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The UTEP ROTC Color guard gets ready to present the nations colors at the annual 9/11 commemoration ceremony in Centennial Plaza.

UTEP holds yearly reminder of lives lost on 9/11

Daniel Rey Perez, Contributor September 16, 2019

The Military Student Success Center (MSSC) held a 9/11 Commemoration Ceremony at the Centennial Plaza in order to honor those who lost their lives in 2001 at the Pentagon, in the planes and at the World Trade Center after terrorists flew planes...

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Paydirt Pete starts off the 9th Annual Miner Dash race with the 320 participants.

9th annual Miner Dash kicks off homecoming week

Gaby Velasquez, Photo Editor September 30, 2018

On Sunday morning, 320 participants signed up for the 9th annual Miner Dash-5k run/3k walk, hosted by the Department of Kinesiology and Wellness Program. The Family Fitness Fiesta followed the race at Centennial Plaza with booths of different organizations...

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Movies on the Lawn returns this weekend

Movies on the Lawn returns this weekend

Elenie Gonzalez, Web Editor June 4, 2018

One of UTEP’s most anticipated summer events Movies on the Lawn returns to the Centennial Plaza this summer. The free movie event presented by UTEP'S Student Engagement and Leadership Center kicks off on Friday, June 8 with a screening of Jumanji:...

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Marchers head down Oregon St. from Centennial Plaza on Sunday, April 22 for the March for Planet Earth.

El Pasoans celebrate Earth Day by marching for the planet

Sergio Muñoz, Staff Photographer April 22, 2018

On Sunday, April 22, The Frontera Water Protection Alliance hosted The March for Planet Earth and Earth Celebration. The morning kicked off with a pre celebratory dance by the Danza Azteca at Centennial Plaza, where marchers gathered. They then took...

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First MinerFest kicks off with local performers

First MinerFest kicks off with local performers

April 20, 2018

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osQ2v6p-GJM 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....

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Ryan Denton, also known as “Preacher guy,” holds his Bible at Centennial Plaza in his routine spot. The 32-year-old is a non-degree seeking student at UTEP.

What do you think about the Centennial Plaza preacher?

April 2, 2018

The Prospector asked students what they thought about the student who preaches at UTEP's Centennial Plaza. This is what they had to say: https://youtu.be/xAp7k7f-3ME

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Two participants in the Womens March El Paso 2018 hold signs at Centennial Plaza.

Women’s march returns with an emphasis on voting

Michaela Román, Editor-in-Chief January 21, 2018

In a sea of signs and "pussy hats," hundreds women and allies commemorated the one-year anniversary of the nationwide Women's March on Sunday, Jan. 21. This year organizers of the El Paso March wanted to turn last year's "Hear our Voice" message into...

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Women’s March: “Power to the Polls” edition

Michaela Román, Editor-in-Chief January 18, 2018

On Sunday, Jan. 21, El Paso women will come together with allies to represent a broad group of unified interests that affect women including the current presidential administration and the importance of voting as they aim to dismantle systems of oppression...

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Sophomore pre-nursing major Raneem Karboji expresses her thoughts of the election results.

Peaceful protest at Centennial Plaza against President-elect Trump

Gaby Velasquez, Photo Editor November 10, 2016

Senior sociology major Mariah Ramirez organized a peaceful protest against the result of the presidential election on Nov. 10 at Centennial Plaza. Participants took a knee for a few minutes in silence then they talked peacefully about their concerns....

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7th annual miner dash kicks off homecoming week

7th annual miner dash kicks off homecoming week

Gaby Velasquez, Photo Editor October 23, 2016

UTEP's homecoming week started early Sunday morning Oct. 23 with the 7th annual miner dash 5k run/3k walk, followed by the family fitness fiesta at Centennial Plaza. Participants were able to take on the fitness challenges which included push-ups, sit-ups,...

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

Centennial Plaza designed to be eco-friendly

Javier Cortez, Staff Reporter April 19, 2016

The Centennial Plaza, which opened one year ago this month, is a reflection of the region’s natural environment, and has become a tool in UTEP’s plan to save water. “The university wanted, in their long-term plans, to create a more pedestrian-friendly...

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UTEP hopes the new the new improvements to Centennial Plaza will provide an innovative and modern space for students to study, recreate, dine, and build community.

Centennial transformation brings new changes to campus life

Valerie Herrera, Staff Reporter June 9, 2015

Since its unveiling in April, the Centennial Plaza has been utilized as a pedestrian-friendly space for students and the public to enjoy. However, regulations regarding the area’s usage has students wondering what they can expect for traditional UTEP...

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