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UTEP celebrates Mexican independence with Grito

S. David Ramirez, Staff Reporter September 13, 2013

UTEP hosted the annual Grito, a celebration of Mexican independence, on Friday at the Union Plaza. The event, sponsored by the Consul General of Mexico, celebrated the anniversary of Mexico declaring independence from Spain in the early 19th century....

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The Color Run shares the colors of fun with El Paso

Andrea Acosta, Entertainment Editor September 13, 2013

With the constant rainy weather that El Paso has been experiencing, it wouldn’t be unusual for a colorful rainbow to appear this weekend. However, this will happen not because of the weather, but because the Happiest 5K on the planet has finally...

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Jaime Picks UP! The 16 de septiembre

Jaime Quesada, Contributor September 13, 2013

Jaime goes around the UTEP campus asking students what they know about the 16 de septiembre celeration.

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Rain causes problems on campus

Leonardo Montañez, Staff reporter September 12, 2013

Students, faculty and staff have encountered problems commuting and maneuvering through campus due to severe flooding on campus and throughout the city. UTEP Police Corporal David Falin said that, despite the flooding, it has not been as severe as...

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The Atheists began with Tanner Milroy after he realized there was no atheist organizaiton on campus. He decided to begin the group instead of joining the Student Government Association.

The Atheists use community service to expand, contribute

Javier Cortez, Staff Reporter September 10, 2013

Ana Castro, sophomore math major, has been an atheist since she was in seventh grade. She said she felt out of place and uncomfortable about expressing her beliefs at that age, but has since found camaraderie on campus. The Atheists began in Oct. 2012,...

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A World War II veteran takes a moment to admire the National World War II Memorial. He was one of more than 300 veterans who received a free trip to Washington over the weekend.

World War II veterans visit memorial to their service

Zahra Farah September 9, 2013

WASHINGTON - They were barely high school graduates when they were called to serve in a war thousands of miles away from home. Now in their late 80s to early 90s, more than 330 veterans who fought in World War II finally had the chance Saturday to...

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Miners fall to Stephen F. Austin in double overtime

Ellisia Shafer, Staff Reporter September 9, 2013

The UTEP soccer team faced Stephen F. Austin in the Championship Game of Border Shootout where they fell 2-1 in double overtime on at University Field. Ladyjacks forward Chelsea Raymond broke free of the defense and with a low cross shot help Stephen...

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Kasey Carrier and the Lobos spoil Kugler’s debut in overtime

Javier Cortez, Staff Reporter September 7, 2013

Head coach Sean Kugler experienced a bittersweet day as the Miners fell in his debut against their rivals the New Mexico Lobos 42-35 in overtime. With a renewed rivalry, the Miners wanted to keep New Mexico’s streak of 15 years in Texas without a...

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UTEP soccer to host 14th-annual Border Shootout this weekend

Edwin Delgado, Sports Editor September 5, 2013

After a week of setbacks, the UTEP soccer team is ready to turn things around this weekend as they host the 14th-annual Border Shootout. They’ll face UC Riverside on Friday and Stephen F. Austin on Sunday. The Miners are coming from a 1-0 loss to...

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Jaime Picks Up

Jaime Quesada, Contributor September 4, 2013

Hello Miners! This is the first edition of 'Jaime Picks Up' where Jaime picks up on sports and interviews with fellow students about what they know about this year's football team. Be sure to tune in every Wednesday at theprospectordaily.com. Thanks...

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NPC Sun City Regional

Veronica Enriquez, Photo Editor September 3, 2013

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Wildcats hold Miners to a 1-1 draw

Edwin Delgado, Sports Editor September 1, 2013

With goals early in each half, the UTEP Miners and the Abilene Christian Wildcats tied at 1-1 on Sunday at University Field. “I think we rose to the occasion today, there are some things that we need to improve on,” said Casey Wilson, Abilene Christian...

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