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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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Gavin Hardison runs the ball against UNT on Nov.13, 2021, at Apogee Stadium  
Photo by: Ivan P. Aguirre

Miners fall to Mean Green

Emily Autumn Velasquez, Sports Editor November 14, 2021

The UTEP Miners (6-4, 3-3 Conference USA) traveled to North Texas (4-6, 3-3 C-USA) to face the Mean Green on Saturday, Nov. 13, where they faced a heartbreaking loss.  UTEP is currently 2-3 on the road this season and is on a three-game losing...

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UTEP Wins Battle of I-10, on Nov. 10. Photo credit: Ruben Ramirez

UTEP secures sweep against NMSU on the season

Emily Autumn Velasquez, Sports Editor November 11, 2021

The UTEP volleyball team (20-6, 8-4 Conference USA) finished off their regular season Wednesday, Nov. 10 against New Mexico State University (18-8, 9-4) with a win after five sets.   This is the first time UTEP is 2-0 on the season against...

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FlixBus US is a nationwide network opening one of the most extensive bus lines in the US from El Paso-Los Angeles.

FlixBus US launches El Paso-Los Angeles route

Beatriz Velazquez, Contributor November 11, 2021

The holidays are just around the corner, and many of us will be travelling to visit our relatives outside of El Paso by car, plane, or bus.   FlixBus US is a nationwide network opening one of the most extensive bus lines in the US from...

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UTEP faculty Georgina Hernandez Escobar, Thursday, January 30, 2020, in El Paso, Texas. Photo by Ivan Pierre Aguirre/UTEP Communications

Georgina Hernandez-Escobar celebrates her bicultural roots through art

Itzel Giron, Staff Reporter November 10, 2021

Recently, “Alebrijes” took center stage at the UTEP Chihuahuan Desert Garden Ampitheater, highlighting the culture significance of Dia de los Muertos by director and playwright Georgina Hernandez-Escobar.  Before coming to work at UTEP...

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Kezza Giffa layups the ball during the home game against Western New Mexico on Nov. 9.

Miners move past the Mustangs

Daniel Lopez, Staff Reporter November 10, 2021

The Miners (1-0,0-0) opened their regular season with a victory against Western New Mexico University (0-1,0-0) on Nov. 9 at the Don Haskins Center. UTEP came out with extremely high intensity on defense from the beginning and would force 26 turnovers...

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The Prospector Podcast – Season 5, Episode 6

Anahy Diaz, Multimedia Editor November 9, 2021

On this week’s episode of The Prospector Podcast, Sports Editor Emily Autumn Velasquez talks to women's basketball coach Kevin Barker as the team prepares for its upcoming season. Arts and Culture Editor Victoria Rivas talks to UTEP basketball fans...

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UTEP’s Department of Theatre and Dance arranged the play ALEBRIJES A Bilingual Day of the Dead Show, a free show that took place in the Desert Garden Amphitheater Oct. 28-Nov. 2.

Celebrating the Day of the Dead with ‘Alebrijes’

Alyson Rodriguez, Contributor November 9, 2021

Bright colors and culture filled the cool fall nights with the showing of “Alebrijes” at the Chihuahuan Desert Gardens Amphitheater. The bilingual Day of the Dead play was written and directed by Georgina Hernandez Escobar. UTEP’s Department of...

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Stephanie Shields speaks at the 35 under 35 panel on Nov. 2, 2021, in the Union building

Miner pride in local media

Victoria Rivas, Arts & Culture Editor November 9, 2021

UTEP’s Student Alumni Association (SAA) hosted its fifth 35 Under 35 Speaker Series discussion with special guests Stephanie Shields, Brianna Chavez and Amanda Guillen.  The discussion focused on alumni in local media and how their UTEP education...

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