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  • 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

Gaby Velasquez, Photo editor

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SGA offered free food to the first 250 students at the first Miner Fest on Wednesday, April 18 at Centennial Plaza.

First MinerFest kicks off with local performers

Gaby Velasquez, Photo Editor April 18, 2018

SGA presented the first Miner Fest on Wednesday, April 18 at Centennial Plaza in an effort to start a new spring tradition. Students had the opportunity to take a break in between their classes, from 11 a.m. t0 1 p.m., to enjoy live music from local...

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Students dance to 'Como La Flor' which was performed by Elia Esparza at the first Miner Fest  on Wednesday, April 18 at Centennial Plaza.

Students dance to 'Como La Flor' which was performed by Elia Esparza at the first Miner Fest on Wednesday, April 18 at Centennial Plaza.

The first Miner Fest featured music, games and information booths.

The first Miner Fest featured music, games and information booths.

New to the scene artist Wildsters performs at the first Miner Fest  on Wednesday, April 18 at Centennial Plaza.

New to the scene artist Wildsters performs at the first Miner Fest on Wednesday, April 18 at Centennial Plaza.

New to the scene artist Wildsters performs at the first Miner Fest on Wednesday, April 18 at Centennial Plaza.

New to the scene artist Wildsters performs at the first Miner Fest on Wednesday, April 18 at Centennial Plaza.

New to the scene artist Wildsters performs at the first Miner Fest on Wednesday, April 18 at Centennial Plaza.

New to the scene artist Wildsters performs at the first Miner Fest on Wednesday, April 18 at Centennial Plaza.

Students had the opportunity to get a henna tattoo  at the first Miner Fest  on Wednesday, April 18 at Centennial Plaza.

Students had the opportunity to get a henna tattoo at the first Miner Fest on Wednesday, April 18 at Centennial Plaza.

Information about recycling was given at one of the booths at the first Miner Fest on Wednesday, April 18 at Centennial Plaza.

Information about recycling was given at one of the booths at the first Miner Fest on Wednesday, April 18 at Centennial Plaza.

The first Miner fest featured information booths on Wednesday, April 18 at Centennial Plaza.

The first Miner fest featured information booths on Wednesday, April 18 at Centennial Plaza.

Junior criminal justice major Justine Valles and freshman nursing major Monika Ramirez enjoy the free food that SGA was offering to the first 250 students at the first Miner Fest on Wednesday, April 18 at Centennial Plaza.

Junior criminal justice major Justine Valles and freshman nursing major Monika Ramirez enjoy the free food that SGA was offering to the first 250 students at the first Miner Fest on Wednesday, April 18 at Centennial Plaza.

A frat member is dunked by a student at the first Miner Fest on Wednesday, April 18 at

A frat member is dunked by a student at the first Miner Fest on Wednesday, April 18 at

Students play volleyball at the first Miner Fest  on Wednesday, April 18 at Centennial Plaza.

Students play volleyball at the first Miner Fest on Wednesday, April 18 at Centennial Plaza.

Students dance to 'Como La Flor' which was performed by Elia Esparza at the first Miner Fest  on Wednesday, April 18 at Centennial Plaza.

Students dance to 'Como La Flor' which was performed by Elia Esparza at the first Miner Fest on Wednesday, April 18 at Centennial Plaza.

American Idol and The Voice contestant Elia Esparza performs at the first Miner Fest  on Wednesday, April 18 at Centennial Plaza.

American Idol and The Voice contestant Elia Esparza performs at the first Miner Fest on Wednesday, April 18 at Centennial Plaza.

All profits from the ninth annual Charity Volkswagen Car Show, El BugO in El PasO, are going to the Paso Del Norte Children's Development Center.

ElBugO in ElPasO celebrates Volkswagen culture

Gaby Velasquez, Photo Editor April 8, 2018

People from California, New Mexico and Juarez came down to El Paso to participate in the ninth annual Charity Volkswagen Car Show, El BugO in El PasO, on Sunday, April 8 at the County Coliseum presented by Rudolph Volkswagen. The nonprofit event...

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ASO showcases African arts, culture and fashion

ASO showcases African arts, culture and fashion

Gaby Velasquez, Photo Editor April 8, 2018

The African Student Organization (ASO-UTEP) hosted Africa Culture Night on Saturday, April 7, at the Union Building East. Students, faculty and many others gathered to learn about African culture. ASO highlighted African culture through a presentation about...

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