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Michelle Butcher a biochemistry student at El Paso Community College shows Gubernatorial candidate Wendy Davis the series of experiments she and her colleagues have done on the influence fungus can have on maximizing a seedlings growth. "For one, it was to start a lunar colony because they wanted to see what plant could withstand the harsh environment on the moon. The fungus that does tend to help the most is Penicillium."

Texas’ Wendy Davis champions education

Aaron Montes, Photographer October 31, 2013

The Transmountain campus of  El Paso Community College hosted Texas state senator and gubernatorial candidate Wendy Davis,D-Fort Worth, on the first stop in her two-day visit to El Paso. Sen. Davis said education is her number one priority, adding...

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The International Food Fair will be held Nov. 4 at the Union Breezeway.

Experience a taste of the world at the International Food Fair

Special to The Prospector October 31, 2013

The Office of International Programs presents their 30th-annual International Food Fair, which will take place from 11:30 – 2 p.m., Monday, Nov. 4 at the Union Plaza. Fourteen student organizations will be selling delicious food ranging from Mexican...

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#6 With a goal from Angela Cutaia, UTEP upsets Colorado College 2-1 on Oct. 27

Soccer secures a spot in C-USA tournament

Edwin Delgado, Sports Editor October 29, 2013

The UTEP soccer team ended their home schedule with style and earned a spot in the Conference USA Tournament by defeating the Texas San Antonio Roadrunners on Oct. 25 and the Colorado College Tigers (ranked 27th in the polls) on Oct. 27 respectively. “These...

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Smithsonian collaborates for Día De Los Muertos online exhibit

Amanda Guillen, Staff Reporter October 29, 2013

The Smithsonian Latino Center has partnered with UTEP to create a Día de los Muertos-themed online exhibit and will celebrate the collaboration on Nov. 1. The center will be using the Smithsonian Latino Virtual Museum to create an avatar-based 3-D...

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Hawthorne reimagined in 'The Scarlet Letter'

Hawthorne reimagined in ‘The Scarlet Letter’

S. David Ramirez, Staff Reporter October 29, 2013

“I will not name him,” protested Hester Prynne (Kathryn Smith-McGlynn), framed in lights on a scaffold that looked ominously like gallows. The UTEP Department of Theatre and Dance is presenting “The Scarlet Letter," a screenplay written by Phyllis...

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Cycling for change took place on Sunday, October 25th at Album Park, the event raised awareness for victims of domestic violence.

Cycle for Change Helps Domestic Violence Victims Achieve their Goals

Leonardo Montañez, Staff reporter October 28, 2013

The El Paso County Attorney’s Office – Family Violence Unit had a successful first-ever cycling race, Cycling for Change, on Oct. 27 at Album Park to support victims of domestic violence. Linda Perez, assistant county attorney, said that all of...

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UTEP basketball newcomers shine in Orange and White scrimmage

UTEP basketball newcomers shine in Orange and White scrimmage

October 27, 2013

The Miners' basketball team suited up for the first time this year for the Orange and White scrimmage on Saturday. The Miners put on a show for a good turnout at the Don Haskins Center. The orange team beat the white team, 63-51. Junior forwards Julian...

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El Paso Mayor Oscar Leeser was in Washington D.C. For the Association of the U.S Army expo, where he met with military contractors.

El Paso mayor and Chamber of Commerce call for regional military partnerships

Andres Rodriguez, Scripps Howard Foundation Wire Reporter October 26, 2013

WASHINGTON– Regional military partnerships were at the top of the agenda for El Paso business and city government officials as they visited the nation’s capital this week. Members of the Greater El Paso Chamber of Commerce attended the Association...

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Haunted Tours invites students for a night of fright

Marcus Seegers, Multimedia Editor October 25, 2013

The Student Alumni Association is hosting the 7th annual haunted house and haunted tours’ on campus this Fri. Oct 25. SAA has been hosting this event since 2006, when they started the event because they wanted to start a new fall fundraiser and create...

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El Paso Chihuahuas

El Paso Chihuahuas

October 24, 2013

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Miners play last two home games of the season

Miners play last two home games of the season

Edwin Delgado, Sports Editor October 24, 2013

The UTEP women’s soccer team will play their last two home games of the season this weekend at University Field as they host in-state rivals the Texas San Antonio Roadrunners Oct. 25 and Conference USA leaders, the Colorado College Tigers, Oct. 27 UTEP...

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First look at basketball team in Orange and White scrimmage

First look at basketball team in Orange and White scrimmage

Aaron Montes, Staff Photographer October 24, 2013

UTEP basketball fans will have their first opportunity to get a glimpse of the team and the newly designed floor at the Don Haskins Center this Saturday as the Miners will host its annual Orange and White scrimmage. The scrimmage will serve as...

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