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Nash would have been UTEP women’s basketball’s senior leader on the court in 2017, instead, she finds herself in federal court.

[Photo] EXCLUSIVE: Nash speaks out about fraud indictment

Jason Green, Sports Editor January 31, 2017

Nash would have been UTEP women’s basketball’s senior leader on the court in 2017, instead, she finds herself in federal court.

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[Photo] Stanford hangs on to win Sun Bowl

Jason Green, Sports Editor December 30, 2016

President Natalicio speaks at the pep rally at Centanial Plaza.

[Photo] Homecoming parade ends with pep rally at Centennial Plaza for the first time

Gaby Velasquez, Photo Editor October 29, 2016

President Natalicio speaks at the pep rally at Centanial Plaza.

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[Photo] Celebrating Hispanic heritage

Rene Delgadillo, Layout Editor September 13, 2016

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[Photo] A PLUR virgin experiences SCMF and the culture within it

Eric Vasquez, Entertainment Editor September 6, 2016

Photo Courtesy SCMF

President Donald Trump holds a rally in Albuquerque, New Mexico on Tue. May 24.

[Photo] Protesters overshadow Trump rally in Albuquerque

Javier Cortez, Staff Reporter May 25, 2016

President Donald Trump holds a rally in Albuquerque, New Mexico on Tue. May 24.

UTEP will be closed July 4th but will resume regular hours July 5

[Photo] Centennial Plaza designed to be eco-friendly

Javier Cortez, Staff Reporter April 19, 2016

UTEP will be closed July 4th but will resume regular hours July 5

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[Photo] El Don Haskin Center goza de Juan Gabriel

Jose Soto, Entertainment Editor December 7, 2015

Kendrick Lamars To Pimp a Butterfly

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Adrian Broaddus, Staff Reporter December 1, 2015

Kendrick Lamar's "To Pimp a Butterfly"

The annual Up All Night midnight breakfast will take place on Dec. 8 at the Union from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.

[Photo] Up All Night helps alliviate stress from finals week

Julia Hettiger, Staff Reporter December 1, 2015

The annual Up All Night midnight breakfast will take place on Dec. 8 at the Union from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.

The Sun City SciFi Expo will take place at the Camino Real hotel from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Oct. 17 and from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Oct. 18.

[Photo] El Paso gets fantastical with the Sun City SciFi Expo

Fernanda Leon, Staff Reporter October 13, 2015

The Sun City SciFi Expo will take place at the Camino Real hotel from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Oct. 17 and from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Oct. 18.

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[Photo] Oktobeerfest caters to beer enthusiasts

Jose Soto, Entertainment Editor October 13, 2015

A UTEP Parking and Transportation Services employee places a citation on an illegally parked vehicle.

[Photo] To park or not to park: Having your car on campus

Julio Cesar Chavez, Staff Reporter August 25, 2015

A UTEP Parking and Transportation Services employee places a citation on an illegally parked vehicle.

 The El Paso Chihuahuas begin a five-game homestand against the Fresno Grizzlies.

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The El Paso Chihuahuas begin a five-game homestand against the Fresno Grizzlies.

‘Viva! El Paso’ will will begin Sat. Aug. 8 at McKelligon Canyon.

[Photo] ‘Viva! El Paso’ returns after year-long hiatus

Julia Hettiger, Staff Reporter June 9, 2015

‘Viva! El Paso’ will will begin Sat. Aug. 8 at McKelligon Canyon.

Concert goers watch J Cole perform at Neon Desert Music Festival in 2015.

[Photo] Neon Desert to announce lineup Tuesday, rumors addressed

March 7, 2016

Concert goers watch J Cole perform at Neon Desert Music Festival in 2015.

The Office of Student Life will be presenting their annual Earth Day Fashion Show at noon on April 21 at the Union Plaza stage.

[Photo] Earth Day fashion show presents recycled trends

Fernanda Leon, Contributor April 21, 2015

The Office of Student Life will be presenting their annual Earth Day Fashion Show at noon on April 21 at the Union Plaza stage.

Fans can enjoy plenty of summer sports action in El Paso at Southwest University Park.

[Photo] Chihuahuas open season with a win

Luis Gonzalez, Sports Editor April 10, 2015

Fans can enjoy plenty of summer sports action in El Paso at Southwest University Park.

Several events have been postponed or cancelled due to Saturdays tragedy at Cielo Vista Wal-Mart

[Photo] Traffic and detours continue as city moves forward with projects

Alonso Moreno, Staff Reporter March 24, 2015

Several events have been postponed or cancelled due to Saturday's tragedy at Cielo Vista Wal-Mart

The UTEP women’s tennis team will finish the season on the road with their final regular season match taking place in Las Cruces, N.M.

[Photo] Tennis continues to win, beats Seattle University

Javier Cortez, Contributor March 24, 2015

The UTEP women’s tennis team will finish the season on the road with their final regular season match taking place in Las Cruces, N.M.

Auditions for the talent show will take place March 24, to March 26, in the Union East Building.

