Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

Monday evening a student fell from the third floor ledge at Union Building East to the middle second floor staircase after losing his balance. Still conscious after the fall, he was transported to Las Palmas Medical Center.

Accident at Union raises safety concerns

Lorain Watters and Kristopher Rivera October 14, 2013

Monday evening, a student and pledge for the Alpha Kappa Lambda fraternity fell from the third floor balcony at Union Building East to the middle second floor staircase. The accident occurred approximately at 8 p.m. during the Greek life meetings. According...

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Sarah Dilling late saves help Miners hold a 2-2 draw against Charlotte

Sarah Dilling late saves help Miners hold a 2-2 draw against Charlotte

Edwin Delgado, Sports Editor October 12, 2013

With two back-to-back goals from defender Dakota Olson, the Charlotte 49ers rallied back from a two-goal deficit to tie 2-2 with the Miners. Sarah Dilling, UTEP’s junior goalkeeper, had two crucial saves in overtime which saved the Miners from defeat. “UTEP...

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UTEP Soccer ready to take on the 49ers

UTEP Soccer ready to take on the 49ers

Ellisia Shafer, Staff Reporter October 11, 2013

The UTEP women’s soccer team returns home after two games on the road. The Miners tied with Alabama Birmingham, 1-1, and defeated Florida Atlantic University, 2-1, in overtime. “It was great being able to split on the road, we got a little bit...

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Jessica Sosa, junior business major, searching for the perfect pair of heels.

Nordstrom racks up fans at Fountains

S. David Ramirez, Staff reporter October 10, 2013

Nordstrom Rack hosted grand opening festivities Thursday at the Fountains at Farrah.  Almost 200 people lined up for the event, which included music, free food and giveaways. An eager collection of fashion aficionados began gathering at the outdoor...

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Department of Veterans’ Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki warns members of a House committee that if the shutdown doesn’t end soon, millions of veterans may not receive benefit payments. Shinseki addressed the Veterans’ Affairs congressional committee Wednesday.

Veterans may not see benefit checks on Nov. 1 if shutdown continues

Jessica Wray, Scripps Howard Foundation Wire Reporter October 10, 2013

WASHINGTON – Veterans’ Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki warned House VA committee members Oct. 9 that if the shutdown doesn’t end soon, come Nov. 1, more than 5.18 million beneficiaries – including veterans, family members and a portion of active...

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Human rights activist and lawyer, Gustavo de la Rosa, says Wednesday that the organizing of the citizenry, not politicians, is bringing down murder rates and violations of human rights in Ciudad Juárez. He spoke at the Inter-American Dialogue event on the state of human rights in the city.

New administration, new hope for human rights in Juárez

Andres Rodriguez, Scripps Howard Foundation Wire Reporter October 9, 2013

WASHINGTON – A member of the Security and Justice Board in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico said Wednesday that mayor-elect Enrique Serrano has sought admittance into the board. This would be a first for the mayor’s administration, Gustavo de la Rosa, an...

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Local artists that were selected to participate in the Pickaxe Auction Celebration.

GECU invites local artists to showcase their work at UTEP’s Centennial

Andrea Acosta, Entertainment Editor October 9, 2013

With only 84 days until the beginning of UTEP’s Centennial Celebration, Government Employees Credit Union’s participation continues beyond the grand unveiling of the Welcome Center. GECU has now initiated an event called the Pickaxe Celebration, where...

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Miners and Golden Hurricane seeking first conference win

Miners and Golden Hurricane seeking first conference win

Javier Cortez, Staff Reporter October 9, 2013

The defending Conference USA champions, the Tulsa Golden Hurricane, and the UTEP Miners will face each other in a battle of 1-4 teams on Oct. 12 at the Sun Bowl. Both teams are coming to the game after suffering heart-breaking losses at home. Last...

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Close to 15,000 people rally for comprehensive immigration reform Tuesday at the National Mall. The march ended in front of the Capitol where officials say about 200 were arrested in an act of civil disobedience.

Thousands rally for immigration reform at National Mall, hundreds arrested

Andrés Rodriguez, SHFWire Reporter October 8, 2013

WASHINGTON – Hoping to pressure Congress into passing immigration reform, close to 15,000 protesters marched Tuesday from the National Mall to the Capitol steps, where a number of democratic congressmen and activists were arrested in an act of civil...

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Thursday Im in love: The Cure world tour stops in El Paso

Thursday I’m in love: The Cure world tour stops in El Paso

S. David Ramirez, Staff Reporter October 8, 2013

Eyeliner, lipstick and unruly hair will set the stage Oct. 10 at the Don Haskins Center when The Cure stops in El Paso for the first time. The British alternative band’s Great Circle Tour is stopping in El Paso between stints headlining at the Austin...

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Bulldogs wide receiver Andrew Guillot stretches to reach the endzone on a 5-yard touchdown run to tie the game in the first quarter.

Homecoming wraps up with no happy ending

Javier Cortez, Staff Reporter October 8, 2013

Editor’s note: Make sure to check for the Tulsa vs. UTEP game preview at theprospectordaily.com later this week As homecoming came to a close, the Miners fell to the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 38-35. UTEP fell short of a near comeback after falling...

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Pass the budget

Pass the budget

Jasmine Aguilera, Editor-in-chief October 8, 2013

Rep. Beto O’Rourke, D-Texas, said students should not be impacted by the partial government shutdown as long as it reopens before Oct. 17, which marks Congress’s deadline to raise the debt ceiling that could prevent a default. In an Oct. 5 interview,...

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