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Ahmed Bedier, president of United Voices for America, center, urges the Muslim community to discourage their youth from joining the Islamic State group. Masjid Muhammad Assistant Imam Ben Abdul-Haqq, left, Secretary General for the U.S. Council of Muslim Organizations Oussama Jamal and Fiqh Council of North America Chairman Muzzammil H. Siddiqi, right, look on.

Muslim leaders: Media should stop enabling ISIS

Rocky Asutsa, SHFWire reporter September 30, 2014

WASHINGTON - Media have been advised by a group of American Muslim leaders to refrain from referring to the Islamic State group as ISIS or jihadists since doing so gives them legitimacy. This occurred as Muslim leaders and scholars came together to denounce...

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La historia de la presencia hispana en la Ene-Efe-Ele

Juan Carlos Navarrete, Staff Reporter September 30, 2014

El mes de septiembre en Estados Unidos es el mes en que se celebra la cultura hispana y la NFL no se queda atrás. La liga aprovecha septiembre para recordar y celebrar aquellos jugadores de raíces hispanas que han impactado el juego—como Ignacio Molinet,...

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UTEP Professor Rachelle Thiews makes the first of an annual $25,000 endowment to the art department.

Former UTEP professor contributes to campus art department

Joseph Esposito, Staff Reporter September 30, 2014

Metal artist and retired UTEP professor Rachelle Thiewes has made the first of what will be an annual $25,000 endowment to the members of the university’s art department in hopes that the money will be used to help fund their research. “I’ve had...

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Freshman middle blocker Krystal Ejesieme serves the ball against North Texas Friday, Sept. 26 at Memorial Gym

Volleyball looking for success on the road

Luis Gonzalez, Copy Editor September 30, 2014

The UTEP women’s volleyball team will go on a four-game road trip as they continue their Conference USA schedule. In the midst of a five-game losing streak, the Miners will visit Rice, UTSA, UAB and Middle Tennessee State in the next couple of weeks. The...

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Students with disabilities struggle to find work

Jose Soto, Staff Reporter September 30, 2014

The university is celebrating Ability Awareness Week from Oct. 13-17 with educational seminars a symposium and a resource fair aimed at bringing awareness about disabilities and how they may impact students. What some people may not know is that students...

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In spring of 2011, UTEP and Seokyeong University in South Korea began a partnership that allows students to earn a dual-degree in the metallurgical and materials engineering program.

Influx of Korean students study 3D printing

Luis Barrio, Staff Reporter September 30, 2014

Walk into Burgess Hall, across from the bookstore, and take the elevator to the first floor. There, you will find Namsoo Kim and his research team hard at work trying to revolutionize the 3-D printing industry. In spring of 2011, UTEP and Seokyeong University...

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Foreign students adapt to life in El Paso

Foreign students adapt to life in El Paso

Kimberly Valle, Staff Reporter September 30, 2014

Kenya native Syprose Nyachoti has not seen her home since she first came to UTEP three years ago. “I wish to be there any time, but I haven’t gone back since I came to the U.S. three years ago because the ticket is costly. It cost about $2,000,”...

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Be orange and blue from head to toe

Be orange and blue from head to toe

Joseph Esposito, Staff Reporter September 23, 2014

With T-shirts, jerseys, face paint and foam pickaxes, die-hard fans of UTEP’s sports teams find many different ways to show their support for the Miners.  A product was made to bring stylish trends and customization together for a new and unique...

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24th Minerpalooza biggest one yet

24th Minerpalooza biggest one yet

Luis Barrio, Staff Reporter September 23, 2014

It is estimated that the participant turnout for this year’s centennial Minerpalooza was in the neighborhood of 30,000-35,000, according to Christian Corrales, employer and community relations manager for the office of the Vice President for Student...

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Freshman middle blocker Krystal Ejesieme spikes a ball set up by sophomore setter Lindsey Larson

Miners fall to UTSA in conference opener

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor September 23, 2014

Last night the UTEP women’s volleyball team hosted their Conference USA home opener against the UTSA Roadrunners, and suffered a humbling defeat 3-0 (25-23, 25-11, 25-19) at Memorial Gym. With the loss the Miners now fall to 0-1 in conference and 2-10...

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“La Casa de Bernarda Alba” se presenta en  El Paso Playhouse localizada en 2501 N. Mesa, debido al mes de patrimonio hispano.

‘La Casa de Bernarda Alba,’ la represión y la rebeldía en la familia tradicional

Gianfranco Languasco, Contributor September 23, 2014

La casa de Bernarda Alba: la represión y la rebeldía en una familia tradicional De repente, estás en una vieja casa a principios del siglo 20, en un pequeño pueblo español. Luego del velorio de su esposo, Bernarda Alba, regresa a casa, previamente...

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The Prospector News Weekly Sept. 19, 2014

Amanda Guillen and Kimberly Valle September 19, 2014

This week in news, a doll takes over the Union Cinema, the university celebrates International Peace Day, One Direction to perform at the Sun Bowl, Hispanic Heritage ceremonies take place at UTEP, and 25,000 set to take part in the first annual Glory...

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