[Photo] UTEP students show your talent

Jesus Lopez, Staff Reporter March 17, 2015

Auditions for the talent show will take place March 24, to March 26, in the Union East Building.

The UTEP Springtime track and field meet will be an all day event on March 21, at Kidd Field..

[Photo] Track and field opens outdoor season at home

Juan Carlos Navarrete, Staff Reporter March 17, 2015

The UTEP Springtime track and field meet will be an all day event on March 21, at Kidd Field..

Juan Gabriel Performs at the Don Haskins Center on February 2015.

[Photo] Juan Gabriel shakes it all off

Maria Esquinca, Copy Editor February 18, 2015

Juan Gabriel Performs at the Don Haskins Center on February 2015.

The UTEP SGA banner.

[Photo] SGA fall election results

October 12, 2016

The UTEP SGA banner.

Aug. 1 marks the first day Senate Bill 11 goes into effect., allowing concealed carry on campus.

[Photo] Texas Legislature considers open-carry bill

Alonso Moreno, Staff Reporter February 17, 2015

Aug. 1 marks the first day Senate Bill 11 goes into effect., allowing concealed carry on campus.

The border fence dividing the United States and Mexico.

[Photo] Líneas de El Paso a Juárez afectan a estudiantes

Fernanda Léon, Contributor February 17, 2015

The border fence dividing the United States and Mexico.

The UTEP softball team will head to Hawaii for the Bank of Hawaii Invitational Tournament next weekend.

[Photo] Softball picks up first wins of the season in Las Vegas

Jason Green, Staff Reporter February 17, 2015

The UTEP softball team will head to Hawaii for the Bank of Hawaii Invitational Tournament next weekend.

The UTEP softball team is winless after starting the season with five straight losses.

[Photo] Softball heads to Vegas for the weekend

Jason Green, Staff Reporter February 10, 2015

The UTEP softball team is winless after starting the season with five straight losses.

Senior Davina Meza made the All-Conference USA third team last season.

[Photo] UTEP tennis dominates first matchup

Javier Cortez, Contributor February 3, 2015

Senior Davina Meza made the All-Conference USA third team last season.

“Dreamscapes: a Multimedia Dance Event” will run from Feb.6 to Feb. 15.at the UTEP Wise Family Theatre.

[Photo] Wise Family Theatre welcomes unique blend of artistic collaboration

Alexandra Cardwell, Staff Reporter January 27, 2015

“Dreamscapes: a Multimedia Dance Event” will run from Feb.6 to Feb. 15.at the UTEP Wise Family Theatre.

The UTEP track team will participate in the Lobo Collegiate Open in Albuquerque, N.M. on Jan. 24 to start the season.

[Photo] UTEP track and field begins season at the Lobo Collegiate Open

Juan Carlos Navarrete, Staff Reporter January 20, 2015

The UTEP track team will participate in the Lobo Collegiate Open in Albuquerque, N.M. on Jan. 24 to start the season.

UTEP fans support the Miners in the Gildan New Mexico Bowl.

[Photo] Miners fall in Gildan New Mexico Bowl

Javier Cortez, Contributor December 20, 2014

UTEP fans support the Miners in the Gildan New Mexico Bowl.

El Paso is one of the 240 events in this years’ 2014 Kaleidoscope Tour.

[Photo] The Color Run looks to paint the town red

Joseph Esposito, Staff Reporter November 11, 2014

El Paso is one of the 240 events in this years’ 2014 Kaleidoscope Tour.

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[Photo] A program like no other

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor September 9, 2014

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[Photo] 100 years of struggle

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor September 9, 2014

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[Photo] The ‘80s: A decade of dominance

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor September 9, 2014

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Then freshman forward Vince Hunter takes a jump shot in the 2013 Orange and White Scrimmage.

[Photo] Miners look to dazzle in Orange and White Scrimmage

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor October 28, 2014

FILE PHOTO/ The Prospector Then freshman forward Vince Hunter takes a jump shot in the 2013 Orange and White Scrimmage.

UTEP alumni celebrate the centennial festivities.

[Photo] No new gold nuggets

Amanda Guillen, Managing Editor/Multimedia Editor October 7, 2014

UTEP alumni celebrate the centennial festivities.

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[Photo] 24th Minerpalooza biggest one yet

Luis Barrio, Staff Reporter September 23, 2014

The first game at Sun Bowl Stadium, Sept. 21, 1963.

[Photo] The good, the bad, and the mining: The first 100 years in sports

Juan Carlos Navarrete, Staff Reporter September 9, 2014

The first game at Sun Bowl Stadium, Sept. 21, 1963.

The current UTEP library under construction in 1980

[Photo] Library evolves to provide resources to students

Luis Barrio, Staff Reporter September 9, 2014

The current UTEP library under construction in 1980

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

[Photo] A game that changed the course of history

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor September 9, 2014

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

On Dec. 3, 1971, 30 students were arrested by the El Paso Police Department for demonstrating on campus.

[Photo] Organizers remember ‘71 Chicano protest at UTEP

Jasmine Aguilera, Copy Editor September 9, 2014

On Dec. 3, 1971, 30 students were arrested by the El Paso Police Department for demonstrating on campus.

