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The Prospector

Laura Valdez an Ecology and Evolutionary Biology UTEP student is graduating this semester.

Student leaves her mark on the field of Ecology

Levi Carlos, Staff Reporter December 2, 2021

Like many in the El Paso area, Laura Valdez is a family-oriented person with grand future ambitions. Valdez has an appreciation for plants and loves to share this sentiment with her grandmother. Whether it is sharing plants or watching YouTube videos...

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Defensive specialist Alyssa Sianez bumps the ball during the game against the University of Alabama at Birmingham on Oct. 22, 2021.

UTEP volleyball conclude historic season

Katrina Villarreal, Contributor December 2, 2021

UETP volleyball season is coming to a close after a historic year. Under second-year Head Coach Ben Wallis, the Miners finished the season 21-7 (.769) overall and 9-4 (.667) in conference play.   The Miners dominated all season long, as they accomplished their first...

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All the pandemic left behind for us

All the pandemic left behind for us

Maria L. Guerrero Duran, Web Editor December 1, 2021

As the semester comes to an end, it is important that we look back and acknowledge how we survived our first semester back on campus after being isolated for almost two years, and we step into this “new reality.”   Almost two years ago, we received...

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Freshman wide receiver Khalil Warfield cheers with fans and players on the sidelines after a touchdown during the football game against Rice University at the Sun Bowl on Nov. 20.

Miner football awaits bowl game

Emily Autumn Velasquez, Sports Editor December 1, 2021

The UTEP Miners had a historic season that consisted of breaking many records and surpassing the expectations of many. They finished their regular season with a record of 7-4 and went 4-4 in Conference USA.   UTEP finished .500 or better...

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A graduating student holds pride flag in Rainbow Miner Graduation ceremony Nov. 19, 2021, at the Tomas Rivera Conference Center.

UTEP SELC celebrates Rainbow Miner Graduation

Eduardo Flores, Contributor December 1, 2021

Each spring semester, UTEP’s Student Engagement & Leadership Center (SELC) hosts Rainbow Miner Graduation to acknowledge the accomplishments of LGBTQIA2S+ students and see them onto the following stages of their lives. This year is the first...

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UTEP's Keck Center for 3D Innovation and Additive Manufacturing recently opened their facility on Cotton Street.

UTEP Career Center pairs students with best career options

Eduardo Flores, Contributor December 1, 2021

For many students, landing their dream job might seem a distant goal. Career counseling services have played an essential part in colleges and universities across the United States in helping students develop and plan their careers.   Students...

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UTEP players cheer on the sideline during the second half of the game against WNMU on Nov. 9

Men’s basketball working hard to improve

Daniel Lopez, Staff Reporter November 30, 2021

The UTEP men’s basketball team (2-1,0-0 Conference-USA) is off to a promising start, practicing and playing hard to keep the momentum going through the rest of the season.  So far this season the Miners have performed well against rival teams...

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Teal Battle along with her teammates scream for joy during the last quarter of the game against St. Mary's University during their home game on Nov. 7 at the Don Haskins Center,.

UTEP fights to reach C-USA Tournament

Katrina Villarreal, Contributor November 30, 2021

UTEP women’s basketball is 4-0 for the first time since the 2017-2018 season under Head Coach Kevin Baker. The Miners have beat each team they have faced throughout the season by double digits.  In its season opener against Incarnate Word, the Miners...

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UTEP students struggle during finals week of their first semester back on campus.

CAPS helps students cope with stress as semester ends

Beatriz Velazquez, Contributor November 30, 2021

Graduation and finals are around the corner and students are once again dealing with stress as the semester comes to an end.  Graduation can be very stressful — preparations for the graduation party, inviting family and friends and especially...

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Dolores Anguiano to walk the stage of the Don Haskins after 30 years in college

Dolores Anguiano to walk the stage of the Don Haskins after 30 years in college

Itzel Giron, Staff Reporter November 30, 2021

When entering UTEP, you find students across campus diverse in age and ethnicity, all striving for the goal of one day graduating and earning their degree. For years, Dolores Anguiano has strived for the moment to walk across the stage of the...

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Jamal Bieniemy goes up for a layup against FAMU on Nov. 24, 2021, at the Don Haskins center. Photo by: Ace Acosta

Miners bounce back in win

Daniel Lopez, Staff Reporter November 26, 2021

The Miners (4-2,0-0) had a bounce-back win against The University of Florida A&M (1-3,0-0) on Nov. 24 at the Don Haskins Center. The offense executed their plays better, shooting 35 percent from the floor, and 34.8 percent from the 3-point line....

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UTEP Library operation hours change for the remainder of the year

Prospector Staff Report November 23, 2021

As the end of the year approaches, the library has changed its operation hours to accommodate the students’ needs during finals week. Providing a quiet and safe space for students to work on their final projects and prepare for their exams, both...

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