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The Prospector

Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

The complete 66 team posing with the trophy outside of Memorial Gym.

A game that changed the course of history

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor September 9, 2014

One thing that the general population doesn’t understand about sports is that it is a reflection of life itself. Sure at times it can be trite and overvalued, but most of the time it goes beyond the entertainment aspect it provides and life lessons...

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Tier One: The definition of success

Amanda Guillen, Editor-in-chief September 9, 2014

For many years after its inception, the university solely offered a degree that was called an Engineer of Mines. Now, 100 years later, the university offers 71 bachelor’s degrees, 76 master’s degrees and 20 doctoral degrees. With the university expanding,...

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The Prospector Daily August 29, 2014

Amanda Guillen, Managing Editor/ Multimedia Editor August 29, 2014

This week in news, Opera Bhutan will take place at the Don Haskins Center on Saturday Aug. 30, UTEP ranked #8 in this years Washington Monthly national college ranking, and Minerpalooza will be held on Sept.5.

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Natalicio delivers speech regarding Washington Monthly ranking

Amanda Guillen, Multimedia/managing editor August 26, 2014

Confetti filled the air of the Union Breezeway Tuesday morning as President Diana Natalicio gathered the UTEP community to announce Washington Monthly’s annual national college and university rankings for 2014. This year UTEP went down one spot from...

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Contest will conclude on Sept. 18. Winners will be announced by Nov. 8.

UTEP invites you to take a picture

Andrea Acosta, Entertainment Editor August 5, 2014

To close the Centennial Exhibit Series, the Centennial Celebration Office announced the Centennial Photo Contest, an opportunity for El Paso and the UTEP community to participate in the schools centennial celebration. Students, faculty and staff are welcomed...

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Guard Trey Touchet shows off his ball handling skills.

Getting to know: Trey Touchet

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor June 18, 2014

In November of 2013, UTEP head coach Tim Floyd signed combo-guard Trey Touchet from Lafayette, Louisiana. The two-time Louisiana Gatorade Player of the Year led St. Thomas high school to a 33-4 record and a state championship in his junior year. Touchet...

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South American Domination in Rio

Luis Gonzalez, Staff Reporter June 4, 2014

There is nothing like it.  Nothing comes close to the emotions that a World Cup awakens. The anticipation, the nerves, the passion, and the hopes and dreams created are unmatched. The whole world will be watching as 32 countries compete on soccer’s...

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Right fielder Jeff Francoeur argues a call with the umpire in the third inning.

Chihuahuas overcome controversial calls to beat Rainiers

June 1, 2014

21-34-6. Those were the number of runs, hits and errors recorded by both the Chihuahuas and Tacoma Rainiers in a wild but exciting series opener. 9,226 were in attendance to see the Chihuahuas open their last series before they head off to Reno, Nevada. The...

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Neon Desert Music Festival 2014

Michaela Roman and Amanda Guillen May 26, 2014

With only two main stages and thousands in attendance, Neon Desert Music Festival serves its fourth year of bringing live entertainment to the borderland. NDMF became a two-day event for the first time this year. The festival brought music from a variety...

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Starting pitcher Keyvius Sampson throws a fast ball against Isotopes during the fifth inning.

Chihuahuas stomp Isotopes 10-2

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor May 12, 2014

Game three of the Chihuahuas-Isotopes series was nothing short of an education by the Chihuahuas, as they dominated the Albuquerque Isotopes 10-2. Starting pitcher Keyvius Sampson put the Chihuahuas in the drivers seat with five solid innings, only...

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A water pipeline burst this afternoon, May 12, between Liberal Arts and the Administration Building.

Water pipeline bursts, creates big fountain

Edwin Delgado and Aaron Montes May 12, 2014

UPDATE: According to officials, the domestic waterline that feeds through to the Liberal Arts, Academic Advising, Honors House and Central Energy Plant was punctured by a contractor working on the campus transformation project at approximately 1:50...

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Manager Pat Murphy salutes the sold out crowd on opening day of the new ballpark.

Play ball! Southwest University Park officially opens

Javier Cortez, Staff Reporter April 29, 2014

$72 million dollars and 378 days later Southwest University Park finally opened to a lively sold out crowd of El Pasoans. From the upper deck to the first row seats, the new stadium proved to be immaculate. The field was in pristine shape, the suites...

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