UTEP ranked No. 8 in Washington Monthly Magazines national universities report.

[Photo] UTEP is No. 8 best national school, according to Washington Monthly

Maria Esquinca, Staff Reporter August 25, 2014

UTEP ranked No. 8 in Washington Monthly Magazine's national universities report.

Troy performing in the production of LUTE on July of 2012.

[Photo] Former UTEP Dinner Theatre performer in tragic car accident

Andrea Acosta, Entertainment Editor July 23, 2014

Troy performing in the production of LUTE on July of 2012.

Crave Kitchen, located at 11990 Rojas Drive, hosts an acoustic series on Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m.

[Photo] Crave Kitchen serves an acoustic delight

Ashley Muñoz, Staff Reporter June 24, 2014

Crave Kitchen, located at 11990 Rojas Drive, hosts an acoustic series on Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m.

Terry Winn made a decision on Friday to leave the team.

[Photo] Getting to know: Terry Winn

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor June 20, 2014

Terry Winn made a decision on Friday to leave the team.

UTEP’s student section, full of the Miner Maniacs at a men’s basketball game against Rice on Feb. 1.

[Photo] UTEP sports provide entertainment for students

Javier Cortez, Staff Reporter April 29, 2014

UTEP’s student section, full of the Miner Maniacs at a men’s basketball game against Rice on Feb. 1.

Senior dance major Maira Montes practices her dance skills outside of school. She also teaches lessons in her spare time.

[Photo] Students dance their way to a healthier life

Amber Gomez, Staff Reporter April 1, 2014

Senior dance major Maira Montes practices her dance skills outside of school. She also teaches lessons in her spare time.

Freshman midfielder/forward Nicole Lindsay is one of the players receiving more playing time after the departure of five seniors.

[Photo] Spring season begins with victory over Arizona State

Edwin Delgado, Sports Editor April 1, 2014

Freshman midfielder/forward Nicole Lindsay is one of the players receiving more playing time after the departure of five seniors.

A humor and literary magazine named El Burro was established in 1939. Throughout the years El Burro stirred up plenty of controversy, especially in the 1960s, which led to a faculty-written statement of academic freedom for student publications. El Burro ceased publication in the early 1970s. An exhibit featuring The Prospector and other student publications will be on display April 1 at the Centennial Museum.

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March 18, 2014

A humor and literary magazine named El Burro was established in 1939. Throughout the years El Burro stirred up plenty of controversy, especially in the 1960s, which led to a faculty-written statement of academic freedom for student publications. El Burro...

MGMT will perform at this years Neon Desert Music Festival.

[Photo] Kudos to fest organizors—MGMT announced for Neon Desert

March 4, 2014

MGMT will perform at this year's Neon Desert Music Festival.

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

[Photo] Runners make progress before conference championships

Javier Cortez, Staff Reporter February 18, 2014

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

Willms started in UTEP’s wins  over MTSU and UAB. He is averaging 5.2 points per game.

[Photo] Willms aims for new heights

Javier Cortez, Staff Reporter January 21, 2014

Willms started in UTEP’s wins over MTSU and UAB. He is averaging 5.2 points per game.

UTEP, along with Southern Mississippi and UTSA, are three of the seven schools with a 2-2 record in Conference USA.

[Photo] Seeking to bounce back

Luis Barrio, Staff Reporter January 21, 2014

UTEP, along with Southern Mississippi and UTSA, are three of the seven schools with a 2-2 record in Conference USA.

McKenzie Moore was the UTEP leading scorer this season and was kicked off the team following FBI Investigation.

[Photo] Miners cruise over Sacramento State

Javier Cortez December 7, 2013

McKenzie Moore was the UTEP leading scorer this season and was kicked off the team following FBI Investigation.

#2 Sophomore distance runner Anthony Rotich led the Miners to a conference championship and on June 8, Rotich earned the 3,000-meter steeplechase national title.

[Photo] The most important moments of 2013

Edwin Delgado, Sports Editor December 3, 2013

#2 Sophomore distance runner Anthony Rotich led the Miners to a conference championship and on June 8, Rotich earned the 3,000-meter steeplechase national title.

UTEP finished its first season under new head coach Holly Watts 14-14, 7-7 in Conference USA.

[Photo] A learning experience in the first year under Watts

Luis Barrio, Staff Reporter December 3, 2013

UTEP finished its first season under new head coach Holly Watts 14-14, 7-7 in Conference USA.

Xitlati Herrera was part of the UTEP team for three years. She has also played for the Mexican national team.

[Photo] Xitlali Herrera concludes her run as a Miner

Luis Barrio, Staff Reporter December 3, 2013

Xitlati Herrera was part of the UTEP team for three years. She has also played for the Mexican national team.

UTEP  will host Texas Tech on Sep. 6 and take on Kansas State on the road on Sep. 27

[Photo] UTEP hosts FIU in final home game of 2013

Javier Cortez, Staff Reporter November 12, 2013

UTEP will host Texas Tech on Sep. 6 and take on Kansas State on the road on Sep. 27

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