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  • Graduation issue is out now!
  • Enjoy the summer Miners!
  • Graduation issue is out now!
  • Enjoy the summer Miners!
  • Graduation issue is out now!
  • Enjoy the summer Miners!
  • Graduation issue is out now!
  • Enjoy the summer Miners!
Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

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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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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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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Galaxy gear: the unexpected Samsung watch hits the markets

Galaxy gear: the unexpected Samsung watch hits the markets

October 7, 2013

It all started with the Pebble smart watch, which brought notification to your wrist for things like new text messages or phone calls. This gave you the ability to filter notifications and determine importance without taking your smart phone out of your...

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UTEP's homecoming wraps up with no happy ending

UTEP’s homecoming wraps up with no happy ending

Javier Cortez, Staff Reporter October 5, 2013

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 behind by 17 points in the second quarter. The story of the game was once again the Miners shortcomings on defense,...

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Utep Homecoming parade 2013

October 5, 2013

Utep students and alumni gathered to celebrate the annual homecoming parade and pep rally Saturday morning. The parade started at University and Oregon and was proceeded with the pep rally on Glory field.   

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