees Lamar fully embracing his legacy, as he candidly...

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