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Assayer of Student Opinion.

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Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

Felipe Calderon, former president of Mexico, says he would have liked to have had the Global Forest Watch when he was president. He said it would have helped him reduce deforestation even more.

Satellite technology to help fight deforestation

Alejandro Alba, SHFWire reporter February 20, 2014

WASHINGTON – If a tree falls in the forest and there is no one around to hear it, will it make noise? But now, someone will always be around to hear it. The World Resources Institute, with Google and 40 other global partners, launched a website...

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Ray Sanchez talks about how much El Paso sports has impacted his life.

Ray Sanchez provides words of wisdom at book signing

Javier Cortez, Staff reporter February 20, 2014

The UTEP Centennial Museum and Welcome Center hosted a book signing for Ray Sanchez Thursday afternoon. The longtime El Paso sports writer came out with his seventh book last year called, “The Good, the Bad and the Funny of El Paso Sports History.” The...

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In El Paso, support for Venezuelan protesters grows

In El Paso, support for Venezuelan protesters grows

Andrés Rodríguez, Copy editor February 20, 2014

Angela Garcia left Venezuela for the U.S. three years ago. As a college student in her home country, she fought for freedom of speech and human rights, something she’s seeing slip away as violent protests continue to escalate. Garcia, a senior business...

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I GET BY WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM MY VOTERS

I GET BY WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM MY VOTERS

Helen Yip and S. David Ramirez February 18, 2014

Early voting begins today at more than a dozen locations around the city. This advanced balloting period will last until Feb. 28. This year, voting will be easier for students with UTEP receiving a mobile polling location. On Wednesday, Feb. 19, students...

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Junior point guard C.J. Cooper has scored more than 10 points per game in eight of the last nine Miners games.

Crucial road trip for Miners

Luis Barrio, Staff Reporter February 18, 2014

The Miners who are currently on a three-way tie in the lead in Conference USA, will have two crucial road games that could determine their fate   come selection sunday on March 16. Conference USA may have a chance to send two schools to the NCAA Tournament....

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Junior distance runner Anthony Rotich set the 11th fastest time on the nation at Husky Classic

Runners make progress before conference championships

Javier Cortez, Staff Reporter February 18, 2014

It seems that wherever UTEP track and field goes, they find success. The men and women both had success in Seattle, Wash. at the Husky Classic and the Don Kirby Invitational in Albuquerque, N.M. on Feb. 14-15. The distance runners competed in the Husky...

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"Digitalism" is scheduled to perform at 7 p.m. on march 1 at the Lowbrow Palace.

The Sun City Digitalized by Duo

Lorain Watters February 18, 2014

The German electronic duo Digitalism will perform for the first time in El Paso on March 1 at 7 p.m., at the Lowbrow Palace. The group is known for their album “Idealism,” which was released in 2007, and for their hit songs “Pogo” and “2...

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‘Fooducate’: let your phone help you live a healthier life

Jose Soto, Staff Reporter February 18, 2014

With individuals trying to keep their New Years’ resolutions and a myriad of people trying to better their eating habits, “Fooducate” is a mobile application that offers many interesting and convenient features to start eating better, lose weight...

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UTEP commemorates Black History Month

UTEP commemorates Black History Month

Lesly Limon, Staff Reporter February 18, 2014

This year’s Black History is civil rights in America, and UTEP and the community will be holding special events to celebrate. UTEP’s Department of African American Studies kicked off the university’s Black History Month celebration on Feb. 5...

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'The Lego Movie': embrace your inner child

‘The Lego Movie’: embrace your inner child

Amber Gomez, Staff Reporter February 18, 2014

Your childhood has finally come to life. The popular toy building blocks, Legos, have been around since the ‘50s, and for those of us who grew up playing with them, it’s almost nostalgic to see the mini figures in theaters. With a mix of CGI and...

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Junior point guard C.J. Cooper has scored more than 10 points per game in eight of the last nine Miners games.

UTEP cruises past Florida International 84-71

Javier Cortez, Staff Reporter February 15, 2014

After a heart breaking loss on Thursday, the Miners came back with a 84-71 win over the Florida International Golden Panthers in front of their biggest home crowd of the year at 11,176. Contrary to the game against Florida Atlantic, the Miners were...

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Bortley late three-pointer holds off Miners late rally

Bortley late three-pointer holds off Miners late rally

Luis Barrio, Staff Reporter February 13, 2014

The wavelength of emotions went from unmitigated jubilance when junior guard C.J. Cooper hit the go-ahead three-pointer with 12 seconds remaining to a shocked, collapsed feeling of heartbreak when Florida Atlantic’s freshman guard Marquan Botley hit...

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