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The Prospector

Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

Assayer of Student Opinion.

The Prospector

An underwhelming performance for the Miners

An underwhelming performance for the Miners

Javier Cortez, Staff Reporter October 22, 2013

With the first half of the football season in the books, the Miners are 1-5 overall and 0-3 in conference play. Knowing UTEP’s football history, how much of a surprise can that be? If you had told me that this would be the case six weeks ago, I would...

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#7 Jameill Showers committed to UTEP on Feb. 26.

Miners go on the road to face Rice

Edwin Delgado, Sports Editor October 22, 2013

After having a week off, the Miners are now focused on their next rival the Rice Owls, who are leading the west division of the conference alongside Tulane. Rice will host UTEP Oct. 26 in Houston. “It was a very productive week for us. We got a lot...

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Cartoon by Blake A. Lanham

Post government shutdown withdrawals

October 22, 2013

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Cartoon by Blake A. Lanham

UTEP shuttle tips and tricks

October 17, 2013

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Men in heels walk around Downtown in protest of sexual violence

Aaron Montes, Staff photographer October 16, 2013

Three hundred men strapped on high heels in participation of the nationwide Walk A Mile In Her Shoes event at the Garden Restaurant Tuesday night. The men included firefighters, judges, bikers and members of four UTEP fraternities. The national event...

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Tulsa holds onto early lead to top Miners

Tulsa holds onto early lead to top Miners

Javier Cortez, Staff Reporter October 13, 2013

For the sixth consecutive game, the Miners defense gave up a touchdown on the opening drive that led to a 34-20 loss to the Conference USA defending champions–the Tulsa Golden Hurricane. The inability to stop the run, and a struggling offense, just...

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Robert Smith (vocals/guitar)

El Paso gets its first dose of The Cure

Kristopher Rivera, Copy Editor October 11, 2013

Thursday night, the legendary English gothic rock band, The Cure, performed in El Paso for the first time in the band’s history. As the band members readied their instruments, Robert Smith stood on stage reserved like a shy boy, looking at a loud, multi-generational,...

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UTEP Soccer ready to take on the 49ers

UTEP Soccer ready to take on the 49ers

Ellisia Shafer, Staff Reporter October 11, 2013

The UTEP women’s soccer team returns home after two games on the road. The Miners tied with Alabama Birmingham, 1-1, and defeated Florida Atlantic University, 2-1, in overtime. “It was great being able to split on the road, we got a little bit...

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Department of Veterans’ Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki warns members of a House committee that if the shutdown doesn’t end soon, millions of veterans may not receive benefit payments. Shinseki addressed the Veterans’ Affairs congressional committee Wednesday.

Veterans may not see benefit checks on Nov. 1 if shutdown continues

Jessica Wray, Scripps Howard Foundation Wire Reporter October 10, 2013

WASHINGTON – Veterans’ Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki warned House VA committee members Oct. 9 that if the shutdown doesn’t end soon, come Nov. 1, more than 5.18 million beneficiaries – including veterans, family members and a portion of active...

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Local artists that were selected to participate in the Pickaxe Auction Celebration.

GECU invites local artists to showcase their work at UTEP’s Centennial

Andrea Acosta, Entertainment Editor October 9, 2013

With only 84 days until the beginning of UTEP’s Centennial Celebration, Government Employees Credit Union’s participation continues beyond the grand unveiling of the Welcome Center. GECU has now initiated an event called the Pickaxe Celebration, where...

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UTEPs homecoming wraps up with no happy ending

UTEP’s homecoming wraps up with no happy ending

Javier Cortez, Staff Reporter October 5, 2013

As homecoming came to a close, the Miners fell to the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 38-35. UTEP fell short of a near comeback after falling behind by 17 points in the second quarter. The story of the game was once again the Miners shortcomings on defense,...

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Utep Homecoming parade 2013

October 5, 2013

Utep students and alumni gathered to celebrate the annual homecoming parade and pep rally Saturday morning. The parade started at University and Oregon and was proceeded with the pep rally on Glory field.   

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