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Guard Katia Gallegos dribbles past a NAU defender on Nov. 20, 2021, at the Don Haskins center.
Photo by: Ruben R. Ramirez

UTEP defeats NAU to remain undefeated

Emily Autumn Velasquez, Sports Editor November 21, 2021

On Saturday night, the UTEP women’s basketball team (4-0) defeated NAU (1-3) at the Don Haskins Center to remain unbeaten after a final score of 72-62.   Sophomore guard Katia Gallegos led the team with a season-high of 19 points, and sophomore...

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Freshman running back Deion Hankins runs the ball against UTSA on Nov. 6, 2021, at the Sun Bowl

UTEP prepares for final home game against Rice

Daniel Lopez, Staff Reporter November 19, 2021

The Miners (6-4, 3-3 Conference USA) face an aggressive University of Rice (2-4, 3-7 C-USA) Nov. 20 at the Sun Bowl Stadium. UTEP is trying to close out the season on a strong note and is looking forward to a bowl game after their successful...

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False 911 call causes UTEP, other El Paso schools to go into lockdown

False 911 call causes UTEP, other El Paso schools to go into lockdown

Prospector Staff Report November 18, 2021

A public statement from the El Paso Police Department (EPPD) claims that the 9-1-1 call they received Thursday morning, Nov. 18, reporting a “suicidal suspect on drugs with a weapon” threatening violence against local schools were false,...

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Children sing the U.S. national anthem at the Step-Out/Walk to Stop Diabetes event on Nov. 6, 2021.

Diabetes: Do you know your status?

Kristen Scheaffer, Staff Reporter November 18, 2021

November is American Diabetes Month, a time to remind people that they should be aware of their blood sugar and their risk factor.   “It was something I never imagined was going to enter into my life,” said Claudia Martinez Boyd, lecturer for...

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"Aristotle and Dante Dive Into the Waters of the World" by Benjamin Alire Saenz former UTEP creative writing professor.

Former UTEP professor’s book hits the big screen

Maria L. Guerrero Duran, Web Editor November 18, 2021

Former UTEP professor, Benjamin Alire Sáenz, recently announced his book, “Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe,” will soon hit the big screen and released the sequel “Aristotle and Dante Dive into the Waters of the World."  Born...

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UTEP's SELC hosted the Coffee House Open Mic Night on the second floor of the Union Building Nov. 10.

Miners show talent at Open Mic Night

Alyson Rodriguez, Contributor November 18, 2021

All sorts of talent filled the night at the second-floor lounge of the Union East building Nov. 10 as UTEP’s Student Engagement & Leadership Center (SELC) hosted its first Coffee House Open Mic Night.    Some students performed...

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UTEP celebrates First-Gen week with activities highlighting first generation students and their stories.

UTEP’s SELC celebrates First-Gen week

Eduardo Flores, Contributor November 17, 2021

For some students, coming to college every day and facing daily challenges is a journey that they have expected, but for others, they are making history within their families.   Tears and laughter surged as students, faculty, and staff joined UTEP’s Student...

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Initial Miner Alert notifying students of shooting suspects near campus on Oct. 29, 2021.

UTEP Police Department addresses delayed security response in forum

Julia Lucero, Contributor November 17, 2021

The Student Government Association (SGA) held a Town Hall Thursday night with the UTEP police Chief Cliff Walsh and Assistant Chief Ray Rodriguez to speak about the incident that occurred Oct. 29 after two individuals who shot and killed a 22-year-year...

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An overflowing trash receptacle besides an empty recycling bin

UTEP recycling program falls by the wayside

Levi Carlos, Staff Reporter November 16, 2021

Throughout the UTEP campus, students can find receptacles labeled aluminum cans, plastic bottles, trash, and paper – but what exactly happens to recycling after it gets put in these bins? The process is grueling and even costly, however...

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Enrique Iglesias performs at the Don Haskins Center Nov. 10, 2021

Latin pop artists ignite crowd at the Don Haskins

Itzel Giron and Victoria Rivas November 16, 2021

Echoing screams, long lines and bright lights filled UTEP’s Don Haskins Center, Wednesday, Nov. 10, as crowds made their way inside to enjoy the highly anticipated Ricky Martin and Enrique Iglesias' first joint tour . After a year of waiting, since the...

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Guard Souley Bourn shoots a three pointer against NMSU for the battle of I-10 on Nov. 13, 2021, at the Pan American Center

Comeback falls short

Daniel Lopez, Staff Reporter November 14, 2021

The Miners (1-1,0-0 C-USA) lost to New Mexico State University (NMSU) (2-0,0-0 WAC) on Nov. 13 at the Pan American Center in Las Cruces, New Mexico. The Miners had a brief lead in the first quarter but could not get that back. UTEP had a hard time scoring...

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Elina Arike tries to grab the ball during the women’s home game against North Dakota on Nov. 13.

Miners beat North Dakota to remain unbeaten

Katrina Villarreal, Contributor November 14, 2021

UTEP basketball (2-0, 0-0 C-USA) was victorious against the University of North Dakota (0-2, 0-0) on Saturday, Nov. 13 at the Don Haskins Center. The Miners were able to keep the momentum going that they built up from the very beginning, as they...

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