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The Prospector

Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

UTEP senior defensive tackle Dedrick Simpson runs 40-yard dash at pro day  March 11.

UTEP Athletics permits student athletes to return for voluntary workouts June 15

Isaiah Ramirez, Sports Editor June 3, 2020

The UTEP Athletics department announced a reentry plan for student athletes starting with the return to campus for voluntary workouts beginning June 15, as announced by Director of Athletics Jim Senter. Student athletes will return in phases starting...

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UTEP President Heather Wilson

Heather Wilson issues statement on George Floyd killing

Staff Report June 3, 2020

Editors Note: The following is a statement UTEP President Heather Wilson issued  June 2 regarding the death of George Floyd while in police custody  May 25 in Minneapolis. George Floyd was killed last week by someone sworn to protect him – someone...

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IN REVIEW: Netflix’s ‘The Midnight Gospel’, an animated anthology of life-changing lessons

IN REVIEW: Netflix’s ‘The Midnight Gospel’, an animated anthology of life-changing lessons

Hugo Hinojosa, Contributer June 1, 2020

Once you let your mind take in the first episodes, "The Midnight Gospel" quickly becomes a phenomenal source of mindfulness and wisdom.    Netflix's ability to take risks and speak out on difficult topics has enabled them to deliver high-quality...

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El Paso high schools prepare seniors for college during COVID-19 crisis

El Paso high schools prepare seniors for college during COVID-19 crisis

Exodis Ward, Contributer May 30, 2020

The spread of the Coronavirus is raising concerns about how college students will return to campus in the Fall. While current college students will not have much of an adjustment to make, incoming freshmen may struggle. Here is how two...

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Matthew Gardea it one of the winners of the Terry Scholarship.

Photo courtesy of Mathew Gardea

Terry Scholar: Matthew Gardea

Paulina Astrid Spencer, Entertainment Editor May 29, 2020

The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is welcoming nine incoming freshmen that will receive the Terry Scholarship this upcoming fall. Terry Scholars represent the brightest students, academically, as well as the most promising and community-involved...

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UTEP senior defender Lauren Crenshaw fights for ball with Southern Miss player Feb 10.

Lauren Crenshaw: UTEP loses top defender and leader

Michael Cuviello, Editor, in chief May 27, 2020

UTEP soccer loses defender Lauren Crenshaw to graduation, one of its best players in recent history. Crenshaw finishes her career with 16 goals, 10 assists and 42 points for the Miner program. As a four-year starter, Crenshaw was in the opening...

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Newly elected officers of SGA  Dominic Kelly, Jessica Martinez and Austin Stephens are sworn in via Facebook live Tuesday, May 26.

New Student Government Association officers sworn in via Facebook Live

Michael Cuviello, Editor, in chief May 27, 2020

On Tuesday, the University of Texas at El Paso swore in the 28 members of the 2020-2021 Student Government Association remotely through Facebook Live. Traditionally, SGA members are sworn in a ceremony conducted at the historic Hoover House, which is...

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EP Bar Wears: Bringing aid to the working-class citizen

EP Bar Wears: Bringing aid to the working-class citizen

Sven Kline, Contributor May 25, 2020

Almost two months into the quarantine and a lift to the closure on the 30th of April, many working-class citizens remain without revenue and work.     But among the mess of today’s current situation of closed jobs and the paranoia of leaving...

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Future High off life

Future delivers another energetic album with ‘High Off Life’

Isaiah Ramirez, Reporter May 23, 2020

When it comes to the listing of the top rappers in the industry right now, it is hard to omit Future from the list.   The Grammy-award winning lyricist released his eighth studio album titled “High Off Life” May 15. The album includes notable features from...

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Annette Rainville

Endowment honors former student’s life

Staff Report May 1, 2020

Editors note: This article was originally published on September 14, 2014 in the special Centennial Issue of The Prospector. Annette Rainville, who was a reporter and editor at The Prospector, graduated from UTEP with a bachelor’s degree in print...

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UTEP announces COVID-19 recovery task force

UTEP announces COVID-19 recovery task force

Anahy Diaz, Contributor April 28, 2020

UTEP President Heather Wilson has announced a COVID-19 recovery task force to help plan the institution's reopening and prepare for the fall semester.   According to an email by Wilson, the university has compiled a group of faculty and staff members...

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Sophomore guard Kaden Archie pulls up for a jumper over a Southern Miss defender March 1.

UTEP basketball player Kaden Archie enters transfer portal

Isaiah Ramirez, Staff Reporter April 16, 2020

UTEP men’s basketball sophomore guard Kaden Archie becomes the fifth Miner this offseason to enter the NCAA transfer portal in what has become a roller coaster of an offseason for the team.   Verbal Commits was the first source to report on Archie’s...

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